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Solvent Borne Acrylic Primer / Coating for Untreated Polyolefins by Lucite International

Adhesives Formulation

Applicable Type

Solvent borne Adhesives , Acrylic Adhesives

Applicable Base Polymer

Acrylics & Acrylic Copolymers

Applicable Industrial Sectors

Papers & Packagings

Applicable Base Polymer Properties

Elvacite acrylic resins are used in a wide range of solvent based inks, coatings and adhesive applications where they can provide excellent weatherability and UV resistance, high gloss, hardness and superior abrasion resistance. They also offer excellent resistance to water, alcohol, dilute acids and alkalis, chemical fumes and corrosive and oxidizing environments.

Typical Formulation Ingredients

Phase

Ingredient

Parts by weight

Acrylic polymer (Elvacite 4036, Lucite International)

Solvent (xylene)

Typical Properties

Properties

Good adhesion to hard-to-bond substrates

Glossy

Excellent hardness and abrasion resistance

Resistance to water, alcohol, dilute acids and alkalis

Excellent weatherability and UV resistance

Anti-blocking characteristics

Flexible

Processing

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Resulting Properties

Formulations based on Elvacite acrylic resins generally offer good adhesion to a wide range of substrates, including metals, concrete, glass and plastics. When adhesion to a certain substrate is found to be troublesome, Lucite can provide formulation guidance that may help overcome most common adhesion problems. Untreated polyolefin substrates such as polypropylene, polyethylene and thermoplastic polyolefin alloys are known to be particularly troublesome for achieving acceptable adhesion. Elvacite® 4036 has shown improved adhesion to these difficult substrates. It has also been found that these formulations may help in providing improved adhesion to other ‘difficult’ substrates such as aluminum and galvanized steel.Source: Lucite International, Elvacite Acrylic Resins

Tips and Tricks

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