Pressure-Sensitive Adhesives (PSAs) - Articles - Page 142

3M: Masking Tapes

May 15, 2013

A new line of products from this company intends to simplify choosing a masking tape.

High-Efficiency Styrenic Block Copolymers

High-efficiency polymers can help formulators by reducing viscosity or increasing formulation flexibility.

Paul Dalley Val Kirby Mike Myers

May 1, 2013

Today’s hot-melt formulators face many challenges, including variations in the availability of raw material supply and the pressure to reduce formulation costs. High-efficiency polymers can help formulators by reducing formulation viscosity or increasing formulation flexibility, which allows for the exchange of resin or oil for polymers.

Arkema self-assembling acrylic block copolymers

Self-Assembling Acrylic Block Copolymers for Enhanced Adhesives Properties

A new type of acrylic copolymer has been developed that features block structures and controlled functional group placement due to a controlled radical polymerization process.

Jean-Marc Boutillier Jean-Pierre Disson Mickael Havel Raber Inoubli Stephanie Magnet Christian Laurichesse Daniel Lebouvier

May 1, 2013

Acrylic polymers are widely used in pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA) applications in the form of emulsion, solvent or radiation-cured systems. They combine good UV resistance, transparency, tailored tack, and stiffness due to a large choice of acrylic and methacrylic comonomers.

Build Your Knowledge at PSTC’s Tape Summit 2013

Attendees of Tape Summit 2013 will benefit from a variety of focused learning opportunities.

May 1, 2013

The Pressure Sensitive Tape Council’s Tape Summit 2013 will be held May 13-17 at the Sheraton New Orleans Hotel in New Orleans, La. Industry professionals will benefit from a variety of focused learning opportunities, including Tape University, TECH 36, and the Exhibitor and Technical Poster events.

Focus On: Expanding Excellence

Bostik celebrates Business & Technology Center expansion.

May 1, 2013

A VIP list of political, business and economic development leaders helped Bostik celebrate the grand opening of its expanded business and technology center in Wauwatosa, Wis., late last year.

RS Industrial: Adhesive Squares™

May 1, 2013

Need a hand with your adhesives? Grab ahold of Adhesive Squares™, a pressure sensitive adhesive on a release liner designed to quickly secure items in place, giving you that third hand you need!

Avery Dennison First Quarter Sales up 4%

April 29, 2013

First quarter 2013 net sales grew approximately 4%, totaling $1.50 billion.

AVERY DENNISON: Pressure-Sensitive Labels

April 15, 2013

This company’s Label and Packaging Materials division offers a new portfolio of pressure-sensitive label materials for the craft beer market.

3M: Adhesive Cover Tape

April 9, 2013

The polyester adhesive film tape is designed to protect components from damage while offering smoother peels and improved transparency for visual inspection.

AVERY DENNISON: FSC-Certified Labels

March 13, 2013

This company’s Label and Packaging Materials division has introduced a new collection of North American Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)-certified paper label materials.