Water-based adhesives form a bond between two substrates and once the water within the formulation evaporates or gets absorbed into the substrate, just the adhesive is left behind. Our portfolio to address water-based adhesive applications includes wetting agents, antifoams, and emulsifiers for the production of adhesive dispersions, as well as additives to improve performance of adhesive formulations.
VISIOMER® Specialty Methacrylates for Pressure Sensitive Adhesives
Pressure Sensitive Adhesives (PSAs) are a cornerstone of modern adhesive technology, especially in industries like packaging, labeling, and lamination. Evonik provides comprehensive solutions for pressure sensitive adhesives (PSA), ensuring high adhesive performance and versatility for various applications. Our offerings include additives for high-quality adhesive formulations and essential components like release liners and silicone release coatings.
Acrylic PSAs, in particular, offer excellent adhesion, clarity, and durability—making them ideal for tapes, labels, and protective films.
To enhance the performance of water-based PSAs, we offer methacrylate monomers such as VISIOMER® MEEU 25 M and VISIOMER® MEEU 50 W. These monomers act as comonomers in emulsion polymer formulations, improving both adhesion and cohesion. Their inclusion helps tailor the mechanical properties of the adhesive, ensuring it performs reliably across a wide range of substrates and conditions. Building on this, VISIOMER® HEMA-P enhances adhesion to polar substrates such as metal and glass by incorporating phosphoric acid ester groups into acrylic PSA formulations—delivering stronger, more reliable bonds in demanding applications.
Evonik’s portfolio of adhesives components is designed to support manufacturers in creating high-performance adhesives that meet the demands of modern applications while aligning with environmental goals.