Abstract:
The present disclosure relates to a multilayer pressure sensitive adhesive assembly comprising a polymeric foam layer and a first pressure sensitive adhesive layer adjacent to the polymeric foam layer, wherein first the pressure sensitive adhesive comprises: a) a multi-arm block copolymer of the formula Q n -Y, wherein: (i) Q represents an arm of the multi-arm block copolymer and each arm independently has the formula G-R, (ii) n represents the number of arms and is a whole number of at least 3, and (iii) Y is the residue of a multifunctional coupling agent, wherein each R is a rubbery block comprising a polymerized conjugated diene, a hydrogenated derivative of a polymerized conjugated diene, or combinations thereof; and each G is a glassy block comprising a polymerized monovinyl aromatic monomer; b) a polymeric plasticizer having a weight average molecular weight Mw of at least 10.000 g/mol; c) at least one hydrocarbon tackifier, wherein the hydrocarbon tackifier(s) have a Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) value of less than 1000 ppm, when measured by thermogravimetric analysis according to the weight loss test methods described in the experimental section; and d) optionally, a linear block copolymer of the formula L-(G) m , wherein L is a rubbery block comprising a polymerized olefin, a polymerized conjugated diene, a hydrogenated derivative of a polymerized conjugated diene, or any combinations thereof; and wherein m is 1 or 2; wherein the multilayer pressure sensitive adhesive assembly is obtained by hotmelt co-extrusion of the polymeric foam layer and the first pressure sensitive adhesive layer. The present disclosure also relates to a method of manufacturing such a multilayer pressure sensitive adhesive assembly and uses thereof.
Abstract:
Ionizing radiation crosslinkable pressure sensitive adhesive precursors containing hydrocarbon tackifiers and having an acid content of no more than 3% by weight. The precursors can be exposed to a source of ionizing radiation, for example, one or both of an electron beam or gamma radiation, for an exposure time sufficient to receive an energy dose sufficient to at least partially crosslink the adhesive precursor, thereby forming a pressure sensitive adhesive. Methods of using ionizing radiation to crosslink a crosslinkable pressure sensitive adhesive precursor are also disclosed.
Abstract:
The present disclosure relates to an electronic device comprising at least one organic light-emitting diode and a pressure sensitive adhesive composition comprising a synthetic rubber block (co)polymer, and wherein the pressure sensitive adhesive composition has: a) a relative permittivity no greater than 2.50, when measured at an alternating current frequency of 100 kHz according to the test method described in the experimental section; b) a water uptake no greater than 0.60 wt%, when measured after exposure to 60°C and 95% relative humidity for 120 hours, according to the test method described in the experimental section; and c) optionally, a peel adhesion value above 0.20 N/mm, when measured at 85°C according to the test method described in the experimental section. In another aspect, the present disclosure is directed to a method of manufacturing an electronic device comprising at least one organic light-emitting diode, wherein the method comprises the step of using a pressure sensitive adhesive composition as described above. According to still another aspect, the present disclosure is directed to the use of a pressure sensitive adhesive composition as described above for protecting organic light-emitting devices or organic light-emitting diodes from moisture and air permeation.
Abstract:
The present disclosure relates to a pressure sensitive adhesive comprising: a) a multi-arm block copolymer of the formula Q n -Y, wherein: (i) Q represents an arm of the multi-arm block copolymer and each arm independently has the formula G-R, (ii) n represents the number of arms and is a whole number of at least 3, and (iii) Y is the residue of a multifunctional coupling agent, wherein each R is a rubbery block comprising a polymerized conjugated diene, a hydrogenated derivative of a polymerized conjugated diene, or combinations thereof; and each G is a glassy block comprising a polymerized monovinyl aromatic monomer; b) a polymeric plasticizer having a weight average molecular weight M w comprised between 10.000 and 100.000 g/mol; c) at least one hydrocarbon tackifier which is primarily compatible with the rubbery blocks; d) a glassy block compatible aromatic resin having a softening point value (RBSP) of at least 150C, when measured by the ring and ball test method described in the experimental section; and e) optionally, a linear block copolymer of the formula L-(G) m , wherein L is a rubbery block comprising a polymerized olefin, a polymerized conjugated diene, a hydrogenated derivative of a polymerized conjugated diene, or any combinations thereof; and wherein m is 1 or 2. The present disclosure also relates to a method of manufacturing such a pressure sensitive adhesive and uses thereof.
Abstract:
Crosslinkable pressure sensitive adhesive precursors containing hydrocarbon tackifiers can have content of no more than 3%, and can be crosslinked to provide pressure sensitive adhesives.
Abstract:
Crosslinkable pressure sensitive adhesive precursors containing hydrocarbon tackifiers can have content of no more than 3%, and can be crosslinked to provide pressure sensitive adhesives.