Jowat launches Jowatherm-Reaktant® GROW 631.20, a reactive polyurethane hot-melt adhesive based on renewable raw materials available for laminating operations in the textile and automotive industry. The sustainable adhesive is marked with the labels “DIN geprüft biobasiert” (bio-based certification by the German Institute for Standardization, DIN) and “Green Leaf by Intertek”.
Adhesive Formulation with Renewable Materials
Jowatherm-Reaktant® GROW 631.20 has a certified renewable raw material content of over 20 percent. The adhesive fulfils high requirements for washing resistance and soft textile feel, and can be processed at temperatures between approximately 110 °C and 140 °C. The adhesive meets specifications of “ECO PASSPORT by OEKO-TEX®” for the manufacture of products certified according to “Standard 100 by OEKO-TEX®”. The adhesive can be easily integrated in existing processes.
Jowatherm-Reaktant® GROW 631.20 can be used for bonding operations in the manufacturing of mattresses and upholstery covers, medical textiles, protective clothing, building textiles, abrasive materials, cleaning textiles, and a variety of established textile laminating applications in the automotive industry. The adhesive is suitable for enterprises that want to reduce the use of fossil raw materials in their manufacturing processes.