BASF offers a wide range of polymer dispersions and

UV-curable acrylic hotmelts for the pressure-sensitive adhesive coating of specialty tapes

 

Specialty tapes are used in various applications such as automotive, construction and medical.

 

Each of these applications has distinct requirements. With our broad product portfolio, we can serve a wide range of different customer needs. Our Acronal® portfolio comprises of well-established high solid dispersions as well as new innovative products characterized by their ability to dry fast, enabling energy savings or increased line speed. Our ongoing R&D efforts ensure the quality and  performance of our dispersions and resins – with our formulations, applications, and process know-how, we are your competent partner for specialty tapes.

 

Specialty Tapes

Specialty tapes are used in various applications such as automotive, construction and medical. The following are some examples of the application segments we serve in the tape industry.

Product Name Application Properties
Acronal® A-CR 2301    Solvent-free, low VOC, low odor, not tackified, standard peel at high-temperature, suitable for automotive applications
Acronal® A-CR 2302 High peel at high-temperature, tackified with crosslinker
Acronal® A-CR 2303 High peel at high-temperature, tackified without crosslinker, suitable for E&E applications
Acronal® 3630 Good balance in peel and shear
Acronal® 3633 High peel with low shear
Acronal® 3636 High shear with low peel

Product Name Application Properties
Acronal® N 285                Good immediate tack, high peel strength and good cohesion. Good performance at low temp, for LDPE film on metal protection
Acronal® 4D     Design for adhesive tapes and protective film

Product Name                       Application Properties
acResin® A 260 UV FDA approved, well-balanced performance. No skin irritation/sensibility/eye irritation/ecotoxic effect, ISO 10993 approved

Product Name                     Application Properties
acResin® A 260 UV Extremely low VOC, low odor, high cohesion with good heat resistance, formulated with tackifier, 100% solid content
acResin® A 204 UV Extremely low VOC, low odor, high cohesion with good heat resistance, pure solids without tackifier

Product Name Application Properties
Acronal®  V215 Low VOC, low odor, much better heat resistance than rubber dispersion in wire harness application

Product Name Application Properties
acResin® A 260 UV Great balanced performance with high cohesion and heat resistance                                                   
acResin® A 250 UV High tack and peel while keeping strong cohesion

Product Name Application Properties
acResin®  UV 3532 No residue, great repositionability and removability                                                                          

Product Name Application Properties
Acronal®  A-CR 2301 Solvent-free, low VOC, low odor, not tackified, standard peel at high-temperature                

Masking Tapes

BASF is one of the key masking tape raw material suppliers serving many industries players worldwide. Our comprehensive product portfolio is developed based on water-based system as a driving force to our customers for a more sustainable growth.

Product Name Application Segment Application Properties
Styrofan® 7210 Saturation Agent Very soft binder with excellent water repellence and good running abilities
Acronal® 4250 Saturation Agent Excellent high-temperature resistance
Acronal® TL 8822 ap Release Coating Agent Designed as release coating adhesive for paper masking tape, balanced performance with reasonable release force
Acronal® LN 579 ap Barrier Coating High solvent resistance
Acronal® NX 2278 Pressure Sensitive Adhesives Excellent removability, good plasticizer resistance, self-crosslinking, high shear