TAGS: Waterborne Adhesives Polyurethane Adhesives
Ashland has introduced a new high performance, water-based laminating adhesive Purethane™ A2018. This PU adhesive is designed specifically for metalized film adhesion.
Purethane™ A2018 joins Ashland’s growing portfolio of high-performing laminating adhesives for food packaging where improved metal adhesion and enhanced clarity are required.
Benefits of Purethane™ A2018
Benefits of using Purethane™ A2018 are as follows:
- Provides high metal adhesion for moderate-to-high levels of moisture
- Temperature and chemical resistance
- Superior clarity
- Excellent adhesion to metalized and non-metalized films
- Good thermal resistance (passed pouch making process with 2% Cat 104 crosslinker on PET/Met BOPP/PE
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FDA compliance for use at room temperature conditions assuming a 2 Mil LLDPE barrier
Ingredient Testing of Purethane™ A2018
Purethane™ A2018 passed aggressive ingredient testing with:
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1/3 water, 1/3 vinegar, and 1/3 soybean oil
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10 days at 60°C
Catherine Heckman, global industry manager, laminating adhesives and coatings, Ashland said that Ashland’s Purethane™ adhesive product line is a proven leader in the label and packaging industry.
The addition of Purethane™ A2018 adhesive amplifies the efficacy and refine the usability of water-based laminating adhesives for customers improved profitability.
Source: Ashland