TAGS: Acrylic Adhesives Waterborne Adhesives Sustainability / Natural Adhesives
Ashland launches a water-based pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA) portfolio which is fully compliant in the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 10993 direct skin contact applications.
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This portfolio is comprised of seven highly competitive Aroset™ and Flexcryl™ acrylic PSAs designed for demanding applications. These seven PSAs grades are available to the market and ready to service ISO 10993 regulated application needs.
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Key Attributes of the Portfolio
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Passed ISO 10993 biomedical compatibility testing: non-sensitizing (10993-10), non-irritating (10993-10) and no cytotoxicity (10993-5)
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Competitive options for coaters/converters not able to service market with traditional direct skin contact adhesives
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Economical options vs. traditional PSAs used in direct skin contact applications
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Broad applications outside of skin contact which includes labels, graphics, and protective films
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APEO-free options available
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LRP-2 paper repulpability compliant options available
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CA Prop 65 compliance
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We are excited to roll out this portfolio as it allows new customers to tap into a mature market and come to the table with a set of competitive offerings which can displace traditional ISO 10993 compliant PSAs,” said Dr. Steven Medina, senior group leader, pressure-sensitive adhesives, Ashland.
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The attributes of this platform make these adhesives unique in the sense that it targets a niche market while still having the ability to be utilized in more traditional applications such as paper labels and vinyl graphics. The attractive cost structure, various benefits of using water-based PSAs, and highly sought after sustainable attributes such as repulpability make this platform very appealing and one to add to our customer’s product offerings,” added Medina.
Source: Ashland