Ashland Launches Acrylic Water-based PSAs for Demanding ApplicationsAshland launches a water-based pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA) portfolio which is fully compliant in the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 10993 direct skin contact applications.
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This portfolio is comprised of seven highly competitive Aroset™ and Flexcryl™ acrylic PSAs designed for demanding applications. These seven PSAs grades are available to the market and ready to service ISO 10993 regulated application needs.
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Key Attributes of the Portfolio
passed ISO 10993 biomedical compatibility testing: non-sensitizing (10993-10), non-irritating (10993-10) and no cytotoxicity (10993-5)
competitive options for coaters/converters not able to service market with traditional direct skin contact adhesives
economical options vs. traditional PSAs used in direct skin contact applications
broad applications outside of skin contact which includes labels, graphics, and protective films
APEO-free options available
LRP-2 paper repulpability compliant options available
CA Prop 65 compliance
“We are excited to roll out this portfolio as it allows new customers to tap into a mature market and come to the table with a set of competitive offerings which can displace traditional ISO 10993 compliant PSAs,” said Dr. Steven Medina, senior group leader, pressure-sensitive adhesives, Ashland.
“The attributes of this platform make these adhesives unique in the sense that it targets a niche market while still having the ability to be utilized in more traditional applications such as paper labels and vinyl graphics. The attractive cost structure, various benefits of using water-based PSAs, and highly sought after sustainable attributes such as repulpability make this platform very appealing and one to add to our customer’s product offerings,” added Medina.
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