Jowat Jowatherm PO 256.00 Deep Freeze Packaging Hot Melt Adhesive

Jowatherm PO 256.00 Fast-Setting Packaging Adhesive for Freezer Cartons and Tray Erectors

Jowatherm PO 256.00 is a high-performance packaging adhesive designed for deep-freeze and blast freezer environments. With a short setting time, excellent adhesion to difficult surfaces, and reliable flexibility even at sub-zero temperatures, this hot melt is ideal for cold chain applications. It also meets FDA 175.105 food safety requirements, making it suitable for indirect food contact packaging such as folding boxes, tray erectors, and wrap-around systems.

Jowattherm 256.00 Features and Benefits

• Deep Freeze Compatibility: Engineered for use in blast freezer and sub-zero environments
  
• Fast Setting Time: Sets in approximately 1 second for high-speed packaging lines
  
• Low Temperature Flexibility: Maintains bond integrity in cold chain conditions
  
• Excellent Surface Adhesion: Bonds effectively to difficult and coated substrates
  
• Minimal Odor: Improves operator comfort in production settings
  
• Color Stability: White, transparent formulation resists yellowing and oxidation over time
  
• FDA-Compliant for Indirect Food Contact: Meets 21 CFR 175.105 requirements for food-safe packaging adhesives

Specifications

• Series: Jowatherm PO 256.00
  
• Application: Packaging Industry - closing folding boxes, wrap-around and tray erectors, and deep-freeze packaging
  
• Compatible Materials: Cardboard, coated paper, and various packaging substrates
  
• Chemistry: Metallocene / Polyolefin Blend
  
• Appearance: White, Transparent
  
• Processing Temperature: 284°F - 338°F (140°C - 170°C)
  
• Density @ 68°F (20°C): Approx. 0.95 ± 0.02 (7.9 ± 0.17 lb/gal)
  
• Viscosity @ 320ºF (160ºC): 1,460 cps ± 320 - Brookfield
  
• Softening Point: Approx. 221ºF ± 9ºF (105ºC ± 5ºC) - Ring & Ball
  
• Open Time @ 320ºF (160ºC): 12 Seconds ± 1
  
• Setting Time@ 320ºF (160ºC): 1 Second ± 0.5
  
• Food Safety Compliance: FDA 175.105