Water-Based Pressure Sensitive Adhesive (PSA)
Permanent Tack Adhesive (PSA), known in the industry as Pressure Sensitive Adhesive, is a specialized adhesive based on an aqueous acrylic dispersion. Upon the evaporation of water, it forms a transparent film that maintains permanent tackiness.
Areas of Application of Water-Soluble Pressure Sensitive Adhesive (PSA)
• Production of Self-Adhesive Materials:
– Manufacturing of self-adhesive labels.
– Self-adhesive protective films.
– Masking tapes and scotch tape.
• Printing and Packaging:
– Production of cardboard containers with complex polymer coatings.
– Manufacturing envelopes with tear strips (strip-tape).
– Gluing product samples (sachets) into magazines.
– Applying adhesive layers to courier bag flaps.
– Lamination: Bonding film or foil to cardboard or paper.
• Specialized Tasks:
– Production of insect traps.
– Manufacturing insulation materials for the construction and automotive industries.
| Parameter | Indication |
|---|---|
| Viscosity (Rheotest, Z1, 2b, 20 °С), Pa*s | 2 - 50 |
| Appearance | Light liquid; dries to a transparent film with permanent tack |
| Solids Content, % | 50 - 65 |
| Working Temperature, °C | +15… +35 |
| Storage | At temperatures of +5… +30 °C in tightly closed containers |
| Packaging | Polymer containers from 10 to 1000 kg |
Advantages of Water-Soluble PSA
1. Heat Resistance: After drying, the acrylic film withstands high temperatures excellently. It tolerates heat better than hot-melt adhesives.
2. Economical Consumption: The water-based adhesive can be applied in a very thin layer (20-30g/m²).
3. Transparency: Acrylic dispersions form a highly transparent adhesive film that does not yellow over time. It is ideal for labels on glass or transparent containers.
4. UV Resistance and Durability: Acrylic does not degrade or lose tackiness under sunlight, unlike rubber, which dries out. This is critical for outdoor advertising and window films.
5. Eco-friendliness: Odorless and free of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) during operation.
Application and Usage Features of Water-Soluble Pressure Sensitive Adhesive (PSA)
This adhesive is suitable for both automated application (using nozzles, roller, and disc machines) and manual application methods.
Drying Water-Based PSA:
1. For the production of self-adhesive materials, the adhesive requires a drying tunnel or time for water evaporation.
This is the primary difference between water-based PSA and other adhesive types, as tackiness appears only after the complete evaporation of water.
2. In printing or packaging production, at least one of the surfaces to be bonded must be moisture-absorbent. For example, when laminating with films or foil, the second surface must be paper or cardboard.
Advantages of Working With Us
Quality Assurance
We use raw materials from proven suppliers and reliable equipment throughout the manufacturing process.
Expert Consultations
Our specialists will provide detailed information regarding technical specifications, applications, and storage requirements.
Delivery Across Ukraine
We partner with leading transport companies to deliver products to any location across the country.
FAQ
- We are a wholesale-and-production company. But for your convenience, we process orders for adhesives starting from 10 kg.
- A product is delivered to a Buyer within five days from the instance of receiving an order from the Buyer.
- A product is delivered across the entire territory of Ukraine. Delivery can be included in the cost of the goods or paid by the Customer upon receipt in accordance with the tariffs of the carriers' service.
- LUX-X LLC is certified to DSTU ISO 9001:2015 and has all the approval documentation for producing commercial adhesives. The quality guarantee is confirmed by quality certificates for each lot of produced and sold products, and by safety and health certificates.
Purchase and Delivery in Ukraine
“LUX-X” manufactures and supplies industrial water-based adhesives wholesale.
How to Order: Leave a request on our website or call our sales managers.
Consultation: Receive professional advice on selecting PSA adhesives for packaging, labeling, and other applications.
Delivery: We deliver products anywhere in Ukraine. We guarantee quality during transport and bear responsibility for the safety of the cargo until it is handed over to the client.
Safe Transport: We provide reliable containers and packaging. Since water-based adhesive cannot be stored below +5 °C, shipments during the cold season are coordinated individually to prevent product crystallization.
