Abstract: The invention relates provides synthetic medical adhesives which exploit plant derivatives to form covalent bonds with amines and thiols on tissue surfaces.

Abstract: Disclosed is a packaging material, wherein a barrier layer, an adhesive layer and a sealant layer are laminated in this order, and the adhesive layer includes an acid-modified polyolefin resin that contains a (meth)acrylic acid ester component. The packaging material is preferably produced by forming on the barrier layer the adhesive layer including the acid-modified polyolefin resin that contains a (meth)acrylic acid ester component, and by subsequently laminating a molten sealant resin on the adhesive layer by extrusion lamination.

Abstract: A method of repairing a composite component having a damaged area including: laying a composite patch over the damaged area; activating the shape memory polymer resin to easily and quickly mold said patch to said damaged area; deactivating said shape memory polymer so that said composite patch retains the molded shape; and bonding said composite patch to said damaged part.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a pressure sensitive adhesive sheet including a pressure sensitive adhesive layer on at least one surface of a base material, wherein the pressure sensitive adhesive layer is made of a two-layer structure of a first pressure sensitive adhesive layer and a second pressure sensitive adhesive layer in this order from the side of the base material; a first pressure sensitive adhesive constituting the first pressure sensitive adhesive layer has a loss tangent (tan ?) value at 0° C. of 0.25 or more and a storage elastic modulus value at 0° C. of from 0.01 to 0.80 MPa; and a resin component contained in a second pressure sensitive adhesive constituting the second pressure sensitive adhesive layer contains from 10 to 100 t by mass of an acrylic copolymer having a crosslinkable functional group. The pressure sensitive adhesive sheet according to the present invention exhibits an excellent adhesive strength even when the pressure sensitive adhesive layer is reduced in thickness.

Abstract: A pressure-sensitive adhesive composition, a pressure-sensitive adhesive polarizing plate and a liquid crystal display device are provided. The pressure-sensitive adhesive composition has excellent durability reliability under extreme conditions such as high temperature and/or humidity conditions, and shows superior workability such as cuttability or re-workability. Also, when the pressure-sensitive adhesive composition is applied to a polarizing plate or a liquid crystal display device, the composition can effectively prevent light leakage. Such a pressure-sensitive adhesive exhibits excellent characteristics, for example, even when the pressure-sensitive adhesive is applied to a 20-inch or more large display device.

Abstract: An adhesive includes an acrylic copolymer synthesized from a composition including a solution polymerizable acryl-based monomer, a vinyl-based monomer that is copolymerizable with the solution polymerizable acryl-based monomer, a ?-carboxylethyl acrylate monomer, and a reaction initiator, and a compound including at least three epoxy functional groups.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a double-sided adhesive tape, which is easily peeled off by force applied to an adhered surface in a parallel direction thereby providing excellent reworkability. The present invention provides a double-sided adhesive tape, in which one of layers of an adhesive sheet formed of multiple layers can be easily peeled off and removed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a non-PVC film and film laminate for use in marketing, advertising campaigns, particularly outdoor or other environment impacted promotions and safety applications. The film is in one exemplary embodiment includes two layers, a top layer and a bottom layer. The top layer is a urethane-acrylic hybrid polymer and the bottom layer is a non-PVC based polymer. The film may be transparent, translucent, clear or have other desirable optical properties.

Abstract: It is illustrated a multilayer heat-shrinkable asymmetrical film comprising at least the following layers: an outer sealing layer; an inner barrier layer; and an outer skin layer comprising a blend of at least one polyamide and at least one polyester wherein the percentage of polyamide in the blend is at least 60%.

Abstract: A laminated acoustic building panel comprises a pair of plasterboard substrates which are bonded together by an adhesive layer, the panel having a dynamic Young's modulus of 0.1 to 5 GPa and a damping loss factor of 5-30% (?=0.05-0.3), and the ratio of the adhesive to the applied surface area of the substrates being 80-250 g/m2. The laminated panel is relatively soft in construction and hence sound waves caused by knocking or impact noise is surprisingly damped using considerably less adhesive than known panels. The use of soft substrates and less adhesive significantly reduces the weight of the panel. Furthermore, the use of less adhesive significantly reduces costs and makes production easier.

Abstract: One embodiment includes a multilayer thermo-reversible dry adhesive system comprising of at least one layer of soft dry adhesive and one layer of shape memory polymer.

Abstract: A filmic label including a face material having a front side, a reverse side and an adhesive layer including pressure sensitive adhesive on the reverse side of the face material. The face material includes at least one surface layer on at least one side of at least one central layer. The at least one central layer includes cavities that have been initiated at initiation sites by stretching the face material in a longitudinal direction and in a cross direction. The cavities have been expanded in a thickness direction of the face material by allowing a gaseous substance to have an effect on the at least one central layer. Also a method for forming a plastic film for a filmic label.

Abstract: The present invention provides a PSA sheet combining higher levels of antistaticity, anchoring and less contaminating nature. The PSA sheet comprises a substrate film formed from a resin material, a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer provided on a first face thereof, and an antistatic layer provided between the first face and the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer. The antistatic layer comprises an antistatic ingredient ASu. The pressure-sensitive adhesive layer comprises an acrylic polymer as a base polymer, and an ionic compound as an antistatic ingredient ASp.

Abstract: Carrier films, adhesive tapes including the carrier film, hand tearable carton sealing tapes, and methods of making the same are described. The carrier films include a first layer of a polyethylene, and a second layer of a polypropylene coextruded therewith and biaxially oriented therewith. This carrier film has a first major surface and a second major surface. A pressure sensitive adhesive may be disposed on the first major surface of the carrier film to make an adhesive tape. The first major surface may be defined by the layer of polypropylene.

Abstract: Provided is an impact absorbing material comprising a resin composition which contains (A) a block copolymer comprising polystyrene in its both end blocks and a conjugated diene polymer in its middle part block and (B) a thermoplastic resin, wherein the block copolymer (A) contains (A1) a block copolymer whose middle part block is not hydrogenated and (A2) a block copolymer whose middle part block is hydrogenated, wherein the maximum peak temperature of loss tangent (tan ?) of the block copolymer (A1) as obtained by a dynamic viscoelasticity measurement is in the range of ?20° C. or higher and lower than 25° C., and the maximum peak temperature of loss tangent (tan ?) of the block copolymer (A2) as obtained by a dynamic viscoelasticity measurement is in the range of ?30° C. or higher and lower than 25° C.

Abstract: A readily adhesive sheet including a base material film and an olefin-based polymer layer which is disposed on at least one surface of the base material film and contains at least one binder, which is an olefin-based binder having an elastic modulus of 320 MPa or less, at least one coloring pigment selected from titanium oxide, carbon black, titanium black, black combined metal oxides, cyanine-based colors and quinacridone-based colors, and a crosslinking agent has a favorable adhesion to the sealing material even after aged in a hot and humid environment.

Abstract: Provided are: a pressure-sensitive adhesive composition for optical members having excellent durability, adhesiveness (adhesion), and removability; a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer for optical members that uses the pressure-sensitive adhesive composition; an adhesive optical member; and an image display device. The pressure-sensitive adhesive composition for optical members is characterized by containing 0.02 to 5 parts by weight of a curing catalyst, and 0.2 to 5 parts by weight of an isocyanate compound, with respect to 100 parts by weight of a polymer having a reactive silicon group with a weight average molecular weight of 2000 to 50000 on or near a molecular terminal.

Abstract: An adhesive film for a reflection sheet and a reflection sheet using the adhesive film is provided. The adhesive film comprises a plastic base film having a heat shrinkage of ?0.1 to 0.5% at 150° C. in machine and transverse directions; an adhesive layer formed on one side of the base film by applying an adhesive composition; and an anchor coating layer formed on the other side of the base film, opposite to the side on which the adhesive layer is formed. The adhesive film for a reflection sheet is manufactured by applying an adhesive composition on a plastic base film where heat shrinkage is controlled. Thus, the adhesive film has superior dimensional stability at a high temperature and excellent workability in a post process for laminating a reflection layer. Partial detachment does not occur when an adhesive layer is detached from an adherent, and stable physical properties can be achieved.

Abstract: Provided is a surface protective sheet which satisfactorily adheres even to a coated surface having a rough surface, and not only does not cause an adhesive residue that can be observed with eyes but also does not impair the self-cleaning property of the surface of a coated plate. The surface protective sheet includes: a base material layer; and a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer, in which: a main component in a pressure-sensitive adhesive for constructing the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer includes a polymer P obtained by cross-linking a polymer A; in pulse NMR measurement of the polymer P at 30° C., the maximum spin-spin relaxation time T2MAX in all spin-spin relaxation times T2 of protons to be measured falls within the range of 300 to 800 ?s; and the content of a polymer component corresponding to the maximum spin-spin relaxation time T2MAX in the polymer P is 60% or more.

Abstract: The pressure-sensitive adhesive film according to the present invention comprises a resin film as a substrate and a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer provided at least on a face of the resin film. The resin film has a multi-layer constitution consisting of at least two layers. The resin film has a laser beam reflectance of 5% or higher, but 40% or lower in a wavelength range of 1000 nm to 1100 nm, and has a laser beam transmittance of 5% or lower in the said wavelength range.

Abstract: A double-sided adhesive tape includes a substrate, and a thermosetting resin layer laminated on both sides of the substrate. The thermosetting resin layer contains a rubber-modified epoxy resin and a latent curing agent. The thermosetting resin layer has a flowtester viscosity at 40° C. and under a load of 20 Kg of 1000 Pa·s or more and 7000 Pa·s or less.

Abstract: A protective cover of an electronic device includes a leather layer, which includes an outside surface and a bottom surface. A backing layer integrates with the bottom surface of the leather layer. The protective cover adheres onto the electronic devices, hence, the electronic devices are well protected, and the appearances of the electronic devices are well maintained. The surfaces of the electronic devices cannot be dirtied, scraped, or damaged. Users can feel more comfortable when operating their electronic devices, hence, the worthiness and the usability of the electronic devices are greatly enhanced.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a double-sided pressure-sensitive adhesive tape or sheet, containing a heat-releasable pressure-sensitive adhesive layer containing a heat-expandable microsphere on one side of a substrate and a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer for temporary fixing on another side of the substrate, in which the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer for temporary fixing has a shear pressure-sensitive adhesive strength of 2.0 N/200 mm2 or more and a tensile pressure-sensitive adhesive strength of 0.01 to 2.0 N/20 mm in width, and the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer for temporary fixing is crosslinked with an isocyanate or epoxy crosslinking agent.

Abstract: Compositions, methods, apparatuses, kits, and combinations are described for applying a colorant to a surface. Compositions are formulated to be applied and affixed to a surface. The compositions may be substantially removed from the surface to remove a portion or substantially all of a stain before being affixed to the surface. The compositions are formulated to be removed by a number of methods including, for example, vacuuming, wet extraction, chemical application, and the like. Compositions may be permanently or semi-permanently affixed to the surface by applying energy thereto in the form of, for example, heat, pressure, emitted waves, an emitted electrical field, a magnetic field, and/or a chemical. The compositions may also be utilized in the form of a kit or in conjunction with a design device, such as a stencil, to control the application of the composition to create, for example, a pattern on the surface.

Abstract: An improved perfluoropolymer composite that uses a blend of a perfluoropolymer (such as PTFE) and a silicone polymer. By coating a substrate, such as glass fiber fabric, with a blend of a perfluoropolymer and a silicone polymer, an adhesive layer can be bonded either directly to the surface of the perfluoropolymer composite or to a perfluoropolymer composite that has been primed without the need to have otherwise treated the perfluoropolymer surface, such as either by etching or by the deposition of an intermediate coating containing colloidal silica or other similar agents, to make the surface bondable.

Abstract: In a structure for attaching a window glass to a window frame portion of a vehicle, an adhesive-flow-blocking member is provided between a resin mold attached to an end edge portion of the window glass, and an adhesive that bonds the window glass to a body of the vehicle. Moreover, the resin mold and the window glass are fixed to each other through an elastic sheet. This structure can prevent a damage of the resin mold.

Abstract: A security label (310) comprises a first layer (114) of a non-affixing polymeric coating printed on a coating receiving surface (362) of a carrier film substrate (112). Affixing portions (121) of a second layer (118) adhere to the carrier film substrate (112) via affixing regions (116) defined by the first layer (114). The first layer (14) is less adherable to the carrier film substrate (12) than the second layer (18), so that, in use, when the carrier film substrate (12) is removed from the first layer (14), the affixing portions (121) of the second layer (18) remain adhered to the carrier film substrate (12) and are disassociated from an adhesive material layer (120), and those portions of the second layer which are not affixing portions remain associated with the adhesive material layer (120) and are disassociated from the carrier film substrate (112).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a non-flammable cushioning and sealing sheet and, more particularly to, a sheet having a sequential layered structure of an adhesive layer, a polyurethane layer, and a surface coating layer, the polyurethane layer containing melamine polyphosphate and diphenyl cresyl phosphate as a flame retardant. The present invention also relates to a method for preparing a non-flammable cushioning and sealing sheet that comprises: preparing a polyurethane layer containing melamine polyphosphate and diphenyl cresyl phosphate as a flame retardant; forming a adhesive layer on the one side of the polyurethane layer; and forming a surface coating layer on the other side of the polyurethane layer where the adhesive layer is not formed.

Abstract: An adhesive of the invention is used for polarizing plate to provide a transparent protective film on at least one side of a polarizer and comprises a resin solution comprising a polyvinyl alcohol-based resin, a crosslinking agent and a colloidal metal compound with an average particle size of 1 nm to 100 nm, wherein 200 parts by weight or less of the colloidal metal compound is added to 100 parts by weight of the polyvinyl alcohol-based resin. The adhesive for polarizing plate can reduce the occurrence of knicks.

Abstract: Disclosed are waterproofing membranes comprising the following laminated layers: layer A comprising a waterproofing adhesive; layer B comprising a carrier sheet; layer C comprising a releasable bonding material; and layer D comprising a protective coating; wherein (i) the laminated layers are arranged in the sequential order A-B-C-D; or (ii) the laminated layers are arranged in the sequential order B-C-D-A; or (iii) the laminated layers are arranged in the sequential order C-D-A-B. The membrane does not include a removable release sheet that is typically used to prevent the adhesive from adhering to the carrier sheet or other portion of the membrane when the membrane is rolled up. Also disclosed is a method of making the aforementioned membrane. Preferably, layer C will comprise a water soluble polymer, an alkali soluble polymer, or a homopolymer or copolymer of polyvinyl acetate.

Abstract: A heat-peelable adhesive sheet is provided which includes a thermally expansive pressure-sensitive adhesive layer that contains thermally expansive microspheres and the coloring agent and that is provided on one side or both sides of the substrate, or a thermally expansive pressure-sensitive adhesive layer that contains thermally expansive microspheres and is provided on one side or both sides of the substrate through a colored intermediate layer, and which has a total light transmittance of 50% or more.

Abstract: An activating treatment method for an optical film includes feeding the optical film along a roll, and subjecting the optical film to the activating treatment from a side of the optical film that is opposite to a side of the optical film at which the roll is located. The activating treatment is conducted while the roll is cooled.

Abstract: A thermosettable pressure sensitive adhesive tape comprising at least first and second adhesive layers bonded together. Each of the adhesive layers comprises a thermosettable pressure sensitive adhesive, which is the photo-polymerization reaction product of starting materials. The starting materials for each adhesive layer comprises at least a photo-polymerizable acrylic component and a thermosettable epoxy component. The thermosettable pressure sensitive adhesive, used for either of the two adhesive layers, is not black when fully cured without the presence of a black coloring pigment. The first adhesive layer is made from a layer of starting materials that is thin enough to allow substantial photo-polymerization of the starting materials, even with the starting materials containing a sufficient amount of a black coloring pigment to cause the first adhesive to have a black color after the first adhesive is substantially cured.

Abstract: A self-adhering cover for temporarily and incrementally concealing a tattoo, while matching tone of skin of a user. The self-adhering cover includes a plurality of stacked layers. The plurality of stacked layers are for adhering to the skin of the user over the tattoo, and in so doing, temporarily and incrementally conceal the tattoo, while matching the tone of the skin of the user so as to allow the self-adhering cover to be relatively invisible.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a screen protector, comprising: a thin film substrate 21; a coating layer 11, being coated on the top surface of the thin film substrate 21; a plurality of transparent protruding points 211, being formed on the bottom surface of the thin film substrate 21; a print layer 31, being attached to the bottom surface of the thin film substrate 21 and surrounding the plurality of transparent protruding points 211; and an adhesive layer 41, being connected to the print layer 31.

Abstract: A thermoplastic single ply protective roof covering may have two pressure sensitive rubber-based adhesive backings These dual-adhesive backings may be used to provide for a non-heat welded seam having a combination of good seam strength and fire performance.

Abstract: The invention relates to a touch screen protector for a hand held electronic device having a front face that includes a touch screen portion and a non-functional band. The touch screen protector of the invention comprises a film having front and back sides, an outer perimeter that corresponds to that of the device, and a transparent window; an exposed adhesive or adhesive/spacer provided along the outer perimeter of the film surrounding the transparent window, and multiple dots arranged in a prescribed pitch and present on the back side of the film at a density which is sufficiently high to reduce interference patterns when the transparent window of the protector is pressed against the touch screen portion for operation of the electronic device.

Abstract: The object of the present invention is to provide a cover tape for electronic part packaging that is more difficult to take on electrostatic charge and has excellent transparency, and to provide a package for an electronic part. A cover tape (100) relating to the present invention includes a plurality of layers including at least a base layer (110) and a heat seal layer (140). At least two layers of these plurality of layers are laminated with an adhesive layer (120) interposed. The adhesive layer (120) contains an antistatic agent in an amount that makes up 10 wt % or more and 70 wt % or less of the adhesive layer (120). The antistatic agent contains an alkylene carbonate and a surfactant as the primary components.

Abstract: A molded structure according to the present invention is formed from a molding resin which includes at least a thermosetting resin, a thermoplastic resin, and an electrically insulating inorganic filler subjected to a surface treatment with a coupling agent, and which contains the coupling agent in an amount 0.5 times to 2 times the amount of the coupling agent necessary to cover the total surface area of the inorganic filler. Thus, the adhesion is improved between the resin and the inorganic filler in the molding resin, and a molded structure can be achieved which has a high thermal conductivity and high dimensional stability.

Abstract: Provided are medical articles (e.g., wound dressings) that include a pressure sensitive adhesive layer and methods of making the medical articles using immiscible materials that increase moisture vapor transmission rates.

Abstract: Barrier films, in-mold label formed from barrier films, and containers incorporating in-mold labels with barrier properties. Films according to embodiments of the invention include multi-layer or composite films that include one or more layers of a barrier material. The films can be used to form labels in standard in-mold labeling processes such that standard robotics, molds, and materials can be used. Preferably, the film can seal on itself such that an overlap seam can be made. The film has adequate desired barrier properties, i.e. water vapor, oxygen, light, aroma, and/or flavor retention barriers depending on the application, such as packaging of consumable products.

Abstract: Provided is a pressure-sensitive adhesive sheet formed of at least three layers, including a backing layer (A), a first pressure-sensitive adhesive layer (B1), and a second pressure-sensitive adhesive layer (B2) in the stated order, in which the pressure-sensitive adhesive sheet has high interlayer adhesiveness.

Abstract: A vibration reducing assembly including a flexible headgear and at least one panel of vibration reducing material secured to the flexible headgear. The at least one panel of vibration reducing material includes at least a first elastomer layer and a reinforcement layer comprising a high tensile strength fibrous material.

Abstract: The adhesive composition of the present invention includes (A) flake silver particles wherein an oxygen state ratio derived from silver oxide measured by X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy is less than 15% and (B) an alcohol or carboxylic acid having a boiling point of 300° C. or more.

Abstract: The present invention provides a polyester film wherein an adhesive layer including a thermoplastic elastomer including a monovinyl substituted aromatic hydrocarbon and a conjugated diene, a compatibilizer having a glass transition temperature of 35 to 150° C., and a polyester resin having a glass transition temperature of 35 to 150° C. and a carboxyl group content of 10 to 100 mg KOH/g is laminated on a polyester substrate.

Abstract: A curable composition includes polyepoxide, high-melting metal particles having a melting point above 300° C., low-melting metallic particles having a melting point of less than or equal to 300° C., and a fluxing curing agent comprising a fluxing curing agent comprising: a hydroxyalkyl-substituted tertiary amine, and at least one diacid compound represented by the formula: HO2C—Z1—CH2CH2CH2—Z2—CO2H wherein Z1 and Z2 independently represent a covalent bond or an aliphatic hydrocarbylene group. The at least one diacid compound comprises at least 50 percent of the total weight of carboxylic acids and anhydrides present in the curable composition. Articles comprising the curable composition, and methods of making the same are also disclosed.

Abstract: A curing agent for epoxy resins that is comprised of the reaction product of an amine, an epoxy resin, and an elastomer-epoxy adduct; compositions containing the curing agent and an epoxy resin; the compositions are useful in electronic displays, circuit boards, semi conductor devices, flip chips and other applications.

Abstract: Methods of preparing silicone pressure sensitive adhesives are described. The methods include electron beam curing nonfunctionalized silicone materials, e.g., silicone fluids and gums. Hot melt processing the nonfunctionalized silicone materials prior to electron beam crosslinking, and crosslinked adhesives prepared by such methods are also described. Adhesives prepared by hot melt coating and electron beam curing nonfunctionalized silicone materials and adhesive articles incorporating such adhesives are also disclosed.

Abstract: The invention relates to a double-sided adhesive tape, comprising a carrier layer and two exterior pressure-sensitive adhesive compound layers, wherein at least one of the pressure-sensitive adhesive compounds is the crosslinking product composed of a polymer compound which comprises at least the following components: A) a polymer component (component A) comprising 88 to 100 wt % of one or more polyacrylates (component A1) composed of at least: a) 1 to 15 wt %, relative to component A1, of one or more monomers having at least one ethylenically unsaturated bond, each being selected such that the glass transition temperatures TG of the corresponding homopolymers composed of the respective monomers are at least 0° C.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are an adhesive member for manufacturing a printed circuit board, a printed circuit board, and a method of manufacturing the same. The printed circuit board includes a base substrate, an insulating layer formed on the base substrate, a primer layer formed on the insulating layer, and a circuit layer formed on the primer layer.