The purpose of this invention is to provide an acrylic pressure-sensitive adhesive composition with high molecular weight polymer, which has excellent cohesive and adhesive properties, and which can be prepared without using any organic solvents....

An easy to use epoxy-mount base plate assembly has components of a two-part epoxy adhesive pre-dispensed on the assembly's base plate in a plurality of alternating segments and prepackaged with a protective adhesive cover that keeps each epoxy...

A pressure sensitive adhesive sheet for marking which comprises a substrate of a non-vinyl chloride-based resin, a pressure sensitive adhesive layer disposed on one face of the substrate and a crosslinked acrylic urethane-based coating layer which...

Jul. 1 - Compostable Adhesives

Compostable or biodegradable adhesives are useful in a variety of applications. These adhesives do not affect the compostability of structures to which they are bonded, such as disposable diapers, food packaging, garbage bags, and numerous other...

Jun. 17 - Advances in Adhesive Dispensing Technology Move Packaging to Greater Sustainability

The world is changing. Resources once considered endless are becoming both limited and costly. For example, adhesives are produced using petroleum, energy and water. Recent adhesive cost increases of 10-25%, along with a decrease in the...

Jun. 3 - Producing Flame Retardant Adhesives

Adhesives are largely comprised of the kind of organic chemicals that have a reputation for flammability, yet they are used in many environments where they may be exposed to burning. By using the right adhesive formulations it is possible to not only...

Jul. 1 - Packaging Adhesives Help Replace Metal and Glass Containers by Edward M Petrie

Notice the ever increasing number of flexible food pouches that are replacing metal and glass containers in your supermarket? These are called retort pouches and large food companies are taking advantage of technical advances of these innovative...

Jun. 3 - Resorcinol supply for wood adhesives by Andy Extance

Manufacturers of thermosetting resorcinol-formaldehyde resins have recently been fighting financial pressure on both sides, from rising raw material prices and weakening demand. Resorcinol-formaldehyde resins perform a key role as an adhesive in the...

May. 20 - An Entry into a New Market Requires Many Questions by Edward M Petrie

This editorial examines what questions need to asked by the adhesive supplier when entering a new market area. There may be many opportunities present, but many questions and answers are needed to gain an understanding of the overall market and the...