Abstract: There is disclosed a method for preparing a pressure and/or heat applied image transfer sheet and applying an image therefrom to a target surface comprising: applying an image layer to an image area of an image release system on a support, the image release system comprising an image release surface; applying a pressure and/or heat activated adhesive layer over i) the image release system including the image area, and/or ii) at least a portion of the target surface, which adhesive layer adheres more strongly to the image layer than the image layer does to the release surface; contacting, with the application of pressure and/or heat, the target surface and the image transfer sheet such that the dried adhesive layer attaches only in the image area to i) the target surface and/or ii) the image transfer sheet; and peeling off the support together with the adhesive layer except for the image area which is left attached to the target surface.

Abstract: A protective tape used for optical member comprising a plastic film base, an adhesive layer formed on one side of the plastic film base and a treated layer formed on an opposite side of the plastic film base, wherein the treated layer is formed with a treat agent comprising a release agent containing long chain alkyl group or silicone resin, and a cellulose polymer. The protective tape used for optical member is enabled to direct print with an ink on the treated layer and have a low adhesive property with the adhesive applied to an optical film.

Abstract: The invention provides a resin-coated composite foil characterized in that an organic insulating layer is disposed on an ultra-thin copper foil is disposed on a supporting metal layer through an intermediate organic release layer. The resin-coated composite foil is free from the peeling or blistering between the supporting metal foil and the ultra-thin copper foil during the production of a copper clad laminate.

Abstract: A polyimide/metal composite sheet is composed of a metal film and a polyimide film polyimide which is prepared by reaction of asymmetric biphenyltetracarboxylic acid dianhydride and 1,3-bis(4-aminophenoxy)benzene. The polyimide film is firmly bonded to and hardly peelable from the metal film. The polyimide film can contain a solid filler.

Abstract: A stretchable tape includes a nonextensible layer having a separation line, a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer, an extensible layer and an adhesive inhibiting masking between adjacent portions of the extensible layer and adhesive layer to enable relative movement and tape stretchability. The tape is especially useful in the manufacture of diaper tabs. The tape stock and diaper tabs may be manufactured using conventional web processing equipment.

Abstract: An isocyanate adduct comprising the reaction product of a composition comprising in admixture a polyisocyanate, a silicone having dimethylsiloxane segments containing one or more of an isocyanate-reactive group bonded to said segments through an intermediate organic group, a reactant containing one or more of an isocyanate-reactive group, and one or more acid group or amine group, optionally an organic substance having one or more isocyanate-reactive groups, and compound providing counterion for said acid or amine group, wherein either the silicone, or the reactant, or both, have a single isocyanate-reactive group.

Abstract: A heat-peelable pressure-sensitive adhesive sheet which ensures an efficient contact area even in case where the area of an adherend to be adhered is decreased and thus makes it possible to avoid adhesion failures such as chip-scattering or chipping. The heat-peelable pressure-sensitive adhesive sheet comprises a substrate and a heat-expandable pressure-sensitive adhesive layer containing heat-expandable microspheres, formed on at least one side of the substrate, wherein the surface of the heat-expandable pressure-sensitive adhesive layer before heating has a center line average roughness of 0.4 &mgr;m or less.

Abstract: A heat-peelable adhesive sheet which comprises a substrate and, formed on at least one side thereof, a heat-expandable layer containing heat-expandable microspheres and an adhesive layer comprising an adhesive substance and in which the substrate has heat resistance and stretchability can be used to cut an adherend so as to form and secure a sufficient space between the resultant cut pieces and can withstand a heat treatment for expanding the heat-expandable layer. Consequently, the adhesive sheet can heighten the operating efficiency and working efficiency in the step of separating and recovering the cut pieces.

Abstract: A laminar structure is disclosed that comprises a tacky mastic at least partially in contact with a ultra-violet (UV) light and moisture barrier. The structure can be employed for protecting a wide range of substrates such as wood, metal, concrete, cement, among other substrates. The structure can be cut or shaped into a virtually unlimited array of configurations. A release layer can be applied onto at least a portion of one or more sides of the structure. The release layer can be removed from the structure prior to applying the structure onto the substrate to be protected. Once applied the structure can protect the substrate from moisture, UV, microbial and animal attack.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a novel process of making water-sensitive products. In addition, the present invention is directed to water-sensitive products, which maintain their integrity and strength when in use, but dissolve or disperse when place in contact with water, such as in a conventional toilet. Moreover, the present invention is directed to water-dispersible products, including flushable products such as release liners, product packaging, etc., which contain a water-sensitive film strategically coated with a discontinuous hydrophobic material to provide water protection to the film.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method of immobilizing the fingers of circuitry. A coating is formed of a liquid adhesive on the surface of a release film in a pattern of strips in positions perpendicular to and across the positions the fingers of the circuitry will have when the pattern of adhesive is bonded to it. The coating is rendered non-tacky and is bonded across and between the fingers and the release film is removed from the coating.

Abstract: This invention relates to an adhesive article which provides air egress. Air egress is provided by supplying a route, such as areas of no initial adhesion for the air to flow out from under the construction. The invention relates to an adhesive article comprising a facestock having a front surface and a back surface, a continuous layer of adhesive having an upper surface and a lower surface wherein the upper surface of the adhesive layer is adhered to the back surface of the facestock, and a plurality of spaced-apart non-adhesive material which is in contact with the lower surface of the adhesive layer wherein the lower surface of the adhesive layer has a Sheffield roughness of at least about 10 and the adhesive article provides air egress. The invention also relates to methods of preparing the adhesive articles. These articles have usefulness as industrial graphics images, as well as decorative coverings, etc. The articles provide air egress and optionally repositionability and slideability.

Abstract: Use of a fixing aid on the underside of a splicing tape, where a) the splicing tape is stuck using the fixing aid to the second-from-top web of a wound reel, and b) the splicing tape is also stuck to the leading edge of the topmost web of the wound reel in such a way that at least part of the adhesively equipped upper face of the splicing tape that is situated opposite to the fixing aid is open for adhesive coupling to a high-speed web of another, unrolling reel, c) the fixing aid being stuck onto the underside of the splicing tape and comprising a backing material formed from two laminated sheetlike materials, where the lamination forms a predetermined breakage zone and the fixing aid has been made pressure-sensitively adhesive on its underside.

Abstract: The invention describes a method of curing a polymerizable material containing ethylenically unsaturated bonds at a temperature of 60° C. or less, comprising the steps of (a) providing a curative comprising an effective amount of a light-stable isomer of a 2,4,5-triarylimidazolyl dimer, such as bilophine; (b) activating said curative by application of an activator selected from the group consisting of solvent and friction; and (c) combining the activated curative with the polymerizable material. Articles comprising an adhesive having a detackified surface, such as adhesive bandages, a detackifying solution, a two-part adhesive system, and a fastening system are also provided.

Abstract: A multilayer adhesive tape having a backing based on an oriented thermoplastic film, whose upper face is coated, if desired, with a release coating and to whose lower face the following layers have been applied:

Abstract: The present invention provides a coated polymer film having release properties. The film includes a self-supporting polymer film layer, and a release coating on the film layer. The release coating, which can also be applied to alternate substrates, includes a cross-linkable acrylic and a polyolefin wax. The coating can optionally include a polysiloxane in combination with one or both of the acrylic and polyolefin wax.

Abstract: The invention relates to a hot peel carrier for decorative graphics and lettering applied to a substrate wherein the carrier has a film having opposite surfaces and an adhesive having a peel strength which decreases with increasing temperature, the adhesive being on a surface of the plastic film. The invention also provides a laminate for use in applying graphics to a substrate which incorporates the carrier, methods of using and methods of using the carrier and laminate disclosed herein. The various embodiments disclosed herein incorporating the aforementioned hot peel carrier have significant advantages stemming from the fact that immediate after a graphic is heat applied to a substrate, the adhesive of the carrier has substantially no adhesion to either the substrate or to the heated adhered graphic.

Abstract: A heat-activatable, alkali-removable labelling system comprises a support portion and a transfer portion over said support portion for transfer of the transfer portion from the support portion to an article upon application of heat to the support portion while the transfer portion is placed in contact with the article. The transfer portion comprises an optional, optionally alkali-removable, organic solvent soluble acrylic protective layer; an optionally alkali-removable, organic solvent soluble ink layer over said protective layer; and an alkali-removable, heat-activatable, organic solvent soluble acrylic adhesive layer over said ink layer.

Abstract: A radiation curable composition contains an epoxy-functional silicone polymer, an iodonium photocatalyst and a non-fluorescing polycyclic aromatic compound containing at least one hydroxy, alkoxy or glycidyl ether substituent bonded to an aromatic carbon atom of the compound.

Abstract: A protective layer which prevents marine fouling when attached to a boat hull or other structure intended to be submerged underwater. The protective layer achieves its anti-fouling characteristic by incorporating anti-fouling compounds uniformly dispersed throughout either a plastic film or an adhesive used to bond the film to a surface to be protected which slowly leach into the surrounding marine environment. The film is removably adhered to a boat hull or other structure by a thermally sensitive thermoplastic adhesive. The film may be removed by simply reheating until the adhesive softens to thereby allow the film and any undesired marine organisms attached thereon to be peeled away from the boat hull.

Abstract: A laminate composition of a thin film of low density polyethylene adhered to a sheet of low density polyethylene foam by means of a very thin layer of low density polyethylene. The polyethylene foam has a low density which is preferably between about 1.9 pcf and about 2.2 pcf. The bottom polyethylene film serves as a vapor barrier. One side of the polyethylene film extends beyond one edge of the polyethylene foam sheet. The laminate composition is installed in a free floating manner on the concrete subflooring, with the polyethylene film or the polyethylene foam sheet contacting the surface of the concrete subflooring. The laminate composition is usually in long strips, so when it is installed one edge of one strip overlies the extended portion of the polyethylene film of an adjacent strip. Tape having adhesive on both sides can be positioned between the overlay region to adhere together the overlaid portions to prevent movement thereof during installation of the laminate wood finish flooring.

Abstract: Recycleable releasing polyethylene terephthalate film coated with a coating of polyethylene emulsion, polyurethane dispersion, or a mixture of the two, with an acrylic or polyester cobinder, which film is uniaxially oriented and thereafter coated with the coating and oriented in a direction transverse to the direction of the film's uniaxial orientation to generate a biaxially oriented film having a uniaxially oriented coating and a method of making the film.

Abstract: Disclosed is a metal-clad laminate product having a carrier film, a aqueous soluble release or parting layer deposited onto the carrier film and which can be mechanically separated from the carrier film, and an ultra thin metal layer deposited onto the parting layer. Also disclosed is a method for making the metal-clad laminate product.

Abstract: A removable adhesive tape comprising a highly extensible and substantially inelastic backing and a layer of pressure-sensitive adhesive. The backing has a high tensile strength, has a lengthwise elongation at break of at least about 150% with less than about 50% elastic recovery after stretching. The adhesive can be a normally tacky and pressure-sensitive adhesive and is coated on at least one surface of the film backing. The adhesive is preferably highly extensible, does not separate from the backing during stretching, and has higher cohesion than adhesion to any suitable substrate. After being applied to a substrate, the adhesive tape of the present invention becomes firmly bonded, but can be easily removed without damaging the substrate by simply stretching it in a direction substantially parallel, i.e., less than about 35°, to the surface of the substrate.

Abstract: A heat-transfer label assembly and method of using the same. In one embodiment, the assembly is adapted for decorating glass articles and comprises a carrier, the carrier comprising a paper substrate overcoated with a layer of polyethylene. The polyethylene layer is overcoated with a skim coat of wax. One or more heat-transfer labels are printed onto the skim coat and are spaced apart from one another. Each label consists of one or more ink design layers, each ink design layer comprising a binder resin, a pigment, a cross-linking resin and a catalyst. The catalyst is capable of causing the cross-linking resin to cross-link the binder resin within 1-2 minutes after the label has been transferred to a glass article that has been preheated to a temperature of about 250° F.-325 ° F.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a polarizing plate protective film base comprising a laminated film comprising a biaxially oriented polyester film and a coating layer provided on one side of said biaxially oriented polyester film,

Abstract: The invention relates to a multilayered biaxially oriented polyolefin film in the form of a release film in a laminate which is coated on an outer surface thereof with a cold seal adhesive. The release film comprises a base layer and at least one outer layer. At least one layer of the release film contains wax having an average molecular weight Mn of 200-3000. The invention also relates to a method for producing the film and the use thereof.

Abstract: A radiation detackifiable adhesive composition comprising a (meth)acrylate copolymer including from 85 wt. % to 97.5 wt. % of a (meth)acrylate ester and from 2.5 wt. % to 15 wt. % of a copolymerizable carboxylate monomer and a multi-functional urethane acrylate oligomer combined with the (meth)acrylate copolymer to provide from 25 parts to 40 parts of the oligomer per 100 parts of the copolymer. The adhesive composition becomes progressively detackified during exposure to ultraviolet radiation. Properties of adhesive compositions may be maintained at elevated temperatures, from about 115° C. to about 155° C., when they include a thermally stable free radical initiator to overcome premature adhesive detackification.

Abstract: A metal strip, more particularly a metal strip for producing vibration damping moldings, is provided with a layer of adhesive viscoelastic plastics and permits coiling and comprises an anti-adhesive film-type coating. In a method of producing a metal strip, the metal strip is preferably degreased, preferably stretched, possibly pretreated and coated one-sided with an adhesive viscoelastic plastics. In addition, an anti-adhesive film is applied to the metal strip.

Abstract: Multi-layer flexible transfer tapes are provided which are useful for covering printing or typing errors in texts or drawings so that corrections may be made. The transfer tapes are characterized by the inclusion of two binder-containing pigmented transfer layers, wherein one transfer layer is cationic and the other transfer layer is anionic.

Abstract: Described are in-mold coated products such as vehicular components, in-mold coating methods, and in-mold coating compositions, involving the use of aqueous acrylic copolymer dispersions, desirably self-crosslinking.

Abstract: The present invention provides a multilayer material which is excellent in applicability, is satisfactorily prevented from causing poor adhesion to various substrates, gives cured products having sufficient fundamental performance characteristics with improved adhesion strength, durability etc. and, accordingly, can be applied in various fields of use.

Abstract: A fusible non-woven fibrous web for a quilt batt. The fusible non-woven fibrous web includes a non-woven fibrous web and a heat sealable and releasable adhesive. The adhesive is coated on the outer surface of the web and insinuates between the fibers of the web internally. The adhesive thus binds the fibers of the web and provides a tackiness sufficient to allow the web to be applied to, removed from, and reapplied to a backing material on other fabric.

Abstract: A method of making a pressure sensitive adhesive article includes depositing a layer of liquid adhesive material onto a substrate, and depositing a layer of non-adhesive liquid material onto the liquid adhesive material, wherein the non-adhesive liquid material covers only a portion of the liquid adhesive layer. The liquid layers can be cured which allows winding the article onto a spool. The pressure sensitive adhesive article includes a substrate with a liquid adhesive layer deposited onto the substrate. At least one liquid non-adhesive structure is deposited onto a portion of the liquid adhesive layer, and the structure can have a theoretical angle of contact with the adhesive layer which is greater than 0°.

Abstract: A glue-applied resealable expanded content label includes a hinge portion, a release-reseal portion, a base ply having an under side and an upper side, and a top ply having an under side and an upper side. A first adhesive material is provided between the upper side of the base ply and the under side of the top ply at the hinge portion joining together the base ply and the top ply, thereby forming a hinge. A second adhesive material and a release coating are provided between the upper side of the base ply and the under side of the top ply at the release-reseal portion, wherein the release coating is substantially aligned with the second adhesive material when the label is sealed, thereby forming a release-reseal system. The second adhesive material is also provided about a perimeter of the label between the base ply and the top ply. A fugitive adhesive material may also be provided within the perimeter of the label. Such constructions alleviate warping, canoeing, blocking, and pillowing effects.

Abstract: A process includes (i) the steps of adhering a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer supported on a base material to a release layer containing a mixture of a polyethylene and an ethylene/&agr;-olefin copolymer and aging the resultant structure at 40 to 75° C. for 6 hours or more or (ii) the steps of adhering a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer supported on a base material to a release layer containing a linear ethylene-based resin in which the content of components eluted at 30° C. or lower measured by the temperature rising elution fractionation method is 3 to 30 wt % and aging the resultant structure at 55 to 75° C. for 6 hours or more, to thereby regulate the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer so as to have a peel force of 0.5 to 5 N/50 mm when peeled from the release layer at an angle of 180° and a rate of 2 m/min together with the support base material.

Abstract: A cover-lay film comprising a heat-resistant film and an adhesive layer, wherein the adhesive layer is formed of an epoxy resin composition containing (a) an epoxy resin, (b) a curing agent, (c) a phenolic hydroxyl-containing polyamide-poly(butadiene-acrylonitrile) copolymer, and (d) an ion capturing agent and having a glass transition temperature of 80° C. or higher after cure, and the heat-resistant film mainly comprises a polyimide containing a 3,3′,4,4′-biphenyltetracarboxylic acid component and a p-phenylenediamine component and has a specific coefficient of linear thermal expansion and a specific tensile modulus in both machine and transverse directions.

Abstract: A method for making a coated substrate, a system, and articles made thereby are provided wherein the coated substrate comprises a coating composition and a substrate. The coating composition comprises an alkenyl functional compound and a hydride functional compound, and the substrate comprises a catalytically effective amount of a platinum group metal catalyst having the formula ZxPt(0)Ly wherein L comprises an electron-withdrawing ester ligand, a quinone-based ligand, or combination thereof, y is in a range between about 1 and about 4, Z comprises a coordinating ligand, and x is in a range between 0 and about 3 wherein x+y is in a range between about 2 and about 4.

Abstract: A tape laminate adapted to support or locate an object along a substrate. The tape laminate comprises a support layer of strong, flexible, conformable, essentially non stretchable material having firmly attached thereto an attachment strip comprising a layer of stretch release adhesive defining an exposed major surface that is adapted to adhere the attachment strip to the substrate. In one embodiment, consisting only of the conformable support layer and the attachment strip, the tape laminate can be used to support or locate an object along a substrate (e.g., along a vertical wall) by conforming the tape laminate to the contour of portions of the object and of the wall and adhering a part of the layer of stretch release adhesive to each of those portions. In other embodiments, the tape laminate further includes means such as separable fasteners, twist ties, cable ties, elastic bands, or hooks for facilitating engagement of objects to be supported or located by the tape laminate.

Abstract: A release liner having an excellent releasability, workability, anti-curling properties and cleanness and little outgassing is described, which comprises the following layers A, B and C, wherein the thickness of the layer A:the sum of the thickness of the layers B and C formed on the either side of the layer A is from 9:1 to 6:4, the total thickness of the release liner is from 40 to 150 &mgr;m and the total outgassing developed when the release liner is heated to a temperature of 120° C.

Abstract: A label form which includes a backing member having a label member removably attached to the backing member and a transparent laminate removably attached to the backing member. The backing member can include a split-line crack for allowing the label member and the transparent laminate to be aligned and attached to a stock member. The transparent laminate can be located on the backing member so as not to cover the label member, wherein the label member includes an exposed surface for printing on the label member.

Abstract: Release coating formulations and release coatings derived therefrom that incorporate a blend of a silicone vinyl copolymer and a second polymer for which the release qualities are extremely stable over time. The silicone vinyl copolymer and the second polymer include complementary crosslinkable functionality allowing interpolymer crosslinks to be formed.

Abstract: Thermosettable PSA compositions of the invention comprise a major proportion of the adhesive component of at least one acidic polymer and at least one amine-containing compound capable of reacting with acidic functional groups on the acidic polymer to cure the thermosettable PSA composition into a thermoset adhesive. The thermosettable PSA compositions are particularly useful for forming semi-structural or structural bonds. Thermoset adhesives therefrom and methods of forming the thermoset adhesives are also disclosed.

Abstract: A heat-transfer label assembly. In one embodiment, the assembly comprises a carrier, the carrier comprising a paper substrate overcoated with a layer of polyethylene. The polyethylene layer is overcoated with a skim coat of wax. One or more heat-transfer labels are printed onto the skim coat and are spaced apart from one another, each label comprising a protective lacquer layer printed onto the skim coat, an ink design printed onto the protective lacquer layer, and a heat-activatable adhesive layer printed over the ink design, any exposed areas of the protective lacquer layer and a surrounding area of the skim coat. The periphery of the skim coat extends beyond the periphery of the label and is, therefore, uncovered by the label. The assembly further comprises a mask deposited over the uncovered areas of the skim coat, the mask adhering to the polyethylene layer during label-transfer and preventing transfer onto an article of the previously uncovered areas of the skim coat together with the label.

Abstract: Disclosed is a metal-clad laminate product having a carrier film, a aqueous soluble release or parting layer deposited onto the carrier film and which can be mechanically separated from the carrier film, and an ultra thin metal layer deposited onto the parting layer. Also disclosed is a method for making the metal-clad laminate product.

Abstract: A technique for improving the adhesive force between a biodegradable base film and a rubbery adhesive layer. An adhesive tape is obtained by rubbing the surface of a biodegradable film 9 by a means of rubbing 7 and then applying solution of ingredients of adhesive layer thereonto, thus forming an adhesive layer. The adhesion force between the base film and the adhesive layer is improved by the rubbing treatment. When the solution of ingredients of adhesive layer is an aqueous system, it is also possible that solution of ingredients of primer layer containing an organic compound as a solvent is applied onto the rubbed surface to thereby form a primer layer followed by the formation of the adhesive layer. The adhesive layer may contain fillers, coloring agents, age resistors, etc. so long as the biodegradability is not deteriorated thereby. It is preferable that a separate film to be bonded to the surface of the adhesive layer is also a biodegradable one.

Abstract: An optical film which comprises a color tone correcting layer (A) containing as the main component a thermoplastic resin which is soluble in a solvent and which has a glass transition temperature of from 120 to 180° C., and containing a colorant which has a color tone correcting property, and a transparent resin layer (B) having a self-healing property and an ultraviolet ray absorption property, present on the viewer's side of the color tone correcting layer (A).

Abstract: A drywall joint assembly strip device comprised of an elongate core having a cover bonded to its exterior surface and extending beyond its longitudinal edges to form flexible flaps in which longitudinal, parallel grooves and ridges and/or spaced-apart perforations are formed for flow of joint compound during the installation process.

Abstract: Cost effective film laminates having desirable stiffness and processes for making the same are disclosed. The laminates include outer layers formed from one or more films having superior flexural modulus properties sandwiching a thicker yet less stiff polyolefin layer. The multilayered structures are suitable for use in applications which typically require a single heavy gauge film having a high degree of stiffness, such as release liners and the like.

Abstract: Plastic or paper signs and stickers affixed to glass typically come loose due to wear and tear, the elements, but most of the damage to these stickers is due to cleaning product usage.