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Acrylic pressure-sensitive adhesives (PSAs): a comprehensive guide

Posted on: Acrylic Pressure-Sensitive Adhesives (PSAs) are tremendously versatile! They have low-cost and a broad performance range: from ultra-removable to ultra-high adhesion depending on the formulation.

PSA formulation strategies for tapes & labels: SpecialChem online course

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Fraunhofer developing microcapsules made from bioplastics

Posted on: Chemically cross-linkable, water-soluble polymers are a source of interest amongst researchers

10 Best Stair Tread Tapes for 2023

Posted on: Step up your safety game with our top-rated stair tread tapes! Find out which one offers the best grip and durability in our comparison.

CELAB-Europe regulatory summary 2023

Posted on: This summary document has been put together by the Regulatory Workstream consisting of dedicated CELAB-Europe members with long-term expertise in the self-adhesive label value chain.

66th Afera Annual Conference brought tape industry leaders and innovators to Malta

Posted on: 120 participants from 15 countries attended the 66th Afera Annual Conference, which focussed on “Taping our future: redefining value – reinventing industry collaboration”.

Wave-transparent anti-icing coating

Posted on: In a new work, an electrothermal film with two-dimensional periodic structural MWCNTs-polymer is proposed to improve its electromagnetic transmittance and address the issue of strong reflection.

Ashland introduces portfolio of silicone-free, high-performing substrate wetting agents

Posted on: As a part of Ashland’s recently announced Super Wetting Agent Technology Platform, the company has launched a portfolio of Easy-Wet substrate wetting agents, a new generation of silicone-free, high-performing oligomeric alkyl polyether polyols for premium industrial coatings.

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