ADHESIVE COMPOSITION

Abstract

This description provides an adhesive composition. The adhesive composition contains (A) multi-stage latex polymer particles, (B) a linear diamine base, and (C) an ethoxylated surfactant. The (A) multi-stage latex polymer particles include (i) a first-stage polymer containing acrylic acid monomer and a first vinyl monomer, and (ii) a second-stage polymer containing methacrylic acid monomer and a second vinyl monomer, provided that the second vinyl monomer is different from the methacrylic acid monomer. The first-stage polymer is bonded to the second-stage polymer.

Description

ADHESIVE COMPOSITION BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION In the adhesives industry, acrylic polymers are used to produce pressure-sensitive adhesives (PSAs) with bonding properties suitable for labels and other applications. Ongoing efforts are underway to develop polymers that exhibit improved long-term bonding performance, such as shear strength. The technique recognizes the need for an adhesive composition containing an acrylic polymer that is suitable for use as a pressure-sensitive adhesive. The technique further recognizes the need for an adhesive composition that exhibits sufficient long-term adhesion performance for PSA applications. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION This description provides an adhesive composition. The adhesive composition contains (A) multi-stage latex polymer particles, (B) a linear diamine base, and (C) an ethoxylated surfactant. The (A) multi-stage latex polymer particles include (i) a first-stage polymer containing acrylic acid monomer and a first vinyl monomer, and (ii) a second-stage polymer containing methacrylic acid monomer and a second RRfrznn / zznz / E / YiAi Ref. 332133 vinyl monomer, provided that the second vinyl monomer is different from the methacrylic acid monomer. The first-stage polymer is bonded to the second-stage polymer. This description also provides an article. The article includes a substrate and a coating on the substrate. The coating contains an adhesive composition. The adhesive composition contains (A) multi-stage latex polymer particles, (B) a linear diamine base, and (C) an ethoxylated surfactant. The (A) multi-stage latex polymer particles include (i) a first-stage polymer containing acrylic acid monomer and a first vinyl monomer, and (ii) a second-stage polymer containing methacrylic acid monomer and a second vinyl monomer, provided that the second vinyl monomer is different from the methacrylic acid monomer. The first-stage polymer is bonded to the second-stage polymer. DEFINITIONS Any reference to the periodic table of the elements is made with respect to the one published by CRC Press, Inc., 1990-1991. Reference to a group of elements in this table is made according to the new notation for numbering groups. For the purposes of U.S. patent practice, RRfrznn / zznz / E / YiAi The contents of any patent, patent application or publication referenced herein are incorporated by reference in their entirety (or their equivalent US version is so incorporated by reference) especially with regard to the description of definitions (to the extent that they do not contradict any of the definitions specifically provided in this description) and general knowledge in the art. The numerical intervals described herein include all values ​​from the lower value to the upper value inclusive. For intervals containing explicit values ​​(e.g., an interval from 1, or 2, or 3 to 5, or 6, or 7), any subinterval between any two explicit values ​​is included (e.g., the interval 1-7 above includes the subintervals 1 to 2; 2 to 6; 5 to 7; 3 to 7; 5 to 6; etc.). Unless otherwise stated, implied from the context, or customary in the art, all parts and percentages are based on weight, and all testing methods are current as of the date of submission of this description. An adhesive composition is a mixture of components capable of bonding substrates of interest under the application of heat and / or pressure. Non-limiting examples of suitable adhesive compositions include compositions Pressure-sensitive adhesives (PSAs) and hot-melt adhesive compositions (HMAs). A pressure-sensitive adhesive composition (PSA) is a mixture of components capable of bonding substrates of interest under the application of pressure, without the need for heat. A hot-melt adhesive composition (HMA) is a mixture of components capable of bonding substrates of interest under the application of heat, or more typically, the application of both heat and pressure. Alkyl and alkyl group refer to a saturated linear, cyclic, or branched hydrocarbon group. Non-limiting examples of suitable alkyl groups include methyl, ethyl, n-propyl, i-propyl, n-butyl, t-butyl, i-butyl (or 2-methylpropyl), etc. In one embodiment, the alkyl group has from 1 to 20 carbon atoms. An alkenyl or alkenyl group refers to a hydrocarbyl group containing at least one C=C double bond. Alkenyl groups can be linear, cyclic, or branched. Non-limiting examples of suitable alkenyl groups include ethenyl groups, n-propenyl groups, ipropenyl groups, n-butenyl groups, t-butenyl groups, ibutenyl groups, etc. Aralkyl and aralkyl group refer to an organic radical derived from an aromatic hydrocarbon by replacing one or more hydrogen atoms with an aryl group. RRfrznn / zznz / E / YiAi Aryl and aryl group refer to an organic radical derived from an aromatic hydrocarbon by the removal of a hydrogen atom. An aryl group can be a monocyclic and / or fused ring system, where each ring contains either 5 to 7 or 5 to 6 atoms. Structures where two or more aryl groups are linked by single bonds are also included. Specific examples include, but are not limited to, phenyl, tolyl, naphthyl, biphenyl, anthril, indenyl, fluorenyl, benzofluorenyl, phenantril, triphenylenyl, pyrenyl, perilenyl, chrysenyl, naphthacenyl, fluoranthenyl, and similar groups. Blend, polymer blend, and similar expressions refer to a composition of two or more polymers. Such a blend may or may not be miscible. Such a blend may or may not have separate phases. Such a blend may or may not contain one or more domain configurations, as determined from transmission electron spectroscopy, light scattering, x-ray scattering, and any other method used to measure and / or identify domain configurations. The term composition refers to a mixture of materials comprising the composition, as well as reaction products and decomposition products formed from the composition materials. The expressions that comprise, that include, that have and their derivatives are not intended to exclude the presence of RRfrznn / zznz / E / YiAi does not include any additional component, step, or process, whether specifically described or not. For the avoidance of doubt, all compositions claimed through the use of the expression "comprising" may include any additive, adjuvant, or additional compound, whether polymeric or not, unless otherwise stated. Conversely, the term "consisting essentially of" excludes from the scope of any subsequent enumeration any other component, step, or process, except those not essential to operability. The expression "consisting of" excludes any component, step, or process not specifically delineated or enumerated. The term "or," unless otherwise stated, refers to the members listed individually as well as in any combination. The use of the singular includes the use of the plural and vice versa. The terms crosslinkable and curable mean that the polymer, before or after being formed into an article, is not cured or crosslinked and has not been subjected or exposed to a treatment that has induced substantial crosslinking, although the polymer comprises additives or functionalities that will effect substantial crosslinking upon being subjected or exposed to the treatment (e.g., exposure to water or drying). Crosslinking and similar terms indicate that the polymer composition, before or after being formed into a RRbznn / zznz / B / YiAi article, has xylene or decalin extractables less than or equal to 90 percent by weight (i.e., greater than or equal to 10 percent by weight of gel content). A diene is an unsaturated hydrocarbon containing two double bonds between carbon atoms. A diene can be a conjugated or non-conjugated hydrocarbon, linear, branched, or cyclic, and has 6 to 15 carbon atoms. Non-limiting examples of suitable dienes include 1,4-hexadiene, 1,6-octadiene, 1,7-octadiene, and 1,9-decadiene. A fabric is a woven or non-woven structure (such as knitted) made from individual fibers or threads. Fiber and similar terms refer to an elongated column of intertwined filaments. Fiber diameter can be measured and reported in a variety of ways. Generally, fiber diameter is measured in denier per filament. Denier is a textile term defined as the grams of fiber per 9,000 meters of fiber length. Monofilament generally refers to an extruded filament with a denier per filament greater than 15, typically greater than 30. Fine denier fiber generally refers to fiber with a denier of 15 or less. Microdenier (also known as microfiber) generally refers to a fiber with a diameter no greater than 100. RRbznn / zznz / B / YiAi micrometers. Filament and similar terms refer to a single, continuous strand of elongated material that has a generally round cross-section and a length-to-diameter ratio greater than 10. A halogen is an element in group 17 of the IUPAC periodic table of elements, which includes fluorine (F), chlorine (Cl), bromine (Br), iodine (I), and astatine (At). A heteroatom is an atom that is neither carbon nor hydrogen. A heteroatom can be a non-carbon atom from Groups IV, V, VI, and VII of the periodic table. Examples of heteroatoms include: F, N, O, P, B, S, and Si. The terms hydrocarbyl and hydrocarbon refer to substituents containing only hydrogen and carbon atoms, including branched or unbranched, saturated or unsaturated, cyclic, polycyclic, or non-cyclic species. Non-limiting examples include alkyl, cycloalkyl, alkenyl, alkadienyl, cycloalkenyl, cycloalkadienyl, aryl, and alkynyl groups. A knitted fabric is formed from yarns or fibers interlaced in a series of connected loops, either by hand, with knitting needles, or on a machine. The fabric can be made from warp or weft knitting, plain knitting, or circular knitting. Examples of warp knitting include... Suitable RRbznn / zznz / B / YiAi fabrics include knit, Raschel Powernet, and lace. Non-limiting examples of suitable weft fabrics include circular, woven, and seamless (which is often considered a subset of circular knitted fabrics). A latex polymer is a polymeric compound prepared by aqueous emulsion polymerization. Latex polymers exist as particles suspended in a continuous aqueous medium, which is a stable dispersion. Non-woven refers to a net or fabric that has a structure of individual fibers or threads that are randomly intertwined, but not in an identifiable way as is the case with a knitted fabric. A polymer is a polymeric compound prepared by the polymerization of monomers, whether of the same or different types. The generic term polymer therefore encompasses the term homopolymer (used to refer to polymers prepared from a single type of monomer, with the understanding that minimal amounts of impurities may be incorporated into the polymer structure), and the term interpolymer, which includes copolymers (used to refer to polymers prepared from two different types of monomers), terpolymers (used to refer to polymers prepared from three different types of monomers), and polymers prepared from more than three different types of monomers. Minimal amounts of impurities, such as catalyst residues, may be incorporated into and / or within the polymer. It also encompasses all forms of copolymer, such as random, block, etc.While a polymer is often referred to as being made from one or more specified monomers, based on a specified monomer or type of monomer, containing a specified monomer content, or the like, it is understood in this context that the term monomer refers to the polymerized remnant of the specified monomer and not to the unpolymerized species. Generally, polymers herein are referred to as being based on units that are the polymerized form of a corresponding monomer. Substituted hydrocarbyl and substituted hydrocarbon refer to a hydrocarbyl group that is substituted with one or more non-hydrocarbyl substituent groups. Non-limiting examples of a non-hydrocarbyl substituent group include a heteroatom, heteroatom-containing portions, oxygen-containing portions (e.g., alcohol, acrylate, acrylic acid, aldehyde, carboxylic acid, ester, ether, ketone, and peroxide groups), and nitrogen-containing portions (e.g., amide, amine, azo, imide, imine, nitrate, nitrile, and nitrite groups). A textile is a flexible material composed of a network of natural fibers, artificial fibers, and combinations thereof. Textiles include both fabric and textiles. RRfrznn / zznz / E / YiAi Polymer weight refers to the dry weight of the polymer. Fabric refers to a network or cloth that has a structure of individual fibers or threads interwoven in an identifiable pattern. A non-limiting example of a woven fabric is a knitted fabric. Yarn is a continuous length of twisted or otherwise intertwined filaments that can be used in the manufacture of woven or knitted fabrics. TEST METHODS The flash point refers to the lowest temperature at which a volatile liquid can vaporize to form a flammable mixture in air but will not continue to burn (as opposed to the ignition point). The flash point is measured according to ASTM D 3278. The glass transition temperature (Tg) is measured in accordance with ASTM-D3418-15. The hydrophilic-lipophilic equilibrium (HLB) of a surfactant is a measure of the degree to which the surfactant is hydrophilic or lipophilic. HLB is determined by calculating values ​​for different regions of the molecule, as described by William C. Griffin in "Classification of Surface-Active Agents by HLB," Journal of the Society of Cosmetic Chemists 5, 311-26 (1949) and "Calculation of HLB Values ​​of Non-Ionic Surfactants," Journal of the Society of Cosmetic Chemists 4, 249-56 (1954), the content of which is incorporated into the RRfrznn / zznz / E / YiAi present by reference. Loop stickiness is measured in accordance with ASTM 6195-03, test method A, against a stainless steel substrate and a high-density polyethylene (HDPE) substrate. The pH is measured in accordance with ASTM E70-07 (2015). Shear is measured according to method PSTC 107. The result is reported in hours. The viscosity of the linear diamine base and composition is measured at 25 °C with a Brookfield LV viscometer with a No. 3 cylindrical spindle at 30 rotations per minute (RPM). The weight average molecular weight (Mw) is measured using a gel permeation chromatography (GPC) system. Mw is calculated according to the following equation (1): Mw =--------Σ^' Equation (1) where Wfi is the weight fraction of the i-th component and Mi is the molecular weight of the i-th component. A sample is prepared in tetrahydrofuran (THE) at a concentration of 0.1 to 0.2%, on a solids basis. The mixture is dissolved on a mechanical stirrer overnight at room temperature (23-25 ​​°C). The sample solution is then filtered through 0.45 pm PTFE filters. 100 μA of the sample solution is injected into a chromatography system of Size exclusion (SEC). SEC separations are performed in a THE mobile phase at 1 ml per minute in a column array consisting of two PLgel Mixed B columns calibrated with narrow polystyrene standards (580 g / mol to 6.5 million g / mol) and equipped with a first-order calibration curve. The effluent is monitored by a refractive index detector. The 90° peel is measured in accordance with PSTC 101, Test Method F. The result is reported in grams per inch (g / in). DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION This description provides an adhesive composition. The adhesive composition contains (A) multi-stage latex polymer particles, (B) a linear diamine base, and (C) an ethoxylated surfactant. The (A) multi-stage latex polymer particles include (i) a first-stage polymer containing acrylic acid monomer and a first vinyl monomer, and (ii) a second-stage polymer containing methacrylic acid monomer and a second vinyl monomer, provided that the second vinyl monomer is different from the methacrylic acid monomer. The first-stage polymer is bonded to the second-stage polymer. In one modality, the adhesive composition is a pressure-sensitive adhesive composition (PSA). RRfrznn / zznz / E / YiAi A. Multi-stage latex polymer particles The adhesive composition contains multi-stage latex polymer particles. The multi-stage latex polymer particles include (i) a first-stage polymer containing acrylic acid monomer and a first vinyl monomer, and (ii) a second-stage polymer containing methacrylic acid monomer and a second vinyl monomer, provided that the second vinyl monomer is different from the methacrylic acid monomer. The first-stage polymer is bonded to the second-stage polymer. A multi-stage latex polymer particle (MSLPP) is a latex polymer in which each particle includes a first-stage polymer and a second-stage polymer, where the first-stage polymer is bonded to the second-stage polymer. As used herein with respect to MSLPP, the term "bonded to" refers to a first-stage polymer and a second-stage polymer that are covalently bonded to each other, or associated with each other in a core-shell structure, where the first-stage polymer forms the core and the second-stage polymer forms the shell. MSLPP is prepared in two or more polymerization stages. In one of the stages, an emulsion polymerization process is carried out to produce first-stage polymer particles. In a subsequent stage, an emulsion polymerization process is carried out in the presence of the first-stage polymer particles to form the second-stage polymer. In one embodiment, there is a period between the formation of the first-stage polymer and the formation of the second-stage polymer where no detectable polymerization occurs. In the formation of the second-stage polymer, half or more of the second-stage polymer (by weight, as a function of the weight of the second-stage polymer) forms on the surfaces of the first-stage polymer particles, and the second-stage polymer bonds to the first-stage polymer. The second-stage polymer encapsulates, or substantially encapsulates, the first-stage polymer particles.One or more additional polymerization steps are optionally carried out (i) before the formation of the first-stage polymer; and / or (ii) between the formation of the first-stage polymer and the second-stage polymer; and / or (iii) after the formation of the second-stage polymer; and / or (iv) a combination of these. i. First stage polymer Multi-stage latex polymer particles include a first-stage polymer containing an acrylic acid monomer and a first vinyl monomer. The first-stage polymer contains acrylic acid monomer. Acrylic acid monomer (or TIA) is a RRfrznn / zznz / E / YiAi compound that has the following Structure (1): EITHER H2C II0H Structure (1). The first-stage polymer contains a first vinyl monomer. A vinyl monomer is a compound that has the following structure (2): R1R3\= / R^ Structure (2) wherein R1, R2, R3 and R4 are each independently selected from hydrogen, a halogen, a hydrocarbyl, a substituted hydrocarbyl, an acrylic monomer and combinations thereof. Non-limiting examples of suitable vinyl monomers include styrene (STY), α-methylstyrene, ethylene, ethylene esters, dienes, vinyl acetate, vinyl neodecanoate, acrylonitrile (AN), (meth)acrylonitriles, (meth)acrylic acids (MAA), acrylic acids, alkyl (meth)acrylates, methacrylamides, acrylamides, butyl acrylate (BA), ethyl acrylate (EA), methyl methacrylate (MMA), allyl methacrylate (ALMA), hydroxyalkyl (meth)acrylates, divinylbenzene (DVB), 2-ethylhexyl acrylate (EHA), and combinations thereof. The first vinyl monomer is different from the acrylic acid (AA) monomer. In other words, the first vinyl monomer is compositionally and / or structurally distinct from AA. In one embodiment, the first vinyl monomer is selected from EHA, MMA, and combinations thereof. In one embodiment, the first-stage polymer contains, essentially consists of, or consists of (i) AA and (ii) the first vinyl monomer is selected from EHA, MMA, and combinations thereof. In one embodiment, the first-stage polymer contains, essentially consists of, or consists of (i) AA, (ii) EHA, and (iii) MMA. In one embodiment, the first-stage polymer has a weight average molecular weight (Mw) of 50,000 g / mol, or 84,000 g / mol, or 200,000 g / mol, or 300,000 g / mol, or 340,000 g / mol to 400,000 g / mol, or 500,000 g / mol, or 750,000 g / mol, or 1,000,000 g / mol. In another embodiment, the first-stage polymer has a weight average molecular weight, Mw, of 50,000 g / mol to 1,000,000 g / mol, or of 84,000 g / mol to 1,000,000 g / mol, or of 300,000 g / mol to 750,000 g / mol, or of 340,000 g / mol to 400,000 g / mol. In one embodiment, the first-stage polymer contains from 0.1 wt%, or 0.5 wt%, or 1.0 wt% to 1.5 wt%, or 2.0 wt%, or 3.0 wt%, or 5.0 wt%, or 10.0 wt% of polymerized units of acrylic acid (AA) monomer, depending on the dry weight of the first-stage polymer RAfrznn / zznz / E / YiAi stage. In one embodiment, the first-stage polymer contains from 90% by weight, or 95% by weight, or 97% by weight, or 98% by weight, or 98.5% by weight to 99% by weight, or 99.5% by weight, or 99.9% by weight of polymerized units of the first vinyl monomer (such as EHA and / or MMA), depending on the dry weight of the first-stage polymer. In one embodiment, the first-stage polymer contains, essentially consists of, or comprises: (i) from 0.1 wt% to 10.0 wt%, or from 0.5 wt% to 5.0 wt%, or from 1.0 wt% to 2.0 wt% of polymerized units of acrylic acid (AA) monomer; and (ii) a reciprocal amount of polymerized units of the first vinyl monomer (such as EHA and / or MMA), or from 90.0 wt% to 99.9 wt%, or from 95.0 wt% to 99.5 wt%, or from 98.0 wt% to 99.0 wt% of polymerized units of the first vinyl monomer, based on the dry weight of the first-stage polymer. In one embodiment, the first-stage polymer contains, essentially consists of, or comprises: (i) from 0.1 wt% to 10.0 wt%, or from 0.5 wt% to 5.0 wt%, or from 1.0 wt% to 2.0 wt% of polymerized units of acrylic acid (AA) monomer; (ii) from 60 wt%, or 70 wt%, or 75 wt%, or 80 wt% to 83 wt%, or 85 wt%, or 90 wt% of polymerized units of 2-ethylhexyl acrylate (EHA) monomer; and (iii) 9 wt%, or 10 wt%, or 15 wt%, or 16 wt% to 19 wt%, or 20 wt%, or 25 wt%, or 30 wt% of polymerized units of methyl methacrylate (MMA) monomer, based on the dry weight of the first-stage polymer. In a further embodiment, the first-stage polymer has a weight-average molecular weight, Mw, of 50,000 g / mol to 1,000,000 g / mol, or 84,000 g / mol to 1,000,000 g / mol, or 300,000 g / mol to 750,000 g / mol, or 340,000 g / mol to 400,000 g / mol. The addition of (i) AA and (ii) the first vinyl monomer amounts to 100% by weight of the first stage polymer. The first-stage polymer may comprise two or more of the modes described herein. ii.Second stage polymer Multi-stage latex polymer particles include a second-stage polymer containing (i) a methacrylic acid monomer; and (ii) a second vinyl monomer. The second-stage polymer contains a methacrylic acid monomer. A methacrylic acid monomer (or MAA) is a compound that has the following structure (3): Oh2cI, CH, Structure (3). The second-stage polymer includes a second monomer RRfrznn / zznz / E / YiA of vinyl. The second vinyl monomer can be any vinyl monomer described herein, other than MAA. The second vinyl monomer is different from MAA. In other words, the second vinyl monomer is compositionally and / or structurally distinct from MAA. The second vinyl monomer may be the same as, or different from, the first vinyl monomer in the first-stage polymer. In one embodiment, the second vinyl monomer of the second-stage polymer is the same as the first vinyl monomer of the first-stage polymer. When the second vinyl monomer of the second-stage polymer is the same as the first vinyl monomer of the first-stage polymer, the second vinyl monomer and the first vinyl monomer include an identical vinyl monomer or an identical mixture of vinyl monomers in an identical weight ratio. In another embodiment, the second vinyl monomer of the second-stage polymer is different from the first vinyl monomer of the first-stage polymer. In one embodiment, the second vinyl monomer is selected from EHA, MMI, and combinations thereof. In a further embodiment, the second vinyl monomer is EHA. In another embodiment, the second-stage polymer contains, essentially consists of, or consists of (i) MAA and (ii) the second vinyl monomer which is EHA. In one modality, the soluble fraction of MSLPP has RRfrznn / zznz / E / YiAi has a weight average molecular weight, Mw, of 200,000 g / mol, or 210,000 g / mol to 248,000 g / mol, or 250,000 g / mol, or 275,000 g / mol, or 300,000 g / mol, or 400,000 g / mol, or 500,000 g / mol. In another embodiment, the soluble fraction of MSLPP has a weight average molecular weight, Mw, of 200,000 g / mol to 500,000 g / mol, or 200,000 g / mol to 250,000 g / mol, or 210,000 g / mol to 248,000 g / mol. Without limiting itself to any particular theory, it is believed that the Mw of the soluble fraction of MSLPP, if equal to or greater than 90% of the total polymer, is a measurement of the Mw representative of the whole polymer. In one embodiment, the second-stage polymer contains from 0.1% by weight, or 1% by weight, or 2% by weight, or 4% by weight to 10% by weight, or 11% by weight, or 15% by weight, or 20% by weight of polymerized MAA units, depending on the dry weight of the second-stage polymer. In one embodiment, the second-stage polymer contains from 80% by weight, or 85% by weight, or 89% by weight, or 90% by weight to 96% by weight, or 98% by weight, or 99% by weight, or 99.9% by weight of polymerized units of the second vinyl monomer (such as EHA), depending on the dry weight of the second-stage polymer. In one embodiment, the second-stage polymer contains, essentially consists of, or comprises: (i) from 0.1 wt% to 20 wt%, or from 0.1 wt% to 10 wt%, or from 1 wt% to 10 wt% of polymerized MAA units; and (ii) RRfrznn / zznz / E / YiAi a reciprocal amount of polymerized units of second vinyl monomer (such as EHA), or from 80 wt% to 99.9 wt%, or from 90 wt% to 99.9 wt%, or from 90 wt% to 99 wt% of polymerized units of second vinyl monomer, depending on the dry weight of the second-stage polymer. In a further embodiment, the soluble fraction of MSLPP has a weight-average molecular weight, Mw, of 200,000 g / mol to 500,000 g / mol, or from 200,000 g / mol to 250,000 g / mol, or from 210,000 g / mol to 248,000 g / mol. In one embodiment, the second-stage polymer lacks, or substantially lacks, acrylic acid (AA) monomer. In one embodiment, the second-stage polymer lacks, or substantially lacks, methyl methacrylate (MMA) monomer. In one embodiment, the second-stage polymer is formed in the absence of a chain transfer agent (CTA). Non-limiting examples of CTAs include methyl-3-mercaptopropionate (MMP) and n-dodecyl mercaptan (n-DDM). A second-stage polymer formed in the presence of a CTA contains a residue greater than 0 ppm of the CTA, based on the total dry weight of the second-stage polymer. The second-stage polymer may comprise two or more of the modes described herein. The first-stage polymer is bonded to the second-stage polymer. In one embodiment, the first-stage polymer RRfrznn / zznz / E / YiAi is linked to the second-stage polymer by a crosslinking reaction between at least one monomer in the first-stage polymer and at least one monomer in the second-stage polymer. In one form, the MSLPP includes 60% by weight, or 65% by weight, or 70% by weight, or 75% by weight, or 79% by weight to 90% by weight, or 95% by weight of the first-stage polymer, depending on the total dry weight of the MSLPP. In one form, the MSLPP includes from 5% by weight, or 10% by weight to 21% by weight, or 25% by weight, or 30% by weight, or 35% by weight, or 40% by weight of the second-stage polymer, depending on the total dry weight of the MSLPP. In one embodiment, the MSLPP contains, essentially consists of, or consists of (i) 60 wt to 95 wt, or 75 wt to 95 wt, or 79 wt to 90 wt of the first-stage polymer; and a reciprocal amount of the second-stage polymer, or 5 wt to 40 wt, or 5 wt to 25 wt, or 10 wt to 21 wt of the second-stage polymer, based on the total dry weight of the MSLPP. In one configuration, MSLPP has a glass transition temperature, Tg, of -54 °C, or -50 °C, or -45 °C, or -44 °C, or -40 °C, or -35 °C, or -30 °C, or -20 °C, or 0 °C, or 10 °C, or 20 °C. In another configuration, MSLPP has a Tg of -54 °C to 20 °C, or -50 °C to 0 °C, or -54 °C to -30 °C, or -54 °C to RRbznn / zznz / B / YiAi -40°C, or -54°C to -44°C, or -50°C to -44°C. In one embodiment, MSLPP is formed by seed growth. During seed growth, a seed particle (either a copolymer seed particle or an oligomer seed particle) is included in the emulsion polymerization process performed to produce the first-stage polymer. In one embodiment, there is a period between seed particle formation and first-stage polymer formation during which no detectable polymerization occurs. Upon first-stage polymer formation, half or more of the first-stage polymer (by weight, as a function of the first-stage polymer weight) forms on the surfaces of the seed particles. The first-stage polymer encapsulates, or substantially encapsulates, the seed particles. The seed particles can be prepared as described in USP 8,686,096 (e.g., Examples 1 and 5 (col. 19 and 20)) and USP 7,829.626, the full contents of which are incorporated herein by reference. In one embodiment, the seed particle is an oligomer seed particle containing an acrylic monomer. In a further embodiment, the seed particle is an acrylic oligomer (AOS) seed particle containing butyl acrylate, n-dodecyl mercaptan, methyl methacrylate (MMA), and methacrylic acid (MAA). The MSLPP with (A) a first-stage polymer and (B) a RRbznn / zznz / B / YiA Second-stage polymer excludes single-phase polymers, such as polymers prepared in a single polymerization step. In contrast, MSLPP is structurally distinct from traditional single-phase polymers because MSLPP includes two distinct polymers with different monomers (the (A) first-stage polymer containing AA and a first vinyl monomer, and the (B) second-stage polymer containing MAA and a second vinyl monomer) bonded together, whereas traditional single-phase polymers include a single polymer with the same monomers distributed throughout the polymer chain. The MSLPP may comprise two or more modalities described herein. B. Linear diamine base The adhesive composition contains a linear diamine base. A linear diamine base is a compound that has two amine groups, a linear structure, and a pH greater than 7.0. An amine group is a portion that has the following structure (4): R5_ \r6 Structure (4) wherein R5 and R6 are independently selected each from hydrogen, a hydrocarbyl and combinations thereof. RRbznn / zznz / B / YiAi A non-limiting example of a suitable amine group is an amino group, wherein R5 and R6 are each a hydrogen in Structure (4). The linear diamine base contains two and only two amine groups. In other words, the linear diamine base excludes compounds containing one amine group (a monoamine, such as products marketed under the JEFFAMINE M series, available through Huntsman), and compounds containing three or more amine groups (for example, a triamine, such as products marketed under the JEFFAMINE T series, available through Huntsman). The linear diamine base excludes compounds that have a branched structure, such as the branched diamines marketed under the JEFFAMINE D series and the JEFFAMINE ED series, available through Huntsman. In one embodiment, the linear diamine base is a polyetheramine. As used herein, a polyetheramine is a compound having the following structure (5) RRfrznn / zznz / E / YiAi where y is from 1, or 2 to 3, or 4, or 5, or 10. In one modality, in Structure (5), and it is from 1 to 10, or from 2 to 10, or 3. Non-limiting examples of a suitable linear diamine base that are polyetheramines include products marketed under the JEFFAMINE EDR series, including JEFFAMINE EDR-148 and JEFFAMINE EDR-176, available through Huntsman. In one embodiment, the linear diamine base has the following structure (6): ..0 NH2 Structure (6) A non-limiting example of a linear diamine base having Structure (6) is JEFFAMINE EDR-148, available through Huntsman. In one embodiment, the linear diamine base has a pH greater than 7.0, or 8.0, or 9.0, or 10.0, or 11.0, or 11.5 to 11.9, or 12.0, or 13.0, or 14.0. In another embodiment, the linear diamine base has a pH of 10.0 to 13.0, or 11.0 to 12.0. In one embodiment, the linear diamine base has a molecular weight of 30 g / mol, or 35 g / mol, or 37 g / mol to 44 g / mol, or 50 g / mol, or 75 g / mol, or 100 g / mol. In another embodiment, the linear diamine base has a molecular weight of 30 g / mol to 100 g / mol, or 30 g / mol to 50 g / mol, or 37 g / mol to 44 g / mol. In one embodiment, the linear diamine base has a viscosity at 25 °C of 1 mm² / s, or 5 mm² / s, or 8 mm² / s, 9 mm² / s, or 10 mm² / s, or 15 mm² / s. In another embodiment, the linear diamine base has a viscosity at 25 °C of 1 mm² / s, 15 mm² / s, or 5 mm² / s, 10 mm² / s, or 8 mm² / s, 9 mm² / s. RRfrznn / zznz / E / YiAi In one embodiment, the linear diamine base has a flash point of 100 °C, or 105 °C, or 110 °C, or 115 °C to 120 °C, or 125 °C, or 130 °C. In another embodiment, the linear diamine base has a flash point of 100 °C to 130 °C, or 105 °C to 125 °C, or 105 °C to 120 °C. In one embodiment, the linear diamine base has Structure (5), or further Structure (6), and the linear diamine base has one, some, or all of the following properties: (i) a pH of 10.0 to 13.0, or of 11.0 to 12.0; and / or (ii) a molecular weight of 30 g / mol to 100 g / mol, or of 37 g / mol to 44 g / mol; and / or (iii) a viscosity at 25 °C of 1 mm2 / s to 15 mm2 / s, or of 8 mm2 / s to 9 mm2 / s; and / or (iv) a flash point of 100 °C to 130 °C, or of 105 °C to 120 °C. The linear diamine base may comprise two or more modalities described herein. C. Ethoxylated surfactant The adhesive composition contains an ethoxylated surfactant. An ethoxylated surfactant is an alcohol ethoxylate that has the following structure (7): RRfrznn / zznz / E / YiAi Structure (7) where m is from 1 to 10, or 11, or 15, or 20, or 25; yn is from 1 to 2, or 3, or 4, or 5. In one modality, in Structure (7), m is from 1 to 25, or from 1 to 10, or is 10. In one modality, in Structure (7), n is from 1 to 5, or from 1 to 4. An ethoxylate is a compound formed by reacting a fatty alcohol with ethylene oxide. A non-limiting example of a suitable ethoxylated surfactant is ethoxylated tridecyl alcohol, where m equals 10 in Structure (7). A non-limiting example of an ethoxylated tridecyl alcohol is LUTENSOL TDA-8, available from BASF. In one embodiment, the ethoxylated surfactant has a molecular weight of 400 g / mol, or 450 g / mol, or 500 g / mol to 550 g / mol, or 600 g / mol, or 700 g / mol, or 800 g / mol. In another embodiment, the ethoxylated surfactant has a molecular weight of 400 g / mol to 800 g / mol, or 500 g / mol to 600 g / mol. In one form, the ethoxylated surfactant has a hydrophilic-lipophilic balance (HLB) of 10, or 11, or 12 to 13, or 14, or 15. In another form, the ethoxylated surfactant has an HLB of 10 to 15, or 12 to 13. In one embodiment, the ethoxylated surfactant is an ethoxylated tridecyl alcohol having one or both of the following properties: (i) a molecular weight of 400 g / mol to 800 g / mol, or of 500 g / mol to 600 g / mol; and / or (ii) an HLB of 10 to 15, or of 12 RRfrznn / zznz / E / YiAi to 13. The ethoxylated surfactant may comprise two or more of the forms described herein. D. Optional additive In one embodiment, the adhesive composition contains (A) MSLPP, (B) the linear diamine base, (C) the ethoxylated surfactant and (D) one or more optional additives. Non-limiting examples of suitable additives include bases (such as ammonium hydroxide), plasticizers, oils, stabilizers, antioxidants, pigments, colorants, antiblocking agents, polymeric additives, antifoaming agents, preservatives, thickeners, rheology modifiers, wetting agents, fillers, solvents, nucleating agents, surfactants, chelating agents, gelling agents, processing aids, crosslinking agents, neutralizing agents, flame retardants, fluorescent agents, compatibilizers, antimicrobial agents, water, and combinations thereof. In one embodiment, the adhesive composition contains a rheology modifier. A non-limiting example of a suitable rheology modifier is a nonionic urethane rheology modifier, such as ACRYSOL RM-2020, available from The Dow Chemical Company. In one embodiment, the adhesive composition contains from 0.01 wt%, or 0.05 wt%, or 0.10 wt% to 0.25 wt%, or 0.30 wt%, or 0.50 wt%, or 1.0 wt%, or 2.0 wt%, or RRfrznn / zznz / E / YiAi 3.0% by weight of rheology modifier, based on the total weight of the composition. The optional additive may comprise two or more of the modalities described herein. In one form, the adhesive composition contains 90% by weight, or 95% by weight, or 97% to 99% by weight of MSLPP, depending on the total weight of the adhesive composition. In one embodiment, the adhesive composition contains from 0.5% by weight, or 0.8% by weight to 2.0% by weight, or 3.0% by weight, or 4.0% by weight, or 5.0% by weight of linear diamine base, depending on the total weight of the adhesive composition. In one embodiment, the adhesive composition contains from 0.01% by weight, or 0.05% by weight, or 0.09% by weight to 0.15% by weight, or 0.20% by weight, or 0.50% by weight, or 0.75% by weight, or 1.0% by weight of ethoxylated surfactant, depending on the total weight of the adhesive composition. In one embodiment, the composition contains, essentially consists of, or comprises: (A) 90 wt% to 99 wt%, or 95 wt% to 99 wt%, or 97 wt% to 99 wt% of MSLPP; (B) 0.5 wt% to 5.0 wt%, or 0.8 wt% to 3.0 wt%, or 0.8 wt% to 2.0 wt% of linear diamine base; (C) 0.01 wt% to 1.0 wt%, or 0.05 wt% to 0.50 wt%, or 0.09 wt% to 0.15 wt% of ethoxylated surfactant; and (D) optionally, 0.01 wt%, or 0.05 wt%, or 0.10% by weight to 0.25% by weight, or 0.30% by weight, or 0.50% by weight, or 1.0% by weight, or 2.0% by weight, or 3.0% by weight of optional additive (such as a rheology modifier). In one embodiment, the adhesive composition has a pH greater than 7.0, or 7.5, or 8.0, or 8.3 to 9.8, or 10.0, or 11.0, or 12.0. In another embodiment, the adhesive composition has a pH greater than 7.0 to 12.0, or 8.0 to 10.0, or 8.3 to 9.8. In one embodiment, the adhesive composition has a shear strength greater than 500 hours, or greater than 1000 hours, or greater than 1500 hours, or greater than 1700 hours. In another embodiment, the adhesive composition has a shear strength of 500 hours, or 1000 hours, or 1500 hours, or 1700 hours to 3000 hours, or 3500 hours. In one embodiment, the adhesive composition has a shear strength greater than 1700 hours. In one embodiment, the adhesive composition has one, some, or all of the following properties: (i) a pH greater than 7.0 to 12.0, or 8.0 to 10.0, or 8.3 to 9.8; and / or (ii) a shear strength greater than 500 hours, or greater than 1000 hours, or greater than 1500 hours, or greater than 1700 hours; and / or (iii) a 90° peel strength (stainless steel) of 200 g / in, or 300 g / in, or 500 g / in, or 600 g / in, or 650 g / in to 900 g / in, or 1000 g / in, or 1500 g / in; and / or (iv) a 90° peel strength (HDPE) of 200 g / in, or 250 g / in, or 300 g / in to 450 g / in, or 500 g / in, or 750 g / in, or 1000 g / in; and / or (v) a loop stickiness (stainless steel) of 200 g / in, or RRfrznn / zznz / E / YiA 400 g / in, or 600 g / in, or 650 g / in to 800 g / in, or 900 g / in, or 1000 g / in, or 1500 g / in; and / or (vi) a loop tack (HDPE) of 200 g / in, or 300 g / in, or 350 g / in, or 360 g / in, or 400 g / in to 650 g / in, or 750 g / in, or 1000 g / in. In one embodiment, the adhesive composition contains, essentially consists of, or comprises: (A) 90% to 99% by weight, or 95% to 99% by weight, or 97% to 99% by weight, depending on the total weight of the adhesive composition, of the MSLPP containing, consists essentially of, or consists of: (i) from 60% by weight to 95% by weight, or from 75% by weight to 95% by weight, or from 79% by weight to 90% by weight, based on the total dry weight of the MSLPP, of the first-stage polymer containing, essentially consists of, or consists of: (a) from 0.1% by weight to 10.0% by weight, or from 0.5% by weight to 5.0% by weight, or from 1.0% by weight to 2.(a) 0% by weight of polymerized units of acrylic acid (AA) monomer; (b) from 60% by weight, or 70% by weight, or 75% by weight, or 80% by weight to 83% by weight, or 85% by weight, or 90% by weight of polymerized units of 2-ethylhexyl acrylate (EHA) monomer; and (c) 9 wt%, or 10 wt%, or 15 wt%, or 16 wt% to 19 wt%, or 20 wt%, or 25 wt%, or 30 wt% of polymerized units of methyl methacrylate (MMA) monomer, based on the dry weight of the first-stage polymer, wherein the first-stage polymer has a weight average molecular weight of 50,000 g / mol to 1,000,000 g / mol, or 84,000 g / mol to 1,000,000 g / mol, or 300,000 g / mol to 750,000 g / mol, or 340,000 g / mol to 400,000 g / mol; (ii) from 5 wt to 40 wt, or from 5 wt to 25 wt, or from 10 wt to 21 wt, depending on the total dry weight of the MSLPP, of the second-stage polymer containing, consisting essentially of, or consisting of: (a) from 0.1 wt to 20 wt, or from 0.1 wt to 10 wt, or from 1 wt to 10 wt of polymerized units of methacrylic acid (MAA) monomer; and (b) from 80 wt to 99.9 wt, or from 90 wt to 99.9 wt, or from 90 wt to 99 wt of polymerized units of the second vinyl monomer (such as EHA), depending on the dry weight of the second-stage polymer; the soluble fraction of MSLPP that has a weight average molecular weight, Mw, of 200,000 g / mol to 500,000 g / mol, or of 200,000 g / mol to 250,000 g / mol, or of 210,000 g / mol to 248,000 g / mol; the MSLPP having a glass transition temperature, Tg, of -54 °C to 20 °C, or -50 °C to 0 °C, or -54 °C to -30 °C, or -54 °C to -40 °C, or -54 °C to -44 °C, or 50 °C to -44 °C. (B) from 0.5 wt to 5.0 wt, or from 0.8 wt to 3.0 wt, or from 0.8 wt to 2.0 wt, depending on the total weight of the adhesive composition, of the linear diamine base having Structure (5), or in addition Structure (6), wherein the linear diamine base has one, some or all of the following properties: (i) a pH of 10.0 to 13.0, or of 11.0 to 12.0; and / or (ii) a molecular weight of 30 g / mol to 100 g / mol, or of 37 g / mol to 44 g / mol; and / or (iii) a viscosity at 2 5 °C of 1 mm2 / s to 15 mm2 / s, or of 8 mm2 / s to 9 mm2 / s; and / or (iv) a flash point of 100 °C to 130 °C, or of 105 °C to 120 °C; (C) from 0.01 wt to 1.0 wt, or from 0.05 wt to 0.50 wt, or from 0.09 wt to 0.15 wt, depending on the total weight of the adhesive composition, of the ethoxylated surfactant is an ethoxylated tridecyl alcohol having one or both of the following properties: (i) a molecular weight of 400 g / mol to 800 g / mol, or from 500 g / mol to 600 g / mol; and / or (ii) an HLB of 10 to 15, or from 12 to 13; (D) Optionally, from 0.01% by weight, or 0.05% by weight, or 0.10% by weight to 0.25% by weight, or 0.30% by weight, or 0.50% by weight, or 1.0% by weight, or 2.0% by weight, or 3.0% by weight, depending on the total weight of the adhesive composition, of the optional additive (such as a rheology modifier); and the adhesive composition has one, some, or all of the following properties: (i) a pH greater than 7.0 to 12.0, or 8.0 to 10.0, or 8.3 to 9.8; and / or (ii) a shear strength greater than 500 hours, or greater than 1000 hours, or greater than 1500 hours, or greater than 1700 hours; and / or (iii) a resistance to RRfrznn / zznz / E / YiAi 90° peel strength (stainless steel) from 200 g / in to 1500 g / in, or from 500 g / in to 1000 g / in, or from 650 g / in to 900 g / in; and / or (iv) a 90° peel strength (HDPE) from 200 g / in to 1000 g / in, or from 300 g / in to 750 g / in, or from 300 g / in to 450 g / in; and / or (v) a loop stickiness (stainless steel) from 200 g / in to 1500 g / in, or from 400 g / in to 1000 g / in, or from 650 g / in to 800 g / in; and / or (vi) a loop stickiness (HDPE) of 200 g / in to 1000 g / in, or of 300 g / in to 750 g / in, or of 350 g / in to 650 g / in. It is understood that the sum of the components in each of the adhesive compositions described herein, which includes the above adhesive composition, yields 100% by weight. The adhesive composition may comprise two or more of the modalities described herein. In one modality, an article can be prepared that includes a substrate and the adhesive composition described above. The substrate is in contact with the aqueous composition. E. Article This description provides for an article. The article includes a substrate and a coating on the substrate. The coating contains an adhesive composition. The adhesive composition contains (A) multi-stage latex polymer particles, (B) a linear diamine base, and RRfrznn / zznz / E / YiAi (C) an ethoxylated surfactant. The (A) multi-stage latex polymer particles include (i) a first-stage polymer containing acrylic acid monomer and a first vinyl monomer, and (ii) a second-stage polymer containing methacrylic acid monomer and a second vinyl monomer, wherein the second vinyl monomer is different from the methacrylic acid monomer. The first-stage polymer is bonded to the second-stage polymer. The adhesive composition can be any adhesive composition described herein. The article includes a substrate. The adhesive composition is on at least one surface of the substrate. Non-limiting examples of suitable substrates include films, sheets, fabrics, cardboard, and wood. In one embodiment, the composition forms a seal between at least one surface of the substrate and at least one surface of another substrate. The substrate is a continuous structure with two opposing surfaces. In one embodiment, the article includes a first substrate and a second substrate. The coating containing the adhesive composition is between the first substrate and the second substrate. The first substrate and the second substrate may be the same or different. In one embodiment, the first substrate and the second substrate are the same, so they have RRfrznn / zznz / E / YiAi identical compositions and identical structures. In one modality, the first substrate and the second substrate are compositionally and / or structurally distinct from each other. In one embodiment, the coating containing the adhesive composition is applied to a surface of the first substrate. Non-limiting examples of suitable application methods include brushing, pouring, spraying, coating, rolling, spreading, and injecting. The coating containing the adhesive composition is then brought into contact with a surface of the second substrate. In one embodiment, the coating containing the adhesive composition has a coating weight of 0.5 thousand, or 0.6 thousand, or 0.7 thousand to 0.9 thousand, or 1.0 thousand. In another embodiment, the coating containing the adhesive composition has a coating weight of 0.5 thousand to 1.0 thousand, or 0.7 thousand to 0.9 thousand. In one embodiment, the adhesive composition is applied uniformly to a surface of the first substrate to form a coating, and then the coating is brought into contact with the second substrate. A uniform application is a layer of the composition that is continuous (not intermittent) across a substrate surface and of the same, or substantially the same, thickness across the substrate surface. In other words, an adhesive composition that RRfrznn / zznz / E / YiAi is applied uniformly to a substrate, is in direct contact with the substrate surface, and the adhesive composition is coextensive with the substrate surface. The adhesive composition and the first substrate are in direct contact with each other. The expression "in direct contact with," as used herein, refers to a layering configuration in which a substrate is located immediately adjacent to an adhesive composition or coating, and there are no intermediate layers or structures present between the substrate and the adhesive composition or coating. The adhesive composition is in direct contact with a surface of the first substrate. In one embodiment, the coating is in direct contact with a surface of the second substrate. In one embodiment, the substrate is a multilayer film, or laminate, having a layer selected from a biaxially oriented polypropylene (BOPP) layer, a polyester layer, an ethylene-based polymer layer, a polyethylene terephthalate (PET) layer, and combinations thereof. In a further embodiment, the substrate contains a BOPP layer. In one embodiment, the first substrate is a PET film and the second substrate is a BOPP film. The PET film is in direct contact with the coating, and the BOPP film is in direct contact with the coating. RRbznn / zznz / B / YiAi BOPP film has non-porous and non-polar surfaces, making it difficult to bond with conventional adhesive compositions. However, it was unexpectedly discovered that an article containing a substrate with a BOPP film in direct contact with a coating containing the present adhesive composition, which includes (A) multi-stage latex polymer particles with (i) a first-stage polymer containing acrylic acid monomer and a first vinyl monomer, and (ii) a second-stage polymer containing methacrylic acid monomer and a second vinyl monomer; (B) a linear diamine base; and (C) an ethoxylated surfactant, exhibits sufficient adhesion, as demonstrated by a shear strength of over 500 hours.A shear strength greater than 500 hours is advantageous in adhesive applications (such as labels) because it indicates that the label will adhere to an item (e.g., a plastic or glass bottle) in the original position of the label on the item, for the entire lifespan of the item. In one embodiment, the article contains a substrate that is a BOPP film that is in direct contact with the coating containing the adhesive composition, and the article has one, some, or all of the following properties: (i) the coating containing the adhesive composition has a coating weight of 0.5 mil to 1.0 mil, RRfrznn / zznz / E / YiAi or from 0.7 mil to 0.9 mil; and / or (ii) the adhesive composition has a pH greater than 7.0 to 12.0, or from 8.0 to 10.0, or from 8.3 to 9.8; and / or (iii) the adhesive composition has a shear strength greater than 500 hours, or greater than 1000 hours, or greater than 1500 hours, or greater than 1700 hours; and / or (iv) a 90° peel strength (stainless steel) of 200 g / in to 1500 g / in, or from 500 g / in to 1000 g / in, or from 650 g / in to 900 g / in; and / or (v) a 90° peel strength (HDPE) of 200 g / in to 1000 g / in, or of 300 g / in to 750 g / in, or of 300 g / in to 450 g / in; and / or (vi) a loop stickiness (stainless steel) of 200 g / in to 1500 g / in, or of 400 g / in to 1000 g / in, or of 650 g / in to 800 g / in; and / or (vii) a loop stickiness (HDPE) of 200 g / in to 1000 g / in, or of 300 g / in to 750 g / in, or of 350 g / in to 650 g / in. Non-limiting examples of suitable items include labels, signs, and combinations thereof. The article may include two or more of the modalities described herein. By way of example, and not as a limitation, some variations of the present description will be described in detail in the following Examples. EXAMPLES The monomers and chain transfer agents used in the examples are provided in Table 1a RRbznn / zznz / B / YiAi continued. RRfrznn / zznz / E / YiAi Table 1. Monomers and chain transfer agents A. Comparative Sample 1 Comparative sample 1 (CS 1) is an aqueous composition comprising one-stage latex polymer particles prepared by emulsion polymerization of 2-ethylhexyl acrylate (EHA), methyl methacrylate (MMA), styrene (STY), and acrylic acid (AA). CS 1 is a copolymer containing 80.8 wt% EHA, 16.3 wt% MMA, 1.9 wt% STY, and 1 wt% AA, based on the total weight of the CS copolymer. RRbznn / zznz / B / YiA . CS 1 is prepared by forming a mixture of monomers (CS ME 1) containing 80.8 wt% EHA, 16.3 wt% MMA, 1.9 wt% STY and 1 wt% AA. Next, a homogenized mixture is prepared with the following components: the monomer mixture (CS ME 1), 22.2 wt% deionized water (DI), and 0.24 wt% Siponate™ DS-4 (branched alkylbenzenesulfonate (22.5 wt% aqueous solution, sodium dodecylbenzenesulfonate)), 0.19 wt% Acrysol A-102 solution (having a solids content of 30 wt%, available through The Dow Chemical Company), 0.059 wt% sodium carbonate buffer, and 0.008 wt% Dequest™ 2016 solution (having a solids content of 33 wt% sodium 1-hydroxyethylene-1,1-diphsophonic acid salt). A glass kettle equipped with a stirrer, heater, reflux condenser, and nitrogen tube is provided. 53.2% DI water is added to the kettle. The contents of the kettle (53.2 wt% DI water and 0.004 wt% 4-hydroxy-Tempo) are covered with nitrogen while being heated to 88 °C. Once the kettle reaches 88 °C, kettle buffer solution (1.05 g sodium carbonate with 26.3 g DI water) is added, followed by 7.5 g of rinse water. A kettle surfactant mixture solution (3.22 g Siponate™ DS-4 and 45 g DI water) is then added, followed by 7.5 g of rinse water. Three percent by weight of the homogenized mixture is added to the reboiler as seed, followed by an initial catalyst solution (5.55 g of ammonium persulfate (APS) and 18.8 g of distilled water), followed by rinse water. The calculated expected exotherm is less than 5 °C for several minutes. After the exotherm begins, the homogenized mixture (at a feed rate of 14.3 g / min) and a co-feed catalyst solution (1.8 g of APS in 78.8 g of distilled water) (at a feed rate of 0.54 g / min) are fed to the reboiler for the first 10 minutes. After 10 minutes, the feed rates are increased to 28.5 g / min for the homogenized mixture and 1.07 g / min for the co-feed catalyst, for 70 minutes. The reaction temperature is maintained between 85 and 87 °C. When the feeds are completed, all the rinse water (DI water used to clean the feed lines) is added.The reaction is maintained between 85 and 87 °C for 15 minutes, and then cooled to 75 °C for 15 minutes. At a temperature of 75 °C, a promoter solution (0.027 g of FeSO4, 0.027 g of VERSENE EDTA (ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid), 3 g of DI water) is added to the reboiler, followed by 3 g of DI water for rinsing. Then, an oxidizing booster (10.65 g of t-butyl hydroperoxide (t-BHP) in 52.5 g of...) is added. A booster feed (5.63 g of sodium formaldehyde sulfoxylate (SSF) in 67.5 g of water) is started at a feed rate of 1.3 g / min, and a reluctance feed (5.63 g of sodium formaldehyde sulfoxylate (SSF) in 67.5 g of water) is started at a feed rate of 1.46 g / min for 50 minutes. During boosting, the reactor is cooled below 50-60 °C for 50 minutes. At a reactor temperature below 55 °C, a neutralizing feed (9.12 g of ammonium hydroxide and 9 g of water) is started at a feed rate of 1.81 g / min for 10 minutes. The batch is cooled to below 40 °C and filtered through a 100-mesh filter bag. B. Samples 2-9 Each of samples 2 to 9 is an aqueous composition that includes multi-stage latex polymer particles prepared by emulsion polymerization. A first monomer emulsion (ME 1) is prepared in a first flask. The components of the first monomer emulsion (ME 1) from samples 2-9 are provided below in Table 2. A second monomer emulsion (ME 2) is prepared in a second flask. The components of the second monomer emulsion (ME 2) from samples 2-9 are provided below in Table 2. An initiator emulsion (IE) is prepared in a separate vial by combining DI water (44 g) and ammonium persulfate RRfrznn / zznz / E / YiAi (APS) (5.64 g) . The IE is emulsified for 5 minutes with a homogenizer at 5,000 rpm. A buffer solution (BSol) is prepared in a separate vial by combining DI water (10 g) and sodium carbonate (0.73 g) · To a kettle equipped with a stirrer, a heater, a reflux condenser, and a nitrogen purge tube, 31.6 wt% of DI water, 1.8 wt% of 60 nm preformed seeds (supplied by The Dow Chemical Company), and 8.7 wt% of 230 nm preformed seeds (supplied by The Dow Chemical Company) are added. The addition of preformed seed particles at the beginning of the reaction eliminates variability in the nucleation stage. For example, the polymerization rate and particle size can be easily controlled. Seeded polymerizations also result in less accumulation in the reactor, reduced graining, and more stable networks. Furthermore, by carefully controlling the amount of seed used, it is possible to produce bimodal networks with reduced latex viscosity. The contents of the kettle are covered with nitrogen while being heated to 91 °C. A starter solution (containing 1.8 wt% of the preformed seeds) is then added to the kettle.41 g of APS in 17.5 g of water (DI) and the BSol, and is stirred for one minute. The kettle temperature is then set between 86 and 89 °C, and ME 1 is fed into the kettle at a rate of 12.3 g / min. RRfrznn / zznz / E / YiAi is heated for 10 minutes at 88 °C, and the IE is co-fed to the kettle at a rate of 0.32 g / min. The temperature is maintained at 86–89 °C, and after 10 minutes, the feed rate of ME 1 is increased to 24.5 g / min and the co-feed rate of the IE is increased to 0.64 g / min. As soon as ME 1 is completely added to the kettle, the feed of ME 2 is immediately added for the remaining 70 minutes of feeding. At the end of the feeding, all the DI rinse water is added to the kettle. The kettle is cooled to 75 °C, and 10.00 grams of a 0.001% Fe2+ solution (0.02 g of FeSCh, 0.01 g of VERSENE EDTA, DI) are added to the kettle. Residual monomers are strengthened by feeding a t-BHP solution (3.14 g in 30 g of water) at a feed rate of 0.55 g / min and feeding an SSF solution (2.17 g of SSF in 30 g of DI water) at a rate of 0.54 g / min for 1 hour.During boosting, the kettle is cooled to below 50-60 °C. The batch is cooled to below 40 °C and filtered through a 50 mesh filter bag. RRfrznn / zznz / E / YiAi Table 2. Monomer emulsion components* Sample 2 Sample 3 Sample 4 Sample 5 Sample 6 Sample 7 Sample 8 Sample 9 First monomer emulsion (ME 1) Water DI 12.1 12.1 12.1 12.1 12.1 12.1 12.1 12.1 2-Ethylhexyl acrylate (EHA) 63.4 68.4 73.4 73.4 73.4 73.4 73.4 73.4 Methyl methacrylate (MMA) 14.6 14.6 14.6 14.6 14.6 14.6 14.6 14.6 Acrylic acid (AA) 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 Available FES-321 0.61 0.61 0.61 0.61 0.61 0.61 0.61 0.61 Sodium carbonate buffer 0.035 0.035 0.035 0.035 0.035 0.035 0.035 0.035 Second monomer emulsion (ME 2) Water DI 12.1 12.1 12.1 12.1 12.1 12.1 12.1 12.1 2-Ethylhexyl acrylate (EHA) 20 15 10 10 10 10 10 10 Methacrylic acid (MAA) 1 1 1 1 1 1 - - Acrylic acid (AA) - - - - - - 1 1 Methyl-3-mercaptopropionate (MMP) - - - 0.15 - - - - n-Dodecyl mercaptan (nDDM) - - - - 0.15 0.33 0.15 0.33 Available FES-321 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.2 Sodium carbonate buffer 0.035 0.035 0.035 0.035 0.035 0.035 0.035 0.035 RRfrznn / zznz / E / YiAi1 Available FES-32 is an anionic surfactant containing sodium lauryl ether sulfate, available through BASF. *Amounts in Table 2 are in grams (g). The resulting aqueous compositions that include multi-stage latex polymer particles of the Samples 2-9 are provided in Table 3. Table 3. Polymer particles* CS 1 Sample 2 Sample 3 Sample 4 Sample 5 Sample 6 Sample 7 Sample 8 Sample 9 First stage 2-ethylhexyl acrylate (EHA) 80.8 63.4 68.4 73.4 73.4 73.4 73.4 73.4 73.4 Methyl methacrylate (MMA) 16.3 14.6 14.6 14.6 14.6 14.6 14.6 14.6 14.6 Acrylic acid (AA) 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 Styrene (STY) 1.9 - - - - - - - - Second stage 2-Ethylhexyl acrylate (EHA) N / A 20 15 10 10 10 10 10 10 Methacrylic acid (MAA) N / A 1 1 1 1 1 1 - - Acrylic acid (AA) N / A - - - - - - 1 1 Tg (°C) NM NM -44.06 NM -43.27 -41.57 -43.17 -43.95 -43.19 Mw of first stage (g / mol) NM 392,000 340,000 356,000 395,000 374,000 307,000 382,000 411,000 Mw of second stage (g / mol)# N / A 248,000 248,000 210,000 298,000 300,000 262,000 230,000 280,000 *The amounts in Table 3 are in percentage by weight, RRfrznn / zznz / E / YiAi as a function of the total dry weight of the respective polymer particle. #Mw of the second stage is measured in the soluble fraction of the final two-stage polymer. Methyl-3-mercaptopropionate (MMP) is used as a chain transfer agent (CTS) to form the second-stage polymer of Sample 5 and does not appear as a monomeric unit in the final polymer product. However, Sample 5 contains more than 0 ppm of MMP residue. @E1 n-Dodecyl mercaptan (n-DDM) is used as a chain transfer agent (CTS) to form the second-stage polymer of Samples 6-9 and does not appear as a monomeric unit in the final polymer product. However, Samples 6-9 each contain more than 0 ppm of n-DDM residue. C. Preparation of adhesive compositions In addition to the polymer particles from comparative sample 1 (CS 1) and samples 2-9 prepared as described above, the materials used to produce adhesive compositions are shown in Table 4 below. RRfrznn / zznz / E / YiAi Table 4 Component Specification Source LUTENSOL TDA-8 ethoxylated surfactant; ethoxylated tridecyl alcohol (C13) Hydrophilic-lipophilic equilibrium (HLB) = 13; molecular weight = 550 g / mol BASF ACRYSOL RM-2020 nonionic urethane rheology modifier solids content = 20 wt%; solvent = water The Dow Chemical Company JEFFAMINE D-230 nonlinear diamine base; polyetheramine HjN / NH2\T / xyr H1H33 where x is from 2 to 3 viscosity (at 25 °C) = 9.5 mm2 / s; flash point = 121 °C; pH (5% aqueous solution) = 11.7 Huntsman JEFFAMINE EDR148 linear diamine base; polyetheramine .. 0 NH2 h2n^ x / viscosity (at 25 °C) = 8 mm2 / s; flash point = 120 °C; pH = 11.6; molecular weight = 37 g / mol Huntsman Component Specification Source ammonium hydroxide NH4OH, in a 28% Fisher solution RRfrznn / zznz / E / YiAi The polymer particles from comparative sample 1 (CS 1) and samples 2-9, prepared as described above, are each weighed into a wide-mouthed plastic container. Wetting agent (LUTENSOL TDA-8) is added to the container while continuously mixing with a top mixer for 10 minutes. Rheology modifier (ACRYSOL RM-2020) is then added to the container and mixed for another 10 minutes. The mixture is then neutralized with ammonium hydroxide (NH4OH) or a diamine base (JEFFAMINE D-230 or JEFFAMINE EDR-148). The composition of each comparative sample composition and example composition is provided in Table 5 below. D. Coating The comparative samples (CS) and example compositions (Ex) in Table 5 are coated onto a 1.2 mil thick polyethylene terephthalate (PET) film surface with a non-slip coating (a RAF HOSTAPHAN™ 2 PROKN IS.sil film, available through Mitsubishi Polyester Film) using a 0.8 mil Bird™ applicator. The coating is then brought into contact with a 2.0 mil thick biaxially oriented polypropylene (BOPP) film (supplied by Griff Papers). The wet reductions are dried in a convection oven at 85 °C for 5 minutes. The benchmark samples and example compositions are coated with a coating weight of 20 grams per square meter (gsm). The benchmark samples and example compositions are conditioned at constant ambient temperature and humidity (CTR) (23 °C and 50% relative humidity) overnight before application testing. The properties of the benchmark samples and example compositions are provided in Table 5. As shown in Table 5, CS 4 is a comparative composition containing (A) one-stage latex polymer particles (CS 1), (B) a linear diamine base (JEFFAMINE EDR-148), and (C) an ethoxylated surfactant (LUTENSOL TDA-8), and lacks multi-stage latex polymer particles. CS 4 exhibits a shear strength of less than 500 hours (234 hours), indicating that articles coated with the CS 4 adhesive composition are not suitable for applications such as labels, which require sufficient adhesion between the label and a second article (such as a bottle). As shown in Table 5, CS 6, CS 10, and CS 14 are each a comparative composition containing (A) multi-stage latex polymer particles with (i) a first-stage polymer containing acrylic acid (AA) and a first vinyl monomer; and a second-stage polymer containing RRfrznn / zznz / E / YiAi methylacrylic acid (MAA) monomer and a second vinyl monomer (EHA); (B) a nonlinear diamine base (JEFFAMINE D230); and (C) an ethoxylated surfactant (LUTENSOL TDA-8), and lacks a linear diamine base. Each of CS 6, CS 10, and CS 14 exhibits a shear strength of less than 500 hours (152.6 hours, 405.2 hours, and 174 hours, respectively), indicating that articles with a coating containing the adhesive composition of CS 6, CS 10, and CS 14 are not suitable for article applications such as labels, which require sufficient adhesion between the label and a second article (such as a bottle). CS 16-CS 18 are each a comparative composition containing (A) multi-stage latex polymer particles with (i) a first-stage polymer containing acrylic acid (AA) and a first vinyl monomer; and a second-stage polymer formed with CTA (MMP or n-DDM) containing methacrylic acid monomer (MAA) and a second vinyl monomer (EHA); (B) a linear diamine base (JEFFAMINE EDR-148); and (C) an ethoxylated surfactant (LUTENSOL TDA-8). Each of CS 16-CS 18 exhibits a shear strength of less than 500 hours (40.4 hours, 85.5 hours, and 23.4 hours, respectively), indicating that articles coated with the adhesive composition CS 16-CS 18 are not suitable for applications such as labels, which require sufficient adhesion between the label and a second article (such as a bottle). RRfrznn / zznz / E / YiAi Table 5. 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RRbznn / zznz / B / YiAi 3S0A < ¡31 ¢3 ΓΤΊ iVi < C¿l rs íN C = c<^ies3va failure A = adhesive failure *Ss adds ammonium hydroxide cEmpathy a) objective. 550 A £47 A 477 A 49® A 281A < Ή “ST m < ivl lk-j COI < IN O < < m 32) A LA L¡1 FÓ CM ni cr¡ r* r-^ C3 ω d ¿43 r* d £ 6 ¿i '3 « Fr SEO tY t'y Φ > i * ¡ <-4 Ch ίη 03 «4; Cñ N * § coz s Mtíesíra 7 2®g £ MS ω δ ω r- · / ) '.''I *λ etv t_J «M e· W íN RRbznn / zznz / B / YiAi CS 19 and CS 20 are each a comparative composition containing (A) multi-stage latex polymer particles with (i) a first-stage polymer containing acrylic acid (AA) and a first vinyl monomer; and a second-stage polymer formed with CTA (MMP or n-DDM) containing acrylic acid (AA) monomer and a second vinyl monomer (EHA); (B) a linear diamine base (JEFFAMINE EDR-148); and (C) an ethoxylated surfactant (LUTENSOL TDA-8). The second-stage polymer of CS 19 and CS 20 lacks methacrylic acid (MAA) monomer. Each of CS 19 and CS 20 exhibits a shear strength of less than 500 hours (113 hours and 7.9 hours, respectively), indicating that articles with a coating containing the adhesive composition of CS 19 and CS 20 are not suitable for article applications such as labels, which require sufficient adhesion between the label and a second article (such as a bottle). The applicant unexpectedly discovered that the adhesive compositions (Ex. 7, Ex. 8, Ex. 11, Ex. 12, and Ex. 15) containing (A) multi-stage latex polymer particles with (i) a first-stage polymer containing acrylic acid (AA) and a first vinyl monomer; and a second-stage polymer containing methacrylic acid (MAA) monomer and a second vinyl monomer (EHA); (B) a linear diamine base (JEFFAMINE EDR-148); and (C) an ethoxylated surfactant (LUTENSOL TDA-8) advantageously exhibit RRfrznn / zznz / E / YiAi a high shear of at least 500 hours, as shown in Table 5. Accordingly, articles with a coating containing the adhesive composition of Ex. 7, Ex. 8, Ex. 11, Ex. 12 or Ex. 15 are suitable for article applications such as labels, which require sufficient adhesion between the label and a second article (such as a bottle). Conventional adhesive applications generally demonstrate an inverse relationship between shear and peel properties (peel strength and loop tack). In other words, as the shear strength increases for typical adhesive compositions, peel strength and loop tack decrease. However, the applicant unexpectedly discovered that the adhesive compositions (Ex. 7, Ex. 8, Ex. 11, Ex. 12, and Ex.15) containing (A) multi-stage latex polymer particles with (i) a first-stage polymer containing acrylic acid (AA) and a first vinyl monomer; and a second-stage polymer containing methacrylic acid monomer (MAA) and a second vinyl monomer (EHA); (B) a linear diamine base (JEFFAMINE EDR148), and (C) an ethoxylated surfactant (LUTENSOL TDA-8) advantageously exhibit high shear strength of at least 500 hours, while maintaining 90° peel strength and loop tack suitable for article applications. RRfrznn / zznz / E / YiAi (and, in some cases, an improvement in 90° peel strength and loop stickiness is exhibited). For example, a comparison of Ex. 15 (containing sample 4 of MSLPP, linear diamine base, and ethoxylated surfactant) and CS 14 (containing sample 4 of MSLPP and ethoxylated surfactant, but not linear diamine base) shows that Ex. 15 exhibits a shear strength (greater than 1700 hours) that is more than 9 times the shear strength of CS 14 (174 hours), while also advantageously exhibiting greater 90° peel strength and loop stickiness (for stainless steel and HDPE substrates) than CS 14. It is specifically intended that the present description not be limited to the forms and illustrations contained herein, but include modified forms of those forms that include parts of the forms and combinations of elements of different forms that are within the scope of the following claims. It is hereby stated that, as of this date, the best method known to the applicant for putting the aforementioned invention into practice is the one that is clear from the present description of the invention.

Claims

1. An adhesive composition characterized in that it comprises (A) multi-stage latex polymer particles comprising (i) a first-stage polymer comprising acrylic acid monomer; a first vinyl monomer; (ii) a second-stage polymer bonded to the first-stage polymer, wherein the second-stage polymer comprises methacrylic acid monomer; a second vinyl monomer, wherein the second vinyl monomer is different from the methacrylic acid monomer; (B) a linear diamine base; and (C) an ethoxylated surfactant.

2. The adhesive composition according to claim 1, characterized in that the first vinyl monomer is selected from the group consisting of 2-ethylhexyl acrylate, methyl methacrylate and combinations thereof.

3. The adhesive composition according to claim 1 or 2 of RRfrznn / zznz / E / YiAi, characterized in that the second vinyl monomer is 2-ethylhexyl acrylate.

4. The adhesive composition according to any one of claims 1-3, characterized in that the multi-stage polymer particles consist of: (i) the first-stage polymer consisting of from 0.1 wt% to 10 wt%, depending on the dry weight of the first-stage polymer, of polymerized units of acrylic acid monomer; the first vinyl monomer being selected from 2-ethylhexyl acrylate, methyl methacrylate and combinations thereof; (ii) the second-stage polymer consisting of from 0.1 wt% to 10 wt%, depending on the dry weight of the second-stage polymer, of polymerized units of methacrylic acid monomer; and the second vinyl monomer being 2-ethylhexyl acrylate.

5. The adhesive composition according to any of claims 1-4, characterized in that the first-stage polymer has a weight average molecular weight, Mw, of 84,000 g / mol to 1,000,000 g / mol.

6. The adhesive composition according to any of claims 1-5, characterized in that the multi-stage latex polymer particles have a glass transition temperature, Tg, of -50 °C to 0 °C.

7. The adhesive composition according to any of claims 1-6, characterized in that the linear diamine base is a polyetheramine.

8. The adhesive composition according to any of claims 1-7, characterized in that the linear diamine base has a Structure (6) .. 0 NH2 Structure (6) .

9. The adhesive composition according to any of claims 1-8, characterized in that the ethoxylated surfactant comprises ethoxylated tridecyl alcohol RRfrznn / zznz / E / YiAi.

10. The adhesive composition according to any of claims 1-9, characterized in that it comprises: (A) from 90 wt% to 99 wt% of multi-stage latex polymer particles; (B) from 0.1 wt% to 1 wt% of linear diamine base; and (C) from 0.01 wt% to 1 wt% of ethoxylated surfactant.

11. The adhesive composition according to any of claims 1-10, characterized in that it has a shear strength of 500 hours to 3000 hours.

12. An article characterized in that it comprises a substrate in contact with the adhesive composition according to any of claims 1-11.

13. An article characterized in that it comprises: a substrate; a coating on the substrate, wherein the coating comprises an adhesive composition comprising (A) multi-stage latex polymer particles comprising (i) a first-stage polymer comprising acrylic acid monomer; a first vinyl monomer; (ii) a second-stage polymer bonded to the first-stage polymer, wherein the second-stage polymer comprises a methacrylic acid monomer; a second vinyl monomer, wherein the second vinyl monomer is different from the methacrylic acid monomer; (B) a linear diamine base; and (C) an ethoxylated surfactant.

14. The article according to claim 13, characterized in that the first vinyl monomer is selected from the group consisting of 2-ethylhexyl acrylate, methyl methacrylate, and combinations thereof. RRfrznn / zznz / E / YiAi 15. The article according to claim 13 or 14, characterized in that the second vinyl monomer is 2-ethylhexyl acrylate.

16. The article according to any of claims 13-15, characterized in that the linear diamine base is a polyetheramine.

17. The article according to any of claims 13-16, characterized in that the ethoxylated surfactant comprises ethoxylated tridecyl alcohol.

18. The article in accordance with any of claims 13-17, characterized in that the coating has a shear strength of 500 hours to 3000 hours.

19. The article according to any of claims 13-18, characterized in that the substrate comprises a biaxially oriented polypropylene film, and the article has a 90° peel strength (stainless steel) of 200 g / in to 1000 g / in.

20. The article according to any of claims 13-19, characterized in that the substrate comprises a biaxially oriented polypropylene film, and the article has a loop tack (HDPE) of 200 g / in to 1000 g / in.