Pressure sensitive adhesive foam

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to a pressure sensitive adhesive foam comprising a rubber-based elastomeric material and at least one hydrocarbon tackifier, wherein the hydrocarbon tackifier(s) have a Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) value of less than 1000 ppm and a Volatile Fogging Compound (FOG) value of less than 1500 ppm, when measured by thermogravimetric analysis according to the weight loss test methods described in the experimental section. The present disclosure also relates to a method of manufacturing such a pressure sensitive adhesive foam and uses thereof.

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[0001] Cross References to Related Applications [0002] This patent application claims the benefit of European Patent Application 13178959.6 filed on 1 August 2013, the disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety. technical field [0003] The present disclosure relates generally to the field of pressure sensitive adhesive (PSA) foams, and more particularly, to the field of rubber-based pressure-sensitive adhesive foams and rubber-based pressure-sensitive adhesive assemblies. The present disclosure also relates to methods of making such pressure sensitive adhesive foams and assemblies and uses thereof. Background technique [0004] Adhesives have been used for a variety of marking, securing, protecting, sealing and masking purposes. Adhesive tapes generally include a backing or substrate and an adhesive. For many applications, pressure sensitive adhesives represent a particularly preferred type of adhesive. It is well known to those of ordinar...

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However, solutions known in the prior art for reducing overall VOC levels are usually associated with increased manufacturing complexity and preparation costs

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