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US Adhesive DA-3

US Adhesive DA-3 is a tan dextrin adhesive that is used widely in paper-to-paper applications, from bag seams to cartons and carton labeling. This product is an excellent general-purpose adhesive.

Product Type: Adhesive

Compatible Substrates & Surfaces: Paper

Chemical Family: Dextrins

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    Identification & Functionality

    Chemical Family
    Product Type
    Identification

    Dextrin, a low molecular weight carbohydrate produced by hydrolysis of starch, is the main ingredient in certain water-based adhesives.

    Features & Benefits

    Product Highlights
    • Dextrin adhesive glue is a liquid glue made by cooking starch to 200°F in water, which forms a solution that can be modified for tack, open time, and various other properties.
    • Dextrin adhesives provide clean machining and excellent bonding properties to cellulosic materials, such as paper and paperboard. They exhibit high wet tack, are light straw to amber in appearance and are typically cost effective.

    Applications & Uses

    Compatible Substrates & Surfaces
    Applications & Uses
    • Dextrin applications include laminating, converting, printing, core winding, carton and case sealing, paper bag and envelope manufacturing.
    • Their re-moistenability makes them useful in the manufacturing of stamps and envelopes, and because they are water soluble they can be cleaned easily.

    Properties

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    Regulatory & Compliance

    Certifications & Compliance
    Regulatory & Compliance

    Complies with 175.105 indirect food contact federal regulations.