abstract |
THIS INVENTION REALTES TO AN ADHESIVE COMPOSITION USEFUL FOR BACKSIZING TUFTED CARPETS. THE COMPOSITION CONTAINS A COPOLYMER OF ETHYLENE, A WAX, AND A PARTICULAR RESIN EXTENDER BLEND AND CAN BE APPLIED AS A HOT MELT TO THE BACKSIDE OF A CARPET. THE COMPOSITION HAS EXCELLENT ADHENSION CHARACTERISTICS AS WELL AS TOUGHNESS, HIGH SOFTENING POINT, AND A SUITABLE VISCOSITY AT COATING APPLICATION TEMPERATURES. FILLERS CAN ALSO BE INCLUDED IN THE COMPOSITION AS WELL AS OTHER INGREDIENTS. |