PRESSURE SENSITIVE ADHESIVES PREPARED FROM MALEATED VEGETABLE OILS AND EXPOXIDIZED VEGETABLE OILS

摘要

A method that includes reacting an epoxidized naturally-occurring oil or fat with a triacid to form a pressure sensitive adhesive or a pressure sensitive adhesive precursor is disclosed. The present invention also includes methods for preparing a triacid and for preparing a pressure sensitive adhesive label or tape.

主权项

1. A method comprising:
combining one or more epoxidized naturally-occurring oils or fats with at least one triacid to form a reaction mixture, and applying heat to the reaction mixture to form pressure sensitive adhesive.