TAGS: Hot-melt Adhesives Natural-based Adhesives Polyurethane Adhesives Reactive Adhesives
Jowat launches Jowatherm-Reaktant® GROW 631.20, a reactive polyurethane hot-melt adhesive based on renewable raw materials available for laminating operations in the textile and automotive industry. The sustainable adhesive is marked with the labels “DIN geprüft biobasiert” (bio-based certification by the German Institute for Standardization, DIN) and “Green Leaf by Intertek”.
Adhesive Formulation with Renewable Materials
Jowatherm-Reaktant® GROW 631.20 has a certified renewable raw material content of over 20 percent. The adhesive fulfils high requirements for washing resistance and soft textile feel, and can be processed at temperatures between approximately 110 °C and 140 °C. The adhesive meets specifications of “ECO PASSPORT by OEKO-TEX®” for the manufacture of products certified according to “Standard 100 by OEKO-TEX®”. The adhesive can be easily integrated in existing processes.
Jowatherm-Reaktant® GROW 631.20 can be used for bonding operations in the manufacturing of mattresses and upholstery covers, medical textiles, protective clothing, building textiles, abrasive materials, cleaning textiles, and a variety of established textile laminating applications in the automotive industry. The adhesive is suitable for enterprises that want to reduce the use of fossil raw materials in their manufacturing processes.
Source: Jowat