| abstract |
Hot melt adhesives include polylactide homopolymers or copolymers such as polylactic acid; Sulfonated copolyesters; And at least one plasticizer, and is compostable. The plasticizer can be a solid plasticizer such as benzoate, and a second plasticizer can also be used. The adhesives are suitable for a variety of applications, such as use in case and carton applications, with balloon wraps for tree bulbs or plant seeds or with other compostable substrates, and with other compostable films, especially for double-walled paperboard beverages. Suitable for cups. Adhesives exhibit superior adhesion performance over non-compostable adhesives over various temperatures reflecting the temperatures of hot and cold beverages. |