Technical Data Sheet

LOCTITE LIOFOL LA 2642 / LA 5000

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION Component NCO
LOCTITE LIOFOL LA 2642 / LA 5000 has the following Solvent Ethylacetate
product characteristics: Flash Point` -4C
Technology Polyurethane
Product Type Laminating adhesive Compliance with food packaging regulations:
Under specific conditions LOCTITE LIOFOL LA
Condition Solvent-based
2642/LA 5000 is suitable for the manufacture of food
Components Two component - requires packaging materials under the applicable FDA,
mixing ECprovisions and/or BfR recommendations.
Application Film/Film, Film/Foil laminates,
and Film-to-Metallized Film LOCTITE LIOFOL LA 2642/LA 5000 contains aromatic
Performance High Performance isocyanates. We therefore recommend migration
Cure Room temperature cure after testing of the fully cured material under conditions of
mixing use, particularly with high temperature applications, to
Appearance Base LA Yellow clear to slightly dull demonstrate compliance with the limits for primary
2642 aromatic amines.
A food contact statement with further details is available
Appearance Hardener Yellowish clear
on request. The responsibility for compliance with the
LA 5000
specific conditions is with the converter and not with the
Mix Ratio, by weight - adhesive supplier.
100 : 22
Base : Hardener
DIRECTIONS OF USE
Application Areas: Preliminary Statement:
LOCTITE LIOFOL LA 2642/LA 5000 is used for film/film Prior to application it is necessary to read the Safety
as well as film/foil laminations in Medium-High Data Sheet for information about precautionary
performance applications. It is suited for packaging of measures and safety recommendations. Also, for
aggressive product. Also Suitable for Pre-treated chemical products exempt from compulsory labeling,
Medium-Slip Content PE films. Laminates made use the relevant precautions should always be observed.
with suitable materials can be used for filling goods of Please also refer to the local safety instructions and
aggressive nature like Alcohol, Ketch-up and fruit juice. contact Henkel for analytical support.

Product Properties: Protective Measures:

By reaction of the two components a high polymer As the adhesive contains poly-isocyanates any contact
adhesive film will be obtained which shows good with skin should be avoided. If skin gets in contact with
adhesion on various substrates. The cured adhesive LOCTITE LIOFOL LA 2642/LA 5000 please remove the
film LOCTITE LIOFOL LA 2642 / LA 5000 is adhesive immediately. Safety regulations with regard to
Transparent, Odorless, Elastic and Age-Resistant. handling of isocyanates have to be followed as per the
guide lines issued by the International Isocyanates
TECHNICAL DATA Institute.
LOCTITE LIOFOL LA 2642:
Solid Content, % 64-66 Coating:
Viscosity, Brookfield - LVT, 25 °C, mPas: 1,500 to 4,500 LOCTITE LIOFOL LA 2642/LA 5000 is applied on
(Spindle 3, speed 12 rpm) special laminating machines with all dry laminating units
Component OH that have smooth or gravure rolls.
Solvent Ethylacetate
Flash Point -4C Coating Weight:
Depending on the film or foil combination and the end
LOCTITE LIOFOL LA 5000: use of the laminate, the adhesive weight may range
Solid Content, % 73-77 from 2.0-3.5 g/m2 dry. For printed laminates the weight
Viscosity, Brookfield - LVT, 25 °C, mPas: 900 to 2,100 has to be adjusted accordingly.
(Spindle 3, speed 12 rpm)

TDS LOCTITE LIOFOL LA 2642/LA 5000, March 2016

 Shelf life:
Dilution Table:
LOCTITE LIOFOL LA 2642, months : 9
Viscosity LOCTITE LIOFOL LA 5000, months : 9
LA Ethyl Solid
Ford Cup 4mm Recommended Storage Temperature, °C: 5 to +25
LA 2642 5000 Acetate content
(in seconds)
10 Kg 2.2 Kg 20.4 Kg 25% 14.0 – 17.0 Classification:
10 Kg 2.2 Kg 15.0 Kg 30% 18.0 –21.0 Please refer to the corresponding safety data sheets
for details on:
10 Kg 2.2 Kg 11.0 Kg 35% 22.0 – 28.0 Hazardous Information
Transport Regulations
Safety Regulations
Laminating conditions:
Precise web tension control together with a suitable Additional Information Film
winding program avoids delamination as well as Requirements:
telescoping and curing effects. Film additives - particularly slip agent content in LDPE,
Pot-life: MDPE and CPP films - packed goods, printing inks,
The ready-for-use adhesive LOCTITE LIOFOL LA 2642/ pretreatment and coating of films are of significant
importance to the intended use of the laminates and
LA 5000 (at 25-35% solids) in closed containers has a
may affect the performance properties either straight
working time of about 8 hrs without substantial viscosity
away or later. Therefore, practical laminating tests as
increase. Over aged adhesive mixtures as well as old
well as checks on the laminates are necessary
adhesive in the glue pot could affect the quality of the
before going into full scale production. Further
laminates adversely.
detailed information can be obtained from our
Curing: "Technical Guide Line for Laminating with Liofol
The laminate can be process rewound and slit after 1-2 Laminating Adhesives".
days, triplex laminates is possible 24 hours after duplex
production. Good lamination bond are achieved within Product Range:
7-12 days after lamination of storage at room Apart from LOCTITE LIOFOL LA 2642/LA 5000 we can
temperature. offer the following products for the manufacture of
film/foil laminates:
Cautionary Information:
As the adhesive contains Poly-Isocyanates any contact ● Solvent-based, solvent-less and water-based
with skin should be avoided. Safety Regulations with laminating adhesives for flexible packaging and
regard to handling of Isocyanates as well as our safety special applications
data sheets have to be followed. ● Coldseal Adhesives
● Heatseal Coatings
Storage: ● Primer for Extrusion and PVDC-coating
Once opened, containers have to be closed tightly again ● Adhesives for High Gloss Lamination
and the material should be consumed within a short ● Special Cleaning agents
period. When stored in a dry and cool place in the ● To obtain product specifications please ask for the
original unopened containers storage life is as follows. relevant technical datasheets.

Disclaimer:
The Information provided in this Technical Data Sheet (TDS) including the recommendations for use and application of the prod uct are based
on our knowledge and experience of the product as at the date of this TDS. The product can have a variety of different applications as well
as differing application and working and conditions in your environment that are beyond our control. Henke l is, therefore, not liable for the
suitability of our product for the production processes and conditions in respect of which you use them, as well as the intended applications
and results. We strongly recommend that you carry out your own prior trials to confirm such suitability of our product. Any liability in respect
of the information in the Technical Data Sheet or any other written or oral recommendations regarding the concerned product i s excluded,
except if otherwise explicitly agreed and except in relation to death or personal injury cause by our negligence and any liability under any
applicable mandatory product liability law.

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