Books in the Handbook of Pressure-Sensitive Adhesives and Products series

Presenting the end-use and application technologies of pressure-sensitive adhesives and products, Volume Three of the Handbook of Pressure-Sensitive Adhesives and Products discusses the build up and classes of pressure-sensitive products, the main representatives of pressure-sensitive products, and their application domains. It divides the main product classes of solvent-based, water-based, and hot-melt-based formulations by their debonding characteristics and water and temperature resistance, and illustrates build-up by adhesive-coated, adhesiveless, carrierless, and linerless pressure-sensitive products. It presents application technology, equipment, and novel products such as RFID, medical, and labels, as well as the self-adhesive competitors of pressure-sensitive products. It also lists professional organizations and suppliers, along with the main literature sources.

Presents the underlying theory behind the main criteria of pressure sensitivity, including Dahlquist criterion, free volume theory, and fibrillation theory, and the pressure-sensitive performance characteristics defined by tack, peel resistance and shear resistance.

Includes the synthesis of pressure-sensitive raw materials and the design and formulation of pressure-sensitive adhesives. This book describes the main formulation components, along with important chemical and technological additives, and considers the role of formulation as it correlates to formulation technology and equipment.

Discusses the build up and classes of pressure-sensitive products, the main representatives of pressure-sensitive products and their application domains. This work presents application technology, equipment, and products such as RFID, medical, and labels, as well as the self-adhesive competitors of pressure-sensitive products.