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Michem® Prime 4990R

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Michem® Prime 4990R provides outstanding adhesion to both metallic and cellulosic substrates and enhances the water, grease, oil, and solvent-resistance of coatings and adhesives. It can serve as a tie coat or primer for extrusion coatings, a foil laminate, specialty paper coating, paper sizing agent, heat sealable coating, and a nonwoven binder, and used as a thermally active binder in thermal transfer release coatings.

Functions: Binder, Binder & Resin, Sizing Agent, Water Repellent

Chemical Family: Ethylene Co-terpolymers

Compatible Substrates & Surfaces: Metal, Paper

Compatible Polymers & Resins: Cellulose & Cellulosics

Technical Data Sheet
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Knowde Enhanced TDS

Identification & Functionality

CASE Ingredients Functions
Industrial Additives Functions

Features & Benefits

Performance Attributes
Application Properties Imparted
Heat Seal Coatings
  • Metal
  • Substrate - Paper
Inks
  • Adhesion Promotion
  • Chemical Resistance
Overprint Varnishes
  • Adhesion Promotion
  • Chemical Resistance
Thermal Transfer
  • Release

 

Applications & Uses

Compatible Polymers & Resins
Compatible Substrates & Surfaces
Adhesive & Sealant Type
Industrial Additives End Use

Properties

Physical Form
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
pH7.8 - 8.8--
Emulsifier ChargeAmmoniated dispersion--
Freeze/Thaw StabilityNone: protect from freezing--
Percent Non-Volatile32.0 - 35.0--
Recommended pH Rangemin. 7--
Specific Gravity0.98 - 1.00--
Brookfield Viscosity (cps)200 - 850mPa.s-

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life
12 Months
Product Handling and Storage
  • Keep containers tightly closed in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place.  Keep from freezing.
  • Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice.  Use personal protective equipment as required.