Adecol® C-540/2 is an aqueous dispersion of a polyvinyl acetate homopolymer that has been enhanced with special additives. It has good fluidity and fast tack, making it ideal for high-speed machines. This adhesive is commonly used for side closing of cellulosic material boxes and can be applied using a nozzle system in an automatic machine.

Product Type: Contact Adhesive

Application Area: Cardboard Boxes

Application Method: Brush, Nozzle

Chemical Family: Polyvinyl Acetates (PVA)

Features: Good Fluidity, High Performance, Tacky

Technical Data Sheet
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Enhanced TDS

Identification & Functionality

Features & Benefits

Ready-to-Use Product Features
Product Characteristics

The adhesive presents good fluidity and fast tack, providing good performance on high-speed machines.

Applications & Uses

Markets
Applications
Application Area
Application Method
Typical Applications

Adhesive indicated for side closing of cellulosic material boxes. Application by nozzle system in automatic machine.

Substrates

Cellulosic material without treatment, or with reserve area.

Application Instructions
  • Surfaces must be free of dust, grease or oil.
  • For manual gluing, be careful to keep the brush in water after use, thus avoiding dryness and supposed lumps for the gluing area.
  • The application must be verified for each specific case according to the following factors: Characteristics of the substrates, equipment, speed, amount of adhesive and the ambient temperature must be above 15° C.

Properties

Color
Physical Form
Appearance
While liquid
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
FilmColorless, transparent and flexible--
Viscosity (sp 3/20 rpm, at 25°C)1,500 - 2,500mPa.sBrookfield RVT
Solids Content45.0 - 50.0%-
pH (at 25°C)4.0 - 5.0--
Grip Time6 - 8sec-

Packaging & Availability

Regional Availability
  • Latin America

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life
6 Months
Storage Conditions

In the original packaging, well closed and protected from the sun, dust, humidity and high temperatures. Clean and dry place, temperature between 5°C and 35°C is advisable.