H.B. Fuller® HM-4138-ZP

Identification

GBU

HHC

RTU Product Type

Hot Melt Adhesive,

Pressure Sensitive Adhesive

Categories

Markets → Printing & Packaging → Applications → Packaging → Food & Beverage Packaging

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

Technologies → Adhesives & Sealants → Product Families → Bonding Technology → Hot Melt Nonreactive Adhesives

Technologies → Adhesives & Sealants → Product Families → Pressure Sensitive Adhesives, Tapes & Labels → Pressure Sensitive Adhesives

Applications

Application Area

Containers,

Food Packaging

Compatible Substrates & Surfaces

Glass,

Metal,

Plastics,

Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET),

BOPP Film

Segment

Beverage

Applications & Uses

Application Instruction

Application temperature: 135°C - 150°C. The application temperature must be verified in each specific case according to the following factors: type of applicator, substrate characteristics, machine speed, amount of adhesive and ambient temperature.

Applications and Usage Information

• Labeling machines.
• Application temperature: 135°C - 150°C. The application temperature must be verified in each specific case according to the following factors: type of applicator, substrate characteristics, machine speed, amount of adhesive and ambient temperature.
   

Product Applications

Labeling machines.

Suitable Substrates

Glass, Metal or PET containers. Cold or wet containers. Can be used on carbonated beverages. Mainly intended for use with plastic labels. Good for BOPP and hot-filled PET.

Features

Ready-to-Use Product Features

Good Thermal Stability

Features & Benefits

Product Benefits

This adhesive is used for aggressive container labeling, it is used in a wide variety of labeling equipment. Fume free. Good thermal stability.

Product Benefits

This adhesive is used for aggressive container labeling, it is used in a wide variety of labeling equipment. Fume free. Good thermal stability.

Packaging & Availability

Regional Availability

• Latin America

Packaging Information

Box. ZP-foil.

Typical Packaging

Box. ZP-foil.

Physical Properties

Physical Form

Solid

Appearance

Solid and pillows

Properties

Suitable Substrates

Glass, Metal or PET containers. Cold or wet containers. Can be used on carbonated beverages. Mainly intended for use with plastic labels. Good for BOPP and hot-filled PET.

Typical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Application Temperature	135 - 150	°C	-
Storage Temperature	30 - 35	°C	-
Viscosity (at 150°C, spindle 21, 100rpm)	450 - 650	mPa.s	Brookfield RVT

Storage & Handling

Storage Conditions

Store in a cool, dry place protected from sunlight at a temperature between 30 and 35°C.

Storage and Shelf Life Conditions

• Store in a cool, dry place protected from sunlight at a temperature between 30 and 35°C.
• Shelf Life: 24 months

Shelf Life

12 months