| abstract |
A low application temperature hot met adhesive composition and itsnuse in carton, case or tray formation comprising from ethylene vinyl acetatenwith greater than 30 weight percent VA and having a melt index of at leastn700; a thermoplastic hydrocarbon resin derived from styrene, alpha-methylstyrene,nand/or vinyltoluene, and polymers, copolymers andnterpolymers thereof; a compatible adhesive promoting tackifier; and wax withna melting point of about 130 to 170°F; and optionally comprising ethylene vinylnacetate with less than about 30 weight percent by weight of vinyl acetate andnhaving a melt index of about 400 to 2500. |