AQUACER® 1063

AQUACER® 1063 by BYK is a polyethylene primary dispersion to improve the anti-caking properties of hot-melt adhesives and to increase adhesion in aqueous dispersion adhesives for the packaging sector.

• It is used as an anti-blocking additive in the manufacture of hot-melt adhesives (hot-melts) during underwater pelletizing to obtain a free-flowing, non-sticky granulates.
• It is added directly into the cooling water and is therefore easy to handle and dust-free.
• When bonding foil-laminated surfaces with paper or cardboard, it improves the adhesion of the laminated side.
• It exhibits good adhesion even at low temperatures.
• It shows no discoloration when bonding systems are stored at higher temperatures.
• It complies with REACH, EU No. 10/2011, BfR XXXVI, FDA 21 CFR 176.170 and FDA 21 CFR 176.180.
• Recommended dosage level is 0.5-5% (hot-melt adhesive) and 10-50% (in packaging).
• AQUACER® 1063 has a shelf life of 15 months.