PSA is an abbreviation for Pressure Sensitive Adhesive, which means that the adhesive sticks when pressure is applied between substrates.

STICKY MELT ADHESIVE

PSA hot melt adhesives are hot melt adhesives that retain their tacky properties even after cooling. Known applications are self-adhesive tapes (duct tape) and self-adhesive labels (stickers).

PSA FORMULATION

Most PSA hot melts are based on more synthetic rubbers and resins.

PSA hot melt adhesives are known for their high initial tack and long-term adhesion. Hot melt adhesives can be formulated with raw materials such as oils, resins and polymers, such as

• Styrene-butadiene rubbers
• atactic polypropylene
• Styrene block copolymers
• Low density polyethylene
• Butyl rubber
• Polybutenes

Hot melt pressure sensitive adhesive applications can be carried out at extremely high and low application weights depending on the requirements of the end product.

PSA HOTMELT ORDERS

Common pressure sensitive tape applications include:

• Adhesive tapes
• Masking and paper tapes
• Tapes for hygienic applications
• Heavy-duty tapes
• Masking and paper tapes
• Reinforced straps
• Double-sided tapes
• Fabric ribbons
• Electric tapes

PSA-HOTMELT FOR SELF-ADHESIVE TAPES

These products are used for many self-adhesive tape applications, an overview of the standard products available can be found on our website.