Tapes & Labels

Pressure sensitive adhesives (PSA) are the most useful of all adhesive types due to their ease of application and immediate bonding characteristics.

Hot melts, solvent-based, and water-based technologies are all used for PSA products. Newer technologies include radiation curable, hot melt PSA for improved cohesion especially at high temperatures.

Key technical requirements for PSAs are:

Precise viscosity control for exact adhesive coating weights
Smooth, fast machinability
Excellent adhesion/cohesion balance
Aging stability
Fast, clean die-cutting for labels
Bonding to a wide variety of substrates
Good low temperature performance

Tacolyn™ resin dispersions provide excellent performance in water-based acrylic PSA for a variety of label applications and natural rubber latex tapes.

Eastotac™, Regalite™ and Piccotac™ resins are ideally suited for styrenic block copolymer-based PSA. For end-block reinforcing adhesives, Kristalex™ and Plastolyn™ hydrocarbon resins are the right choice.

Visit the Tapes and Labels Applications section of the Tackifier Center for specific reference information.

Physical properties comparison

Product Group	Brand Name	Benefits	Compare
Amorphous Polyolefin	Eastoflex™	Recommended as base resins in a variety of applications requiring low odor APOs
Hydrocarbon Resin	Piccotac™	Used in applications where compatibility with natural and synthetic rubbers is critical
Hydrogenated Hydrocarbon Resin	Eastotac™	Suggested for applications where excellent color stability and low odor are critical
Hydrogenated Hydrocarbon Resin	Regalite™	Used to achieve an optimal balance of mid-block and end-block compatibility in styrenic block copolymer formulations
Hydrogenated Pure Monomer Resin	Regalrez™	Useful in formulating systems with high clarity and UV resistance such as clear sealants, window bedding compounds, and exterior-grade PSA tapes and labels
Resin Dispersions	Tacolyn™	Recommended for environmentally friendly applications, especially when seeking improved adhesion to polyolefin-based substrates
Rosin Resin	Endex™	Especially suited for use as modifiers for the end-blocks of styrenic block copolymers
	Foral-E™	Based on highly stabilized rosin developed for the adhesives and coatings industry
	Foralyn™	Impart superior adhesion and excellent cohesion to adhesives based on styrenic block copolymers and acrylic polymers, especially at higher temperatures
	Permalyn™	Excellent choice when gloss is important in hot melt applications
	Poly-Pale™	Recommended in applications requiring no crystallization
	Staybelite-E™	Recommended when a combination of oxidation resistance, tack retention and good color stability is required