Properties
FP2177 has the following colloidal properties:
- Total Solids Content: 47.0% +/- 1%
- Viscosity, centipoise 600 - 900
- PH level 7.5 - 8.5
Benefits
FP2177 has several features that make it an excellent non-slip coating for food contact and storage purposes:
- Solvent-free water-based formulation: Completely safe to use with all food and drink products. The dry film components of FP2177 meet all UK, US (FDA) and EU food contact regulations for food packaging. Please get in touch for further information.
- Casein and starch-free: Eliminates some common food allergens.
- Grease resistance & water repellence: Useful qualities for food trays and slip mats.
- Excellent co-efficient of friction: When dried, the coating delivers a static slip angle in excess of 45° (tested using the incline plane test method with a stainless-steel bed).
How Much To Use?
The optimum dry coating weight is:
- Highly porous substrates: 8 g/m² (gsm)
- Non-porous substrates: 4-5 g/m²
We recommend conducting internal trials to find the right dry coating weight for specific applications, as the anti-slip properties will be directly affected by the coating weight and porosity of the substrate. If in doubt, please contact us for free guidance.
A summary of storage and application guidelines is given below. Full information can be found in your Material Safety Data Sheet.
Storage & Handling
FP2177 is supplied in liquid form in sealed containers, which can be stored for up to 6 months between 5°C and 30°C. FP2177 is non-toxic, but the appropriate personal protective equipment should be worn at all times when handling the compound.
Avoid storing your containers in direct sunlight.
Preparation
After storage at cool temperatures (5°C to 10°C), we recommend allowing the dispersion to warm up to room temperature (16°C to 21°C) before use. The dispersion requires gentle stirring for at least 15 minutes prior to use to ensure all components are thoroughly mixed.
The substrate to be coated needs to be free from dust, lint and other pollutants that might diminish the anti-slip properties of the coating.
The substrate itself and any printing/lamination should be thoroughly cured before the non-slip coating is applied.
Application Guidelines
In order to achieve the best results from a non-slip coating, it is important to apply it correctly, and the method will depend on the substrate that needs treating.
- FP 2177 can be applied using a variety of printing presses, with gravure or anilox rollers.
- The coating weight should be controlled carefully on the press throughout the process.
- Pump the liquid coating through a clean peristaltic pump from the IBC /container into the press tray.
- Keep your applicator running during machine stoppages in order to prevent the coating sticking to your application rollers.
Curing
For optimum results, the coated substrate must be cured at temperatures of 95°C +. We recommend using an infrared drying unit or hot air tunnel. In tests these have been the most successful methods for delivering the maximum anti-slip properties from the dried coating.
Equipment Cleaning
Wet coating deposits can be easily cleaned from equipment with warm water, although dried deposits may require a solvent-based cleaner.
For further technical information and advice about how our adhesives can help you, please get in touch to chat about your requirements.
