Dexco Polymers LP Commercializes A New Styrenic Block Copolymer For Label Applications

Houston, TX - Dexco Polymers LP has commercialized a new grade of Vector styrenic block copolymers designed specifically for the hot melt adhesive label market. Developed under the designation DPX 586A, this new commercial block copolymer, Vector 4186A, has a patented, 4-arm radial styrene-isoprene-styrene (SIS) block copolymer structure with a high styrene-isoprene diblock content. "This polymer was designed to improve the die cuttability performance in labelstock applications," said Chris Mudd, General Manager, Dexco Polymers. "It has a low melt viscosity, allowing low coating temperatures, high adhesion properties, and it demonstrates low migration characteristics into labelstock."

This new block copolymer can also work in other pressure sensitive adhesive applications that require low viscosity and high cohesive strength properties, such as masking tape and specialty tapes. To learn more you can visit our website (www.dexcopolymers.com).

SOURCE: Dexco Polymers LP