Product description

HM-19 is a general purpose, low cost hot-melt adhesive for bookbinding. It has low viscosity and good processing characteristics. It retains good flexibility at low temperatures.

Typical use

 Perfect binding of books on high speed machines

Technical data

Base polymer

EVA

Color 

Yellowish

Density

0.95

Viscosity (Brookfield) at 170°C

2500 mPas

Softening point (Ring and Ball)

75°C  ± 5°C

Form

Pellets

Other properties

Application temperature

160 - 180°C

Open time *

6-10 sec

Setting time *

6-10 sec

Application system

Wheel applicators

(Open and setting time are also depending on the thickness and temperature of the applied hot melt.  These values are the average.)

Storage

If the adhesive is stored in its original sacks in a cool and dry place, a minimum stability of 12 months may be expected.

In order to avoid caking, direct contact with sunlight must be avoided.

Do not stack pallets of adhesive.

Safety

Even if correct application temperatures are observed, hot-melts give out fumes. Proper ventilation of working place is advised.

 


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