Abstract: The invention relates to a process for hot application of an adhesive composition (80) on a support (96), by means of a system comprising: a nozzle (50) for applying the adhesive composition (80), a line (88) for supplying the nozzle (50) with the adhesive composition (80) to be applied in fluid form, a mixer (30) positioned in the line (88) for the homogeneous mixture of the main components of the adhesive composition before its application; the applied adhesive composition (80) including as main components: a silylated prepolymer, a compatible tackifying resin; the adhesive composition comprising a cross-linking catalyst; the process comprising: supplying the line (88) with the silylated prepolymer separated from the cross-linking catalyst, the mixing of the cross-linking catalyst with the main components by means of the mixer (30), the hot application of the mixed adhesive composition (80) onto a support (96).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a hot melt adhesive composition having an enthalpy of crystallization below 5 J/g and comprising: a) at least 60% by weight of a composition a) comprising: —at least one copolymer A having a needle penetration higher than 15 dmm; —at least (co)polymer B having a needle penetration lower than 15 dmm; b) from 0% to 30% by weight of at least one tackifying resin.

Abstract: The invention relates to a hot-melt pressure sensitive adhesive composition comprising at least one styrenic block copolymer, at least one tackifying resin, at least one mineral oil and from 4 to 15% by weight of at least one wax selected from the group consisting of paraffin waxes, Fischer-Tropsch waxes, ethylene-vinyl acetate waxes and any mixture thereof, based on the total weight of the hot-melt pressure sensitive adhesive composition. The invention also relates to an article comprising a surface coated with such a hot-melt pressure sensitive adhesive composition, to a use of such a hot-melt pressure sensitive adhesive composition and to a process for preparing such a hot-melt pressure sensitive adhesive composition.

Abstract: The invention relates to a hot melt adhesive composition comprising a polymer component, the polymer component comprising at least one styrene-butadiene-styrene block copolymer P having a styrene content from 35 to 50% by weight: a styrene-butadiene diblock content from 50 to 80% by weight; and a viscosity of a 15% by weight toluene solution at 25° C. of 20 to 40 mPa·s, and at least one styrene block copolymer other than a styrene-butadiene-styrene block copolymer, wherein said styrene-butadiene-styrene block copolymer P is at a content from 10 to 40% by weight relative to the total weight of the polymer component. The invention also relates to the use of said composition as an adhesive for bonding two substrates, and to articles comprising at least one interior or exterior surface coated with said composition.

Abstract: A process for preparing a crosslinkable composition comprising at least one alkoxysilane-terminated silyl polymer P, and at least one catalytic system B comprises: a. preparing an alkoxysilane-terminated silyl polymer P comprising: a-1) the polyaddition reaction between a composition of polyol(s) and a composition of polyisocyanate(s), in the presence of a catalyst A chosen from carboxylates based on bismuth and/or zinc, in order to prepare an NCO-terminated polymer; a-2) the reaction of the NCO-terminated polymer obtained in step a-1) with an organosilane compound having at least one function that is reactive with the —NCO function of the NCO-terminated polymer; and b. bringing the silyl polymer P obtained in step a) into contact with a catalytic crosslinking system B which is a mixture of zinc-based carboxylate(s) and cyclic amidine. The process is carried out in the absence of a tin-based catalyst.

Abstract: A hot melt adhesive composition comprises a polypropylene homopolymer having a DSC melting point of less than 100° C.; a butene-based copolymer; and a plasticizer. The butene-based copolymer may comprise a butene-rich amorphous poly-alpha olefin, such as a butene-propylene copolymer, or a semi-crystalline copolymer, such as a butene-ethylene copolymer. The hot melt adhesive is especially useful for bonding substrates which swell or elongate significantly in use. Such uses include adhering superabsorbent polymers to a substrate or adhering together two substrates at least one of which having superabsorbent polymers, such as the top and bottom layer of an absorbent core of a disposable hygiene article, such as a diaper, feminine sanitary napkin, and adult incontinence pad. The hot melt adhesive composition, which does not contain a tackifier, demonstrates suitable elongation at break and stress at yield, with a sufficiently low viscosity, to stabilize an absorbent core having superabsorbent polymers.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of a polyurethane comprising: E1) a stage of preparation of a polyurethane having NCO endings comprising the polyaddition reaction between: i) at least one polyisocyanate; ii) at least one polyol; and iii) at least one amine having the following formula (I) or (II): and E2) the reaction of the product formed on conclusion of stage E1) with at least one (meth)acrylate or allyl monomer M comprising at least one hydroxyl functional group.

Abstract: 1) Hot melt adhesive composition comprising: a) from 5% to 50% of a thermoplastic polymer (A) selected from styrene block copolymers and polyolefins; b) from 15% to 60% of a tackifying resin (B); c) from 5% to 30% of a plasticizer (C); and d) from 0.1% to 10% of a salt (D) of a hydroxylated fatty acid comprising from 8 to 24 carbon atoms. 2) Process of manufacturing a laminate, preferably a disposable nonwoven absorbent article, implementing the hot melt adhesive composition. 3) Process for cleaning the laminating device fouled by solid deposits of the hot melt adhesive composition, comprising their manual removal by the operators at room temperature.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a two-part curable composition comprising: ? a first part (component A) comprising at least 51% by weight based on the total weight of the first part, of one or more cyanoacrylate monomer(s), provided that at least one of the cyanoacrylate monomer(s) is a cyanoacrylate monomer comprising a group —X—O—Rb wherein X is a linear or branched alkylene radical optionally interrupted with one or several oxygen atom(s), and Rb is an alkyl group; ? a second part (component B) comprising: at least one Michael acceptor M selected from the group consisting of (meth)acrylic monomers, (meth)acrylic functionalized oligomers, (meth)acrylic functionalized resins, and mixtures thereof, provided that at least one of the Michael acceptor(s) M comprises at least one group of formula —O(CHRa—CH2O)n— where n ranges from 1 to 10 (Michael acceptor M1), and Ra represents CH3 or H; and a nucleophilic initiator.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a two-component composition comprising: —a composition A comprising: —at least one reducing agent; —at least one (meth)acrylate monomer; —a composition B comprising: —at least one oxidising agent; and—optionally at least one (meth)acrylate monomer; the composition being characterised in that: —it comprises at least one radical photoinitiator in composition A and/or B; —it comprises at least one polymerisation inhibitor in an amount less than or equal to 0.3% by weight relative to the total weight of the composition.

Abstract: The invention relates to a hot-melt adhesive composition, comprising at least one polyolefin polymer at a content from 5 to 90% by weight; at least one branched polypropylene at a content from 0.1 to 10% by weight; at least one tackifying resin at a content from 0.1 to 60% by weight; optionally, at least one styrene block copolymer from 0 to 30% by weight; optionally, at least one plasticizer at a content from 0 to 30% by weight; optionally, at least one stabilizer at a content from 0 to 5% by weight; and optionally, at least one wax at a content from 0 to 30% by weight. The invention further relates to the use of a branched polypropylene for reducing stringing of a hot-melt adhesive composition.

Abstract: The invention relates to a composition comprising: an NCO component comprising: A) at least one polyurethane comprising at least two NCO terminal groups produced by an addition polymerisation reaction of at least one dissymetric diisocyanate and at least one polyol, and B) at least one polyisocyanate comprising at least three NCO isocyanate functions, selected from the group consisting of biurets, isocyanurates, adducts of diisocyanates and of triols, and the mixtures thereof; and an OH component comprising: at least one polyol; and a total content of filler(s) higher than or equal to 35 wt. %, in relation to the total weight of said OH component.

Abstract: 1) An HMPSA composition comprising: from 20% to 50% by weight of a composition of styrene block copolymers; from 35% to 65% by weight of one or more tackifying resins; and from 7% to 25% by weight of a plasticizer consisting of a composition comprising a stand oil of a vegetable oil. 2) A multilayer system comprising: an adhesive layer (A) consisting of said HMPSA composition; a printable support layer (B) adjacent to the adhesive layer (A); and a nonstick protective layer (C), adjacent to the adhesive layer (A). 3) The use of said multilayer system for the manufacture of self-adhesive articles.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition comprising: —an —NCO component comprising: A) at least one polyurethane comprising at least two NCO end groups obtained by polyaddition reaction: of a composition comprising at least one diisocyanate, of a composition comprising at least one polyol, B) at least one polyisocyanate comprising at least three isocyanate NCO functions, selected from the group consisting of biurets, of isocyanurates, of adducts of diisocyanates and triols, and of mixtures thereof; an —OH component comprising: at least two polyols P1 having a number-average molecular weight of strictly less than 500 g/mol and at least one polyol P2 having a number-average molecular weight of strictly greater than 1000 g/mol, said composition comprising at least one rheology agent.

Abstract: 1) Hot melt adhesive composition comprising: —from 30% to 55% of a composition (A) consisting of 2 copolymers of propylene and ethylene (A1) and (A2), with Mw of less than 100,000 Da, wherein: —(A1) is an essentially amorphous copolymer, with a DSC melt enthalpy of 10 less than 30 J/g; —(A2) is a semicrystalline copolymer with a DSC melt enthalpy of more than 30 J/g; and —the ratio:weight of (A2)/weight of (A1) is from 0.2 to 1.5; —from 20% to 50% of a tackifying resin (B); and 1 —from 2% to 25% of a plasticizer (C) consisting of a liquid polybutene oligomer. 2) Process of manufacturing an assembly product, preferably a disposable nonwoven absorbent article, implementing said hot melt adhesive composition.

Abstract: The subject of the present invention relates to an improved high performance, hot melt, single-component sealant composition comprising: (a) an elastomer selected from butyl rubber, polyisobutylene rubber, ethylene-propylene rubber, and mixtures thereof, (b) an inorganic filler, and (c) an adhesion promoter comprising an epoxy-based silane and an amino-based silane, wherein the weight ratio between the epoxy-based silane and the amino-based silane ranges from 60/40 to 90/10. The present invention also relates to the use of said sealant composition as an edge sealant in insulating glass structures, such as windows or doors. Finally, the invention relates to an insulated glass structure comprising a sealant composition according to the invention.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a compound of formula (I): and also to the process for preparing same, and to the uses thereof. The present invention also relates to the polyurethanes obtained from the compounds of formula (I), and also to the uses of said polyurethanes.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a two-part curable composition comprising: ?a first part (component A) comprising: —at least 51% by weight based on the total weight of the first part, of one or more cyanoacrylate monomer(s); —a transition metal complex; and —an antioxidant; ?a second part (component B) comprising: —a per-compound; —at least one Michael acceptor M selected from the group consisting of (meth)acrylic monomers, (meth)acrylic functionalized oligomers, (meth)acrylic functionalized resins, and mixtures thereof; provided that the composition comprises (in the first part and/or in the second part) at least one compound C comprising a radical -EWG1-CH2-EWG2- wherein EWG2 and EWG1 are independently of each other an electron withdrawing group.

Abstract: A self-adhesive article comprises an adhesive layer comprising a crosslinked adhesive composition, which comprises at least one polysilylated polymer having a number-average molar mass (Mn) of at least 20000 g/mol, wherein the at least one polysilylated polymer comprises a polyether and/or polyurethane main chain and at least two hydrolysable silylated end groups, said silylated end groups being attached to the main chain of the polymer by a urethane or ether function (referred to as a connector group); at least one tackifying resin having an average hydroxyl number of less than or equal to 100; and at least one crosslinking catalyst, excluding any monosilylated polymer.

Abstract: 1) Multilayer film comprising 2 thin layers D and E of a thermoplastic material bonded together by a continuous layer A consisting of a hot-melt pressure-sensitive adhesive composition comprising: from 40% to 70% by weight of a composition of styrene block copolymers consisting of a mixture of diblock and triblock copolymers; and from 30% to 60% by weight of one or more tackifying resins; said multilayer film being such that the adhesive layer A is: connected to the layer D by means of a tie layer B, and connected to the layer E by means of a tie layer C, each of the 2 layers B and C respectively consisting of a composition (b) and (c) each comprising: a polyolefin (P) chosen from a polyethylene (PE) and a polypropylene (PP), optionally modified with an unsaturated carboxylic anhydride; and at least one elastomer compound (EL) chosen from a copolymer of ethylene and of propylene (EL1) and a styrene block copolymer (EL2) comprising at least one elastomer block.