Acucote Adhesive Selection
Adhesive Guide
High Performance Permanent Adhesives | Special Performance | Special Performance – Security & Tamper Evident | Standard Removables | Microspheres | Reclosure | Textile Removables | Special Performance Removables | Cold Temperature/Freezer | Multi-purpose Permanent | Pharmaceutical, Tight Mandrel | Textile
High Performance Permanent Adhesives
| Adhesive |
Product Description |
Minimum Application Temperature |
Service Temperature Range |
| AC90 |
High-performance acrylic. UL-969 indoor/outdoor recognized on certain facestocks. Latex free. |
+20F |
-40F-+300F |
| OL1 |
Clear acrylic with excellent wet-out characteristics, good UV stability and high performance when used in overlaminate applications. Latex free. |
+20F |
-20F-+250F |
| DG50 |
High-performance acrylic with excellent quick-stick and aggressive adhesion. Latex free. |
+20F |
-40F-+250F |
| P2000 |
Very aggressive rubber-resin with excellent adhesion to a variety of substrates. |
+20F |
-20F-+220F |
| SP111 |
Aggressive permanent acrylic designed for hard-to-label surfaces. Latex free. |
+40F |
-20F-+140F |
| TL1 |
Rubber-resin formulated for excellent adhesion to most tires. End use must be specified in order to assign coat weights. |
+32F |
-20F-+160F |
| P50 |
Aggressive acrylic with exceptional durability, die cutting and stripping capabilities. Latex free. |
+20F |
-30F-+250F |
| BL6400 |
Rubber-resin designed for demanding industrial grade applications. |
+35F |
-20F-+220F |
Special Performance
| Adhesive |
Product Description |
Minimum Application Temperature |
Service Temperature Range |
| DFC |
21 CFR 175.125 Paragraph B approved rubber resin offering high initial tack and long-term adhesion to fruits and vegetables. Film and paper facestock compatible. Acid Free. FDA 175.105. |
+30F |
-10F – +220F |
| P65 |
Tackified acrylic formulated to provide an aggressive adhesion to a variety of surfaces.Compliant with California Proposition 65. * Custom adhesive. Call for LT. |
+10F |
-20F – +220F |
| Skin Pro |
Non-irritant under OECD Guideline 404 and a “non-skin irritant” under FHSA16 CFR1500.3(c)(4). Designed for skin contact. Film and paper facestock compatible. Latex free. Acid free. FDA 175.105. |
+40F |
-20F – +140F |
| WL5000 |
Permanent acrylic with lasting performance in an ice bath. Removable with warm water (removability will vary depending on water temperature). Latex free. |
+20F |
-20F – +140F |
| WAT1 |
White tinted, water-based all-temperature permanent acrylic. Provides a softer, mid-level opacity when compared to blockout. Latex free. *Custom adhesive. Call for LT. |
-20F |
-40F – +250F |
| WGP1 |
White tinted, water-based general purpose acrylic. Adheres well to a wide variety of surfaces. Provides a softer, mid-level opacity when compared to blockout. Latex free. *Custom adhesive. Call for LT. |
-20F |
-40F – +250F |
| CP1 |
A permanent, rubber-resin emulsion adhesive formulated with biodegradable components that should be considered for applications where environmental degradation is required. |
+20F |
-20F – +250F |
| EF701 |
Permanent acrylic. Environmentally benign and recycling compatible. Film and paper facestock compatible. TLMI LRP2 and TLMI EBA Spec 1. Latex free. |
+30F |
-20F – +220F |
Special Performance – Security & Tamper Evident
| Adhesive |
Product Description |
Minimum Application Temperature |
Service Temperature Range |
| SA780 |
Tackified permanent with high initial adhesion. Designed for labels requiring evidence of tampering or entry. Film and paper facestock compatible. |
+20F |
-30F – +200F |
| SA200 |
Aggressive permanent rubber resin. Ideal for labels requiring evidence of tampering or entry. Recommended for certain drum labels, plastics and other low energy surfaces. Film and paper facestock compatible. FDA 175.105. Child toy safety act. CONEG. |
+40F |
-20F – +140F |
| SE1 |
General purpose permanent with aggressive, immediate adhesion. Ideal for tamper evident labels where the application requires assurance that the product is untouched. Film and paper facestock compatible. |
+30F |
-60F – +160F |
Standard Removables
| Adhesive |
Product Description |
Minimum Application Temperature |
Service Temperature Range |
| RE10 |
General purpose removable. Utilizes a non-tack build formula with long-term removability. Ideal for low energy surfaces. Film and paper facestock compatible. Latex free. FDA 175.105. California Proposition 65 compliant. |
+40F |
+20F – +200F |
| RE10 Blockout |
Black, opaque version of RE10 general purpose removable. Latex free. California Proposition 65 compliant. |
+40F |
+20F – +200F |
| RE1000 |
Modified RE10 creating reduced tack performance. Utilizes a non-tack build formula with long-term removability. Recommend for mid to high-energy surfaces. Film and paper facestock compatible. Latex free. FDA 175.105. California Proposition 65 compliant. |
+40F |
+40F – +180F |
| RE1005 |
Further modified RE1000 with lower tack resulting in “ultra” removability. Utilizes a non-tack build formula with long-term removability. Consider for high-energy surfaces. Limited film and paper facestock compatibility. Latex free. FDA 175.105. California Proposition 65 compliant. |
+40F |
+20F – +180F |
| RE1010 |
Lowest tack version of RE1000 formulation. Utilizes a non-tack build formula with long-term removability. Consider for ultra-low tack removable applications. Limited film and paper facestock compatibility. Latex free. FDA 175.105. California Proposition 65 compliant. |
+40F |
+20F – +180F |
Microspheres
| Adhesive |
Product Description |
Minimum Application Temperature |
Service Temperature Range |
| MS1000 |
Ultra removable microsphere technology. Offers low initial tack with medium ultimate adhesion. Provides long term removability. Limited facestock compatibility. Latex free. |
+40F |
+40F – +120F |
| MS1005 |
Modified MS1000 microsphere formulation. Resulting in lower tack and a higher degree of removability on both high and medium energy surfaces. Offers long-term removability. Call for facestock compatibility. Latex free. |
+40F |
+40F – +120F |
| MS1010 |
Lowest tack version of MS1000 formulations. Provides clean removability from a broader range of high-energy surfaces. Call for facestock compatibility. Latex free. |
+40F |
+40F – +120F |
| H802 |
Proprietary formulation designed for vinyl facestocks. Excellent temporary, clean removability and repositionability on a wide variety of surfaces. Exhibits long term removability. Latex free. |
+40F |
+40F – +120F |
Reclosure
| Adhesive |
Product Description |
Minimum Application Temperature |
Service Temperature Range |
| GRS |
Offers reseal performance on clean non-porous surfaces. Resistant to blushing when exposed to packages containing alcohol based personal care products. Compatible with film facestocks. Latex free. Acid free. FDA 175.105. |
+30F |
-40F – +250F |
Textile Removables
| Adhesive |
Product Description |
Minimum Application Temperature |
Service Temperature Range |
| TA1000 |
Exhibits high initial tack. Can be resistant to fabric dyes. Film and paper facestock compatible. Latex free. Acid free. FDA 175.105. |
+40F |
-65F – +200F |
| TA1001 |
Higher tack formulation of TA1000. Designed for more rigid facestocks and textured fabrics. Latex free. Acid free. FDA 175.105. |
+35F |
-65F – +200F |
| SS1 |
Tackified and formulated for quick stick to a variety of surfaces. Removes cleanly from hard-to-label textile fabric materials. Film and paper facestock compatible. Latex free. Acid free. |
+30F |
-60F – +160F |
Special Performance Removables
| Adhesive |
Product Description |
Minimum Application Temperature |
Service Temperature Range |
| UCR1 |
Clear, ultra-removable designed specifically for polyester facestocks. It is also compatible with other films. Provides long-term removability from a variety of surfaces. Latex free. FDA 175.105. |
+40F |
+20F – +120F |
| UR7 |
Medium tack. Designed specifically for vinyl. Provides long-term performance with minimal transfer. Latex free. FDA 175.105. |
+40F |
-40F – +150F |
| GR7 |
Medium tack. Offering low temperature application and service range performance. Film and paper facestock compatible. Latex free. Acid free. Repulpable. FDA 175.105. California Proposition 65 compliant. |
+20F |
-20F – +200F |
Cold Temperature/Freezer
| Adhesive |
Product Description |
Minimum Application Temperature |
Service Temperature Range |
| AT4505 |
Permanent all-temperature acrylic. Latex free. |
-20F |
-30F – +200F |
| Arctic |
Permanent, freezer grade acrylic. Designed for surfaces with low application and service temperatures. Latex free. Repulpable. |
-10F |
-50F – +125F |
| 42FRX |
Rubber-resin permanent for freezer applications. Excellent on moist or damp surfaces – including wax or recycled corrugates.*Custom adhesive. Call for LT. |
+10F |
+20F – +300F |
Multi-purpose Permanent
| Adhesive |
Product Description |
Minimum Application Temperature |
Service Temperature Range |
| 21P |
General purpose acrylic formulated for a variety of end uses with film facestocks. Latex free. |
+35F |
-65F – +200F |
| 30P |
General purpose rubber-resin. Especially good on low energy surfaces. |
+35F |
-20F – +220F |
| SX78 |
Proprietary tackified acrylic. Has a unique formulation that provides better converting and reduces cold-flow issues typical of tackified adhesives. Latex free. |
+20F |
-30F – +200F |
| GPX |
General purpose acrylic that provides good adhesion to a variety of surfaces with paper or film facestocks. Latex free. |
+20F |
-20F – +200F |
| GPX Blockout |
Black water-based, permanent acrylic with high tack and moderate adhesion to both high and low energy surfaces. Latex free. |
+20F |
-20F – +200F |
| 20P |
General purpose acrylic that dispenses well in high-speed labeling applications. Latex free. |
+35F |
-65F – +200F |
Pharmaceutical, Tight Mandrel
| Adhesive |
Product Description |
Minimum Application Temperature |
Service Temperature Range |
| 31PB |
Tackified acrylic with excellent small radius labeling ability: glove friendly. Latex free. |
+40F |
-30F – +200F |
| 60SP |
Pharmaceutical grade, permanent acrylic. Latex free. |
+25F |
-18F – +135F |
| PH40 |
Water-based rubber resin ideal for pharmaceutical applications. Designed for low to moderate initial tack and very high ultimate bond. |
+30F |
-20F – +250F |
Textile
| Adhesive |
Product Description |
Minimum Application Temperature |
Service Temperature Range |
| TA1000 |
Exhibits high initial tack. Can be resistant to fabric dyes. Film and paper facestock compatible. Latex free. Acid free. FDA 175.105. |
+40F |
-65F – +200F |
| TA1001 |
Higher tack formulation of TA1000. Designed for more rigid facestocks and textured fabrics. Latex free. Acid free. FDA 175.105. |
+35F |
-65F – +200F |
| SS1 |
Tackified and formulated for quick stick to a variety of surfaces. Removes cleanly from hard-to-label textile fabric materials. Film and paper facestock compatible. Latex free. Acid free. |
+30F |
-60F – +160F |
The adhesive information provided is intended for general reference only and is based on data provided by commercial suppliers that is believed to be in good faith and accurate. Thorough end-use testing under appropriate environmental conditions should occur to ensure that all application requirements are met. Acucote does not guarantee satisfactory results in any application from reliance on this information and assumes no liability for any loss or damage arising out of its use.
