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Identification & Functionality
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Features & Benefits
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Henkel’s TECHNOMELT® 8448TM is a general-purpose, EVA-based hot melt designed to meet the various demands of bonding applications. This general-performance adhesive has a 20-year history of supporting end-of-line packaging applications with great stability and high heat resistance. Our technical specialists will work with you to improve the efficiency of your equipment and enhance the operation of your packaging line. TECHNOMELT® 8448TM provides:
- Very high hot tack
- Excellent heat stability
- Fast setting speed
- High heat resistance
- Wide operating window
- Balance of adhesion and machining properties
- Excellent Bond Strength: High hot tack and suitable for a large variety of substrates and materials, Wide application window
- Excellent Flow Behavior: Trouble-free feeding of melting units, Reduces system blockage
- Heat Resistance: Offers greater adhesion in extreme temperature conditions
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Properties
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Technomelt 8448 is a medium viscosity hot melt formulated for case and carton sealing. This hot melt has excellent hot tack and fast setting speed. It will maintain bond strength under low and high temperature conditions. Technomelt 8448 has excellent heat stability for good pot life and is especially suited for those situations in which there is poor machine compression or high spring back. All ingredients in Technomelt 8448 are approved under the Federal Regulation 21 CFR 175.105, which relates to incidental contact of adhesives with food.
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Storage & Handling
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To avoid accidental contamination, keep container covered as soon as sufficient hot melt has been removed for use.
Precaution:
No health hazards are expected with this product in its solid form. Once melted, it is like any hot liquid in that it can produce severe burns. Care should be taken to avoid getting the hot liquid adhesive on the skin. If this occurs, flush the affected area with large amounts of cold water. Do not try to remove the solidified hot melt. Seek Medical Attention immediately. Please refer to the Material Safety Data Sheet for further information.- Storage Conditions
Do not store in high temperatures.