Product description

HM-62 is a hot-melt adhesive based on heat-stable resins and EVA copolymer. It has a short open and setting time values, good flexibility and excellent adhesion and wetting characteristics on difficult substrates like waxed paper.

Typical use

Main application is erecting of trays made of waxed cardboard for the packaging of fruits.

Its fast setting allows application at max speed of 30-35 trays per minute.

It is also used for carton and case sealing.

Technical data

Base polymer	EVA
Color	Yellowish brown
Density	0.95
Viscosity (Brookfield) at 150 ° C	1000 mPas
Softening point (Ring and Ball)	100°C  ± 5°C
Form	Pellets

Other properties

Application temperature	150 - 160°C
Open time *	1-2 sec
Setting time *	1 sec
Application system	Nozzle applicators
(Open and setting time are also depending on the thickness and temperature of the applied hot melt, room temperature and kind of adherent’s surface.)

FDA Status

HM 62 complies with FDA indirect food contact regulation 175.105 regarding adhesives. 

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.