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Semi-Synthetic PSA Generated from Acrylated Biomass

November 1, 2011

By Monique Roerdink Lander, Steven J. Severtson, and Jiguang Zhang

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The introduction of biomass as a substitute for petroleum-based raw materials will make a significant contribution in the development of sustainable products.

Passing the Torch

October 1, 2011

By Joe Mausar

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Tape industry icon John Johnston looks to the future.

MACtac Supplies Pressure-Sensitive Adhesive Label for USPS Wedding Stamp

October 1, 2011

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Copyright 2011 USPS. Used with permission. All rights reserved. To a future bride and groom, every wedding planning detail is important, including the stamps on announcements, RSVP envelopes, thank-you notes

Polyesters for Sustainable Adhesive Technologies

September 1, 2011

By Timothy Long, Gozde Ozturk, and Musan Zhang

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Editor’s note: This paper was awarded the Pressure Sensitive Tape Council’s 2011 Carl A. Dahlquist Award for Best Technical Paper. Figure 1. Synthesis of DMCD-DEG Polymer Using Melt Transesterification Techniques

FOCUS ON: Focused On Solutions

September 1, 2011

By James Apap Bologna and Cindy Stoner

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Through innovation and the development of partnerships with market leaders, IPG is able to provide specialized solutions to a variety of market segments.

Acrylic Pressure-Sensitive Adhesives

September 1, 2011

By Eric Bartholomew

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Novel, all-acrylic compositions with inherently lower surface energy display significantly improved adhesion to LSE substrates such as polyethylene and polypropylene.

Responsible Tape Manufacturing

May 1, 2011

By Susan Sutton

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The PSTC is pursuing a number of objectives to promote PSA awareness while supporting a more responsible tape manufacturing process.

PSTC 2011

May 1, 2011

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The Pressure Sensitive Tape Council (PSTC) Week of Learning 2011 will take place May 9-13 in Orlando, FL.

Teaching an Old Standard New Tricks

May 1, 2011

By Robert Hester

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A new tape option is available for manufacturers using the ASTM D 3359 crosscut adhesion test.

STRATEGIC SOLUTIONS: Global PSA Growth Trends

May 1, 2011

By Daniel S. Murad

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The global pressure-sensitive industry is forecasted to grow 7% per year through 2014.

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