High holding power of acrylic emulsion PSA with sorbitan nonionic surfactants and cross-linker

Abstract

Since traditional nonyl phenyl type nonionic surfactants have been known as destructive to the ecosystem, sorbitan nonionic surfactants (Tween 20, 40, 60 and 80) were used to make acrylic emulsion type pressure sensitive adhesives (PSA), and the type of effects they have on the adhesive properties were investigated. Also, their adhesive properties were compared with those synthesized using traditional nonyl phenyl nonionic surfactant (NP 40). As a result, PSA made using Tween60 showed higher initial tack and peel strength and a much higher holding power than those properties made using NP 40 at room temperature. PSA made by Tween 60, and cross-linked by DGEBA (Bisphenol A diglycidyl ether) and phenyl aziridine, exhibited over 12 h of holding power at 150 °C, and showed a holding state up to 180 °C during a SAFT test (Shear Adhesion Failure Temperature).

Keywords:

• Emulsion
• nonionic surfactant
• sorbitan
• PSA
• holding power

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