02.04.22
Ashland has introduced a new water-based pressure sensitive adhesive (PSA) platform which is fully compliant in the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 10993 direct skin contact applications. This portfolio is comprised of seven highly competitive Aroset and Flexcryl acrylic PSAs designed for demanding applications. These seven PSAs grades are available to the market and ready to service ISO 10993 regulated application needs.
Key attributes of the water-based ISO 10993 compliant PSA platform:
Key attributes of the water-based ISO 10993 compliant PSA platform:
- passed ISO 10993 biomedical compatibility testing
- non-sensitizing (10993-10)
- non-irritating (10993-10)
- no cytotoxicity (10993-5)
- competitive options for coaters/converters not able to service market with traditional direct skin contact adhesives
- economical options vs. traditional PSAs used in direct skin contact applications
- broad applications outside of skin-contact which includes labels, graphics, and protective films
- APEO-free options available
- LRP-2 paper repulpability compliant options available
- CA Prop 65 compliance