Pressure-Sensitive Formulation (Hardcover)

CHAPTER 1. INTRODUCTION 1.1. Polymer related characteristics of pressure-sensitivity 1.1.1. Glass transition temperature 1.1.2. Modulus of elasticity 1.1.3. Macromolecular characteristics 1.2. Rheological parameters in practices 1.2.1. Time-temperature superposition principle 1.2.2. Rheological effects in PSP technology 1.2.3. The influence of the components and of PSP construction CHAPTER 2. THE ROLE OF THE FORMULATION OF PRESSURE-SENSITIVE PRODUCTS 2.1. Definition of formulation 2.2. The influence of the formulation on the manufacture of pressure-sensitive products 2.2.1. The influence of the formulation on the choice of the manufacturing technology 2.2.2. The influence of the formulation on the manufacturing technology 2.3. The influence of the formulation on the converting properties 2.3.1. The influence of the formulation on dimensional stability 2.3.2. The influence of the formulation on aesthetic properties 2.3.3. The influence of the formulation on confectionating properties 2.4. The influence of the formulation on the end use properties of PSPs 2.4.1 Formulation for the adhesive properties 2.4.2. Formulation for other properties 2.5. The limits of the formulation 2.5.1. Theoretical limits of the formulation 2.5.2. Product build up as formulation limit 2.5.3. End use as formulation limit 2.5.4. Technological limits of the formulation 2.5.5. Economical limits of the formulation CHAPTER 3. FORMULATION PRINCIPLES 3.1. Synthesis related formulation 3.1.1. Off-line synthesis 3.1.2. In situ synthesis 3.2. Formulation by mixing 3.2.1. Tackification 3.2.2. Cohesion regulation 3.2.3. Detackification 3.2.4. Polymer degredation 3.2.5. Elastomer-based formulation 3.2.6. Viscoelastomer based formulation 3.2.7. Plastomer-based formulation CHAPTER 4. FORMULATION BASIS 4.1. Raw materials for PSPs 4.1.1. Raw materials as a function of the end use performances 4.1.2. Raw materials as a function of the manufacturing technology 4.1.3. Raw materials as a function of the advances in macromolecular chemistry 4.1.4. Additives 4.1.5. Economic considerations 4.2. Blending equipment 4.2.1. Blending of rubber-resin adhesives 4.2.3. Blending of viscoelastomers 4.3. Manufacturing equipment CHAPTER 5. PRACTICAL FORMULATION 5.1. Formulation for adhesive properties 5.1.1. Formulation of permanent adhesives 5.1.2. Formulation of removable adhesives 5.1.3. Formulation for special adhesive properties 5.2. Formulation of pressure-sensitive products 5.2.1. Formulation of labels 5.2.2. Formulation of tapes 5.2.3. Formulation of protective films Abbreviations and acronyms Index