Henkel IP Holding Gmbh

Henkel Ag & Company, Kgaa

Danimer Bioplastics, Inc.

Henkel Corporation

Patrick Hayes

Dirk Kasper

Andrea Keys Eodice

Daniel Carraway

Rachelle Arnold

David Duckworth

Richard J Ellis

Patrick Markiefka

Stephane Belmudes

Steven Wann

Joe B Grubbs, Iii

Jonas Stabel

Joseph Grubbs

Andrea Eodice

Predominately bio-sourced polymer compositions that may be used as hot-melt adhesives are disclosed herein. The polymer compositions may contain a polymer that has the following structure: Gand Gare independently (CH). Variable x is an integer ranging between 1 and 10. Variable y is an integer ranging between about 50 and about 500. Variable z is an integer ranging between about 100 and about 600. Variable n is an integer ranging between about 5 and about 10,000. X is H, a functionalized alkylene polymer block containing alcohol functional groups, or a mixture thereof. Y is H, an acyl group, a functionalized alkylene polymer containing carboxylic acid functional groups, or a mixture thereof. 

Polymer compositions and hot-melt adhesives formed therefrom

The invention relates to a foamable hot melt adhesive composition, method of foaming the foamable hot melt adhesive composition, and method of using the foamed hot melt adhesive composition. The foamed hot melt adhesive provides a reliable adhesion with high heat resistance for packaging applications. The present invention provides an environmentally and economically sound adhesive that provides sufficient adhesion to the packages upon which it is being applied.

Foamable hot melt adhesive compositions and use thereof

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