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Description for Bostik Thermogrip 2103
Flexible, versatile, medium setting hot melt adhesive; bonds many nonporous substrates including most plastics.Note: This material has been discontinued. Please view the Comparable Materials tab or call us at (262) 293-7970 for additional help.
Chemical Resistance Alkalies, Chemical Resistance: Acids, Chemical Resistance: Fluid Resistance: Water Application Type Bond 1 Part or 2 Part 1 Part Material Form Stick Substrate Plastics, Non-porous Industry Food Manufacturer Bostik Chemistry Hot melt Cure Method Hot melt Cure Time (min) 1,440 Viscosity (cPs) 5,500, 2,500 Color Colorless High Temperature Resistance (°C) 69 Low Temperature Resistance (°C) -18 Key Specifications FDA (U.S. Food & Drug Administration) and/or CFIA (Canadian Food Inspection Agency): FDA 21 CFR 175.105 -
Technical Data for Bostik Thermogrip 2103
Overview
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Chemical Resistance
- Chemical Resistance: Fluid Resistance: Water Resistance - Water
- Chemical Resistance - Alkalies
- Chemical Resistance: Acid Resistance - Acids
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Application Type
- Adhesive - Bond
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1 Part or 2 Part
- 1 Part or 2 Part - 1 Part
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Material Form
- Stick
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Substrate
- Non-Porous Substrates - Non-porous
- Plastic - Plastics
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Industry
- Food & Beverage - Food
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Chemistry
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Cure Method
- Hotmelt - Hot melt
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Color
- Clear / Transparent - Colorless
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Key Specifications
- FDA (U.S. Food & Drug Administration) and/or CFIA (Canadian Food Inspection Agency): 175.105 - FDA 21 CFR 175.105
Specifications
Cure Specs
Cure Time (min) 1,440 Viscosity (cPs) 5,500, 2,500 Test Method Fixture or Handling Strength Time (min) 60 Set Time (min) Medium Softening Point (°C) 93 Work / Pot Time (min) Medium to Long Bond Strength
Tensile Strength (psi) 300 Test Method Material Resistance
High Temperature Resistance (°C) 69 Low Temperature Resistance (°C) -18 Hardness
Elongation (%) 850 Test Method Flexibility Flexible Other Properties
Specific Gravity 0.94 (gm/cc) Test Method Business Information
Shelf Life Details Shelf Life: 999 days @ 73.4°F (23°C);Shipping and storage,: Between 40°F to 95°F (4°C to 35°C) Shelf Life Temperature (°F) 73 Shelf Life (mon) 33 -
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Viscosity Test Methods
Viscosity | Temperature |
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5,500 cPs | 177°C |
2,500 cPs | 205°C |
Tensile Strength Test Methods
Tensile Strength | Cure Time |
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300 psi | 1,440 min |
Elongation Test Methods
Elongation | Test Method |
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850 % | After 24 Hour Cure |
Specific Gravity Test Methods
Specific Gravity | Test Method |
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0.94 (gm/cc) | After 24 Hour Cure |