Abstract: Water-based pressure sensitive adhesive compositions are disclosed comprising (a) an acrylic emulsion having a glass transition temperature of less than or equal to 20° C., (b) optionally, a dispersant or a silane-containing compound, and (c) an ethylene or propylene copolymer emulsion. In some embodiments, (a) comprises from 75 to 99 wt % of the compositions, (b), when present, comprises from 0.1 to 5 wt % of the compositions, and (c) comprises from 0.1 to 25 wt % of the composition, each based on the dry weight of the compositions. Methods for preparing water-based pressure sensitive adhesive compositions are also disclosed comprising emulsion polymerizing at least one unsaturated monomer, thereby forming an emulsion polymer having a glass transition temperature of less than or equal to ?10° C. and blending the emulsion polymer together with a dispersant or silane-containing compound and an ethylene or propylene copolymer emulsion.

Abstract: A waterborne precursor polymer dispersion composition comprising the reaction product obtained by free-radical emulsion polymerization of a monomer mixture comprising: (A) at least one alkyl (meth)acrylate; and (B) at least one ethylenically unsaturated compound comprising: (Bi) at least one first functional group; wherein the at least one first functional group comprises at least one ethylenically unsaturated group; and (Bii) at least one second functional group; wherein the at least one second functional group comprises at least one functional group different than the ethylenically unsaturated group; wherein the second functional group is capable of reacting with a crosslinker component; and wherein the crosslinker component is not reactive with component (A) in free-radical polymerization; in the presence of: (C) an aqueous medium; and (D) at least one acid surfactant salt with pKaH from 2.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a water-based pressure-sensitive adhesive composition. In an embodiment, the water-based pressure-sensitive adhesive composition includes (A) an acrylic dispersion composed of particles of (i) an acrylic-based polymer with a glass transition temperature (Tg) less than -20° C., and (ii) a surfactant. The water-based pressure-sensitive adhesive composition also includes (B) an ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA) dispersion comprising (i) particles of an ethylene and vinyl acetate copolymer having from 10 wt% to less than 50 wt% vinyl acetate comonomer, and (ii) a dispersant. Further disclosed are articles with the water-based pressure-sensitive adhesive composition.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a water-based pressure-sensitive adhesive composition. In an embodiment, the water-based pressure-sensitive adhesive composition includes (A) an acrylic dispersion composed of particles of (i) an acrylic-based polymer with a glass transition temperature (Tg) less than -20° C., and (ii) a surfactant. The water-based pressure-sensitive adhesive composition also includes (B) an ethylene ester dispersion composed of (i) particles of an ethylene ester copolymer having from 1 wt % to less than 50 wt% acrylate comonomer, and (ii) a dispersant. Further disclosed are articles with the water-based pressure-sensitive adhesive composition.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a water-based pressure-sensitive adhesive composition. In an embodiment, the water-based pressure-sensitive adhesive composition includes (A) an acrylic dispersion composed of particles of (i) an acrylic-based polymer with a glass transition temperature (Tg) less than ?20° C., and (ii) a surfactant. The water-based pressure-sensitive adhesive composition also includes (B) an ethylene acid dispersion composed of (i) particles of an ethylene acid copolymer having from 3 wt % to less than 50 wt % acid comonomer and a melt index from 1 g/10 min to 100 g/10 min, and (ii) at least one of a dispersant or a neutralizing agent. Further disclosed are articles with the water-based pressure-sensitive adhesive composition.

Abstract: A blend suitable for use in a release layer of a multilayer protective film. The blends comprise greater than 50 wt. % of an ethylene/alpha-olefin copolymer, a functionalized ethylene-based polymer, and an inorganic filler.

Abstract: Water-based pressure sensitive adhesive compositions are disclosed comprising (a) an acrylic emulsion having a glass transition temperature of less than or equal to 20° C., (b) optionally, a dispersant or a silane-containing compound, and (c) an ethylene or propylene copolymer emulsion. In some embodiments, (a) comprises from 75 to 99 wt % of the compositions, (b), when present, comprises from 0.1 to 5 wt % of the compositions, and (c) comprises from 0.1 to 25 wt % of the composition, each based on the dry weight of the compositions. Methods for preparing water-based pressure sensitive adhesive compositions are also disclosed comprising emulsion polymerizing at least one unsaturated monomer, thereby forming an emulsion polymer having a glass transition temperature of less than or equal to ?10° C. and blending the emulsion polymer together with a dispersant or silane-containing compound and an ethylene or propylene copolymer emulsion.

Abstract: An aqueous adhesive composition including a certain emulsion polymer and an epoxysilane wherein the adhesive composition is substantially free from crosslinking agent is provided. A method for providing a substrate bearing a paper label, the adhered label having ice water resistance, and a method for removing the paper label from the substrate are also provided.

Abstract: An aqueous adhesive composition including a certain emulsion polymer and an epoxysilane wherein the adhesive composition is substantially free from crosslinking agent is provided. A method for providing a substrate bearing a paper label, the adhered label having ice water resistance, and a method for removing the paper label from the substrate are also provided.

Abstract: An aqueous adhesive composition including a certain emulsion polymer and an epoxysilane wherein the adhesive composition is substantially free from crosslinking agent is provided. A method for providing a substrate bearing a paper label, the adhered label having ice water resistance, and a method for removing the paper label from the substrate are also provided.

Abstract: An aqueous adhesive composition including a certain emulsion polymer and an epoxysilane wherein the adhesive composition is substantially free from crosslinking agent is provided. A method for providing a substrate bearing a paper label, the adhered label having ice water resistance, and a method for removing the paper label from the substrate are also provided.

Abstract: An aqueous adhesive composition including a certain emulsion polymer and an epoxysilane wherein the adhesive composition is substantially free from crosslinking agent is provided. A method for providing a substrate bearing a paper label, the adhered label having ice water resistance, and a method for removing the paper label from the substrate are also provided.

Abstract: A polyvinyl chloride(“PVC”) structure including from 5% to 40% by weight, based on the weight of PVC, DINCH (1,2-cyclohexane dicarboxylic acid di-isononyl ester) plasticizer coated with a certain crosslinked polymeric coating and, disposed on the crosslinked coating, a substantially uncrosslinked pressure sensitive adhesive and a method for forming the structure is provided.

Abstract: A low noise adhesive product and a process for making such is disclosed. This adhesive product is useful as packaging tape.