Freezer-grade
- Service temperature
- Down to −40 °C (and below)
- Typical use
- Cold chain, frozen food
Data reference
Reference · Nº 03
Adhesive service temperature ranges
Standard acrylic pressure-sensitive adhesive tops out around 120–150 °C. For more heat: high-temperature acrylics reach 180–200 °C and silicone PSAs reach 260 °C continuous (~300 °C peaks). For cold, freezer-grade adhesives stay flexible below −40 °C. Match the adhesive to the temperature the label actually sees.
| Adhesive type | Service temperature | Typical use |
|---|---|---|
| Freezer-grade | Down to −40 °C (and below) | Cold chain, frozen food |
| Standard acrylic PSA | Up to ~120–150 °C | General product & shipping labels |
| High-temperature acrylic | Up to ~180–200 °C | Paint ovens, engine bays |
| Silicone PSA | Up to ~260 °C continuous (~300 °C peak) | Autoclave (121–135 °C), aerospace electronics |
Standard acrylic PSA
- Service temperature
- Up to ~120–150 °C
- Typical use
- General product & shipping labels
High-temperature acrylic
- Service temperature
- Up to ~180–200 °C
- Typical use
- Paint ovens, engine bays
Silicone PSA
- Service temperature
- Up to ~260 °C continuous (~300 °C peak)
- Typical use
- Autoclave (121–135 °C), aerospace electronics
Typical ranges by adhesive chemistry. Exact limits vary by specific formulation and dwell time — confirm the rated range for your grade.
How to read it
- →Silicone PSAs have low tack and need longer dwell or a primer, and cost more — use them only where standard adhesives fail.
- →Watch the distinction between minimum application temperature and service temperature: some freezer adhesives must be applied warm (above ~+10 °C) but then hold down to −50 °C.
- →Rubber adhesive has high tack on low-surface-energy plastics but ages poorly under heat and UV (typically under 1–2 years). Acrylic resists heat, chemicals and UV far better.
Common questions
What adhesive survives high heat or an autoclave?
High-temperature acrylics reach 180–200 °C; silicone PSAs reach 260 °C continuous and are the choice for autoclave (121–135 °C) and steam. Standard acrylic tops out around 120–150 °C.
What adhesive works in a freezer?
A freezer-grade adhesive with a glass-transition temperature below about −40 °C stays flexible where standard adhesives stiffen and lift. Mind the application-vs-service temperature split.
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