GELVA TS 100 A DHESIVE

TE CHNICA L DATA SHEET

D ESCRIPTION
GELVA TS 100 is a vinyl acetate/acrylate copolymer emulsion supplied at 55% solids in water. Dried
films of TS 100 are clear, will not re-emulsify in water and exhibit excellent low temperature flexibility. TS
100 is used widely to formulate adhesives for non-porous, difficult to bond substrates such as glass, PVC,
metal foils and a variety of plastics including low surface energy types. It also works well on porous
substrates such as paper and wood and can be formulated to function as a heat-sealable adhesive.

F E ATURES & B ENEFITS

Bonds to a variety of surfaces

Films are flexible and resist re-emulsification

Good low temperature performance

Good compatibility with organic solvents and

borax solution

Composites

Emulsion paints

S UGGESTED A PPLIC ATIONS

Laminating adhesives
Heat-activated adhesives

Textile coating

C H AR ACTERISTICS AND P ROPERTIES

Table 1| Physical Characteristics

Total Solids, %

54.5 57.5
1,000 1,600
(LVF #3@30 rpm)

Viscosity @25C, cps

pH

4.5 5.0

Density @25C, lb/gallon

Table 2 | Other Properties

8.9

Particle Size

Most < 1 micron

Residual Monomer Content

< 0.75%

Dilution Stability

0.5 1.5

Borax Stability

Excellent

Alcohol Tolerance

100ml / 100ml

Bond Time

25 30 seconds

Wood Shear Bond

1300 1500 psi

Heat Seal Temperature

1

Typical values based on samples tested. Not specifications.

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GELVA TS 100 A DHESIVE

TE CHNICA L DATA SHEET

T e s t C o n di t i o n s f o r O t h e r P r o p e r t i e s
Dilution Stability: Milliliters of phase separation in 100 milliliters of emulsion at 5% solids in a 100 mil
graduated cylinder after 24 hours
Borax Stability: Stability of the emulsion in a 5% borax solution
Solvent Tolerance Alcohol: Milliliters of alcohol compatible with 100 grams of emulsion. Upper limit
is noted as the point at which the emulsion is very thick
Bond Time: Time in seconds to paper failure of a 5 mil wet film sandwiched between two pieces of
bleached sulfite paper, substance 20.
Wood Shear Bond: ASTM D-905-49
Heat Seal Temperature of Film: Temperature required to heat seal a 5 mil wet film cast on paper and
air dried 24 hours under standard ASTM conditions

P ACK AGING
TS 100 is available in bulk tank trucks, intermediate bulk containers (IBCs), drums and pails.

S TOR AGE AND H AN DLING

TS 100 will be stable for 6 months under normal conditions. Keep drums tightly sealed and store in a dry
area between 10 30C. Rotate stock using oldest material first. Product in its original container that is
not in specification can be returned within 6 months from date of receipt upon confirmation of the problem
and of proper storage and handling.
Handle TS 100 in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practices including avoiding
unnecessary exposure to the product or its vapors and removal of material from skin, eyes and clothing.
For additional health, safety and handling information refer to the product MSDS.

R EGUL AT ORY S T AT US
May be used in pressure sensitive adhesives applied to the outside of food packaging (paper, plastic and
glass packages and bottles, and packaging closures) covered under 21 C.F.R. 175.105 (Adhesives)
pursuant to the conditions and limitations set forth in that regulation. Other provisions may apply to this
product. For full compliance statement, please contact Cytec at PSRA-Customer-requests@cytec.com.
It is the users responsibility to conduct his/her own FDA evaluation of his/her final adhesive formulation
and processing and to ensure the presence of a functional barrier between the adhesive and food, to
confirm suitability of the intended end use in indirect food contact applications, as well as to ensure the
compliance of the finished product with all prevailing legislation regulating its application.

C ONT ACT I NFORM ATION

Global Product Referral
tel 1.800.652.6013 (USA)
tel 1.973.357.3193 (Outside the USA)
custinfo@cytec.com
DISCLAIMER: The data and information provided in this document have been obtained from carefully controlled samples and are considered to
be representative of the product described. Cytec Engineered Materials (CEM) does not express or imply any guarantee or warranty of any kind
including, but not limited to, the accuracy, the completeness or the relevance of the data and information set out herein. Because the properties
of this product can be significantly affected by the fabrication and testing techniques employed, and since CEM does not control the conditions
under which its products are tested and used, CEM cannot guarantee that the properties provided will be obtained with other processes and
equipment. No guarantee or warranty is provided that the product is adapted for a specific use or purpose and CEM declines any liability with
respect to the use made by any third party of the data and information contained herein. CEM has the right to change any data or information
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