| abstract |
An adhesive composition comprises: (i) at least one ethylene/α-olefin interpolymer, (ii) at least one tackifier; and (iii) an oil or a low molecular weight polymer. Preferably, the ethylene/α-olefin interpolymer has a M w /M n from about 1.7 to about 3.5, at least one melting point, T m , in degrees Celsius, and a density, d, in grams/cubic centimeter, wherein the numerical values of T m and d correspond to the relationship: T m ≧858.91−1825.3(d)+1112.8(d) 2 . The composition can be used in hot melt adhesives, pressure sensitive adhesives, hot melt pressure sensitive adhesives and thermoplastic marking paints. |