Avery Dennison Corporation
Linerless Water-Activated Water-Based Emulsion

Abstract:

Provided herein is a water-activated adhesive comprising an aqueous emulsion of vinyl acetate, polyvinyl alcohol, and glycerin. The adhesive has no significant tack prior to being activated, can be repositionable for at least 1 minute after activation, and can form a strong bond less than two hours after activation. Also provided are labels comprising the water-activated adhesive, methods for producing and using the water-activated adhesive, and systems for labeling articles with the water-activated adhesive.