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TECHNICAL BULLETIN No. PL-307 DECEMBER 1959
MONSANTO CHEMICAL COMPANY ORGANIC CHEMICALS DIVISION 000 NORTH LINDBERGH 6LVD. ST. LOUIS 66. MISSOURI
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CONTENTS
Synthetic-Resin Adhesives--A Growing Market__ __________ _ Development oi Synthetic-Resin Adhesives.. __ ....
Emulsion Adhesives.. ___ _________ _ .. _______ ________ _ Polyvinyl Acetate Adhesives,____.............. ........................ Monsanto Plasticizers________ ...._________ ____ Monsanto Resin Additives.____________ ___________ Monsanto Preservatives and Odor-masking Agents Adhesives.___ _____ _______ ______________________ Polystyrene Adhesives__ _________________ ___ ....___
Hot-Melt Adhesives.______ _________ ______________ _______
Delayed-Tack Adhesives ...____. ____ ...____ _________
Solution Adhesives.......................... .....____ _________ ..______ Vinyl Adhesives........................... ...... ..................................... Nitrocellulose Adhesives........................................ ............. Cellulosic Adhesives____________ ...... _______ _ ___ Polyurethane Adhesives_________ __________ __________ Chlorinated-Rubber Adhesives ________ _____ ... Zein Adhesives._____ __________ _____ ___________ ____
Pressure-Sensitive Adhesives.. _______ ________ ______________
Adhesive Primers.......... ..
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Miscellaneous Adhesives.... ... ........................ ...... ....
Toxicology ___ ____ ........._____ ___ .....
Ingredient Index................... ..
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Technical Literature................ ............................ .. .......................
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SYNTHETIC-RESIN ADHESIVES-A GROWING MARKET
Consumption of synthetic-resin adhesives is rapidly expanding both because of continuing dis placement of older gluing materials in steadily-growing uses and because of the introduction of many new applications for which conventional adhesives are unsuitable. Superior performance of the synthetic-resin adhesives has enabled them to supplant conventional adhesives based on natural products in many large-volume applications. Wide-spread and increasing usage of syn thetic-resin adhesives is foreseen in such diverse industries as the following:
Shoe manufacturing Book binding Paper-bag and folding-box-carton manufacturing Food-container production Food packaging (labeling, sealing, wrapping, etc.) Tobacco packaging Specialty product packaging Automobile production Building construction
Use of the proper plasticizer in synthetic-resin adhesives - to best accomplish the desired pur pose of the adhesive for its intended application -- is extremely important. The plasticizer in an adhesive formulation improves film formation; imparts tack, flexibility, and gloss; decreases drying time; and lowers production costs.
More synthetic-resin adhesives are used today than ever before because;
Synthetic-resin adhesives adapt well to high-speed sealing and labeling machines, thereby increasing production rates.
Synthetic-resin adhesives are cleaner, easier to use. They keep maintenance costs down.
Synthetic-resin adhesives resist deterioration caused by water, light, and fungus much better than the usual adhesives based on natural proteinaceous materials.
Adhesive emulsions require no volatile, toxic, or flammable solvents. Emulsion properties are easily adjusted and controlled.
Monsanto Chemical Company, a major supplier of plasticizers for synthetic-resin adhesives, of fers plasticizers that are efficient, heat and light stable, and non-toxic. Lack of toxicity is es pecially important now in food applications because of the 1958 amendment to the Federal Pure Food. Drug, and Cosmetic Act. Monsanto plasticizers impart excellent grease resistance and heat
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scalability to the adhesive. Hecause of the great variety of Monsanto plasticizers, customers can realize lower co>is by taking advantage of mixed shipments.
This bulletin suggests typical formulations for various adhesive applications and describes the bencfit> to be derived from the use of plasticizers in synthetic-resin adhesives. If you need ad ditional assistance, experienced Monsanto technical representatives are always ready to help you with your special formulation problems. Since Monsanto does not have a vested interest in any particular plasticizer, you are assured of advice directed toward achievement of the best pos sible performance of your product.
DEVELOPMENT OF SYNTHETIC-RESIN ADHESIVES
Not long ago industrial users or consumers could choose among only a few naturally derived materials for their adhesive applications. Constant industrial demand for adhesives with greater strength, faster tack, and greater versatility for bonding many types of surface:* forced the de velopment of synthetic-resin adhesives. With the great number of excellent adhesives now avail able, both industry and consumers have a much wider choice and are more likely to obtain suitable adhesives to fill specialized needs.
Only synthetic-resin adhesives are able to tolerate extreme exposure conditions. 'I'hev withstand temperatures that quickly destroy natural materials, and they bond surfaces such as rubber and metal - that normally defy bonding. From 1940 to 1950, synthetic-resin adhesives gained dominance among adhesives in major construction. For nearly any fastening job. a good syn thetic-resin adhesive is now available.
Synthetic-resin adhesives commonly used are based on vinyl polymers (polyvinyl acetate, poly vinyl alcohol, and polyvinyl chloride); on condensation resins (urea-formaldehyde, melamineformaldehyde, phenol-formaldehyde, resorcinol-formaldehyde); on cellulose derivatives; polyes ters: elastomers; and epoxies. Addition of plasticizers generally modifies an adhesive to suit a particular need.
TYPES OF RESIN-ADHESIVE FORMULATIONS
The major types of plasticized synthetic-resin-adhesive formulations are emulsion, hot-melt, delayed-tack, solution, pressure-sensitive, and adhesive primers or coatings. These types will be discussed in order. Suppliers of special ingredients are listed at the end of this bulletin.
EMULSION ADHESIVES
Resin-emulsion adhesives are emulsions of plasticized or unplasticized resins dispersed in a water base. 'They offer the advantages of reduced fire and toxicity hazard because of the elimi nation of volatile, flammable, and possibly toxic solvents.
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POLYVINYL ACETATE ADHESIVES
The widely-used polyvinyl acetate-emulsion adhesives possess quick tack, good adhesion to many surfaces, grease resistance, non-toxicity, and many other desirable features.
Monsanto Plasticizers for polyvinyl acetate-emulsion adhesives Monsanto liquid plasticizers most commonly used in the polyvinyl acetate-emulsion adhesives are Santicizcr* 160, dibutyl phthalate, Aroclor* 1221, Aroclor 1232, Aroclor 1242, dimethyl phthalate, diethyl phthalate, tricresyl phosphate, Santicizcr 140, Santicizcr 141, Santicizcr M-17, Santicizcr B-16, Santicizcr E-15, and Santicizer 8.
Dibutyl phthalate imparts good flexibility and softening action with relatively low volatility. Santicizcr 160 is considered better than dibutyl phthalate in most applications because of lower volatility, improved moisture resistance, and film toughness. Diethyl phthalate is used for fast-tack, non-toxic applications.
The Aroclor plasticizers impart quick tack, good adhesion to many surfaces, and are widely used in commercial adhesives either as extender plasticizers or alone to make versatile, lowcost adhesives.
Dimethyl phthalate is preferred in polyvinyl acetate adhesives for bonding cellulose acetate film or sheeting because of its better solvency action on the cellulose acetate. Uses for this type of adhesive include covering cut-out windows in cartons or for laminating paper.
Santicizcr 140, Santicizcr 141, and tricresyl phosphate are used when flame resistance, oil re sistance, and low volatility are desired. Santicizcr 141 is most efficient in polyvinyl acetate adhesives, followed by Santicizer 140 and tricresyl phosphate.
For bonding overlays of paper, Santicizcr M-17 is frequently used for its superior light sta bility, quick tack, and solvency on cellulose acetate.
Santicizcr 8 imparts excellent grease resistance, good flow and wetting action, and improves the bonding of rubber to metal.
Monsanto's solid plasticizers, Santicizcr 1-H, Santicizcr 9, diphenyl phthalate, dicyclohexyl phthal ate, and Aroclor 5460, are frequently used in polyvinyl acetate-emulsion adhesives to impart better heat-sealing characteristics. They also improve moisture and solvent resistance.
For nontoxic adhesives, Santicizer B-16, Santicizcr E-15. Santicizer 141, and diethyl phthalate have been accepted by the U. S. Bureau of Animal Industry and the Food and Drug Admini stration. Typical illustrations of the use of these products include adhesives for food-wrapping films, boxboard manufacture, and envelope adhesives.
'Fable I on page 5 lists performance data of Monsanto plasticizers in polyvinyl acetate.
Aroclor. Santici:.rr: Monsanto Chemical Company trademarks. Recistercd in U.S. Patent Office.
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Table I. PERFORMANCE OF MONSANTO PLASTICIZERS IN POLYVINYL ACETATE-EMULSION ADHESIVES
Plasticizer'3
Aroclor 1221 Aroclor 1232 Aroclor 1242 Triphenyl Phosphate Tricresyl Phosphate Dimethyl Phthalate Diethyl Phthalate Dibutyl Phthalate Diphenyl Phthalate Sauticizcr B-16 SUniticizcr M-17 Sauticizcr 1-H Sauticizcr 8 Sauticizcr 9 Sauticizcr 140 Sauticizcr 141 Sauticizcr 1 oO
Volatility 20 Hours at 87 C (Activated Carbon)
{per cent)
5.2 4.8 4.4 2.0 0.75 5.6 4.8 4.4 5.9 2.2 3.6 1.5 3.6 3.1 1.2 1.8 2.1
Low-Temp. Flexibility (Modified Clash & Berg Test)
1 C)
-5.0 4.0 5.3 5.7 3.6
-1.6 -5.0 -- 6.1
-3.9 1.5 -- 6.4
5.0 -- 3.3
1.9
Oil Extraction--Weight Loss After 24 Hours at Room Temperature (per cent)
Kerosene
0.63 0.54 0.57 0.02 0.16 0.92 0.85 0.59 1.31 0.08 0.19 0.96 0.43 1.13 0.15 0.17 0.20
Peanut Oil
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-- -- 0.37 0.38. 0.75 0.63 ' 0.51 0.90 0.46 0.50 0.36 0.60 0.57 0.34 0.42 0.39
Cotton-Seed Oil
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plasticizer in ion party Ocka S-55 (polyvinyl acetate) emulsion. Film thickness 0.040 inch
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Monsanto Resin Additives for Polyvinly Acetate Adhesives
Monsanto industrial resins, Santolite* MHP and Santolite MS-80%, when used to modify poly vinyl acetate adhesives, give a very tough but flexible product. They impart quick tack and adhesion to a wide variety of surfaces. Normally, they are compounded with a liquid plasti cizer, such as dibutyl phthalate or Santkizer 160, or with an eutectic mixture (1:1) of dibutyl phthalate and triphenyl phosphate.
The Santolite resins are especially useful to bond cellophane or aluminum foil to paper.
Monsanto Preservatives and Odor-Masking Agents for Polyvinyl Acetate Adhesives
Monsanto supplies a complete line of industrial preservatives including Santobrite*, Monsanto's Penta (pentachlorophenol), and technical sodium benzoate. These materials are useful in pre venting fungus attack on the adhesive if natural materials, subject to fungus attack, are incor porated in the formulation.
Monsanto odor-masking agents for polyvinyl acetate include Santomask* II, methyl salicylate, coumarin, and vanillin.
Literature on these products is available on request.
Polyvinyl Acetate-Adhesive Formulations
Polyvinyl acetate-emulsion adhesives range in complexity from simple blends of polyvinyl ace tate and plasticizer to more complex formulations involving many ingredients.
Formula No. 1, presented as a guide to general polyvinyl acetate-emulsion adhesives, illustrates the types and range of concentrations of ingredients that may be incorporated for various ad hesive applications. (An index of formulation ingredients and their suppliers begins on page 24.)
Formula I--1General Polyvinyl Acetate-Emulsion Adhesive
Ingredient
Polyvinyl acetate emulsion (55% solids) Plasticizer Clay filler Cooked starch or dextrine Preservative Stabilizer Wetting Agent Secondary Water Defoamer Odorant (masking agent)
Parts by Weight
100 10- 50 0- 30 0- 1000 0- 2 0- 2 0-0.2 0- 100 0- 2 0- 1
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Formulas 2 through 6 illustrate five of the most widely used applications for polyvinyl acetate adhesives.
Formula 2--Quick-Tack Polyvinyl Acetate-Emulsion Adhesive
Ingredient Gelva S-55 polyvinyl acetate emulsion ' SatUicizcr 160 Sanlicizcr 8 Water
Parts by Weight 100 12 12 9.0
Formula 3--Polyvinyl Acetate Adhesive or Glue for Wood
Ingredient Gelva S-55 polyvinyl acetate emulsion Santicizt'r 160 or dibutyl phthalate Water
Parts by Weight 95 3 2
Formula 4---Low-Cost, Quick-Tack Polyvinyl Acetate Adhesive
Ingredient Gelva S-55 polyvinyl acetate emulsion Aroclor ]232
Parts by Weight 100 11
Formula 5--Typical Polyvinyl Acetate Combining Adhesive
Ingredient
Polyco 117 H
Dibutvl phthalate Water
Solids content
62.5
\ iscosity
2500 - 3000 centipoises
Parts by Weight 64.9 26.6 8.5
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Formula 6 Illustrates a Polyvinyl Acetate Adhesive for Padding
Ingredient
Parts by Weight
Polyco 117-H
42.3
Tricresvl phosphate Water
11.6 4.6
Polvco 118
41.5
Add Polyco 118 to 117-H with good agitation. Then slowly add tricresyl phosphate with high-speed agitation. Blend water slowly.
Solids content Viscosity
40 4000 - 5000 ccntipoises
For bonding moisture-proof cellophane to aluminum foil or paper or for bonding aluminum foil to paper, Formula 7 is especially useful. Adhesion develops rapidly, and good bond strength is maintained at high temperatures.
Formula 7--Polyvinyl Acetate-Emulsion Adhesive for Cellophane, Aluminum Foil, and Paper
Ingredient
Gelva S-55 polyvinyl acetate emulsion Santicizer 160 Santolite MS-SO^r Water
Parts by Weight
100 9 13.5 13.4
Polyvinyl acetate emulsions are used for grease-proof coatings on paper. Although Formula 8, for "flatboard," and Formula 9, for "flexible board," are not used in true adhesive applications, they are included to show the versatility of Monsanto's plasticizers in polyvinyl acetate for mulations.
Ingredient
Parts by Weight Formula 8 Formula 9
Klvacet 81-900 polyvinyl acetate emulsion Santicizer 141 York Whiting No. 7, superfine calcium carbonate Rutile titanium dioxide Tamo! 731 dispersing agent (25r/r aq. soln.) Elvanol 71-30 polyvinyl alcohol (lOCr aq. soln.) Polv-G P-1200 polypropylene glycol Water
100.0 8.25
119.25 13.25 2.1 30.0 1.0 34.0
100.0 13.75 96.75 10.75 1.8 30.0 1.0 34.0
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Properties Total solids Viscosity (2oC), centipoises Pigmenl-to-binder ratio PVAc resin-io-PVA resin ratio PVAc resin-to-plaslicizer ratio
Formula 8 65
1600 2:1
18:1 6.6:1
Formula 65
2700 1.5: 18 4:
To prepare these grease-proof coatings, the following procedure is suggested:
1. Prepare a stock solution by mixing polyvinyl alcohol in water at room temperature. Heat for 30 to 40 minutes at 185 to 190 F. The water required to adjust the solids content may be added to this stock solution.
2. Continue stirring, and add the Santicizer 141, Poly-G P-1200 defoamant, and Tamol 731 pigment-dispersant solution.
3. Add the pigments, stirring until dispersion is complete.
4. Add the polyvinyl acetate emulsion, and stir until a homogenous mixture is obtained.
A grease-resistant coating for wrapping papers, such as used for bakery goods, is illustrated in Formula 10. The composition may be applied with a roller coater provided with a smoothing roll to give a uniform, continuous film. About 140 F is required for optimum film formation, if it is to be used as a laminating adhesive.
Formula 10--Polyvinyl Acetate Grease-Resistant Paper Coating
Ingredient Elvacet 81-900 polyvinyl acetate emulsion Santicizer B-16 Titanium dioxide Water Quilon
Parts by Weight 100 3.5 7.0 15-30 0-5
her many applications, incorporation of a solid plasticizer to provide rapid heat-sealing is de sirable. Formulas 11, 12, and 13 illustrate the technique of dispersing diphenyl phthalate, Santiazcr 1-H, and triphenvl phosphate, respectively, in water, for convenient incorporation into a polyvinyl acetate adhesive.
Ingredient
Diphenyl phthalate Santicizer 1-H Triphenyl phosphate Water Polyvinylpyrollidone (. arboxymethylcellulose
Formula 1 1 100
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100 4.7 1.3
Parts by Weight Formula 12
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100 -- 100
4.4 1.3
Formula 13
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100 100
4.4 1.3
The procedure for preparation of these formulations is as follows:
1. Grind the solid plasticizer with dry ice to the desired particle size. The dry ice prevents coagulation of the solid plasticizer as a result of softening from frictional heat.
2. Add the thickening agents to the water, and agitate this mixture until solution is effected.
3. Slowly add the solid plasticizer to the water-thickener mixture with good agitation. This dispersion may be used in any desired polyvinyl acetate-emulsion formulation.
POLYSTYRENE-EMULSION ADHESIVES
I'se of polystyrene-emulsion adhesives is increasing. Santicizer 160, HB-40*, diethyl phthalate. dibulyl phthalate. Aroclor 1242. Aroclor 1248, and Aroclor 1254 are extensively used as plas ticizers for this resin in adhesive emulsions.
Formula 14 illustrates a basic styrene-emulsion adhesive that is stable and has a high degree nf wet tack. The caseinate imparts stability, wet tack, and film toughness. These properties may be varied by alteration of the caseinate concentration.
Formula 14--S+yrene-Emulsion Adhesive
Ingredient l.iiHrcx* Styrene 601-40 HB-40 Diethyl phthalate Triton XI 55 Ammonium caseinate, 15r F aqueous
Parts by Weight 100 18.0 5.0 2.5 34.0
HOT-MELT ADHESIVES
Hot-melt adhesives are utilized because they set rapidly after application. The molten adhesive is applied to (he materials to be joined; the bond sets before the adhesive is cool.
Plasticizers play an important part in the successful manufacturing and application of hot-melt adhesives. Liquid plasticizers, such as Santicizer M-17, Santicizer 160, dibutvl phthalate, Santidzer B-ln, and the Aroclor liquids, are frequently used.
Solid plasticizers, such as diphenyl phthalate. dicvclohexyl phthalate, Santicizer 1-H, Santicizer o, and Aroclor 5460. are also utilized in manv applications, since they melt at the processing
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temperature of the hot-melt adhesive. Upon application of the adhesive to the materials to be bonded, these plasticizers solidify as the temperature is reduced, thereby overcoming the prob lem of excessive softness frequently encountered with hot-melt adhesives.
Formulas 15 and lo represent two starting formulations for bookbinding adhesives.
Formula 15
Ingredient
Xevillac Hard Resin Santicizer 160 Paraffin Wax
Parts by Weight
61.4 15.0 6.4
Mix and heat the ingredients at 250 to 275 F until melted. Raise temperature to 300 to 325 F and add the following with agitation:
Yinylitc AYAA Ethyl Cellulose
12.9 4.3
Formula 16
Ingredient
Nevindene R-3 or Cumar W-l Santicizcr 8 Rosin WW Yinylite XYHL Mineral Oil Paraffin Wax
Parts by Weight
30 15 35 15 5 5
Formulas 17 through 19 are good suggested starting points for the development of hot melts for application between 160 and 180 C. By changing the type of polyvinyl acetate resin utilized in the hot melt, the viscosity of the melt can be increased or decreased without changing the ratio of resin to plasticizer. For example, substitution of Gelva Y-15 for Gelva Y-7 in formula tions 17 and 18 increases the melt viscosity.
Ingredients
Gelva polyvinyl acetate resin V-7 Ethyl cellulose Gelva C-SV-16R Santicizer 160 Rosin WW Dibutyl phthalate Aroclor 1254
Formula 17
100 --
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75 30 55
Parts by Weight Formula 18
65 15
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16
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4
Formula 19
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100
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Polyvinyl butyral hot-melt adhesives are useful for joining cellophane, aluminum foil, glassine, and waxed glassine to themselves. The sealing temperature is usually 200 to 250 F. The pressure can range between 0.5 psi and 50 psi. Polyvinyl butyral hot melts are extremely fast setting usually from 0.5 to 2 seconds. The molten adhesive is usually applied to both surfaces to be bonded and allowed to cool and set. The surfaces are then brought together, and the bond is formed under heat and pressure.
Formula 20--Polyvinyl Butyral Hot-Melt Adhesive
Ingredients Butvar B-76 Opalwax Poly-pale Ester # 1 Staybelite Ester #10 Santicizcr B-16 Armid HT
Parts by Weight 10.5 50.5 19.7 14.7
0.0
11.0
The procedure used to make Formula 20 is to dissolve the Butvar B-76 in ethanol. The wax is then added with agitation and slight heating until a homogeneous slurry is obtained. The alcohol is then distilled from the mixture, and the other ingredients are added to the molten Butvar-wax mix. To obtain a smooth formulation, the finished compound should lie strained through two thicknesses of cheesecloth.
Formula 21 is a polymethvl methacrylate hot-melt adhesive used to join cloth for inner liners, fabrics, or backings.
Formula 21--Polymethyl Methacrylate Hot-Melt Adhesive
Ingredients Polymethyl methacrylate .Smpjn'crr 160 Chlorinated rubber
Parts by Weight 100 10 20
A typical cellulose acetate hot melt adhesive is Tiown in Formula 22:
Formula 22--Cellulose Acetate Hot-Melt Adhesive
Ingredients Cellulose acetate Sdiilicizt'i' M-17 Inert filler
Parts by Weight 50 88 55
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Cellulose acetate butyrate is commonly used for hot-melt applications. Formula 23 is a typical starting formula.
Formula 23--Cellulose Acetate Butyrate Hot-Melt Adhesive
Ingredients
Half-second cellulose acetate butyrate
Aroclor 5460
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Dioctvl phthalate
Newport V-40
Sanionox*
Syn Fleur #6
*
Parts by Weight 35.00 30.00 15.00 19.89 0.1 0.01
The above coating can be applied at about 350 F. Ventilation should be provided.
A typical starting formulation for an ethyl cellulose hot-melt adhesive is shown in Formula 24.
Formula 24--Ethyl Cellulose Hot-Melt Adhesive
Ingredients Ethyl cellulose, 50 cpr Lo]x)r No. 45 Mineral Oil Makers No. 15 Castor Oil Epoxy soybean oil Paraffin wax (m.p. 135 F) Santonox Aroclor 5460
Parts by Weight 24 57 5 3 3 1 7
DELAYED TACK ADHESIVES
Delayed-tack adhesives differ from hot-melt adhesives, which become nontacky upon cooling. I)elayed-tack adhesives are normally tack-free at ordinary temperatures, after they are spread and dried on a surface. After subsequent heat activation they maintain tackiness for from sev eral hours to several days over a fairly wide temperature range. This slow-setting property per mits necessary mechanical handling before the adhesive cools and sets.
Santonox Monsanto Chemical Company trademark. Registered in U.S. Patent Office.
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Solid plasticizers, such as diphenyl phthalate, Santicizer 1-H, and Santicizer 9, make possible the delayed-tack properties of these unusual adhesives. The solid plasticizers are chosen for their compatibility with the base resin, their solvency action on the base resin, the tempera ture at which the adhesive is activated, their lack of disagreeable odor, and their crystallizing characteristics.
The patent literature relating to delayed-tack adhesives should be investigated by those desir ing to produce them; for example, U. S. Patents 2,462,029; 2,608,542; 2,608,543; 2,613,156; and 2,613,191. Formulas 25 through ll are quoted from the patents as indicated.
Formula 25--Delayed-Tack Adhesive (C. S. Patent Xo. 2,462,029, Example 96)
Ingredients Santicizer 1-H Yinsol Resin Thinned amine dispersant Acrysol M.R.
Parts by Weight 50 50
250 10
"The thinned amine dispersant is a mixture composed of 1 part stearic acid, 1 part Poly-pale resin, a polymerized rosin containing approximately 40r2 dipolymers of abiotic acid (Hercules Powder Co.), 1 part 2-amino-2-methvl-l-propanol (Commer cial Solvents Corp.), and 3 parts water. This composition is designed solely as a dispersion assistant................." (from column 10 of this patent)
Formula 26---Delayed-Tack Adhesive (U. S. Patent Xo. 2,462,029, Example 18)
Ingredients Diphenyl phthalate Xevindine R-3 Thinned amine dispersant (see formula 25) Hyear OR-25
Parts by Weight 52.5 30.0
198.0 43.5
The above formulation is non-tacky at ordinary temperatures and is heat activated at about 150'-' F. The compound then remains adhesive through temperatures as low as 50 F. Once set, the adhesive continues to hold at ordinary temperatures.
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Formula 27--Polystyrene-Emulsion, Delayed-Taclc Adhesive (U. S. Patent No. 2,013,156, Example I)
"Ten (10) parts polystyrene (molecular weight 10,000 to 15,000) and 40 parts di phenyl phthalate are mixed and heated together at approximately 190 F, forming a clear fluid. While still at this temperature, the fluid is poured into a solution of o parts of a 25r<- aqueous solution of Aerosol OT and 4.5 parts polyvinyl alcohol (of the grade sold under the trademark Flvanol 50-42) in 75.5 parts water; the solution being at a temperature of approximately 190 F, constant agitation is main tained. resulting in a homogeneous emulsion. The emulsion is then permitted to cool.'* (This formulation is improved by the addition, after cooling, of 8 parts of ('.eon polyblend 550X20).
This adhesive forms a smooth, non-grainy film when spread evenly on paper and dries to a completely tack-free surface. When heated to 170 F the film becomes very tacky and powerfully adhesive.
Formula 28--Polyamide Delayed-Taclc Adhe$ive
Ingredients Yersamid 940 Santicizt'r 9 Candelilla wax Isopropyl alcohol Toluene
Parts by Weight 100 31.6 5.9 29.5 29.5
SOLUTION ADHESIVES
Solution synthetic-resin adhesives differ from the emulsion adhesives in that solvents other than water carry the adhesive. The use of solution adhesives improves the "bite" or adhesion to many of the materials to be joined. Following is a discussion of various solution adhesives.
vinyl ADHESIVES
1'ormula 29 is a non-toxic, grease-resistant paper coating, which is readily heat sealable.
Formula 29--Vinyl Solution Coating
Ingradients Yinylite YYHH Yinylite YMCH Yinylite YAGH Santicizcr 141 or Santicizer M-17 Acetone Methyl ethyl ketone
Parts by Weight 80 10 10 20
250 100
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NITROCELLULOSE ADHESIVES
Nitrocellulose-lacquer coatings are frequently applied to make cellophane heat sealable and mois ture resistant. Formulas 30 and 31 illustrate starting formulations for this type of application. Formula 32 is typical of a starting formulation for a nitrocellulose cement.
Formulas 30, 31, and 32--Nitrocellulose Lacquers and Cement
Ingredients
Nitrocellulose (^-sec.SS) Nitrocellulose (30-40 sec.RS) Dibutvl phthalate Dicyclohexvl phthalate Sauticizcr 160 Santolitc MHP Dammar wax Santolitc MS-80% Paraffin wax Denatured alcohol Ethyl acetate Acetone 1'oluene
Heat-Sealable Cellophane Lacquer
Nitrocellulose Cement
Parts by Weight
Formula 30
Formula 31
Formula 32
15 50 ----
87 - 20 ---- 16 12 --8 ----3 15 50 31 104 ---- 15 50
-- 10 -- 5
-- 12 --
-
34 34
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CELLULOSIC ADHESIVES formulations 33 and 34 illustrate suggested starting formulations for cellulose acetate butyrate.
Formula 33--For Sealing Paper to Paper or to Cellulose Acetate Butyrate
Ingredients
Parts by Weight
Cellulose acetate butyrate (half second) Santolitc MHP
15 15
Ethyl alcohol (959r) Isobutyl acetate Toluene Hi-Flash naphtha
15 10 35 10
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Formula 34--For Sealing Paper to Cellulose Acetate
Ingredients
Cellulose acetate butyrate (half second)
Saniolitc MH1'
Fthyl alcohol (95f,r)
Isobutyl acetate
Toluene
Hi-Flash naphtha
Parts by Weight 12 18 15 10 35 10
Formula 85 gives outstanding grease resistance and light stability.
Formula 35--Grease-Resistant Coating
Ingredients Cellulose acetate LL-1 Santicizcr M-17 Santicizcr 8 Acetone Methyl ethyl ketone Methyl cellosolve acetate Ethyl lactate
Parts by Weight 20 10.2 2.5 16.8 37 7 7
A formulation useful for self adhesion of ethyl cellulose is as follows:
Formula 36--For Self Adhesion of Ethyl Cellulose
Ingredients Ethyl cellulose N-14 Eewisol 28 Dibutyl phthalate Toluene-alcohol blend (4:1)
Parts by Weight 10 5 1.5 83.5
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POLYURETHANE ADHESIVES
The advent of urethane foam has increased the need for adhesives to bond it to itself or to other materials. Formula 37 is an example of a good starting formulation for this application
Formula 37--Polyurethane Adhesive
Ingredients Multranil 176 Mondur C Ethyl acetate Aroclor 1254
*
Parts by Weight 100 5 50 20
Formula 37 has a maximum work life of 48 hours. Excessive humidity or temperature shorten the work life. It is recommended that only enough adhesive for one day's use be mixed at a time. The formula may be diluted with acetone or ethyl acetate if desired.
This adhesive may be applied by a cold method. The adhesive is applied, allowed to stand at room temperature for 10 to 30 minutes until the solvent evaporates. The pieces to be joined are compressed at 50 psi for at least 15 seconds.
The adhesive surfaces may also be heated with infrared lamps to 130 F for 4 minutes to evap orate the solvent. While still warm, the pieces should be pressed together at 50 psi for 3 to 10 minutes.
CHLORINATED-RUBBER ADHESIVES
Chlorinated rubber is used in heat-sealing adhesives because of its low moisture-vapor transmis sion, chemical resistance, and heat sealability. Formula 38 is a suggested starting formulation for a heat-sealing chlorinated-rubber adhesive. When 5 to 7 pounds are applied to a ream of paper, this coating allows only 1/16 gram of moisture vapor to pass through 100 square inches of paper in 72 hours.
Ingredients
Parlon 125-centipoise type Aroclor 1254 Aroclor 1260 Dibutyl phthalate Paraffin Wax Pentalyn H Toluene Solvent
Formula 38 Heat-Sealing Chlorinated-Rubber
Adhesive
Formula 39 Chlorinated-Rubbei
Label Adhesive
Parts by Weight
60 -- -- 14
5 21 -- as needed
20 6 6
-- -- 68
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ZEIN ADHESIVES
Formulations 40 and 41, based upon zein, illustrate the versatility of Monsanto plasticizers to produce specialty formulations with unusual characteristics.
Formula 40--Zein Label Varnish
Ingredients
Zein Rosin \V\Y Santolitc MHI' Santicizcr 8 Proprietary or 91'r isopropanol
Parts by Weight
100 100
20 25 190
Formula 41--Zein Foil-Tinting Base
Ingredients
Zein A Santolitc MHP Santicizcr 8 91[( Isopropanol 85'7 Phosphoric acid Coloring
Parts by Weight
100 65 70
2.50 2.3
as needed
PRESSURE-SENSITIVE ADHESIVES
Pressure-sensitive adhesives are materials that are tacky at ordinary temperatures and require little or moderate pressure for fixing in place. Formulations 42 through 45 illustrate four pres sure-sensitive adhesives.
Formula 42--Pressure-Sensitive Adhesive (calender onto fabric)
Ingredients Cellulose acetate (type A-9, 40 mesh) Santicizcr 8 Santolitc MHP
Parts by Weight 1
2.5-5 1-2
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Formula 43--Pressure-Sensitive Adhesive (calender onto fabric)
Ingredients Yinylite AYAF (polyvinyl acetate) Arofene 700 (lOO^r phenolic resin) Sa/in2cr B-16
Parts by Weight 5
36 18
Formula 44--Pressure-Sensitive Adhesive (hot-melt type)
Ingredients Pale crepe rubber
Yistanex (polyisobutylene) Ester gum Sautolitc MHP Methyl abietate, Santidzcr 160, dibutyl
phthalate, Aroclor, or Santicizer B-16 Wax (Montan, paraffin, carnauba, or
amorphous microcrystalline)
Parts by Weight 15-20 5-15 20 20
25-50
1-20
Melt all components except rubber at about 210 F. Add rubber, and reduce temperature to 180 F. Stir at this temperature for 1 to 2 hours until mixture becomes smooth. Hot cast on suitable surface.
Formula 45--Pressure-Sensitive Adhesive (solution type)
Ingredients Parlon 1259 type Staybelite Ester #10 Dibutyl phthalate Acetone Hexane
Parts by Weight 5
10 10 52.5 22.5
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ADHESIVE PRIMERS
Adhesive primers are used in the same fashion as paint primers: that is, one is applied as a preliminary coating so that the secondary coating can adhere better. The secondary coat may he any fvpe of vinyl chloride, if the primer, such as the one illustrated in Formula 46, is first applied.
Formula 46--Adhesive Primer (for bonding vinyl to paper or cotton cloth)
Ingredients Vinvlile VYMS Yinylite YMCH Sonlicizcr 160 Methyl ethyl ketone Solvesso No. 1
Parts by Weight 18 2 15 25 17
Since synthetic fabrics, such as nylon or Dacron, have particularly non-adhesive surfaces, ad hesive primers are especially useful. Formula 4 7 provides a very effective adhesive primer coat for nylon and Dacron, as well as for metal.
Formula 47--Adhesive Primer tor Synthetic Fabrics
Ingredients Yinylite YMCH Yinyl Resin Dioctyl phthalate (DOP) Methyl ethyl ketone Mondur M
Parts by Weight 100 60 200 5
formula 4 7 is made by mixing methyl ethyl ketone with the plasticizer, then adding the resin. 1 he shelf life of the mixture is indefinite until the Mondur M is added. Upon addition of Mondur M the adhesivity of the compound decreases by 15 to 20 percent in 10 days. Accord ingly, Mondur M is added last, just before the adhesive is to be applied; and only as much ad hesive should be finally compounded as can be used within a day or so.
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MISCELLANEOUS FORMULATIONS
EPOXY-RESIN ADHESIVES
Epoxy resins are widely used in adhesive applications. Monsanto Chemical Company's ModEpox* organophosphorus compound improves the bond strength of epoxy adhesives (Formulas 48, 49, and 50). Mod-Epox also reduces the viscosity of epox adhesives, maintains chemical resistance, and lowers the cost considerably.
Formulas 48, 49, and 50 -- Epoxy-Resin Adhesives
Ingredients
Liquid epoxy resin (EV-200) Diethylenetriamine Mod-Epox Butyl glycidyl ether
Formula 48
Formula 49
Formula 50
Parts by Weight
100 100 100 12 8 13 - 25 - 13.5
Cure: 20 hours at room temperature plus 2 hours at 100 C.
Tensile Shear-bond Strength
Aluminum - Aluminum Steel - Steel Glass - Glass
'Cohesive failure of resin. Adhesive bond intact.
Formula 48
1880 psi 2000 2750
Formula 49
2590 psi 3060 4900a
Formula 50
2010 psi --
_
Aroclor and Montar* chlorinated polyphenyls are frequently used to extend epoxy adhesives and coatings. The use of these materials greatly reduces costs with a minimum effect on chem ical resistance or adhesive characteristics of the compounds.
Mod-Epox, MonuiT. Monsanto Chemical Company trademarks. Registered in U. S Patent Office.
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POLYURETHANE-RESIN ADHESIVES
Polyurethane resins are commonly used in flocking adhesives. The following formulation is typi cal of a flocking adhesive:
Formula 51--Polyurethane-Resin Flocking Adhesive
Ingredients
Part A -- Multranil FLD Aroclor 1254 Mondur C
Part B -- Multranil FLD Mondur C
Parts by Weight
100 20
5
100 5-10
Part A is applied to the fabric by knife coating and allowed to dry thoroughly. The fabric is then coated with Part B, and the material is flocked immediately.
TOXICOLOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS
The 1958 amendment to the Pure Food, Drug, and Cosmetics Act has caused some uncertainty about the kinds of materials that can be used in adhesives.
The Food and Drug Administration has ruled that it will approve any material that does not migrate from the adhesive into the food. Migration is determined by use of a suitable dye.
Monsanto offers six plasticizers that are approved by the Food and Drug Administration as being non-toxic. These products are:
Santicizer 141 Satitkizer B-16 Santicizer E-15 Diethyl phthalate Dioctyl phthalate
> (For foods with high water content only) Diisooctyl phthalate j
Use of these materials as plasticizers in synthetic adhesives should greatly aid acceptance of the adhesive.
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INGREDIENT INDEX
Ingredient
Identification
Supplier
Acrysol* Aluminum oxide Ammonium caseinate Armid* Arofene*
Bakers castor oil Butvar* Butyl glycidyl ether Candelilla wax Carboxymethylcellulose
Cellulose acetate Cellulose acetate butyrate Chlorinated rubber Cumar* Dammar wax Diethylenetriamine Elvacet* Epoxy soybean oil Ester gum Ethyl cellulose Gelva* Geon* Hycar*
Lewisol* Lopor* Xo. 45 Methyl abietate
Synthetic-resin emulsions
Amides Modified phenolic and maleic resins Polyvinyl butyral resins
Coumarone-indene resins
Polyvinyl acetate emulsion
Polyvinyl acetate emulsion Polyvinyl materials Resins and synthetic rubber products Rosin-modified maleates Mineral oil
Rohm & Haas Co. Reynolds Metal Co. National Casein Co. Armour Industrial Chemical Co. U. S. Industrial Chemicals. Inc.
Baker Castor Oil Co. Shawinigan Resins Corp. Shell Chemical Co. Concord Chemical Co. Antara Chemicals Division Genera) Aniline & Film Corp. Eastman Chemical Products Co. Eastman Chemical Products Co. Hercules Powder Co. Allied Chemical Corp. Hathaway Allied Products Union Carbide Chemical Co. E. 1. du Pont de Nemours & Co. Rohm & Haas Co. Glidden Company Hercules Powder Co. Shawinigan Resins Corp. B. F. Goodrich Chemical Co. B. F. Goodrich Chemical Co.
Hercules Powder Co. Esso Standard Oil Co. Hercule> Powder Co.
''Trademark rcioHcred in U.S. Patent Office.
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Ingredient Index Continued
Ingredient
Identification
Supplier
Melhyl Cellosolve* acetate Mondur* Montan wax Multranil* Nevillac*
Nevindene* Newport Y-40* Nitrocellulose Opalwax* Parlon* Pentalyn* Poly-G* P-1200 Poly-pale* esters
Polyco* Polymethyl methacrylate Polyvinylpyrollidone
Quilon* Solvesso* Staybelite* esters Syn Fleur* Triton* X-15S
Versamid* Yinsol* Yinylite* Yistanex* York Whiting* Zein
Union Carbide Chemical Co.
Isocyanates
Mobay Chemical Co.
Beacon Company
Synthetic resin .
Mobay Chemical Co.
Phenol-modified coumaroneindene resins
Coumarone-indene resins
Neville Chemical Co. Neville Chemical Co.
Pine resin
Newport Industries, Inc.
Hercules Pow'der Co.
Castor oil, synthetic wax Chlorinated rubber Pentaerythritol esters of rosin Polypropylene glycol
Baker Castor Oil Co. Hercules Powder Co. Hercules Powder Co. Olin Matheieson Chemical Co.
Glyceryl & glycol esters of polymerized rosin
Polyvinyl acetate emulsion
Hercules Powder Co. The Borden Co.
Rohm & Haas Co.
Chrome complex Aromatic solvent
Antara Chemicals Division General Aniline & Film Corp. E. I. du Pont de Nemours & Co.
Esso Standard Oil Co.
Hydrogenated rosin esters
Hercules Powder Co.
Odorant
Syn Fleur Scientific Co.
Wetting, emulsifying, dis persing, scouring agents Polyamide resins
Pine resin Yinyl resins Polvisobutylene resin
Rohm & Haas Co.
General Mills, Inc. Hercules Powder Co. Union Carbide Plastics Co. Enjay Company
Superfine calcium carbonate
National Gypsum Co. Corn Products Sales Co.
Trademark registered in U.S. Patent Office.
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TECHNICAL LITERATURE ABOUT MONSANTO PLASTICIZERS
The following technical bulletins and brochures give technical information about the properties and applications of the Monsanto plasticizers and other products that are mentioned in this bulletin. Monsanto technical literature is continuously revised to contain the most recent and reliable information possible. Your request for any literature will be promptly and cheerfully filled without obligation, of course.
General
Monsanto Plasticizers"; Booklet containing technical data about all of Monsanto's plas ticizers
"Seven Plasticizers for non-toxic applications" "How you can benefit from Monsanto Solid Plasticizers"
Phthalate Plasticizers
Sauticizcr 160 (butyl benzyl phthalate): Dibutyl Phthalate: Diethyl Phthalate and Dimethyl Phthalate: Dicyclohexvl Phthalate: Di-(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate (DOP): Diphenyl Phthalate:
Technical Bulletin PL-160 Technical Bulletin PL-302 Technical Bulletin PL-303 Technical Bulletin PL-312 Technical Bulletin PL-318 Technical Bulletin PL-319
Phthalyl Glycollate Plasticizers
Sunlicizcr E-15 (Ethyl phthalyl ethyl glycollate): Satilicizcr B-16 (Butyl phthalyl butyl glycollate): Santicizt'r M-17 (Methyl phthalyl ethyl glycollate):
Technical Bulletin PL-15 Technical Bulletin PL-16 Technical Bulletin PL-17
Phosphate Plasticizers
Sunticizi'r 140: Sonticizcr 141 (non-toxic plasticizer): Triphenvl Phosphate (flame-retarding plasticizer): Tricresyl Phosphate (flame-retarding plasticizer):
Technical Bulletin PL-140 Technical Bulletin PL-141 Technical Bulletin PL-301 Technical Bulletin PL-305
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Sulfonamide Plasticizers
Santicizcr 1-H: Sanlicizcr 8: Sunticizcr 9:
Technical Bulletin PL-l-H Technical Bulletin PL-8 Technical Bulletin PL-9
Arodor Plasticizers
.
The Aroc/ors:
Aroclors 1221, 1282, and 1242 for polyvinyl acetate emulsion adhesives:
Application Data Bulletin O-P-115 Technical Bulletin PL-821
Other Plasticizers HB-40 (partially hydrogenated terphenyl): Mod-Epox (epoxy-resin modifier):
Technical Bulletin 0-104 Technical Bulletin PL-818
Resin Additives
Santolitc MHP and Santolite MS-80rr (Monsanto industrial resins):
Technical Bulletin PL-820
Preservatives and Stabilizers
Santobrilc and Penta for the preservation of paints and water-base adhesives:
Stinloiwx and Santonox R, antioxidants for polyethylene:
Sodium Benzoate, Technical:
Technical Bulletin SC-2
Technical Bulletin PL-824 Technical Data Sheet
Odor-Masking Agents
"Coumarin Monsanto": "Methyl Salicylate Monsanto"; Sautomask 11, Odor-Control Agent for Paint, Ink,
Plastics, and Other Odorous Products: "\anillin Monsanto":
folder folder
Technical Bulletin PL-825 folder
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SHIPPING INFORMATION
Most Monsanto plasticizers are shipped in bulk in tank cars or tank trucks (within estab
lished delivery zones) from six strategically-located bulk-storage stations. As supplier of the
world's largest selection of plasticizers, Monsanto offers savings through mixed shipments of
different plasticizers (compartmented tank cars and tank trucks or mixed trucklots of drums)
for all of your plasticizer needs.
.
No shipping limitations apply to any of Monsanto's plasticizers. Shipping classifications and net contents of standard containers are tabulated below for the plasticizers mentioned in this bulletin.
Standard Containers
Product
Classification
55-gal. drums (lb., net)
5-gal. drums (lb., net)
Dimethyl phthalate Diethyl phthalate Dibutyl phthalate Dioctyl phthalate Dicvclohexyl phthalate Diphenyl phthalate
Santicizcr 160
Santicizcr E-15 Santicizcr B-16 Santicizcr M-17
Dimethyl phthalate Diethyl phthalate Dibutyl phthalate Dioctyl phthalate Dicyclohexyl phthalate Diphenyl phthalate
Butyl benzyl phthalate (Resin plasticizer)
Resin plasticizer Resin plasticizer Resin plasticizer
530 500 475 445 350 400
500
535 500 550
40 45 40 40 -- --
40
45 40 50
Tricresyl phosphate Triphenyl phosphate Santicizcr 140 Santicizcr 141 Santicizcr 1-H
Aroclor 1221 Aroclor 1232 Aroclor 1 242,
1248, 1254, 1260 Aroclor 5460
Resin plasticizer Resin plasticizer Resin plasticizer Resin plasticizer Resin plasticizer
Synthetic resin Synthetic resin Synthetic resins
Synthetic resin
530 45 225 -- 545 50 495 45
- 80'"
520 550 600 -
500
HB- W M od-Epox Santolitc MHP
Santolitc MS-80rr
i
\
Santomask II Santonox
,
Resin plasticizer Chemical, NOIBX rail: synthetic resin
without filler truck: synthetic resin,
solid mass Chemical. XOIBN Chemical, NOIBX
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450 40 510 45
60,b
540 4 5
250,c 150
45
"'corrugated cart< .n (16" x 8" x 9")
b,7 Ballon gallon
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The information contained in this bulletin is to our best knowledge, true and accurate, but all recommendations or suggestions are made without guarantee, since the conditions of use are beyond our control. The Monsanto Chemical Company disclaims any liability incurred in connection with the use of these data or suggestions. Furthermore, nothing contained herein shell be construed as a recommendation to use any product in conflict with exist ing patents covering any material or its use.
THIS BULLETIN REPLACES TECHNICAL BULLETIN NO, 0-99 DATED APRIL 1953.
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