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

Methyl Methacrylate Adhesives for Architectural PVC

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PVC is a new mainstream material for residential and commercial building.

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September 1, 2011

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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.

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Several important factors can help when identifying and executing a strategy to successfully grow the top line.

Acrylic Pressure-Sensitive Adhesives

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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.

Where Do We Go from Here?

September 1, 2011

By Keith Nagy

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Manufacturers with packaging lines can implement a variety of changes to cut costs and minimize waste.

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