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H.B. Fuller® HM-4138-ZP

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H.B. Fuller® HM-4138-ZP is a hot-melt adhesive ideal for food packaging applications. It offers superior adhesion to a variety of substrates, including containers, glass, and plastics. The adhesive ensures strong bonding to polyethylene terephthalate (PET) and BOPP films, making it highly effective in food and beverage packaging. It is known for its good thermal stability, ensuring it performs well even in extreme temperatures. With its reliable and versatile properties, this adhesive is widely used in the packaging industry for food and beverage products.

Compatible Substrates & Surfaces: BOPP Film, Glass, Metal, Plastics, Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET)

Features: Good Thermal Stability

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Identification & Functionality

RTU Product Type
Hot Melt Adhesive,
Pressure Sensitive Adhesive
Technologies
Adhesives & Sealants
Product Families
Adhesives & Sealants — Bonding Technology
Hot Melt Nonreactive Adhesives
Adhesives & Sealants — Pressure Sensitive Adhesives, Tapes & Labels
Pressure Sensitive Adhesives

Features & Benefits

Ready-to-Use Product Features
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.

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.

Applications & Uses

Markets
Printing & Packaging
Applications
Printing & Packaging — Packaging
Food & Beverage Packaging
Printing & Packaging — Tapes, Labels & Adhesives
Tapes & Labels
Application Area
Containers,
Food Packaging
Compatible Substrates & Surfaces
BOPP Film,
Glass,
Metal,
Plastics,
Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET)
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.

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.

Product Applications

Labeling machines.

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.
     

Properties

Physical Form
Solid
Appearance
Solid and pillows
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Viscosity (Sp21, 100rpm at 150°C)450 - 650mPa.sBrookfield RVT
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.

Packaging & Availability

Regional Availability
  • Latin America
Typical Packaging

Box. ZP-foil.

Packaging Information

Box. ZP-foil.

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life
12 months
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