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Low-volatility pressure sensitive adhesives

US5597648A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateOct 18, 1991
Grant dateJan 28, 1997
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Expiry dateOct 18, 2011

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/2891
  • WIPO fieldMacromolecular chemistry, polymers
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Pressure sensitive adhesives (PSA) having a reduced volatile fraction content are provided by a process which comprises extracting a cured PSA with a fluid in or near its supercritical state. The process provides PSAs and articles containing PSAs which meet the volatility requirements of ASTM E-595. A silicone PSA transfer film having utility in outer space is obtained.

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