Abstract: A multilayer composite containing a polymeric membrane, a hot-melt adhesive layer A, a hot-melt adhesive layer B; and a release liner, wherein the hot-melt adhesive layer A comprises a non-ultraviolet (UV) curable pressure-sensitive adhesive; wherein the hot-melt adhesive layer B comprises a ultraviolet (UV) curable pressure-sensitive adhesive that is at least partially cured; wherein the hot-melt adhesive layer A has a thickness of from 25 to 250 ?m, and wherein the hot-melt adhesive layer B has a thickness of from 50 to 250 ?m. The invention further relates to a process to make the composite and to use the composite as a roofing material.

Abstract: A multilayer composite containing a polymeric membrane, a hot-melt adhesive layer, and a release liner, wherein the hot-melt adhesive layer comprises a thermally curable pressure-sensitive adhesive. The invention further relates to a process to make the composite and to use the composite as a roofing material, label, tape, Graphics and Medical applications.

Abstract: A floor covering includes a floor covering element having an obverse face and a reverse face; an adhesive layer applied to the reverse face; and a release liner in adherence to the adhesive layer; where the adhesive layer includes a UV-curable hot melt adhesive composition that includes a UV-curable acrylic co-polymer.

Abstract: A hybrid pressure sensitive adhesive (PSA) composition includes (i) a solvent phase comprising a first acrylic PSA dissolved in an organic solvent, an alcohol, and optionally water; and (ii) an emulsion phase comprising a second, emulsified acrylic PSA. In another aspect, a metalized film laminate includes a metalized film layer, a hybrid PSA layer, and an ink-containing polymeric film layer. The two-phase hybrid PSA system effectively addresses both metal tear and ink pick problems associated with conventional metalized film laminates.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are compositions comprising an acrylic block copolymer and a UV-curable copolymer, wherein the composition is capable of being crosslinked by means of ultraviolet radiation. Also disclosed herein are methods of making the compositions disclosed herein, comprising providing an acrylic block copolymer, providing a UV-curable copolymer, heating the acrylic block copolymer, heating the UV-curable copolymer, and mixing them together to form a copolymer blend. The compositions and methods disclosed can be used, for instance, in pressure-sensitive adhesive applications including, but not limited to, labels, films, or tapes.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are compositions comprising an acrylic block copolymer and a UV-curable copolymer, wherein the composition is capable of being crosslinked by means of ultraviolet radiation. Also disclosed herein are methods of making the compositions disclosed herein, comprising providing an acrylic block copolymer, providing a UV-curable copolymer, heating the acrylic block copolymer, heating the UV-curable copolymer, and mixing them together to form a copolymer blend. The compositions and methods disclosed can be used, for instance, in pressure-sensitive adhesive applications including, but not limited to, labels, films, or tapes.

Abstract: A hybrid pressure sensitive adhesive (PSA) composition includes (i) a solvent phase comprising a first acrylic PSA dissolved in an organic solvent, an alcohol, and optionally water; and (ii) an emulsion phase comprising a second, emulsified acrylic PSA. In another aspect, a metalized film laminate includes a metalized film layer, a hybrid PSA layer, and an ink-containing polymeric film layer. The two-phase hybrid PSA system effectively addresses both metal tear and ink pick problems associated with conventional metalized film laminates.

Abstract: This invention relates to an adhesive composition comprising: microgels of at least one acrylic polymer; and an interlinking polymer covalently bonding at least some of said microgels to each other through said interlinking polymer. In one embodiment, the adhesive further comprises at least one non-gelled polymer, said interlinking polymer covalently bonding at least some of said microgels to said non-gelled polymer. In one embodiment, the invention relates to an aqueous dispersion, comprising: water; microgels of at least one acrylic polymer dispersed in said water; and at least one interlinking polymer capable of covalently bonding said microgels to each other through said interlinking polymer. In one embodiment, the dispersion further comprises at least one non-gelled polymer, and the interlinking polymer is capable of covalently bonding said microgels to said non-gelled polymer.

Abstract: Improved plasticizer resistant pressure sensitive hot melt adhesive compositions are prepared by incorporating in the adhesive polymer, tackifying resin and oil 5 to 70% by weight of the adhesive of a core shell modifier comprising a crosslinked rubbery core and a glassy thermoplastic polymer shell, the core being crosslinked by the presence therein of up to 5% by weight of a polyunsaturated monomer having two or more non-conjugated sites of unsaturation of unequal reactivity.

Abstract: NR/EPDM co-cured rubber blends with sulfur and organic peroxide used together as the co-curing agents to achieve ozone resistant, high tensile property rubber compositions. Sulfur accelerators MBTS and DPG are also employed in the curing process. NR/EPDM blends of from 70/30 to 55/45 are cured in an air cure process with sulfur in the range of 0.64-1.6 phr and with organic peroxide in the range of 0.6-1.6 phr.

Abstract: NR/EPDM co-cured rubber blends with sulfur and organic peroxide used together as the co-curing agents to achieve ozone resistant, high tensile property rubber compositions. Sulfur accelerators MBTS and DPG are also employed in the curing process. NR/EPDM blends of from 70/30 to 55/45 are cured in an air cure process with sulfur in the range of 0.64-1.6 phr and with organic peroxide in the range of 0.6-1.6 phr.