Description
TERGUM 42 is a liquid rosin triethylglycol ester, to be added to water based adhesive or to hot-melt formulations in order to increase tack properties.
Application
TERGUM 42 is used as tackifier in water based, solvent and hot-melt adhesive formulations.
Technical Specifications
| Method of analysis | MU | Standard | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 43 | Acidity Grade | mg KOH/g | < 15 |
| 47 | Colour Grade1 | < 91 | |
| 54 | Viscosity | Sec. | 39000 - 62000 |
| Notes | |||
| 1 | 50% toluene | ||
Handling
TERGUM 42 must be warmed till fluidity (40-50°C) and added to water based acrylic dispersions, stirring it well. Percentuages depend on formulations (usually 2-10%).
Packaging
TERGUM 42 is supplied in 200 Kg drums.
Storing
TERGUM 42 must be stored in a dry and cool place.
Use within 12 months from production date (unopened and in the original packaging).
| Mod. DT3002E | Creation date: 2/25/1998 | Revision: 3 | Revision date: 10 Feb 2005 |
Above information is reliable, but does not constitute warranty.
