Tecbond 214B Packaging Hot Melt Glue Sticks

Power Adhesives Tecbond 214B Packaging Hot Melt Glue Stick Overview

Tecbond's 214B Pale Amber Hot Melt Glue Sticks, available in both 1/2" (12 mm) and 5/8" (15 mm) sizes, are packaging adhesives made from 44% bio-based, sustainably sourced raw materials. Crafted for environmentally friendly applications, these glue sticks provide reliable adhesion on cardboard and paper substrates, making them ideal for a range of packaging tasks. Both sizes of the Tecbond 214B Glue Sticks start to degrade when exposed to oxygen, UV light, and heat—natural environmental conditions that break down the synthetic polymer base. To maintain quality and prevent premature breakdown, store the glue sticks in their original packaging, away from direct sunlight, and at temperatures below 86°F (30°C). Certified to ASTM-D6400 standards, these glue sticks are designed to leave a minimal environmental footprint, decomposing into non-toxic residues without generating microplastics.

Other Eco-Friendly Tecbond 214B Hot Melt Products

• Tecbond 214B Hot Melt Slugs
  
• Tecbond 214B Hot Melt Pellets

Recommended Compatible Equipment

• Infinity Bond Ranger PRO Hot Melt Glue Gun - (1/2" Glue Sticks)
• Infinity Bond Brute Hot Melt Glue Gun - (5/8" Glue Sticks)

Tecbond 214B Features and Benefits

• Eco-Friendly Degradation: Naturally degrades after use, leaving behind no harmful residues in the environment. Certified to ASTM D6400, EN13432, and ASTM D6954 standards, ensuring complete breakdown without microplastics.
  
• Sustainably Sourced: Formulated with 44% bio-based materials derived from sustainable sources, these glue sticks are non-toxic and safe for indirect food contact, aligning with FDA 175.105 standards.
  
• High-Performance Adhesion: Provides strong and reliable bonding on cardboard and paper substrates, ideal for packaging applications that require both durability and environmental responsibility.
  
• Environmentally Initiated Breakdown: Decomposes under naturally occurring conditions, such as exposure to oxygen, UV light, and heat, accelerating the breakdown process without the need for specialized composting facilities.
  
• Safe for All Stages: From application to decomposition, these eco-conscious glue sticks remain safe and non-toxic, leaving behind only non-harmful products that are ultimately consumed by micro-organisms.

Specifications

• Series: Tecbond 214B
  
• Product Type: Hot Melt Glue Stick
  
• End Use Applications: Packaging
  
• Chemistry: Synthetic Polymer Based Hotmelt
  
• Appearance: Pale Amber
  
• Physical Shape: Sticks
  
• Glue Stick Dimensions and Packaging:
  
  • 1/2" x 12" (12.7 mm x 304.8 mm): Approximately 16 Sticks per lb; 11 lb Carton Contains About 176 Glue Sticks
    
  • 5/8" x 12" (15.9 mm x 304.8 mm): Approximately 9 Sticks per lb; 11 lb Carton Contains About 99 Glue Sticks
    
• Recommended Application Temperature: 380°F (193.3°C)
  
• Ring and Ball Softening Point (ASTM E28): 216°F (102.2°C)
  
• Brookfield Viscosity: 4,000 cps @ 356°F (180°C)
  
• Heat Resistance (BS5350 Part H3): 167°F (75°C)
  
• Molten Tack: High
  
• Open Time: Short
  
• Brittle Point: 32°F (0°C)
  
• Certifications: 
  
  • EN13432 Certified
    
  • Tested to ASTM D6400, D6866, and D6954 Standards
    
  • FDA 175.105 for Indirect Food Contact
    
• Shelf Life: 2 Years from Manufacture Date
  

Storage

• Keep Tecbond 214B glue sticks in their original packaging, away from direct sunlight, and store below 86°F (30°C) until ready to use.
  
• The adhesive will begin to degrade as soon as it is exposed to oxygen, UV light, and heat, and should be stored as instructed to limit exposure.