Earthic™ 2023

Identification

GBU

HHC

RTU Product Type

Waterborne Adhesive

Categories

Markets → Food & Nutrition → Applications → Processing & Packaging → Food & Beverage Packaging

Markets → Printing & Packaging → Applications → Tapes, Labels & Adhesives → Tapes & Labels

Technologies → Adhesives & Sealants → Product Families → Bonding Technology → Water-Based Adhesives

Applications

Application Area

Bottles,

Bottle Labels

Compatible Substrates & Surfaces

Glass,

Metal,

Paper,

Aluminum

Segment

Beverage

Applications & Uses

Application Area

• Beverage labeling
• Returnable glass bottle labeling

Application Guidelines

Cleaning - Brush and cold or warm water.

Application Instructions

Application Instructions:

Optimal adhesive temperature is between 25°C and 30°C depending on the machine line speed. Please make sure that the product is compatible to prior used adhesive before usage.

Cleaning Instructions:

Brush and cold or warm water.

Features

Ready-to-Use Product Features

Cleanable,

Excellent Water Resistance,

Good Adhesion,

Good Machinability,

Water Resistant,

Water-based,

Wet Tack,

Condensation Water Resistance,

Easily Wipe-Off,

Excellent Wash-Off Properties,

Ice Water Resistance,

Splash-Free,

Clean Machining,

Good Cleanability

Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims

Biodegradable,

Sustainable

Product Features

• Clean machining
• Very good cleaning effect
• Water resistant
• Strong ice water resistance
• Medium to high condensation water resistance
• Very good cleanability
• Excellent machinability
• Highly recommended for returnable bottles in the standard wash off process

Sustainability Labeling Technology

• Unique advanced water-based labeling technology with NO label carryover in industry standard bottle washers
• Excellent ice-water and condensation-water resistance to support label and brand integrity
• Very good machinability: runs cleanly for splash-free application and can handle up to 65,000 b/h, at reduced temperatures thanks to its lower viscosity.
• Very good cleanability: Easily wipe-off adhesive residues from all machine parts
• Suitable for aluminum and paper labels in one-way and returnable markets
• Label more bottles with a single pail of adhesive than ever before

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type

Pails

Regional Availability

• Asia Pacific
• Europe
• Latin America
• India/MiddleEast/Africa (IMEA)

Properties

Density:

1100 kg/m³

Shelf Life:

9 months

Specific Gravity:

1.1

Viscosity:

65000 cps

Note

*  Typical values only, slight variations may occur but will not affect product’s meeting the standard technical parameters as stated.

Typical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Application Temperature	25 - 30	°C	-
Density (typical values only, slight variations may occur but will not affect product meeting the standard technical parameters as stated.)	approx. 1.10	g/cm³	-
Machine Speed	approx. 65000	bph	-
Storage Temperature	5 - 35	°C	-
Viscosity* (at 26°C, 20rpm)	approx. 65000	mPa.s	Brookfield Viscometer
pH (typical values only, slight variations may occur but will not affect product meeting the standard technical parameters as stated.)	approx. 8.0	-	-

Processing Parameters

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Processing Temperature (depending on machine line speed)	80 - 90	°F	-
Storage Temperature	40 - 100	°F	-
Viscosity (80°F, 20 1/min)	65000	mPa·s	Brookfield

Physical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Density	9.2	lb/gal	-
pH	8	-	-

Storage & Handling

Storage Conditions

H.B. Fuller® Earthic™ 2023 should be used within the shelf life specified on the packaging. The storage stability applies to material stored under appropriate conditions only (original unopened containers, recommended storage temperature). This product should be stored unopened in a cool, dry place out of direct sunlight. Refer to the Technical Data section of this document for optimum storage temperatures.

Storage Information

• H.B. Fuller® Earthic™ 2023 should be used within the shelf life specified on the packaging.
• The storage stability applies to material stored under appropriate conditions only (original unopened containers, recommended storage temperature).
• This product should be stored unopened in a cool, dry place out of direct sunlight

Shelf Life

9 months*, 9 months