Technical Data Sheet (TDS)

TEF 272

Universal hot melt adhesive for tray forming, folding box / carton sealing applications.

Uses

TEF 272 is a 100 % solid hot-melt adhesive for tray forming (fruit and vegetable trays), lid/cover bonding to trays, standard case /caron / folidng box sealing applications. Suitable for high-speed packaging lines. TEF 272 is a    best seller for rigid packaging applications.

Benefits

  • Very good wetting properties on standard cardboard
  • All ingredients are approved under the Federal regulation 175 105 & BGA (for incidental contact of adhesives with food)
  • Good thermal stability
  • Very good hot tack
  • Suitable for moisture treated stringy cardboard (double or triple-fluted)
  • Good heat resistance (up to +50°C)
  • Good resistance to fridge low positive temperatures (from + 0 to +5°C)
  • Suitable for all applications by nozzle (Nordson, Valco, Robatech, etc.)
  • Suitable for application by wheel (never exceed 180°C)

Properties

Physical:

  • Contains hydrocarbon resins
  • Aspect: pellets
  • Colour: yellow
  • Thermosel Viscosity– spindle 21, 20 rpm at 170°C: 900 – 1500 mPas
  • Softening point, Ring and Ball: approx. 103-111°C
  • Open time*: approx. 1-2 second
  • Setting time*: approx. 1 to 5 seconds

* Open and setting times are tested according to Bostik internal method. Open and setting times may vary depending on: ambient temperature, temperature of the substrate, adhesive application temperature; coverage; nature and porosity of the substrate.

Shelf life:

2 years in original unopened packaging, stored at ambient temperature. Keep away from humidity.

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Application

Application temperature: 160–180°C.
Application by nozzle or wheel (never exceed 180°C).

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Packaging

Presentation Bar code Bostik code
bag - 25 kg 3549210006251 061810