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Adhesive compositions containing radial block copolymers with butadiene endblock and articles produced therefrom
Assignee: TSRC (USA) Investment Corp
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Filing: 1993-12-17
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Granted: 1994-12-13
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Expires: 2013-12-17
Abstract
Abstract Radial block copolymers characterized by the formulas: (1) (pS-pI) n X and (2) (pS-pI-pB) n X where pS is polystyrene, pI is polyisoprene, pB is butadiene, X is a residue of a multifunctional coupling agent used in the production of the radial block copolymer, and n is a number greater than 2 representative of the number of branches appended to X; hot-melt adhesive compositions constituted of said radial block copolymers, and articles of manufacture produced therefrom. These copolymers possess blocks of high average molecular weight polystyrene (10,000 to 25,000) and an overall average molecular weight (90,000 to 380,000) such that when blended in requisite proportions with a compatible tackifier resin, preferably also a secondary tackifying resin or plasticizing oil, and stabilizer, superior hot-melt adhesive compositions can be formed. The hot-melt adhesive compositions possess, inter alia, superior heat resistance, superior static time to failure with low viscosity, good peel adhesion, good tack, and high ability to bond to a polyethylene or polypropylene substrate at temperatures below that which may damage the substrate.
Inventors
- 👤 Charles F. Diehl
- 👤 Gary R. Marchand
- 👤 Michael O. Myers
- 👤 Jean M. Tancrede
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 12:11
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61L; A61L15/00; A61L15/16; A61L15/42; A61L15/58; A61F; A61F13/00; A61F13/15; A61F13/56; A61F13/58; B; B32; B32B; B32B7/00; B32B7/04; B32B7/12; C; C08; C08F; C08F297/00; C08F297/02; C08F297/04; C08F297/046; C09; C09J; C09J153/00; C09J153/02; C08L; C08L2666/00; C08L2666/02; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T428/00; Y10T428/24; Y10T428/24802; Y10T428/24826; Y10T428/31504; Y10T428/31855; Y10T428/31909; Y10T428/31924; Y10T442/00; Y10T442/60; Y10T442/674; Y10T442/678
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 27
Claim 1
Independent Claim
163 words
An adhesive composition which comprises: a radial block copolymer containing a polystyrene block segment and a polyisoprene block segment having an end which comprises butadiene, wherein the block copolymer is characterized by the formula: (pS-pI-pB).sub.n X wherein pS is polystyrene, pI is polyisoprene, pB is polybutadiene, X is the residue of a multifunctional coupling agent used in the production of the radial block copolymer and n is a number greater than 2 and represents the number of branches appended to X; pS has an average number molecular weight ranging from about 10,000 to about 25,000, pI+pB has an average number molecular weight ranging from about 20,000 to about 70,000, the overall number average molecular weight of the block copolymer ranges from about 90,000 to about 380,000, and wherein the pS component is present in an amount of at least 25 parts to about 50 parts per 100 parts by weight of the radial block copolymer; a compatible primary tackifying resin; and a stabilizer.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
163 words
An adhesive composition which comprises: a radial block copolymer containing a polystyrene block segment and a polyisoprene block segment having an end which comprises butadiene, wherein the block copolymer is characterized by the formula: (pS-pI-pB).sub.n X wherein pS is polystyrene, pI is polyisoprene, pB is polybutadiene, X is the residue of a multifunctional coupling agent used in the production of the radial block copolymer and n is a number greater than 2 and represents the number of branches appended to X; pS has an average number molecular weight ranging from about 10,000 to about 25,000, pI+pB has an average number molecular weight ranging from about 20,000 to about 70,000, the overall number average molecular weight of the block copolymer ranges from about 90,000 to about 380,000, and wherein the pS component is present in an amount of at least 25 parts to about 50 parts per 100 parts by weight of the radial block copolymer; a compatible primary tackifying resin; and a stabilizer.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
The composition of claim 1 wherein the composition contains from about 15 percent to about 35 percent of the copolymer.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
23 words
The composition of claim 1 wherein the composition contains from about 45 percent to about 70 percent of the compatible primary tackifying resin.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
24 words
The composition of claim 1 which further contains from about 5 percent to about 20 percent of a plasticizing oil or secondary tackifying resin.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
21 words
The composition of claim 1 wherein the adhesive composition contains from about 0.1 percent to about 2 percent of the stabilizer.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
56 words
The composition of claim 1 wherein the average molecular weight of the pI+pB component of the radial block copolymer ranges from about 20,000 to about 40,000, the average molecular weight of the pS component ranges from about 14,000 to about 20,000 and the overall molecular weight of the copolymer ranges from about 100,000 to about 240,000.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
42 words
The composition of claim 1 which additionally contains up to about 5 percent, based on the weight of the composition, of a hydrocarbon wax sufficient to form an adhesive composition useful for lining magazines or books, or for packaging and carton sealing.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
14 words
The composition of claim 1 wherein n is greater than or equal to 3.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
17 words
The composition of claim 8 wherein n on the average ranges from about 3 to about 7.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
31 words
The composition of claim 1 wherein the pS component is present in an amount ranging from about 27 parts to about 45 parts per 100 parts by weight of the copolymer.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
23 words
The composition of claim 6 wherein the overall number average molecular weight of the block copolymer is between about 120,000 to about 200,000.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
9 words
The composition of claim 1 wherein X is --Si.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
21 words
The composition of claim 1 wherein the weight amount of polybutadiene in the block pI-pB is less than 10 weight percent.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
21 words
The composition of claim 13 wherein the weight amount of polybutadiene in the block pI-pB is less than 5 weight percent.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
28 words
A disposable article comprising a polyethylene or polypropylene substrate bonded to a tissue, moisture absorbent fabric or absorbent fluff by use of the adhesive composition of claim 1.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
19 words
The article of manufacture according to claim 15 wherein the moisture absorbent fabric or fluff is a non-woven fabric.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
21 words
The article of manufacture according to claim 15 where the adhesive composition further contains a plasticizing oil or secondary tackifying resin.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
26 words
The article of manufacture according to claim 15 wherein the adhesive composition contains from about 15 percent to about 35 percent of the radial block copolymer.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
27 words
The article of manufacture according to claim 15 wherein the adhesive composition contains from about 45 percent to about 70 percent of the compatible primary tackifying resin.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
29 words
The article of manufacture according to claim 17 wherein the adhesive composition contains from about 5 percent to about 30 percent of the plasticizing oil or secondary tackifying resin.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
24 words
The article of manufacture according to claim 15 wherein the adhesive composition contains from about 0.1 percent to about 2 percent of the stabilizer.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
85 words
The article of manufacture according to claim 15 wherein the average molecular weight of the pI+pB component of the radial block copolymer ranges from about 20,000 to about 40,000, the average molecular weight of the pS component ranges from about 14,000 to about 20,000, the overall molecular weight of the copolymer ranges from about 100,000 to about 240,000, and wherein the pS component is present in an amount ranging from about 27 parts to about 45 parts per 100 parts by weight of the copolymer.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
21 words
The article of manufacture according to claim 15 wherein the disposable article is selected from diapers, sanitary napkins and bed pads.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
24 words
The article of manufacture according to claim 15 wherein the adhesive component of the disposable article is applied as a continuous or discontinuous phase.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
16 words
The article of manufacture according to claim 15 wherein the disposable article is of multi-line construction.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
34 words
The article of manufacture according to claim 25 wherein the adhesive component used in forming the disposable article is applied as fine parallel longitudinal strips, swirl or as a multi-dot pattern of adhesive droplets.
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