# ADCRYL™ AP 553: solvent acrylic pressure-sensitive adhesive

> ADCRYL™ AP 553, solvent acrylic PSA: paper masking tape; low peel, high tack, high shear, removable tapes. Datasheet and samples on request.

Published by Advance Adhesives Private Limited (formerly Advance Polymers), a manufacturer of pressure-sensitive and contact adhesives in Belagavi, India, since 1995. Web page (canonical): https://www.advancepoly.com/products/adcryl-ap-553

- Brand: ADCRYL™ · Grade: AP 553 · Single-pack
- Recommended for: Paper masking tape; low peel, high tack, high shear, removable tapes
- Catalogue note: 500–600 g/inch on paper

Application pages: [Adhesives for masking and removable tapes](https://www.advancepoly.com/applications/masking-removable-tape-adhesive) · [Adhesives for surface-protection films and tapes](https://www.advancepoly.com/applications/surface-protection-film-adhesive)

## Typical properties

| Property | Typical value | Method / conditions |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Solids | 53 ± 2% | 150 °C, 90 min |
| Viscosity | 20 – 40 P | Brookfield RVD11, spindle 5, 10 rpm, 25 °C |
| 180° peel adhesion | 250 ± 10% gf/25 mm | PSTC-101, stainless-steel plate |
| Loop tack | 300 – 400 gf/inch | — |
| Rolling-ball tack | 8 – 12 cm | PSTC-106 |
| Shear | > 1500 h | PSTC-107, 25 × 25 mm, 1 kg |

We measured these values in our own laboratory according to PSTC methods: 180° peel on a stainless-steel plate, with the adhesive coated on 1 mil PET at 25 ± 2 gsm. Viscosity is measured with a Brookfield RVD11 viscometer, spindle 5, at 10 rpm and 25 °C.

## From the datasheet

| Item | Detail |
| --- | --- |
| Appearance | Transparent viscous liquid |
| Full cure at room temperature | 10–12 h |
| Substrates | PET, PP films, LDPE, paper, synthetic fabrics, foils |
| Packing | 200 or 225 kg drums |
| Storage and handling | below 35 °C |
| Shelf life | 6 months |

## Summary

ADCRYL™ AP 553 is a single-pack, self-cross-linking solvent acrylic PSA with low peel strength, high tack and good removability, made by Advance Adhesives Private Limited in Belagavi, India. Recommended applications: paper masking tape; low peel, high tack, high shear, removable tapes. Typical values are 53 ± 2% solids, a viscosity of 20 – 40 poise, 180° peel adhesion of 250 ± 10% gf/25 mm (PSTC-101, stainless-steel plate), loop tack of 300 – 400 gf/inch, rolling-ball tack of 8 – 12 cm (PSTC-106) and shear resistance of more than 1500 hours (PSTC-107, 25 × 25 mm, 1 kg). Appearance: transparent viscous liquid. It is supplied in 200 or 225 kg drums and has a shelf life of 6 months. below 35 °C. Datasheets, safety data sheets and samples are available from the Advance Adhesives sales team.

## Related grades

- [AP 250R](https://www.advancepoly.com/products/adcryl-ap-250r): Paper masking tape; low peel, high tack, high shear, removable tapes

## How to buy or ask

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