Pressure Sensitive Adhesives

Adhesive Solutions for PSA applications

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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