Abstract: Provided is a method for producing a glass unit. The method comprises a step (A) of obtaining a glass plate comprising a glass substrate and a Low-E layer placed on the glass substrate; a step (B) of applying a protective sheet to the Low-E layer surface of the glass plate; an optional step (C) of subjecting the glass plate to at least one process selected from the group consisting of transportation, storage, processing, washing and handling; a step (D) of removing the protective sheet from the glass plate; and a step (E) of assembling a glass unit using the glass plate. The protective sheet comprises a waterproof layer, and a PSA layer provided to at least one face of the waterproof layer. The PSA layer has a surface hardness of 0.5 MPa or less.

Abstract: Described herein are reinforcing elements that comprise at least one honeycomb element, a first and second adhesive layers and a constraining layer for attachment to a substrate.

Abstract: Provided is a medical device and a pressure-sensitive adhesive sheet or tape for application on skin including an electrically peelable pressure-sensitive adhesive for application on skin, which includes an electrically conductive member, and a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer in direct contact with the electrically conductive member. The pressure-sensitive adhesive layer includes a compound which dissociates into ionic species upon applying a voltage in the range of from 1 to 100 V to the electrically conductive member and the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer exhibits an ionic conductivity of at least 10?11 S/cm at 25° C. with respect to the dissociated ionic species. The invention enables maximized bonding strength to human skin and high resistance to perspiration, while simultaneously eliminating irritation and damage to the upper skin layer upon peeling.

Abstract: An acrylic pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA) includes an acrylic polymer produced by free radical polymerization, having a weight-average molecular weight (Mw) of less than 830 kDa; a relative peak width at half height (PWHH) of the acrylic polymer is 1.75 or less or, the acrylic polymer has an entanglement molecular weight (Me) of less than 50 kg/mol, the relative PWHH of the acrylic polymer being the ratio of an absolute PWHH of the acrylic polymer determined from differentiated DSC signal of the acrylic polymer at glass transition temperature (Tg) to an absolute PWHH of a reference acrylic polymer obtained by reacting ethyl acrylate and acrylic acid in a weight ratio of 100:5 with 10 mmol/l AIBN, wherein the absolute PWHH of the reference acrylic polymer is determined in the same manner as the absolute PWHH of the acrylic polymer, and Me being calculated from a plateau modulus determined by rheological methods.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA) tapes for temporary protection of coated glass substrates with large dimensions, especially of Low-E coated glass, which enable improved storability and weatherability properties and facilitate their handling and removal. The PSA tapes include a carrier layer and a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer, wherein the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer includes one or more acrylic block copolymers, and/or wherein the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer has an initial adhesion strength of 50 to 300 cN/20 mm, and an adhesion strength of 50 to 400 cN/20 mm 7 days after application. Also described are manufacturing methods of said pressure-sensitive adhesive tape, their use and methods of producing glass units.

Abstract: This invention relates to a multilayered patch, comprising: a first layer, and a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer comprising a mixture of: a styrene-based triblock copolymer, a styrene-based diblock copolymer, and at least one hydrocarbon resin selected from the group of aromatic modified aliphatic hydrocarbon resins, partially hydrogenated resins, and fully hydrogenated resins; wherein the first layer comprises a metal or a metal alloy, or wherein the first layer comprises a polymer and has a strain at break of at least 10%, the strain at break being measured according to ASTM D638 or ASTM D882. The multilayered patch exhibits favourable properties as sealing material for vehicle body holes against ingression of noise, moisture and/or dirt. Also described are methods of sealing and methods of manufacturing the multilayered patch.

Abstract: Provided is a method for producing a glass unit. The method comprises a step (A) of obtaining a glass plate comprising a glass substrate and a Low-E layer placed on the glass substrate; a step (B) of applying a protective sheet to the Low-E layer surface of the glass plate; an optional step (C) of subjecting the glass plate to at least one process selected from the group consisting of transportation, storage, processing, washing and handling; a step (D) of removing the protective sheet from the glass plate; and a step (E) of assembling a glass unit using the glass plate. The protective sheet comprises a waterproof layer, and a PSA layer provided to at least one face of the waterproof layer. The PSA layer has a surface hardness of 0.5 MPa or less.

Abstract: Provided is a method for producing a glass unit. The method comprises a step (A) of obtaining a glass plate comprising a glass substrate and a Low-E layer placed on the glass substrate; a step (B) of applying a protective sheet to the Low-E layer surface of the glass plate; an optional step (C) of subjecting the glass plate to at least one process selected from the group consisting of transportation, storage, processing, washing and handling; a step (D) of removing the protective sheet from the glass plate; and a step (E) of assembling a glass unit using the glass plate. The protective sheet comprises a waterproof layer, and a PSA layer provided to at least one face of the waterproof layer. The PSA layer has a surface hardness of 0.5 MPa or less.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a pressure-sensitive adhesive composition including an acrylic polymer with acrylic acid functional groups; an epoxy-based crosslinking agent at a content of 3 parts per weight or more based on 100 parts per weight of the acrylic polymer; and a UV-absorber at a content of 2 parts per weight or more based on 100 parts per weight of the acrylic polymer. In addition, a surface protection sheet including a carrier and a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer formed of the aforementioned pressure-sensitive adhesive composition is described, as well as the use of the aforementioned surface protection sheet for outdoor surface protection. The surface protection sheet exhibits excellent weatherability resistance, adhesion properties on different substrate surfaces, oxidation resistance, advantageous anti-residue properties upon peeling and low surface contaminating properties.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a safety valve which may be produced in a simple manner and effectively provides emergency degassing when mounted on electrochemical device housings, the safety valve including: a housing defining a cavity and having a top and a bottom portion, the surface of the bottom portion covering an opening in the electrochemical device casing, and at least one protective degassing element provided on the bottom portion and configured to provide a gas through-opening when an internal pressure and/or temperature in the electrochemical device casing exceeds a predetermined threshold; wherein the material thickness of the protective degassing element is smaller than that of the remaining bottom portion. Further disclosed are kits including said safety valve and related electrochemical devices.

Abstract: Provided is a method for producing a glass unit. The method comprises a step (A) of obtaining a glass plate; a step (B) of applying a protective sheet to one face of the glass plate; an optional step (C) of subjecting the glass plate to at least one process selected from the group consisting of transportation, storage, processing, washing and handling; a step (D) of removing the protective sheet from the glass plate; and a step (E) of assembling a glass unit using the glass plate. The protective sheet comprises a substrate layer, and a PSA layer provided to at least one face of the substrate layer. The PSA layer has a surface hardness of 0.3 MPa or greater.

Abstract: Provided is a method for producing a glass unit. The method comprises a step (A) of obtaining a glass plate; a step (B) of applying a protective sheet to one face of the glass plate; an optional step (C) of subjecting the glass plate to at least one process selected from the group consisting of transportation, storage, processing, washing and handling; a step (D) of removing the protective sheet from the glass plate; and a step (E) of assembling a glass unit using the glass plate. The protective sheet comprises a substrate layer, and a PSA layer provided to at least one face of the substrate layer. The PSA layer has a surface hardness of 0.3 MPa or greater.

Abstract: Provided is a method for producing a glass unit. The method comprises a step (A) of obtaining a glass plate comprising a glass substrate and a Low-E layer placed on the glass substrate; a step (B) of applying a protective sheet to the Low-E layer surface of the glass plate; an optional step (C) of subjecting the glass plate to at least one process selected from the group consisting of transportation, storage, processing, washing and handling; a step (D) of removing the protective sheet from the glass plate; and a step (E) of assembling a glass unit using the glass plate. The protective sheet comprises a substrate layer, and a PSA layer provided to at least one face of the substrate layer. The PSA layer comprises, as a corrosion inhibitor, a surfactant free of sulfur atoms.

Abstract: Provided is a surface protection sheet that is less susceptible to breaking and tearing caused by adherend processing and can be easily removed from the adherend. The surface protection sheet comprises a substrate and a PSA layer placed on one face of the substrate. The base polymer of the PSA layer has a glass transition temperature of ?50° C. or higher. The surface protection sheet has at least 200% elongation at break in both the machine direction and the transverse direction.

Abstract: Provided is a method for producing a glass unit. The method comprises a step (A) of obtaining a glass plate; a step (B) of applying a protective sheet to one face of the glass plate; an optional step (C) of subjecting the glass plate to at least one process selected from the group consisting of transportation, storage, processing, washing and handling; a step (D) of removing the protective sheet from the glass plate; and a step (E) of assembling a glass unit using the glass plate. The protective sheet comprises a substrate layer, and a PSA layer provided to at least one face of the substrate layer. The PSA layer has a surface hardness of 0.3 MPa or greater.

Abstract: Provided is a method for producing a glass unit. The method comprises a step (A) of obtaining a glass plate comprising a glass substrate and a Low-E layer placed on the glass substrate; a step (B) of applying a protective sheet to the Low-E layer surface of the glass plate; an optional step (C) of subjecting the glass plate to at least one process selected from the group consisting of transportation, storage, processing, washing and handling; a step (D) of removing the protective sheet from the glass plate; and a step (E) of assembling a glass unit using the glass plate. The protective sheet comprises a substrate layer, and a PSA layer provided to at least one face of the substrate layer. The PSA layer comprises, as a corrosion inhibitor, a surfactant free of sulfur atoms.

Abstract: Provided is a method for producing a glass unit. The method comprises a step (A) of obtaining a glass plate comprising a glass substrate and a Low-E layer placed on the glass substrate; a step (B) of applying a protective sheet to the Low-E layer surface of the glass plate; an optional step (C) of subjecting the glass plate to at least one process selected from the group consisting of transportation, storage, processing, washing and handling; a step (D) of removing the protective sheet from the glass plate; and a step (E) of assembling a glass unit using the glass plate. The protective sheet comprises a waterproof layer, and a PSA layer provided to at least one face of the waterproof layer. The PSA layer has a surface hardness of 0.5 MPa or less.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for prevention of premature polymerization during the preparation, purification, transportation and storage of a polymerizable compound with at least one conjugated unsaturated group in the presence of an azine dye-based compound as inhibitor. Further the present invention relates to methods of preparing such inhibitors as well as to the inhibitors itself, as well as to methods of improving solubility and stability of dissolved inhibitors.

Abstract: Provided is a surface protection sheet that is less susceptible to breaking and tearing caused by adherend processing and can be easily removed from the adherend. The surface protection sheet comprises a substrate and a PSA layer placed on one face of the substrate. The base polymer of the PSA layer has a glass transition temperature of ?50° C. or higher. The surface protection sheet has at least 200% elongation at break in both the machine direction and the transverse direction.