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Acrylic Pressure Sensitive Adhesives

Performance under pressure

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Pressure sensitive tapes and labels are all around us. On beverage containers and personal care products. Over-the-counter medication bottles and the corrugated boxes that shipped them to the store. The wide range of applications and the many different materials the tapes and labels adhere to demand adhesives with specific performance requirements throughout production and end-use. Efficient coating. Faster line speeds. Improved optics. Environmental considerations. That’s where Dow pressure sensitive adhesives come in.

Click to explore our PSA calculator: Fast answers to common PSA questions

 

What’s right for you?

From adhesive strength to UV resistance to temperature stability to finding processing efficiencies along the value chain, there are adhesive solution to be discovered. Just look!

  • INVISU™ Water-borne Label Adhesives - the latest advancement in acrylic adhesive performance for pressure sensitive paper and film label applications – strategically targeted to make it easier than ever to address acrylic label adhesive challenges and expand the possibilities of label performance.
  • ROBOND™ Water-borne Adhesives - Trusted aqueous adhesives offering dependable performance across a variety of packaging and industrial applications
  • RHOPLEX™ Acrylic Emulsion - Water-borne adhesives used in a variety of packaging and industrial applications, including textiles and non-wovens and overprint varnishes (OPV) in primary and secondary packaging

PSA Calculator

Dow PSA Calculator

The DOW™ PSA Calculator is your one-stop tool for many useful conversions and calculations specific to the pressure sensitive adhesive industry. Check back often for the latest additions and enhancements.

Click on the tabs below to switch between specific calculations.

We’ve been in the adhesives business a long time. We’ve learned about the challenges of pressure sensitive adhesives. And we share our experience through collaboration to assure our adhesives answer the demands of each distinct application. Contact us today to discuss how we can address your pressure sensitive adhesives issues.

 

 

Additional Resources

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Total Solutions for Labels

An interactive e-pub highlighting many Dow acrylic and silicone PSA products and applications
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Pressure Sensitive Adhesives for Label Applications

Comprehensive product guide for choosing best options in Dow’s PSA product portfolio
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Find the best adhesives for your tapes

Comprehensive product guide for choosing best options in Dow’s PSA product portfolio
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Silicone PSA Selection Guide

Learn about the range of silicone solutions for high-performance pressure-sensitive adhesives
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On-demand webinars for PSA pros

From novice to know-it-all, Dow PSA webinars have helpful info for everyone.