Fluid activatable adhesives and fluids for activating same for use with liner-free labels
US8334335B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 11, 2011 |
| Grant date | Dec 18, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 11, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC08K5/0016
- WIPO fieldMacromolecular chemistry, polymers
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Fluid activatable adhesive compositions and activating fluid(s) for activating the adhesive composition are described herein. The adhesive compositions contain at least two polymers with different hydrophilicities. The hydrophilic polymer has quick tack when exposed to a hydrophilic solvent, such as water or other aqueous solvent, while the hydrophobic polymer provides strong adhesion to a paper or polymeric substrate. The adhesive composition may contain particulate fillers which enable fast exhaustion of the activation fluid out of the adhesive when applied to a substrate, thereby allowing the hydrophobic polymers of the adhesive composition to achieve strong adhesion of the liner-free label to the paper or polymeric substrate. The particulate fillers may also function as anti-blocking agents when liner-free label media are tightly wound in a roll. The adhesive compositions described herein may be used not only on paper, cardboard, and metal, but also on glass and plastics commonly used in commercial applications.
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