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Dow Appeel™ 52004 Ethylene Vinyl Acetate Copolymer
Categories: Polymer; Thermoplastic; Ethylene Vinyl Acetate

Material Notes: Product Description: Appeel™ 52004 is a modified ethylene acid terpolymer resin designed to function as a sealing layer for lidding applications, most commonly sealing to foamed polystyrene. It is available in pellet form for use in conventional extrusion or coextrusion equipment designed to process polyethylene resins.
Uses:
  • Lidding Sealant
Applications:
  • Good heat sealability and easy peelability to foamed PS.
  • Excellent direct foil adhesion without the use of primers
  • Appeel 52004 conforms to Code #20 of the Ministry of health and Welfare Japan.

Typical structures for this lidding would be: Paper/PE/Foil/Appeel 52004. This product is used as a heat seal layer in lidding matieral for foamed PS, especially used in the packaging of instant noodle cup. It can also be used as a sealant in general flexible packaging. It provides low temperature seals for snacks and confectionery.

Availability: Africa & Middle East; Asia Pacific; Latin America; Europe; North America

Agency Ratings: FDA 21 CFR 177.1330 (b)

Form: Pellets

Processing Method: Coextrusion; Extrusion; Extrusion Coating

Information provided by The Dow Chemical Company

Vendors:
Available Properties
  • Density, ASTM D792
  • Melt Flow, ASTM D1238
  • Melting Point, ASTM D3418
  • Vicat Softening Point, ASTM D1525
  
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