Bostik launches new adhesive for disposable hygiene market

The new adhesive is designed to hold elastic strands in place in diapers and adult incontinence articles. The bonding of elastic strands in these products is critical to the function and fit of the disposable product. Previously, adhesives based on polyolefin chemistry were limited to low stress applications due to performance and processing restrictions.

“Brilliance marks a huge technical accomplishment and represents a prime example of how we leverage our material science capabilities, not only in continual improvements with existing materials, but in developing new materials that meet customer and consumer needs,” said Jeffrey Merkt, Bostik senior vice president - global nonwovens.

“While olefins are not new and have been the object of rapidly developing technology, that focus has not necessarily been on adhesives,” Merkt added.

“At Bostik we didn't wait for new materials to be developed. Instead, we cast a wide net with our R&D teams to find and develop new materials. This proactive approach has yielded some remarkable results, such as Brilliance, and has contributed to our global reputation as an innovator,” Merkt concluded. (NA)

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