HMPA 126-160 is a thermoplastic hot melt polyamide resin based on dimer acids. It has high heat resistance, fast set (low open time), moderate flexibility, and excellent chemical and grease resistance. Applications for this adhesive are for packaging, converting and bonding pre-heated metals.
Specifications
| Property | Detail or Method | Specification |
| Softening Point | °C Ring and Ball ASTM E 28 | 158-168 |
| Viscosity | cps/mPa·s at 190°C LVT Brookfield ASTM D 3236 | 6000-10,000 cps |
| Color | 40% in n-Butanol, Gardner | 8 Maximum |
| | | Typical Values |
| Acid Value | mg KOH/g | 4-12 |
| Amine Valu | mg KOH/g | 0-2.0 |
| Specific Gravity | At 25°C | 0.97 |
| Flash Point | °C, COC, ASTM D 6450 | 271 |
Storage: Store at room temperature in a dry area.
TSCA Status: This product is not currently on the TSCA inventory.
DOT Shipping Classification: Non-hazardous.
| BATCHNO. | Softening Point | Viscosity | Color | Acid Value | Amine Value | Specific Gravity | Flash Point |
| HMPA 126-160 | 158-168 | 6000-10,000 cps | 8 Maximum | 4-12 | 0-2.0 | 0.97 | 271 |
| HMPA 00-150 | 100 +/- 5°C | 7500 +/- 2500 cps | 8 Maximum | 5 - 12 | 0.2 - 1.5 | 0.97 | 271 |
| HMPA 116-50 | 158 +/- 5°C | 2500 +/- 700 cps | 8 Maximum | 5-12 | 0.2 - 1.5 | 0.97 | 271 |
| HMPA 7028 | 130-140°C | 800-2,000 cps | 8 Maximum | 1.4 | 14 max | 0.97 | 271 |
| HMPA 176-120 | 183 - 193°C | 5,000-7,000 cps | 8 Maximum | 4 - 12 | 0-2.0 | 0.97 | 271 |
| HMPA 5052 | 120-130°C | 2,000-3,200 cps | 8 Maximum | 4-12 | 1.4 max | 0.97 | 271 |