Acrylovinylic macromolecular compounds with adhesive properties

The effect of some crosslinking comonomers on the function of an acryloviny lic copolymer with pressure-sensitive adhesive properties is examined. It i s concluded that there is dependence of the adhesion/cohesion balance on th e existence of a threshold domain of concentration for each crosslinking co mponent that is introduced in the copolymer composition. Evidence is obtain ed of the influence of temperature, UV irradiation and humidity on the adhe sive properties. (C) 1999 Elsevier Science Ltd. All rights reserved.