E/Z Prime 890(TM)
E/Z Prime 890(TM) is a water based, single-component primer/adhesive for bonding aluminum foil to polyethylene and other polyolefins by the extrusion or lamination process. O
E/Z Prime 890(TM) is a water based, single-component primer/adhesive for bonding aluminum foil to polyethylene and other polyolefins by the extrusion or lamination process. Other ionomer polyesters and co-polymers also have been successfully bonded to foil, and each other, in various combinations.
Features
- No ammonia fumes discharged
- Versatility - Substrate combinations incorporating foil/heat seal layer interfaces made w/ E/Z Prime 890 may be used for a wide range of pouches to contain a variety of package contents.
- USDA and FDA components approved for packaging
- High bond levels
- Used as supplied or diluted to achieve bonding strength desired
- Stable, 9-month shelf life if kept tightly closed
- Ease of drying
- Spills clean up w/ water
- Non-Hazardous to workers and environment
- Fully recoverable if frozen
- EVA
- PE's
- Ionomer
- EAA
- Other extruded heat seal coatings
- Polyester
- PP's
- PVDC
- Holographic
- Metallized
In general, application conditions should correspond to the following:
- Room Temperature - 50 degrees Fahrenheit and up
- Solution Temperature - 35 degrees Fahrenheit to 160 degrees Fahrenheit
- Application Method - Direct Gravure, Flexo, Rod, roll, etc.
- Accepting Film - Corona treated recommended, but not required
- Extrudate Condition - Should be oxidized while coating
Typical Properties
| Appearance | ............... | Milky white |
| Solids | ............... | 19.80% - 20% or customer specified |
| Density | ............... | 1.0044 |
| Viscosity | ............... | 70 - 90 eps |
| Weight/Gallon | ............... | 8.37 lbs. |
| PH | ............... | 9.0 - 10.5 |
| Shelf Life | ............... | 9 months |
| Stability | ............... | - Mechanical - excellent - Freeze - thaw stable |
Packaging Applications
The individual components of E/Z Prime 890 have been approved for indirect food contact under FDA regulation 21 CFR part 175.105 and also conforms to CFR part 176.170 for Adhesive Laminates and CFR 176.170 and 21 CFR 176.180 and 175.300 components in contact with food.
Safety
| Material Safety Data Sheet | Material Data Safety Sheet for E/Z Prime 890 is available |
| Labeling | E/Z Prime 890 is not classified as a hazardous substance under DOT or OSHA regulations or as a controlled product under WHIMS (Canada regulations). It does not contain any hazardous components at levels which have implications for labeling. |
Elm Grove Industries, Inc., is a global supplier of specialty chemical products for the plastics and packaging industries.
The information contained herein is intended to assist you in determining the suitability of our product for your commercial or industrial applications. As performance characteristics vary according to application, operating conditions, use, etc., we recommend that you test our products to determine to your satisfaction that quality and performance are suitable for your particular purpose. Nothing herein shall constitute a warranty of any kind, express or implied, including but not limited to warranty of merchantability or fitness, nor is protection from any patent to be inferred.
Elm Grove Industries, Inc., P.O. Box 659. Tel: 262-797-9244; Fax: .