MALLARD CREEK POLYMERS: APEO-Free Acrylic Polymer Emulsion
Its mechanical stability allows Rovene 6592 to be formulated for use in adhesives applications such as labels, thin packaging, lamination, and a variety of construction adhesives.
Mallard Creek Polymers, LLC (MCP) has developed Rovene® 6592, an alkylphenol ethoxylates (APEO)-free emulsion polymer for pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA) applications. Rovene 6592 is reportedly a well-balanced, cross-functional, low-Tg acrylic adhesive base with excellent peel/loop tack and shear balance with moderate but repeatable increase in peel over a 24-hr interval.
According to the company, Rovene 6592 offers excellent film clarity and improved latex properties for thin film coating applications. The mechanical stability allows the product to be formulated for use in adhesives applications such as labels, thin packaging, lamination, and a variety of construction adhesives.