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APPEEL™ 52004

Generic Family: Ethylene Vinyl Acetate Copolymer • Supplied by: The Dow Chemical Company
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

APPEEL™ 52004 is used as a heat seal layer in lidding material for foamed PS, especially used in the packaging of instant noodle cup.

APPEEL™ 52004 can also be used as a sealant in general flexible packaging. It provides low temperature seals for snacks and confectionery.
General Properties

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Material Status
Commercial: Active
Documents
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Technical Datasheet (English)

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Availability
Africa & Middle East, Asia Pacific, Europe, Latin America, North America
Processing Method
Coextrusion
Other Properties
Agency Ratings, Forms, Density / Specific Gravity, Density, Melt Mass-Flow Rate (MFR), Melt Mass-Flow Rate (MFR), Vicat Softening Temperature, Vicat Softening Temperature, Peak Melting Temperature, Melting Temperature (DSC)
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Processing

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