Cytec Launches High Performance UV Pressure Sensitive Adhesive For European Tape Market
Cytec Industries Inc. launches new GELVA Multipolymer Radiation (GMR) 8020-02 UV curable PSA in Europe to meet the industry's growing needs for a UV curable PSA with exceptional adhesive characteristics to both low and high energy surfaces.
Targeted usage for this 100% solids UV curable PSA includes high performance industrial tapes, automotive instrument panel and membrane switch assemblies, nameplates, low and high surface energy materials and foam tapes. Cytec's goal in creating this low VOC formulation is to enable tape manufacturers to be competitive in markets where solvent based PSA products are not practical.
Cytec's VP of Pressure Sensitive Adhesives and Specialty Additives, Michael Radossich, indicates GMR 8020-02 is the first of many 100% solid UV curable ultra-high performance PSAs Cytec is developing. "GMR 8020-02 represents the culmination of a comprehensive internal development effort. We believe it's just the product the European market has been hoping for. That's why we are planning to expand this technology stream to cover an even wider application spectrum," Radossich explains.
Unlike other existing UV products, GMR 8020-02 offers an excellent peel - shear balance in comparison to other adhesive technologies. It's designed to require less energy consumption during the curing process, and provides a wide cure window to enhance product application for thick depositions, even on high speed lines.
This advanced quality UV curable PSA was also created to reduce user costs relating to application, capital investment, freight, and inventory expenses. The nature of GMR 8020-02 also improves handling safety and at the same time reduces regulatory concerns.
The official launch will be held at a customer event on April 22, 2009. The event will be held at Polytype Converting located in Fribourg, Switzerland. It will feature technical and industry presentations about this exciting new technology, industry experts from Fusion UV Systems and also a live coating demonstration at the Polytype facility. This will be a rare opportunity to learn about the entire PSA manufacturing process.
More information about the event is available at: http://www.cytec.com/specialty-chemicals/psa-uv-curable-seminar.htm
GELVA pressure sensitive adhesives have been used in a broad range of applications and markets for over 40 years.
About Cytec Industries Inc.
Cytec Industries Inc. is a global specialty chemicals and materials company focused on developing, manufacturing and selling value-added products. Our products serve a diverse range of end markets including aerospace, adhesives, automotive and industrial coatings, chemical intermediates, inks, mining and plastics. We use our technology and application development expertise to create chemical and material solutions that are formulated to perform specific and important functions in the finished products of our customers.
SOURCE: Cytec Industries Inc.