Michem® Flex HS 268
Usage
Used for heat sealing or dry bond lamination applications, offering low temperature seal initiation and stronger bonds to paper, metal (foil or metalized surface), various primed films such as matt, pearlized cavitated BOPP or BOPET films. It should be used with the addition of a wax emulsion to control the coefficient of friction (typically 2 to 4% by weight) e.g. Michem® Lube 160 RPH.
Description
Water based dispersion of high molecular weight polyolefin
Performance Attributes
This product is used in many applications including the following:
| Application | Properties Imparted |
|---|---|
| Heat Seal Coatings | metal, Substrate - film, Substrate - paper |
See more products recommended for Heat Seal Coatings.
Physical Properties
These physical properties are typical but should not be considered specifications.
| Appearance | White to off-white liquid |
|---|---|
| pH | 9.4 - 10.5 |
| Percent Non-Volatile | 36.0 - 39.0 |
| Brookfield Viscosity (cps, mPa·s) | 100 - 350 |
| Spindle Number | 3 |
| RPM | 50 |
Site of Manufacture (and Product Code)
CIN (MFHS268)
SNG (MFHS268.S)
Application Data
Michem® Flex HS 268 can be applied via rod, gravure, and spray. The EZ cup viscosity value for a #3 cup is 33 - 35 seconds.