Technical Data Sheet (TDS)

TEF 309

Freezer grade hot melt adhesive for sealing applications. Yellow colour

Uses

TEF 309 is a 100% hot-melt freezer grade packaging adhesive for case / carton sealing applications. Suitable for standard boxes or non absorbent cardboard. Suitable for low-speed packaging lines.

Benefits

  • Very good wetting properties on standard  and non absorbent cardboard
  • All ingredients are approved under the Federal regulation 175 105 & BGA (for incidental contact of adhesives with food)
  • Good freezer resistance
  • Good resistance to low positive temperatures 
  • Suitable for all applications by nozzle (Nordson, Valco, Robatech, etc.)
  • Suitable for application by wheel (never exceed 180°C)

Properties

Physical:

  • Aspect: pellets
  • Colour: yellow
  • Thermosel Viscosity– spindle 21, 20 rpm at 170°C: 450 – 700 mPas
  • Softening point, Ring & Ball: approx. 95-105°C
  • Open time*: 3 to 4 s
  • Setting time*: approx. 5 to 8 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 3549210006367 065118