Pressure Sensitive Adhesives

Adhesive Solutions for PSA applications

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Henkel has the broadest technology and application portfolio of pressure sensitive adhesives. In a continuously growing market we aim to expand our application spectrum for pressure sensitive tapes, labels and graphics constantly. At Henkel, we have established powerful research and development (R&D) centers that serve various sectors of the PSA market. In addition, we have in-house polymerization capabilities which enable us to offer a broad range of customized products.

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For our PSA business we have set up an efficient global supply chain for all relevant technologies. We are the only supplier offering the four major PSA technologies: solvent-based acrylics, water-based adhesives, hotmelts and UV hotmelts.

There are manufacturing assets for solution acrylics in most regions (Europe, America, Asia). For hotmelt PSAs we leverage our manufacturing footprint to achieve full synergy potential with other markets (like nonwovens and food packaging) and have more than 17 manufacturing sites globally. We use our global sourcing network effectively for all technologies – providing our customers with consistent quality and the assurance of a strong global player in terms of security of supply.

Henkel's TECHNOMELT^® hotmelt adhesive technology is the leading choice for best results in our customers' production processes, designed to optimize coater line speed in PSA applications. TECHNOMELT^® adhesives provide superior cost-in-use and are trusted for quality, reliability and efficiency.

With Henkel's pressure sensitive adhesives, customers profit by a high tack and a use in various applications such as tapes, labels or medical products. Among the adhesive solutions there are hotmelts that also fulfill food contact requirements.

Henkel's TECHNOMELT^® hotmelt range comprises high-tack adhesives for multiple label applications, including food labels, clear labels, packing list envelopes, general purpose permanent labels, fabric & tire labels, removable & reclosable labels and specialty labels. Key benefits across these applications include:

Good adhesion to a variety of substrates, e.g. recycled paper, cardboard or PE
Enabling high-quality label design
For demanding applications, e.g. direct food contact, RFID or digital printing
Good balance between adhesion and cohesion
Excellent adhesion to dry, moist and fatty products
Optimized for a no label look
Smooth removability from a wide range of surfaces and repositionability
Good performance at low temperatures

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Regarding the tape market, Henkel's TECHNOMELT^® hotmelt range includes reliable adhesives for various tape applications such as automotive tape, security bags & bag closing, construction & roofing tape, electronic assembly, general purpose permanent tape, hook and hoop tape and insect sticky traps. Key benefits across these applications include:

Suitable for a wide range of applications, e.g. mounting, insulation or security
Wide temperature application window
Good adhesion to PE and PP
Very good UV resistance
Excellent adhesion to carrier material
Very high tack and peel values
Good anchorage to non-polar substrates
Low fogging and outgassing
Very high SAFT

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Henkel's innovative TECHNOMELT^® hotmelt range also encompasses adhesives for medical applications where skin contact is an essential topic, e.g. wound dressings, bandages, medical tape and electrodes. Key benefits across these applications include:

Approved for skin contact applications (ISO 10993)
Good anchorage to various medical substrates
High adhesion combined with good cohesion
Good under moist conditions
Clear adhesives for medical tapes and plasters
Clean removability
Careful selection of raw materials
Optimized for comfortable medium term wear

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Henkel's AQUENCE^® water-based adhesive technology comprises high-performance PSA solutions that are used in various applications spanning the tape, label, graphics and medical market. The adhesives are coater-ready and provide advanced bonding necessary to meet demanding applications in a wide variety of end-use markets.

The AQUENCE^® range enables our customers to improve their total cost of ownership and product quality, thus creating efficiency and reliability in the manufacture of pressure sensitive solutions.

Henkel’s AQUENCE^® water-based adhesive range consists of reliable solutions for many label applications, including clear labels, general purpose permanent labels, pharmaceutical labels, and removable & reclosable labels. Key benefits across these applications include:

Suitable for high-speed coating
Good adhesion to a variety of substrates
Recommended for beverage and household applications
Superior water resistance
Best in class removable for paper and filmic face stocks
Unique balance of adhesion and cohesion preventing label flagging
Compatible with a wide range of tackifiers
Henkel food contact statement available
Good adhesion on both polar and non-polar surfaces
Excellent die-cuttability
No label look

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Henkel’s unique AQUENCE^® water-based adhesive range also covers adhesives for important tape applications, e.g. foam & mounting tape. Key benefits across this application include:

Ready to coat
Aggressive adhesion and high grab on difficult surfaces
Fast bonding
Suitable for automotive applications
Low VOC and fogging

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Furthermore, Henkel’s AQUENCE^® water-based portfolio encompasses cutting-edge adhesives for graphics applications, e.g. advertising graphics, removable protective film, exhibition graphics and architectural & corporate graphics. Key benefits across these applications include:

Suitable for short term and advertising graphics
Good anchorage to PVC and polyolefinic materials
Good adhesion on non-polar surfaces
Clean removability from a wide range of surfaces
High clarity
Good resistance to film shrinkage
Very high cohesion

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Henkel’s comprehensive AQUENCE^® water-based adhesive range is accomplished by adhesives for medical applications where skin contact is essential, e.g. wound dressings, bandages and medical tape. Key benefits across these applications include:

Approved for skin contact applications (ISO 10993)
Low trauma wound care
Good anchorage to cloth facestocks
Clean removability
Excellent skin adhesion
Good breathability

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Henkel's LOCTITE^® solvent acrylic technology, covering an extensive range of pressure sensitive adhesives, is used in a variety of applications within the tape, label, graphics and medical industry. The adhesives are noted for their strength and durability under adverse conditions and are able to withstand weather and chemical exposure.

LOCTITE^® provides outstanding persistence with good tolerance towards UV, shear and temperature, custom formulations across diverse applications and a broad range of peel and tack to meet your specific application requirements.

Henkel’s LOCTITE^® solvent acrylic range comprises advanced adhesive solutions for numerous label applications, including durable labels, pharmaceutical labels and removable & reclosable labels. Key benefits across these applications include:

Good adhesion on various substrates like ABS, PVC, PS, PA, aluminum
Very good all-rounder adhesives
Clean removability and excellent reclosability
Excellent shear resistance
High clarity
Good dimensional stability
Low migration
General purpose grade

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Supporting the tape market, Henkel’s LOCTITE^® solvent acrylic range includes high-performance adhesives for various tape applications such as automotive tape, conspicuity tape, general purpose permanent tape and specialty tape. Key benefits across these applications include:

Good low and high temperature performance
Suitable for high grab, heat seal or truck-edge marking
Toluene free
Very good temperature resistance
Good adhesion on various substrates like ABS, PVC, PS, PA and aluminum
Very aggressive tack
For splicing of various materials
Very good peel retention on highly plasticized PVC banners

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Henkel’s sophisticated LOCTITE^® solvent acrylic range also encompasses adhesives for modern graphics applications, e.g. advertising graphics, overlaminating films, vehicle graphics, traffic & safety graphics, removable protective film, exhibition graphics and architectural & corporate graphics. Key benefits across these applications include:

Suitable for monomeric PVC, polymeric PVC and stone chip protection films
Good anchorage to various substrates, e.g. filmic material
Excellent optical clarity
Recommended for car wrapping, vinyl decals, road signage or license plate materials
Excellent on difficult-to-bond surfaces (LSE)
Good die-cuttability
Extended outdoor use
No adhesion build-up over time
Excellent plasticizer resistance

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Further solutions in Henkel’s LOCTITE^® solvent acrylic portfolio cover adhesives for medical applications such as wound dressings, medical tape, surgical drapes, electrodes and ostomy care. Key benefits across these applications include:

Approved for skin contact applications (ISO 10993)
Adhesives for low, medium and high tack
Recommended for wound care materials and ECG electrodes
Clean removability
Good anchorage to different carriers used in medical applications
Excellent die-cuttability
Breathable
High tack and peel

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Henkel's LOCTITE^® DURO-TAK UV acrylic technology encompasses innovative pressure sensitive adhesives for self-adhesive applications with high demands such as good temperature resistance and resistance against chemicals, sunlight or weather conditions.

Supporting the label, electronic assembly, medical and still further industries, the UV-curable adhesives offer a wide range of performance attributes designed to meet your manufacturing challenges. On top of that, Henkel's UV hotmelt acrylic adhesive solutions contribute to the reduction of emissions into the environment.

Henkel’s LOCTITE^® DURO-TAK UV acrylic range comprises high-resistance adhesives for numerous label applications, including clear labels, general purpose permanent labels, removable & reclosable labels and specialty labels. Key benefits across these applications include:

Excellent long term UV and heat stability
Well balanced in adhesion and cohesion
Excellent chemical, plasticizer and aging resistance
No label look with very high transparency
Suitable for wet wipes and bottle labeling
Good processability
Removable filmic and paper labels
Good adhesion to non-polar substrates
Low viscosity

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Henkel's elaborate LOCTITE^® DURO-TAK UV acrylic range also comprises adhesives for modern tape applications, e.g. electronic assembly. Key benefits across this application include:

Suitable for cable wrapping and cable harness
Excellent adhesion to carrier material
High cohesion for clean unwinding
Good temperature resistance
Good heat resistance
Good aging performance
Low outgassing

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Our LOCTITE^® DURO-TAK UV acrylic portfolio is completed by reliable adhesive solutions for a broad range of medical applications. Key benefits across this application include:

Medical approval
Good balance in shear and peel
Good processability
Good anchorage to PU film and non-woven substrates

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Henkel aims to provide customers with a competitive edge by delivering specialty adhesives for numerous application challenges. These include solvent rubber pressure sensitive adhesives, polyisobutylene (PIB) adhesives and starch-based bioadhesives. Learn more about our specialty adhesives and their specific benefits for your applications.

Henkel's DURO-TAK solvent rubber adhesives are designed to help optimize coater line speeds and stand up to demanding industrial applications that require high tack with a balance of adhesion and holding properties. We offer products that provide a choice of permanent adhesion or easy removability. Conversely, many of our products perform equally well on sensitive skin for medical or cosmetics applications.

Henkel’s proprietary PROLOC bioadhesive technology provides a superior means to deliver therapeutic agents locally and across mucosal membranes at various absorption sites. PROLOC bioadhesives provide increased bioadhesive properties and the capacity for higher drug loading, while remaining gentle to the mucosa. The PROLOC system can be compressed into a tablet, utilized as a powder or cast as a film. Several clinical trials have been performed to demonstrate the successful delivery of drugs across the mucosa or for local therapies using the PROLOC technology.

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