Abstract: Adhesive tapes (e.g., duct tapes) having a backing comprising a compatibilized release composition are reported. The compatibilized release composition comprises a thermoplastic olefin-based polymer comprising an acid or a base functionality and a polymeric release material comprising an acid or a base functionality. The functionality of the thermoplastic olefin-based polymer and the functionality of the polymeric release material provide an acid-base interaction that compatibilizes the release composition.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
December 31, 2002
Date of Patent:
July 26, 2005
Assignee:
3M Innovative Properties Company
Inventors:
Jeffrey J. Schwab, Patrick S. Seleski, David J. Kinning, Audrey A. Sherman, Gregory D. Kostuch, Wendi J. Winkler