This standard applies to hot melt adhesives for use on perfect binding equipment.
Hot melt adhesives consist of resins and/or waxes which must be liquified by heat to produce adhesion. Liquification temperatures are generally in the 150 to 190°C range.
The testing and evaluation of a product against this standard may require the use of materials and/or equipment that could be hazardous. This document does not purport to address all the safety aspects associated with its use. Anyone using this standard has the responsibility to consult the appropriate authorities and to establish appropriate health and safety practices in conjunction with any existing applicable regulatory requirements prior to its use.
