Abstract: Disclosed is a composition provided with biodegradable property and transparency which is excellent in heat sealing property at low temperatures, peelability and adhesiveness to substrate as well as a film or laminate of the composition. The composition comprises as indispensable components thereof 27-70% by weight of polylactic acid, 70-27% by weight of an aliphatic polyester, and 1-20% by weight of a tackifier selected from the group consisting of: an aliphatic cyclic hydrocarbon resin, a metal salt of a rosin ester, and a rosin ester having an acid number of 10 or less.

Abstract: The invention relates to a hot melt processable pressure sensitive adhesive comprising at least one elastomer, organophilic clay plate-like particles, and at least one non-volatile organophilic exfoliating agent. Also disclosed are articles prepared therefrom and methods pertaining thereto.

Abstract: A label system having an unique label stock. The label stock includes a water-reducible ink system for forming a water resistant ink label and a scuff resistant protective, clear coat layer. A label carrier, formed from non-absorbent paper or plastic, receives the water resistant ink label. In the preferred embodiment, a heat-activated adhesive is applied to the surface of the color coat layer for transferring the label from the label carrier to the substrate. The heat-activated adhesive has an activation temperature less than the distortion temperature of the label carrier so as to not distort the image during transfer. A heat-activated, cross-linking agent may be added in at least one of the color coat and the protective, clear coat to improve water-soak resistance. The heat-activated, cross-linking agent has an activation temperature of greater than the activation temperature of the adhesive.

Abstract: A threadlike or ribbonlike elastic strand is provided with a substantially continuous filament of adhesive helically wrapped around the elastic strand. The elastic strand is suitable for use in disposable absorbent products such as diapers and adult incontinent products. Also disclosed is a method and apparatus for making such adhesive-wrapped elastic strands.

Abstract: A method of making a quilt includes a batting including a heat activated adhesive coating each side or faces of the batting. The quilt covers are attached to the batting by sequentially placing the covers onto the respective batting faces and heating each cover and adjacent adhesive by moving a hot iron over each cover. The covers are connected to each by a plurality of spaced yarn or other suitable decorative connecting means which extend through the covers and batting to secure the batting in place and may form a desired decorative pattern. The inactive adhesive remains in the quilt or is removed by washing of the quilt. The batting with the inactive adhesive is provided as a commercially available product.

Abstract: According to some embodiments of the invention, a method for bookbinding is provided. The method comprises placing a strip of hot-melt adhesive tape between a spine of a book block and a central region of a cover. The hot-melt adhesive tape comprises a first layer having a first hot-melt adhesive substance having a first viscosity and a second layer having a second hot-melt adhesive substance having a second viscosity that is higher than the first viscosity when heated. The strip of the hot-melt adhesive is placed such that the first layer of the tape is positioned next to the spine and the second layer is positioned next to the central region of the cover.

Abstract: A heat activatable adhesive composition including a thermoplastic resin, and a hindered phenol compound which is solid at 20° C. and which is fusible at an elevated temperature. The adhesive composition is useful as a heat activatable adhesive layer of labels or sheets including a heat-sensitive recording label.

Abstract: A fabricated tape assembly for bonding of steel locating hinge washers to a hinge assembly to facilitate doors-off/door-on processing through an automotive trim shop. The adhesive bonding system cures during the cathodic electro-cost primer bake cycle. The adhesive maintains an intimate, positive contact with both metal surfaces ensuring adequate bonding performance and maximized bonding surface area during a defined heat or bake cycle.

Abstract: The fiber compound material contains at least one fiber component and at least two matrix components of different material classes which have different thermo-mechanical properties. In a manufacture of the compound material two matrix components can be liquefied and fiber filaments of the fiber component can be wetted by the liquefied matrix components. In this in the liquefied state the one matrix component is not soluble in the other. In a consolidation of the compound material one of the previously liquefied matrix components can be hardened out irreversibly to a duroplastic whereas the other of the previously liquefied matrix components remains meltable.

Abstract: Described is a multi-layer film comprising, (a) at least one first layer of polyamide; (b) at least one second layer of polyethylene or an ethylene-copolymerizate containing fine-particulate titanium dioxide, a majority of the titanium dioxide particles having a diameter of between 5 and 30 nm; (c) optionally at least one EVOH-containing third layer; and (d) optionally at least one bonding layer. The multi-layer film has a value of from 5 to 200, as determined from the summation of the product of the following equation (I) for all second layers of the multi-layer film, (A×B)  Equation (I) Equation (I) is calculated for each second layer, A is the thickness of the second layer in micrometers, and B is the weight percent of titanium dioxide present in the second layer, based on the total weight of the second layer. Also described is the use of the film according to the present invention as a packaging material for foodstuffs.

Abstract: An oriented multi-layer film combination comprising: (a) a core layer of polypropylene homopolymer or copolymer; (b) a metallizable skin layer comprising a member having a wetting tension of at least 36 dynes/cm selected from the group consisting of ethylene-vinyl alcohol copolymer (EVOH), poly(vinyl alcohol) (PVOH), and polyester, adjacent one surface of said core layer, said layer being metallized to a metal thickness no greater than 5 nm; and (c) adhesion promoting amounts of an adhesive selected from the group consisting of maleic acid anhydride, modified polypropylene homopolymer or copolymer, high density polyethylene, and ethylene-vinyl acetate (EVA) copolymer, disposed between (a) and (b).

Abstract: An adhesive tape comprising: (a) a polymer film; (b) a primer coat on said polymer film; and (c) an adhesive layer on the primer coat comprising: (i) a natural rubber latex; and (ii) a tackifier.

Abstract: An article of manufacture includes an oxygen scavenger and a zeolite. The article can be in the form of e.g. a film or sealing compound. A package can be made from the article for containing an oxygen-sensitive article such as food. The zeolite reduces migration of odor causing by-products of the oxygen scavenging process. A method of making an article of manufacture having reduced migration of by-products of an oxygen scavenging reaction includes providing an article including an oxygen scavenger and a zeolite; and exposing the article to actinic radiation.

Abstract: A heat-sealable multilayer film comprising: (a) an upper heat-sealable layer comprising (I) an ethylene polymer, copolymer, or terpolymer and (ii) a particulate, crosslinked hydrocarbyl-substituted polysiloxane having a mean particle size of from about 0.5 &mgr;m to about 20.0 &mgr;m, as a combined slip agent and antiblocking agent; (b) an intermediate core layer comprising a propylene polymer; and (c) a lower heat-sealable layer consisting essentially of (I) an ethylene polymer, copolymer, or terpolymer, (ii) a particulate, crosslinked hydrocarbyl-substituted polysiloxane having a mean particle size of from about 0.5 &mgr;m to about 20.0 &mgr;m, as a combined slip agent and antiblocking agent; and (iii) from about 0.15 wt% to about 1.5 wt% of a liquid, hydrocarbyl-substituted polysiloxane. The upper heat-sealable sealable layer does not contain a liquid polysiloxane, but may have a coating of liquid polysiloxane transferred from the lower heat-sealable layer.

Abstract: A double-sided self-adhesive reinforced foam tape comprising a release liner having upper and lower surfaces which are release surfaces, a first layer of pressure sensitive adhesive applied to the upper release surface, a layer of flexible polymeric film, preferably polyester film, applied to the first pressure sensitive adhesive layer, a layer of flexible foam, preferably closed cell PVC flexible foam, thermally bonded to the flexible polymeric film layer, and a second layer of pressure sensitive adhesive applied to the flexible foam layer. A length of material for use as a double-sided tape is provided, along with a method of making the length of material. An alternative embodiment, suitable for die-cutting, including a second release liner applied to the second pressure sensitive adhesive layer is provided. The tape may be used in automobiles and other applications.

Abstract: Electrically conductive, thermoplastic and heat-activatable adhesive sheet comprising i) a thermoplastic polymer in a proportion of at least 30% by weight, ii) one or more tackifying resins in a proportion of from 5 to 50% by weight and/or iii) epoxy resins with hardeners, with or without accelerators, in a proportion of from 5 to 40% by weight, iv) metallized particles in a proportion of from 0.1 to 40% by weight, v) non-deformable or virtually non-deformable spacer particles, in a proportion of from 1 to 10% by weight, which do not melt at the bonding temperature of the adhesive sheet.

Abstract: Non-fogging self-adhesive tape comprising a non-fogging backing to at least one side of which a non-fogging pressure-sensitive adhesive composition has been applied.

Abstract: There is disclosed a substance releasing material including a substrate having at least one beneficial substance adhered thereto by at least one layer of bonding agent. The beneficial substance or substances is releasable by the action of a release agent. Examples of the beneficial substance include an anti-rust agent, a foodstuff preservative, a sterilising agent, and a foodstuff flavouring.

Abstract: The present invention provides an adhesive film for electronic parts, for example, an adhesive agent in a tape BGA (Ball Grid Array) or &mgr;-BGA (trade name) package, in which embedding and adhesion to copper patterns on circuit boards are excellent, in which feeding and punching quality in the film state are superior, and which can reduce stress caused by thermal expansion difference between a circuit board and a reinforcing metal board or an IC chip. Adhesive film for electronic parts comprises a resin layer in which the dynamic modulus of elasticity at −30 to 125° C. is from 1 to 30 MPa and adhesive layers are coated on surfaces of the resin layer.

Abstract: The invention relates to a biaxially oriented, sealable polyester film with at least a base layer (B), with a sealable outer layer (A) and with another, nonsealable outer layer (C), where the sealable outer layer (A) has a minimum sealing temperature of not more than 110° C. and a seal seam strength of at least 1.3 N/15 mm of film width, and the topographies of the two outer layers (A) and (C) have particular characterizing features. The film of the invention is particularly suitable for use in flexible packaging and specifically in particular for use on high-speed packaging machinery.

Abstract: Disclosed are a light protecting sheet, capable of displaying an advertising subject of a real picture as an image of high resolution, which is advantageous in terms of low production cost, excellent productivity and light-proof characteristic, and a method for manufacturing the same. The light protecting sheet comprises an aluminum-deposited film, a transparent film coated onto one side of the aluminum-deposited film via a two-component adhesive, a white ink layer coated on the other side of the aluminum-deposited film, and a hot melt layer covering the white ink layer. In addition, such light protecting sheet can be manufactured by applying a two-component adhesive of white color on one side of an aluminum-deposited film, overlaying a transparent polyethylene terephthalate film on the adhesive, spreading white ink over the other side of the aluminum-deposited film, and coating a hot melt layer on the white ink layer.

Abstract: A heat-sensitive adhesive material including a substrate and a heat-sensitive adhesive layer provided thereon.

Abstract: A label system having an unique label stock. The label stock includes a water reducible ink system for forming a water resistant ink label and a scuff resistant protective, clear coat layer. A label carrier, formed from non-absorbent paper or plastic, receives the water resistant ink label. In the preferred embodiment, a heat-activated adhesive is applied to the surface of the color coat layer for transferring the label from the label carrier to the substrate. The heat-activated adhesive has an activation temperature less than the distortion temperature of the label carrier so as to not distort the image during transfer. A heat-activated, cross-linking agent may be added in at least one of the color coat and the protective, clear coat to improve water soak resistance. The heat-activated, cross-linking agent has an activation temperature of greater than the activation temperature of the adhesive.

Abstract: An electrophotographic OHP sheet comprising a transparent support and a toner-receiving layer formed on one side of the support, with the toner-receiving layer having suitability for toner fixation at a temperature in the neighborhood of 160° C. to 200° C. and comprising (a) a resin having a softening point of from 180° C. to about 190° C., (b) a resin having a softening point of from 110° C. to 140° C. and (c) a plasticizer having a plasticizing efficiency of 1.1 or below.

Abstract: Carrier material having a self-adhesive finish and a hotmelt self-adhesive composition applied not to the entire area of at least one side, characterized in that the adhesive composition is foamed.

Abstract: Heat-shrinkable polyester films which exhibit a total light transmittance of 80% to 90% and a haze of 15% to 60%, both in a thickness of 50 &mgr;m and further exhibit a 45-degrees specular gloss of 70% or lower, so that they have frosted glass appearances without being printed or processed. Heat-shrinkable polyester films which exhibit a light transmittance of 0% to 20% at a wavelength of 380 nm and of 0% to 60% at a wavelength of 400 nm and further exhibit a haze of 15% or lower, so that they can prevent the contents of a vessel fitted therewith from being deteriorated by ultraviolet light and they have good shrinkage finish and particularly cause only rare occurrence of wrinkles, shrinkage spots, or other defects. These films are suitable for labels, particularly for labels of great product value.

Abstract: The invention is directed to an ink-only label at least consisting of an adhesive layer, an ink-only image layer and optionally a protective layer, wherein the label, when applied to a substrate, has a water permeability coefficient, as defined herein, which is sufficient to enable fast removal of the label from the substrate with water or an aqueous alkaline solution, without destructive treatment of the said substrate.

Abstract: A low trauma pressure-sensitive adhesive coated substrate comprising a sheet material, tape or laminate structure designed to adhere to skin or like surfaces. The pressure-sensitive adhesive layer of this adhesive coated substrate is a fibrous adhesive layer generally having a basis weight of from 5 to 200 g/m2 applied to a conformable backing or substrate. The fibrous adhesive layer has a textured outer face and persistent porosity between discrete adhesive fibers. Generally, the fibrous adhesive layer has a MVTR (measured by ASTM E 96-80 at 40° C.) of at least 1000 g/m2/day, preferably at least 6000 g/m2/day.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an antiblock coating comprised of a composition that contains a dibenzoate ester moiety. The dibenzoate ester compounds, particularly 1,4-CHDM dibenzoate, provide an excellent non-stick coating to hot melt adhesives, thus providing for easier packaging, storage, and processing. In addition, such a coating facilitates recycling of materials to which the hot melt adhesive is.

Abstract: A release liner providing more roll stability (i.e., the coils forming the roll are less likely to fall apart when the roll is held suspended along its outer circumferential edge) when used with double-sided tape having a heat activated adhesive (“HAA”) side and a pressure sensitive adhesive (“PSA”) side. The release liner includes a front liner side comprising a release layer in contact with, bonded to and readily removable from the PSA side and a back liner side comprising a roll stability layer. The roll stability layer comprises an ethylene vinyl acetate and contacts the HAA side when the adhesive tape assembly is formed into a roll.

Abstract: A multiple-pack system composed of a combined pack made from individual packages, where the individual packaging takes place in a biaxially stretch-oriented polypropylene film with modified polyolefinic sealable layers. The characterizing features of the multiple-pack system are that the combined-pack film is composed of a sealable, biaxially stretch-oriented coextruded polyester film having more than one layer, where the sealable outer layer(s) comprise(s) copolyester. In the novel multiple-packed system, the combined-pack film is sealable with itself, but does not seal to the biaxially oriented polypropylene films of the individual packages.

Abstract: A device for fastening surfaces together in an effective, efficient, and preferably reversible bond is disclosed. This device is particularly useful in the construction industry for fastening roll goods, such as wall coverings, or mill work, such as moldings, to surfaces, such as walls. The fastening device comprises a susceptor sheet, preferably having a thickness of no greater than about 2 mils, and a heat-activateable adhesive on at least one surface of the susceptor, wherein adhesive is placed on the substrate in a very carefully and specifically-defined manner. The fastening device is activated by induction heating, preferably by a hand-held induction tool. The method of fastening surfaces together utilizing the fastening device described above is also disclosed.

Abstract: There is provided a thermal transfer sheet which can impart excellent durability to images formed on bases, and printed objects bearing images with excellent durability. The thermal transfer sheet has a releasable protective laminate prepared by laminating a protective layer composed mainly of solvent-insoluble organic fine particles and a binder resin, and an adhesive layer in that order on at least a portion of one side of a base sheet, and the printed objects are formed by transferring the protective laminate by the thermal transfer sheet so as to cover at least a portion of an image formed on a base by a heat-sensitive sublimation transfer system.

Abstract: A transfer sheet, for an adhesive layer, for use in the formation of an image by a thermal transfer process, an image forming method using the transfer sheet for an adhesive layer, and an object with an image formed thereon are disclosed. A transfer sheet 1 for an adhesive layer comprises: a substrate sheet 2; and an adhesive layer 3 and an interposing layer 4 laminated in that order on the substrate sheet 2. The substrate sheet 2 and the adhesive layer 3 are separable from each other. The use of the transfer sheet for an adhesive layer in combination with an intermediate transfer medium enables a desired image having a high quality to be efficiently formed on a particular article.

Abstract: A transfer film (14) for transferring an ink comprising at least one liquid component. The film comprises a heat-activatable adhesive and an ink absorber, and may be mounted on a carrier film (12). The heat-activatable adhesive is in the form of a porous matrix bound together by the ink absorber. When an image is printed on the film, the film will absorb ink from the printer without spreading and blurring of the image. The surface of the film is then placed on the article (20) on which the image is to be transferred and heat applied. The activated adhesive then binds the film (14) to the article (20).

Abstract: A polymeric adhesive tape including a first polymeric adhesive layer which is a heat activated film and a second polymeric adhesive layer which is a heat activated film is disclosed. The tape is designed for use in the fabrication of articles wherein the polymeric adhesive tape secures a first member to a support surface. A method for bonding adjacent sheets to a substrate is also disclosed. In accordance with the disclosed method, a substrate is prepared for application of a first sheet and a second sheet, a polymeric adhesive tape is positioned on the substrate at a position along which the seam between the first sheet and the second sheet will be located, the first sheet and the second sheet are laid on the substrate such that the seam between the first sheet and the second sheet lies along the polymeric adhesive tape, and the adhesive tape is heated along the seam to bond the substrate, adhesive tape, first laminate and second laminate.

Abstract: A water resistant, caustically removable coating and method for making the same is disclosed. The coating is utilized to make a paper label which is water resistant but can be repulped in conventional caustic bottle washing solution. The coated paper label is applied to a bottle, the bottle used and then recycled using conventional caustic bottle washing solution to remove and repulp the paper label, permitting recycling of the bottle, and if desired, making paper from the recovered pulp.

Abstract: A heat-peelable pressure-sensitive adhesive sheet which, even when used for temporarily fixing electronic parts having poor resistance to static electricity, such as magnetic heads, is effective in preventing the yield of such electronic parts from being reduced by electrostatic breakage, while ensuring its functions of adhesiveness before heating and peelability after heating. The heat-peelable pressure-sensitive adhesive sheet comprises a substrate and formed on at least one side thereof a heat-expandable pressure-sensitive adhesive layer containing heat-expandable microspheres, wherein the heat-expandable pressure-sensitive adhesive layer has a surface resistivity of 1012 &OHgr;/□ or lower. In this heat-peelable pressure-sensitive adhesive sheet, the heat-expandable pressure-sensitive adhesive layer before heating may have a center line average surface roughness of 2 &mgr;m or less and a maximum surface roughness of 5 &mgr;m or less.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a water-permeable adhesive tape for processing semiconductor wafers and/or semiconductor related materials comprising at least one base film and an adhesive, wherein said at least one base film possesses perforations and has a cavity ratio of 3.0 to 90%. The water-permeable adhesive tape is in particular suitable for dicing semiconductor wafers and/or semiconductor related materials using laser technology.

Abstract: A polymeric adhesive tape including a first polymeric adhesive layer which is a heat activated film and a second polymeric adhesive layer which is a heat activated film is disclosed. The tape is designed for use in the fabrication of articles wherein the polymeric adhesive tape secures a first member to a support surface. A method for bonding adjacent sheets to a substrate is also disclosed. In accordance with the disclosed method, a substrate is prepared for application of a first sheet and a second sheet, a polymeric adhesive tape is positioned on the substrate at a position along which the seam between the first sheet and the second sheet will be located, the first sheet and the second sheet are laid on the substrate such that the seam between the first sheet and the second sheet lies along the polymeric adhesive tape, and the adhesive tape is heated along the seam to bond the substrate, adhesive tape, first laminate and second laminate.

Abstract: A bookbinding structure and method. The bookbinding structure is, used to bind pages together in existing, commercially available binding machines. The bookbinding structure has a heat activated adhesive matrix for binding the pages. To attach a wrap-around book cover once the pages have been bound with the bookbinding structure, an adhesive on the outer surface of the bookbinding structure may be exposed by removing a release liner covering the adhesive. The book cover may then be adhered to the exposed adhesive either by a heat method or by applying pressure over the adhesive, depending on the particular type of adhesive of the bookbinding structure. The book cover may be printed with information and/or graphics prior to being wrapped around the pages of the book.

Abstract: An object containing pressed flowers sealed therein which is composed of a base layer, an intermediate layer of molten resin in which is sealed a pressed flower, and a surface layer of transparent film, with these three layers integrally laminated on top of the other, characterized in that the intermediate layer is formed by pressing with heating under reduced pressure from a meltable porous plastic film such that the molten plastic adheres closely to the pressed flower to seal it and also fixes the pressed flower to both the base layer and the surface layer of transparent film. It retains the natural color of the pressed flower for a long period of time without deterioration by air and moisture.

Abstract: This invention relates to an adhesive article which provides air egress. Air egress is provided by supplying a route, such as areas of no initial adhesion for the air to flow out from under the construction. The invention relates to an adhesive article comprising a facestock having a front surface and a back surface, a continuous layer of adhesive having an upper surface and a lower surface wherein the upper surface of the adhesive layer is adhered to the back surface of the facestock, and a plurality of spaced-apart non-adhesive material which is in contact with the lower surface of the adhesive layer wherein the lower surface of the adhesive layer has a Sheffield roughness of at least about 10 and the adhesive article provides air egress. The invention also relates to methods of preparing the adhesive articles. These articles have usefulness as industrial graphics images, as well as decorative coverings, etc. The articles provide air egress and optionally repositionability and slideability.

Abstract: Disclosed is a composite film, a method of producing a lead frame with the composite film attached, and a method of bonding a semiconductor chip to this lead frame having the composite film attached. The composite film includes a base film and an adhesive layer on one or both sides of the base film. The composite film has a thickness of T (&mgr;m), the base film has an edge tearing strength of R (kg/20 mm), the adhesive layer has a total thickness of A, and the base film has a thickness of B, T being related to R by a numerical formula R>0.6T−8 when T≦60, or by a numerical formula R≧28 when T>60, and A/B being 0.5 to 1.4.

Abstract: A screen-printable adhesive composition capable of being applied to a substrate at room temperature comprising at least one alkyl acrylate; at least one reinforcing comonomer, a polyepoxide resin, and a polyepoxide resin curing agent; wherein said composition is substantially solvent free and said composition has a yield point of greater than 3 Pascals and a viscosity of less than 6000 centipoise. In another aspect, the invention provides heat-curable electrically and/or thermally conductive adhesive films that are substantially solvent-free acrylic polymers further containing a polyepoxide resin, a polyepoxide resin curing agent, and an electrically conductive material and/or a thermally conductive material.

Abstract: Transparent edge sealed window films substantially minimize (if not eliminate entirely) degradative effects on the window film, particularly solar-reflecting metals and/or oxides associated with multilayer window films, caused by ambient conditions (e.g., commercial window cleaners, salt and the like). The edges of window films are preferably sealed by a liquid solvated polymeric material which, upon curing, provides a solid transparent seal which significantly minimizes the degradative effects of the ambient environment. Most preferably, the window film whose edges are sealed will include a transparent thermoplastic (e.g., a polyester) film layer and a solar-reflecting metal and/or oxide applied onto a surface of the film layer. The sealant for such a preferred window film will be a polyester-type sealant which has silane end-group functionality and substantially no free isocyanate groups.

Abstract: A semiconductor device comprising a semiconductor element; a substrate; and a hot-melt adhesive sheet bonding the semiconductor element to the substrate, wherein the hot-melt adhesive sheet comprises a spacer having the form of a sheet and a hot melt adhesive on both sides of the spacer. A semiconductor device comprising a semiconductor element; a substrate; and a hot-melt adhesive sheet bonding the semiconductor element to the substrate, wherein the hot-melt adhesive sheet comprises a mixture of a hot melt adhesive and a spacer, wherein the adhesive is selected from a silicone-modified epoxy resin adhesive, a silicone adhesive, and a silicone-modified polyimide adhesive, and the spacer has the form of particles.

Abstract: A polymeric film comprising a polyester film substrate comprising 0.1% to 10% by weight, relative to the weight of the polyester, of at least one UV absorber, and a heat sealable layer, wherein the substrate is a multilayer film having an outer substrate layer and an inner substrate layer, the inner substrate layer comprising 1% to 40% by weight of UV absorber, relative to the amount of UV absorber present in the outer substrate layer. The film is particularly suitable for use as a protective layer on a metal sheet.

Abstract: An adhesive sheet not tacky at ordinary temperatures, exhibiting strong adhesion and high heat resistance by heating under low pressure for a short period of time, having no problem of adhesive protrusion and excellent in storage stability, which comprises a base material having provided on one side or both sides thereof at least one layer of a thermosetting adhesive comprising (1) a non-tacky polymer of a monomer mixture comprising from 70% to 99% by weight of a (meth)acrylic ester represented by formula (I), a homopolymer of which has a glass transition temperature of −30° C.

Abstract: A method of microdissection which involves forming an image field of cells of the tissue sample utilizing a microscope, identifying at least one zone of cells of interest from the image field of cells which at least one zone of cells of interest includes different types of cells than adjacent zones of cells, and extracting the at least one zone of cells of interest from the tissue sample. The extraction is achieved by contacting the tissue sample with a transfer surface that can be selectively activated so that regions thereof adhere to the zone of cells of interest to be extracted. The transfer surface includes a selectively activatable adhesive layer which provides, for example, chemical or electrostatic adherence to the selected regions of the tissue sample. After the transfer surface is activated, the transfer surface and tissue sample are separated.