<abstract xml:lang="en" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p>The present report reports on the process of the removal of organic solvents in the polymerisation reactor, thin-layer evaporator, and twin-screw extruder for the production of the solvent-free acrylic pressure-sensitive adhesives (PSA). New applications and technical specifications stimulate the continuous development of new methods of manufacturing of non-solvent self-adhesives. The new synthesis of 100% acrylic systems includes solvent polymerisation and finally a removal of volatile organic compounds in a special extruder, polymerisation vessel or an industrial evaporator. The removal process requires controlling such relevant parameters as temperature, pressure and volatile organic compounds concentration.</p></abstract>

The present report reports on the process of the removal of organic solvents in the polymerisation reactor, thin-layer evaporator, and twin-screw extruder for the production of the solvent-free acrylic pressure-sensitive adhesives (PSA). New applications and technical specifications stimulate the continuous development of new methods of manufacturing of non-solvent self-adhesives. The new synthesis of 100% acrylic systems includes solvent polymerisation and finally a removal of volatile organic compounds in a special extruder, polymerisation vessel or an industrial evaporator. The removal process requires controlling such relevant parameters as temperature, pressure and volatile organic compounds concentration.

Removal of organic solvents for the purpose of manufacturing of solvent-free pressure-sensitive adhesives

Institute of Chemical Organic Technology, Szczecin University of Technology, Pulaskiego 10, 70-322 Szczecin, Poland

ChemCycle Bitterfeld, Chemiepark Bitterfeld-Wolfen, D-06803 Greppin, Germany

Polish Journal of Chemical Technology

The present report reports on the process of the removal of organic solvents in the polymerisation reactor, thin-layer evaporator, and twin-screw extruder for...

Removal of organic solvents for the purpose of manufacturing of solvent-free pressure-sensitive adhesives

Published Online: Apr 03, 2008

Page range: 37 - 40

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/v10026-008-0009-3

Keywords
PSA, removal of solvent, polymerisation reactor, evaporator, extruder, acrylic

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Removal of organic solvents for the purpose of manufacturing of solvent-free pressure-sensitive adhesives

Published Online: Apr 03, 2008

Page range: 37 - 40

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/v10026-008-0009-3

KeywordsPSA, removal of solvent, polymerisation reactor, evaporator, extruder, acrylic

This content is open access.

Keywords
PSA, removal of solvent, polymerisation reactor, evaporator, extruder, acrylic