High-strength reactive hot melt adhesive

Abstract

The present invention provides an embodiment of a reactive hot melt adhesive. In an embodiment, the reactive hot melt adhesive may include at least one isocyanate compound, at least one polyester polyol, at least one polyether polyol, and at least one thermoplastic polymer. The at least one thermoplastic polymer may have a viscosity of less than 75,000 cP at 177°C. The thermoplastic polymer may be an ethylene-acrylic-carbon monoxide terpolymer, an ethylene-(C3-C 12 ) alkylene-acrylic-carbon monoxide tetrapolymer, or both.

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The embodiments described herein generally relate to adhesives, and more specifically to reactive hot-melt adhesives. [Background technology]

[0002] Reactive hot-melt adhesives start from thermoplastic materials that can be repeatedly heated to a melt state and cooled to a solid state. However, when exposed to suitable conditions, reactive hot-melt adhesives crosslink and cure into an irreversible solid state. One class of reactive hot-melt adhesives is polyurethane hot-melt adhesive. Polyurethane reactive (PUR) hot-melt adhesives contain isocyanate-terminated polyurethane prepolymers that react with surface or ambient atmospheric moisture to extend their chains and form new polyurethane / urea polymers. The final adhesive product is a crosslinked material polymerized primarily via urea and urethane groups.

[0003] Conventional reactive hot-melt adhesives can provide excellent final bond strength, but they cannot simultaneously provide high raw strength, high final bond strength, sufficient open time, and acceptable rheological properties. Raw strength refers to the initial strength of the adhesive bond after the molten adhesive is applied to the substrate and before it has fully cured. High raw strength is desirable because it allows the bonded parts to be held together by the adhesive without additional clamps or fasteners. Open time refers to the length of time after the adhesive is applied to one substrate until the other substrate must be placed to obtain the required bond strength. A long open time is preferable because it allows time for other process steps to be performed.

[0004] Therefore, there is a need for alternative reactive hot-melt adhesives that can provide high initial strength, high final bond strength, sufficient open time, and acceptable rheological properties. [Overview of the Initiative]

[0005] Embodiments of the present disclosure satisfy this need by providing a reactive hot-melt adhesive having at least one thermoplastic polymer. The presence of a thermoplastic polymer in the reactive hot-melt adhesive provides the adhesive composition with improved raw strength while maintaining an acceptable final bond strength and release time.

[0006] According to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure, the reactive hot melt adhesive may comprise at least one isocyanate compound, at least one polyester polyol, at least one polyether polyol, and at least one thermoplastic polymer. The at least one thermoplastic polymer may have a viscosity of less than 75,000 cP at 177°C. The thermoplastic polymer may be ethylene-acrylic-carbon monoxide thermopolymer, ethylene-(C3-C3) 12 ) May contain alkylene-acrylic-carbon monoxide tetrapolymer, or both.

[0007] These embodiments and other embodiments are described in more detail in the following "Modes for Carrying Out the Invention". [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0008] definition As used herein, "cP" means centipoise, "℃" means degrees Celsius, "mm" means millimeters, "gsm" means grams per square meter, "min" means minute, "cSt" means centistoke, "mol" means mole, "kg" means kilogram, and "cm" means centipoise. 2 " means square centimeter, "lb" means pound, "hr" means hour, "g / mol" means grams per mole, and "mg" means milligrams.

[0009] The term "polymer" refers to polymer compounds prepared by polymerizing monomers, whether of the same or different types. Therefore, the general term "polymer" typically includes the term "homopolymer," which refers to polymers prepared from only one type of monomer, and the term "copolymer," which refers to polymers prepared from two or more different monomers. As used herein, the term "interpolymer" refers to polymers prepared by polymerizing at least two different types of monomers. Therefore, the general term "interpolymer" includes copolymers or polymers prepared from more than two different monomers, such as terpolymers and tetrapolymers.

[0010] As used herein, the term “total weight of reactive hot melt adhesive” refers to the total weight of the claimed components of the reactive hot melt adhesive. The total weight of the reactive hot melt adhesive does not include any other components such as solvents, additives, catalysts, or chain extenders.

[0011] Embodiment Embodiments of reactive hot-melt adhesives as described herein will be referenced in detail. Embodiments of reactive hot-melt adhesives may comprise at least one isocyanate compound, at least one polyester polyol, at least one polyether polyol, and at least one thermoplastic polymer. The at least one thermoplastic polymer may have a viscosity of less than 75,000 cP at 177°C. The thermoplastic polymer may be ethylene-acrylic-carbon monoxide thermopolymer, ethylene-(C3-C3) 12 ) May contain alkylene-acrylic-carbon monoxide tetrapolymer, or a combination thereof.

[0012] Therefore, at least one thermoplastic polymer may have a viscosity of less than 75,000 cP at 177°C. For example, at least one thermoplastic polymer may have a viscosity of less than 70,000 cP, less than 60,000 cP, 2,000–70,000 cP, 2,000–60,000 cP, 2,000–50,000 cP, 5,000–30,000 cP, 25,000–70,000 cP, 25,000–50,000 cP, or 25,000–40,000 cP, or any subset thereof, at 177°C. Viscosity is measured according to the Brookfield viscosity method, a modified version of ASTM D3236.20832, as described in further detail below. While not bound by theory, the viscosity of thermoplastic polymers is thought to provide the desired processability of reactive hot-melt adhesives while also achieving improved raw strength.

[0013] As described above, the thermoplastic polymer of the present invention is ethylene-acrylic-carbon monoxide thermopolymer, ethylene-(C3-C 12 ) May contain alkylene-acrylic-carbon monoxide tetrapolymer, or a combination thereof.

[0014] In embodiments where the thermoplastic polymer is a terpolymer or tetrapolymer, the terpolymer or tetrapolymer may contain polymer units -(CH2CH2)- derived from ethylene monomers. The terpolymer or tetrapolymer may contain 25% to 90% by weight of ethylene monomer based on the total weight of the terpolymer or tetrapolymer. For example, the terpolymer or tetrapolymer may contain 25% to 80%, 25% to 70%, 25% to 60%, 25% to 50%, 25% to 40%, 25% to 30%, 30% to 90%, 30% to 80%, 30% to 70%, 30% to 60%, 30% to 50%, 30% to 40%, and 40% to 90% by weight of polymer units derived from ethylene monomers. The range may include % by weight, 40% to 80% by weight, 40% to 70% by weight, 40% to 60% by weight, 40% to 50% by weight, 50% to 90% by weight, 50% to 80% by weight, 50% to 70% by weight, 50% to 60% by weight, 60% to 90% by weight, 60% to 80% by weight, 60% to 70% by weight, 70% to 90% by weight, 70% to 80% by weight, or 80% to 90% by weight, or any subset thereof. It should be understood that the given range describes one or more individual thermoplastics or tetrapolymers. Multiple thermoplastics may be present in a single composition, but the range is not intended to describe additives or average concentrations across multiple polymers.

[0015] In embodiments where the thermoplastic polymer is a terpolymer or tetrapolymer, the terpolymer or tetrapolymer may also contain polymer units derived from acrylates. For example, the acrylate may be an alkyl acrylate such as methyl acrylate, ethyl acrylate, butyl acrylate, or a combination thereof. The terpolymer or tetrapolymer may contain 5% to 40% by weight of acrylate-derived polymer units based on the total weight of the terpolymer or tetrapolymer. For example, the terpolymer or tetrapolymer may contain 5% to 35% by weight, 5% to 30% by weight, 5% to 25% by weight, 5% to 20% by weight, 5% to 15% by weight, 5% to 10% by weight, 10% to 40% by weight, 10% to 35% by weight, 10% to 30% by weight, 10% to 25% by weight, and 1% by weight of polymer units derived from acrylates. The range may include 0% to 20% by weight, 10% to 15% by weight, 15% to 40% by weight, 15% to 35% by weight, 15% to 30% by weight, 15% to 25% by weight, 15% to 20% by weight, 20% to 40% by weight, 20% to 35% by weight, 20% to 30% by weight, 20% to 25% by weight, 25% to 40% by weight, 25% to 35% by weight, 25% to 30% by weight, 30% to 40% by weight, or 35% to 40% by weight, or any subset thereof. It should be understood that the given range describes one or more individual thermoplastics or tetrapolymers. Multiple thermoplastics may be present in a single composition, but the range is not intended to describe additives or average concentrations across multiple polymers.

[0016] In embodiments where the thermoplastic polymer is a terpolymer or a tetrapolymer, the terpolymer or tetrapolymer may further comprise polymer units derived from carbon monoxide. The terpolymer or tetrapolymer may comprise from 3 wt% to 30 wt% CO-based polymer units, based on the total weight of the terpolymer or tetrapolymer. The terpolymer or tetrapolymer may comprise from 3 wt% to 25 wt%, 3 wt% to 20 wt%, 3 wt% to 15 wt%, 3 wt% to 10 wt%, 3 wt% to 15 wt%, 5 wt%, 5 wt% to 30 wt%, 5 wt% to 25 wt%, 5 wt% to 20 wt%, 5 wt% to 15 wt%, 5 wt% to 10 wt%, 10 wt% to 30 wt%, 10 wt% to 25 wt%, 10 wt% to 20 wt%, 10 wt% to 15 wt%, 15 wt% to 30 wt%, 15 wt% to 25 wt%, 15 wt% to 15 wt%, 20 wt%, 20 wt% to 30 wt%, 20 wt% to 25 wt%, 25 wt% to 30 wt% or any subset thereof of CO-derived polymer units. It should be understood that the given ranges describe one or more individual terpolymers or tetrapolymers. A plurality of thermoplastic polymers may be present in a single composition, but the ranges are not intended to describe additives or average concentrations across the plurality of polymers.

[0017] In embodiments where the thermoplastic polymer is a tetrapolymer, the thermoplastic polymer may comprise polymer units derived from a (C3-C 12 ) alkylene monomer. For example, the polymer units derived from (C3-C 12 ) alkylene may be derived from C3-C 10 alkylene, C3-C8 alkylene, C3-C5 alkylene, C3-C4 alkylene, C4-C 12 alkylene, C4-C 10 alkylene, C4-C8 alkylene, C4-C6 alkylene, or any combination thereof. In some embodiments, the polymer units derived from (C3-C 12 ) alkylene may be derived from propylene.

[0018] Tetrapolymer contains 0.1-5% by weight of (C3-C) based on the total weight of the tetrapolymer. 12 ) may include polymer units derived from alkylene. For example, the tetrapolymer may be 0.1% to 4% by weight, 0.1% to 3% by weight, 0.1% to 2% by weight, 0.1% to 1% by weight, 0.5% to 5% by weight, 1% to 5% by weight, 2% to 5% by weight, 3% to 5% by weight, 1% to 4% by weight, 2% to 3% by weight, or any subset thereof. It should be understood that the given range describes one or more individual tetrapolymers. Multiple thermoplastic polymers may be present in a single composition, but the range is not intended to describe additives or average concentrations across multiple polymers.

[0019] In embodiments where the thermoplastic polymer is a terpolymer, the ethylene acrylic carbon monoxide terpolymer may contain 25% to 90% by weight of ethylene, 5% to 40% by weight of alkyl acrylate, and 3% to 30% by weight of carbon monoxide (CO).

[0020] In embodiments where the thermoplastic polymer is a tetrapolymer, the tetrapolymer may contain 25% to 90% by weight of ethylene, 0.1% to 5.0% by weight of alkylene, 5% to 40% by weight of alkyl acrylate, and 3% to 30% by weight of carbon monoxide (CO). In some embodiments, the alkylene may be propylene. Therefore, ethylene-(C3-C 12 The alkylene-acrylic-carbon monoxide tetrapolymer may also be ethylene-propylene-acrylic-carbon monoxide tetrapolymer.

[0021] The reactive hot melt adhesive may contain 5 to 30% by weight of at least one thermoplastic polymer, based on the total weight of the reactive hot melt adhesive. For example, the reactive hot melt adhesive may contain 5 to 25% by weight, 5 to 20% by weight, 5 to 15% by weight, 10 to 30% by weight, 10 to 25% by weight, 10 to 20% by weight, or any subset thereof of at least one thermoplastic polymer. Without being bound by theory, it is considered that there is a trade-off between the ultimate strength and the green strength. Additional thermoplastic polymers are thought to improve the green strength but reduce the ultimate strength. Further, the amount of thermoplastic polymer in the reactive hot melt adhesive may be limited by the viscosity or melt index of the available thermoplastic polymer.

[0022] The reactive hot melt adhesive may contain at least one isocyanate compound. The isocyanate compound may contain one or more isocyanate groups. The isocyanate compound may be monomeric or non-monomeric. A "monomeric isocyanate" is a compound having one or more isocyanate groups and no urethane bonds and no urea bonds. Any isocyanate that is not a monomeric isocyanate is a non-monomeric isocyanate. According to some embodiments, the isocyanate compound may contain two or at least two isocyanate groups.

[0023] The isocyanate compound may contain 20 to 40% by weight of isocyanate groups. For example, the isocyanate compound may contain 20 to 35% by weight, 20 to 30% by weight, 25 to 40% by weight, 30 to 40% by weight, 25 to 35% by weight, or any subset thereof of isocyanate groups.

[0024] The isocyanate compound can be an aromatic isocyanate. For example, the isocyanate compound may contain a phenyl group and an isocyanate group. The isocyanate compound may contain an equal number of phenyl groups and isocyanate groups, for example, two phenyl groups and two isocyanate groups. In certain embodiments, the isocyanate compound may contain diphenylmethane diisocyanate. Suitable isocyanate compounds include ISONATE (trademark) available from Dow Inc (Midland, MI).

[0025] The reactive hot melt adhesive may contain 10 - 30% by weight of at least one isocyanate compound based on the total weight of the reactive hot melt adhesive. For example, the reactive hot melt adhesive may contain at least one isocyanate compound at 10 - 25% by weight, 10 - 20% by weight, 15 - 30% by weight, 20 - 30% by weight, 15 - 25% by weight, or any subset thereof.

[0026] The reactive hot melt adhesive may contain at least one polyester polyol. As used herein, "polyester polyol" is a compound containing multiple hydroxyl groups and multiple ester groups. Without being bound by theory, it is believed that the polyester polyol can react with the isocyanate compound to form polyurethane. The average molecular weight of the polyester polyol can be 3000 - 5000 g / mol, or 3500 - 4500 g / mol, or 3800 - 4200 g / mol. The polyester polyol may have a hydroxyl content equivalent to 20 - 40 mg KOH / g, 25 - 35 mg KOH / g, or 26 - 30 mg KOH / g. The polyester polyol can have a functionality of 1 - 3, for example, 2. The polyester polyol may be a polycaprolactone polyol. Suitable polycaprolactone polyols include CAPA (trademark) 2402 manufactured by Perstorp.

[0027] The reactive hot melt adhesive may contain 2 to 15% by weight of at least one polyester polyol, based on the total weight of the reactive hot melt adhesive. For example, the reactive hot melt adhesive may contain 2 to 12% by weight, 2 to 10% by weight, 4 to 15% by weight, 6 to 15% by weight, 8 to 15% by weight, 4 to 13% by weight, or any subset thereof of at least one polyester polyol.

[0028] The reactive hot-melt adhesive may contain at least one polyether polyol. As used herein, “polyether polyol” may be a compound having multiple hydroxyl groups and multiple ether bonds. The polyether polyol may include a polyethertriol having an average molecular weight of 4500–5500 g / mol, an average kinematic viscosity of 800–900 cSt, e.g., 840 cSt; an average OH value of 30–35 mg KOH / g, e.g., 33 mg KOH / g; and a nominal functional value of 2–4, e.g., 3. Alternatively, the polyether polyol may include a homopolymer diol having an average molecular weight of 1800–2200 g / mol, an average OH value of 50–60 mg KOH / mol, e.g., 56 mg KOH / mol; an average kinematic viscosity of 250–375 cSt, e.g., 320 cSt; and a nominal functional value of 1–3, e.g., 2. At least one polyether polyol may contain both a polyethertriol and a homopolymer diol. Suitable polyether polyols include VORANOL® 4701 and VORANOL® PPG2000, both available from Dow Inc (Midland, MI).

[0029] The reactive hot melt adhesive may contain 50–70% by weight of at least one polyether polyol, based on the total weight of the reactive hot melt adhesive. For example, the reactive hot melt adhesive may contain 50–65% by weight, 50–60% by weight, 55–70% by weight, 60–70% by weight, or any subset thereof of the polyether polyol.

[0030] The reactive hot-melt adhesive may contain additional components useful for promoting polymerization. For example, the reactive hot-melt adhesive may contain a chain extender. The chain extender may be useful for generating urethane or urea bonds. Suitable chain extenders for this application include ethylene glycol, butanediol, and dipropylene glycol, which generate urethane bonds. The reactive hot-melt adhesive may contain 0 to 5% by weight of the chain extender based on the total weight of at least one isocyanate compound, at least one polyester polyol, at least one polyether polyol, and at least one thermoplastic polymer. For example, the reactive hot-melt adhesive may contain 1 to 5% by weight, 2 to 5% by weight, 0.1 to 4% by weight, 0.1 to 3% by weight, 1 to 4% by weight, or any subset of the chain extender.

[0031] Embodiments of this disclosure relate to reactive hot-melt adhesive compounds having improved raw strength and open time while maintaining rheological properties and final adhesive strength. As described above, raw strength (also called raw bond strength) represents the strength of the adhesive bond before it has time to begin curing. Reactive hot-melt adhesives may have a raw strength of at least 10 N / 15 mm. For example, the raw strength may be at least 11 N / 15 mm, at least 12 N / 15 mm, at least 13 N / 15 mm, at least 14 N / 15 mm, at least 15 N / 15 mm, or at least 30 N / 15 mm. The raw bond strength may be determined by the procedure described below.

[0032] As described above, the opening time represents the time that allows the second substrate to be placed after the adhesive has been applied to the first substrate. Reactive hot melt adhesives may have an opening time of at least 1 minute, at least 2 minutes, at least 5 minutes, at least 10 minutes, at least 15 minutes, or at least 20 minutes. The opening time may be determined by the procedure described below.

[0033] Final strength refers to the strength of the adhesive bond after sufficient time has elapsed for curing. Reactive hot-melt adhesives may have a final strength of at least 400 N / 15 mm, at least 450 N / 15 mm, at least 475 N / 15 mm, or at least 500 N / 15 mm. The final strength can be determined according to the procedure described below.

[0034] Reactive hot melt adhesives may have a viscosity of less than 10,000 cP at the application temperature. For example, reactive hot melt adhesives may have viscosities of less than 9,000 cP, less than 8,000 cP, less than 7,000 cP, less than 6,000 cP, less than 5,000 cP, less than 4,000 cP, less than 3,000 cP, 500 to 10,000 cP, 500 to 7,000 cP, 500 to 5,000 cP, 500 to 3,000 cP, or any subset thereof at the application temperature. The application temperature may be 121°C. Viscosity may be determined according to the method described below.

[0035] According to some embodiments, the reactive hot melt adhesive may contain less than 1% by weight, less than 0.1% by weight, or less than 0.001% by weight of a hydroxyl-containing polymer, or a non-reactive polymer formed from an ethylenically unsaturated monomer.

[0036] According to some embodiments, the reactive hot melt adhesive may contain less than 1% by weight, less than 0.1% by weight, or less than 0.001% by weight of a tackifying resin. The tackifying resin may contain a nonpolar polyol, such as one having a hydroxyl value of less than 50. The tackifying resin may also be a reactive tackifying resin.

[0037] According to some embodiments, the reactive hot melt adhesive may optionally contain less than 1% by weight, less than 0.1% by weight, or less than 0.001% by weight of an acrylic block copolymer.

[0038] According to some embodiments, the reactive hot-melt adhesive may contain less than 1% by weight, less than 0.1% by weight, or less than 0.001% by weight of thermoplastic polyurethane.

[0039] The reactive hot-melt adhesives of this disclosure may be incorporated into articles such as bonded structures. In some embodiments, the bonded structure may include at least two substrates bonded together by the reactive hot-melt adhesives of this disclosure.

[0040] Test method viscosity Viscosity is measured according to the Brookfield viscosity test method, a modified version of ASTM D3236.20832. Viscosity is measured using a Brookfield Laboratories DVII+ viscometer and a disposable aluminum sample chamber. The spindle used is an SC-31 fused-to-thermal spindle, suitable for measuring viscosities in the range of 10 to 100,000 centipoise. The sample is poured into the chamber, then inserted into the Brookfield Thermosel and secured in place. The sample chamber has a notch at the bottom that fits into the bottom of the Brookfield Thermosel to ensure that the chamber does not rotate when the spindle is inserted and rotating. The sample is heated to the measurement temperature (177°C unless otherwise indicated) until the molten sample is about 2.54 cm (1 inch) (about 8 grams of resin) below the top of the sample chamber. The viscometer is lowered, immersing the spindle in the sample chamber. The lowering continues until the bracket of the viscometer is aligned on the Thermosel. When the viscometer is turned on and set to operate by shear rate, torque will be read in the range of 30-60%. Take readings every minute for approximately 15 minutes, or take readings until the value stabilizes, and record the final reading at that point.

[0041] Opening hours The opening time was tested using the following steps: 1) preheating the adhesive to 121°C, 2) coating a flat wooden strip with the adhesive, 3) placing a second wooden strip on top of the adhesive, 4) cooling both strips to 25°C, and 5) separating the two wooden strips. When separating the two strips, it was checked whether there was any adhesive residue on the second wooden strip. The time at which no residue remained on the second strip was the opening time.

[0042] Biobond strength The biobond strength was tested using the following procedure: 1) Preheat the adhesive to 121°C; 2) Immediately coat a 15 mm wide wooden strip with the adhesive under a load of 220 gsm; 3) Place a second wooden strip on the adhesive zone; 4) Allow the sample to stand for 30 minutes; 5) Tensile test the sample. The shear strength of the sample was tested using an Instron 5940 machine at a speed of 250 mm / min.

[0043] Final adhesive strength The final adhesive strength was tested using the following procedure: 1) Preheat the adhesive to 121°C; 2) Immediately coat a 15 mm wide wooden strip with the adhesive under a load of 220 gsm; 3) Place a second wooden strip on the adhesive zone; 4) Allow the sample to stand at 25°C for 7 days; 5) Test the sample. The shear strength of the sample was tested using an Instron 5940 machine at a speed of 250 mm / min. [Examples]

[0044] The following examples illustrate the features of the present disclosure, but are not intended to limit the scope of the present disclosure. The performance of embodiments of the polymer compositions described herein was analyzed in the following experiments.

[0045] Example 1: Preparation of thermoplastic polymer Three thermoplastic polymers were prepared, labeled EPBACO (tetrapolymer), EBACO 1 (terpolymer), and EBACO 2 (terpolymer). To prepare the thermoplastic polymers, a 545 ml (mL) stirred autoclave was filled with a mixture of ethylene (E), n-butyl acrylate (nBA), carbon monoxide (CO), and either acetone or propylene (as shown in Table 1 below). A 1% to 3% by weight solution of an organic peroxide (t-butyl peroctoate) in odorless mineral spirits was added to the mixture as a polymerization initiator. The reactor was heated to approximately 27,000 psi (1,898 kg / cm³). 2 The conditions were configured with a pressure setpoint and a target temperature of 205°C. Thermoplastic polymers were continuously synthesized under the polymerization conditions shown in Table 1, and then converted into pellet form by melt extrusion. The conditions listed in Table 1 are the average over the time span over which the polymer was collected. [Table 1]

[0046] The formulations of each synthesized thermoplastic polymer are provided in Table 2 below, where "E" represents ethylene, "nBA" represents n-butyl acrylate, "CO" represents carbon monoxide, and "P" represents propylene. The weight percentages of E, nBA, CO, and P are based on the total weight of the polymer. Furthermore, viscosity and melt index measurements were performed on the synthesized thermoplastic polymers. The conditions and results are shown in Table 3 or described separately in the Test Methods section. Viscosity was measured at 177°C. [Table 2] [Table 3] Example 2: Preparation of reactive hot melt adhesive

[0047] The reactive hot melt adhesive and comparative reactive hot melt adhesive of the present invention were prepared using the materials listed in Table 4. [Table 4]

[0048] First, the general polyurethane reactive (PUR) formulations shown in Table 5 were prepared according to the following method: 1) all raw materials were preheated overnight in an oven at 50°C; 2) VORANOL® 4701, VORANOL® PPG2000, Capa 2402, and DPG were introduced into the reactor tank and stirring was started; 3) ISONATE® 125M was introduced and stirring continued for 30 minutes; 4) the temperature was raised to 80°C; 5) the temperature was maintained at 80°C for 3 hours, and then the reaction was stopped. The PUR components were mixed at the concentrations shown in Table 5. [Table 5]

[0049] Next, the general PURs listed in Table 5 were blended with thermoplastic polymers at 80°C for 1 hour. The PURs and thermoplastic polymers were mixed in the ratios shown in Table 6. Four examples of the present invention (IE 1-4) and one comparative example (CE 1) were prepared. The compositions listed in Table 6 were applied to wood strips and tested for open time, green strength, and final strength according to the test methods described above. [Table 6] [Table 7]

[0050] As shown in Table 7, all embodiments of the present invention exhibit higher raw strength than benchmark CE 1. IE 2 of the present invention exhibits the highest raw strength, more than three times that of CE 1. In addition, the viscosity of all samples of the present invention at the application temperature (121°C) is sufficiently low, and the opening time is sufficiently long for all embodiments of the present invention to meet the operating requirements. Furthermore, the final strength was still maintained at over 80% of CE 1 despite the significant increase in raw strength.

[0051] It will be apparent that modifications and changes are possible without departing from the scope of this disclosure as defined in the attached claims. More specifically, certain aspects of this disclosure are identified herein as preferred or particularly advantageous, but this disclosure is intended not to be limited to these aspects.

Claims

1. A reactive hot melt adhesive, At least one isocyanate compound, At least one polyester polyol, At least one polyether polyol, at least one thermoplastic polymer and Includes, The thermoplastic polymer is an ethylene-butyl acrylate-carbon monoxide terpolymer having a viscosity of 25,000 to 70,000 mPa·s at 177°C, an ethylene-propylene-butyl acrylate-carbon monoxide tetrapolymer having a viscosity of 25,000 to 70,000 mPa·s at 177°C, or both. The ethylene-butyl acrylate-carbon monoxide terpolymer consists of 50% to 70% by weight of ethylene, 25% to 35% by weight of butyl acrylate, and 5% to 15% by weight of carbon monoxide (CO), based on the total weight of the terpolymer. The ethylene-propylene-butyl acrylate-carbon monoxide tetrapolymer consists of 50% to 60% by weight of ethylene, 1% to 4% by weight of propylene, 25% to 35% by weight of butyl acrylate, and 5% to 15% by weight of carbon monoxide (CO), based on the total weight of the tetrapolymer. The reactive hot melt adhesive comprises 10 to 25% by weight of the at least one thermoplastic polymer, based on the total weight of the reactive hot melt adhesive.

2. The reactive hot melt adhesive according to claim 1, wherein the reactive hot melt adhesive comprises 10 to 30% by weight of the at least one isocyanate compound.

3. The reactive hot melt adhesive according to claim 1, wherein the reactive hot melt adhesive comprises 2 to 15% by weight of at least one polyester polyol.

4. The reactive hot melt adhesive according to claim 1, wherein the reactive hot melt adhesive comprises 50 to 70% by weight of at least one polyether polyol.

5. The reactive hot melt adhesive according to claim 1, wherein the reactive hot melt adhesive has an open time of at least 1 minute.

6. A bonded structure comprising at least two substrates bonded together by the reactive hot-melt adhesive described in claim 1.

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