Scarcity of Isoprene Drives new Formulation
A global isoprene shortage is compelling tape and label manufacturers to seek alternative ingredients for their hot-melt, pressure-sensitive adhesive (HMPSA) formulations for packaging tapes and labels, particularly users of SIS (styrene-isoprene-styrene) block copolymers. Eastman Chemical Company, Kingsport, Tenn., has introduced a new formulation strategy that reduces the use of isoprene by more than 50 percent in HMPSA’s.
- Places:
- Kingsport, Tenn.
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