HELMITHERM 498 is an opaque, unfilled, high performance, fast setting EVA edgebanding hot melt adhesive designed to run cleanly at high speeds, resist discoloration in the glue pot and give excellent adhesion to a wide variety of common edgebanding materials.
• Translucent glue line for white/light-toned substrates
• Unfilled formulation reduces machine wear and build-up
• Higher speed and clean running operation
• Improved mileage vs. filled adhesives
| Chemistry | Hot Melt |
|---|---|
| Application | Extrude |
| Product & Surface Applications | Solid and engineered wood edges up to ¼”; PVC, ABS, PP and melamine edgetapes; fleece-backed, paper-backed and raw veneer tapes; primed HPL; ideal for white and light-toned substrates |
| Formats | 20 kg/44 lb bags |
| Coverage | 1.25 – 2.8 grams/linear foot (per inch of edge thickness) |
| Open Time | Variable depending on adhesive amount, temperature, substrate and ambient conditions |
| VOC Content | 0 lb/gal (0 g/L); less water and exempt solvents |
| Shelf Life | 12 month shelf life from date of manufacture in unopened containers. |
| Freeze-Thaw Stability | Freeze/Thaw Stable |
| Certications & Compliance | Complies with SCAQMD Rule 1168 VOC limits |
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