9:00 AM – 11:15 AM

Session I:

Influence of Surface Interactions on PSA Performance

• Polar/acid comonomers did not have a measurable difference on measured PSA surface energy, even though PSA performance differences are measurable
• Tackifiers may not enrich at surface, but provide valuable property enhancement via rheological modifications and surface energy
• Water, surfactant, and plasticizers can form weak boundary layers which are detrimental to PSA performance

Antioxidant and Hotmelt Adhesive Performance

• The use of antioxidants in hot melt adhesives is critical to prevent degradation during mixing, application, and end use. In this presentation, a new antioxidant BNX® 1400 will be compared to the industry standard BNX® 1010.
• BNX® 1400 has a unique physical form that provides superior flowability and can eliminate bridging problems during feeding. Flowability characteristics will be illustrated in videos simulating feeding operations. BNX® 1400 is also less dusty than BNX® 1010 for improved hygiene in the plant.
• The physical and chemical properties of BNX® 1400 and BNX® 1010 will be compared, including particle size distribution and explosivity characteristics.
• Test results for the two antioxidants in hot melt adhesive formulations will also be presented, showing BNX® 1400 to provide comparable stabilization performance as compared to the industry standard BNX® 1010.

Effect of Chain Transfer Agent in Presence of Reactive Surfactants during Scale-up of Emulsion Polymerization

Variables that Affect the Internal Strength of Crosslinked Closed Cell Polyolefin Foam and the Measurement Method Thereof

• How different variables affect the internal strength of the foam.
• How to maximize the toughness of the foam.
• How to reduce cost while maintaining target internal strength.
• How other properties are impacted by optimizing the internal strength.

1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Session II:

Designing a Wash-Off PSA for Label Applications

The Endless Possibilities of Paper Tapes – How It’s Made?

UV Cured Soy Oil PSA – A Sustainable Closed Loop Solution

Speed Dating Operational & Product Environmental Compliance 101 

3:00 PM – 4:30 PM

Session III:

Silicon Hydride – An Ignored Factor in Release

Sustainability In Release Liners 

Design and Development of High-Efficient Antimist Additive (AMA) for High-Speed Release Coating Application

Identifying The Right Pressure Sensitive Adhesives for Filmic Applications 

8:00 AM – 9:00 AM

Session IV

Details TBA

9:00 AM – 10:30 AM

Session V:

Impact of Adhesive Composition and Differential Cure on the Performance of Acrylic Ultraviolet Light Cured Hotmelt Adhesive 

Building and Construction Low Application Temperature Adhesives: Evaluation and Development

Advanced Acrylics Technology for High Performance Pressure Sensitive Adhesive Applications

• Controlled polymerization within emulsion systems, delivering polymers with the controlled placement of reactive groups, can enhance pressure-sensitive adhesive performance
• The incorporation of polymerizable surfactants provides the opportunity to improve both peel force and cohesion (as measured by static shear resistance) when combined with controlled polymerization
• A high level of blush resistance (resistance to water-whitening of the adhesive layer on immersion in water) and resistance to plasticizer migration can also be delivered with Advanced Acrylics adhesive technology
• PVC laminates for signage applications prepared using Advanced Acrylics adhesive show improved cutting and weeding performance.
• Replacing solvent-based PSAa with Advanced Acrylics technology can significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions, energy use, fossil fuel use, and hazardous waste output

10:30 AM – 12:00 PM

Session VI:

Forensic Tape Analysis, Comparison and Interpretation

Skin Adhesive Evaluation for Long Term Wearables 

• Specialized adhesives are required to keep medical devices attached to skin.
• Adhesive performance on skin is dependent on numerous factors including adhesive chemistry, environment, device design, device location, and skin properties.
• For these reasons, adhesive product testing via wear studies is an indispensable marker for success in medical wearable applications.

Transportation Simulation Testing and Pressure Sensitive Tapes – Understanding the Complete Package 

Novel PSA Form Factor for Automated Bonding

• Introduction of a new pressure sensitive adhesive (PSA) form factor as a core-sheath filament designed for automated dispensing
• A comparison of this robotically dispensable PSA with existing foam tapes with emphasis on the advantages of closing the bond-line while hot
• Advantages of direct PSA dispensing – Width and caliper control, stitching patterns, adaptability to rough or ribbed surfaces