Description:

The 53 adhesive is a new generation, high tack emulsion acrylic adhesive designed for adhesion to difficult surfaces such as untreated polyethylene and nylon fabric. Typical applications would include two-sided tapes, unsupported transfer adhesive, and polyolefin labels. This adhesive exhibits high tack and shear values while also providing extremely high peel values.

Physical Properties:

Adhesive thickness: 1 mil

Adhesion to:

Stainless Steel-15 minutes 4.9 lb
Stainless Steel-24 hours 5.1 lb
HDPE-15 minutes 4.9 lb
HDPE-24 hours 5.1 lb

Shear Value: 36 hours
Chemical Resistance: Good
Service Temperature: -40 °to 176 ° F
Minimum Application Temperature: 0 ˚ F
Shelf life: 1 year at 70˚ F @ 50% RH

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This information is based on test data and is to be used only as a guide, not absolute values. As
with all adhesives, the customer should test to be sure the products meet the required application. Adhesion test is based on PSTC-1, 180˚ Peel adhesion procedures. Shear test is based on PSTC-7 procedures.