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Balancing peel adhesion, shear resistance and long-term durability remains one of the key challenges in adhesive and sealant formulation. EPS® 2180 offers a solution based on a high-solids all-acrylic polymer designed to help formulators meet demanding performance requirements.
With a solids content of 60%, the product combines broad adhesion with high-temperature shear resistance and plasticizer resistance. These properties provide formulators with the flexibility to develop formulations for a range of end-use applications while maintaining a focus on reliable performance.
One Polymer for Permanent and Removable Adhesives
One of the key features of EPS® 2180 is its suitability for formulating both permanent and removable pressure-sensitive adhesives (PSAs). This versatility expands the polymer’s potential applications, particularly where a balance between adhesion performance and long-term behaviour is required.
Vinyl flooring is one of the target applications. In this sector, adhesive performance must meet the specific requirements of the materials involved and the conditions of use. High-temperature shear resistance is particularly relevant when developing formulations intended to maintain their performance under thermal stress.
Plasticizer Resistance and Expanded Application Potential
Plasticizer resistance is another key feature of EPS® 2180. This property makes the polymer an interesting option for applications where compatibility with plasticizer-containing materials is an important formulation requirement.
In addition to vinyl flooring adhesives, the polymer can be used in film-to-film lamination, a process in which adhesion between film layers is essential to the performance of the laminated material.
Another application is plasticizer-free pigmented caulks. In this case, EPS® 2180 provides a polymer base for developing formulations that meet specific application requirements without the use of plasticizers.
High-Solids Formulation Performance
A solids content of 60% is a key technical feature of EPS® 2180. Together with its adhesion and resistance properties, it helps define the polymer’s formulation profile and potential use in different adhesive and sealant systems.
The polymer is also made without APEO surfactants, a characteristic that may be relevant to manufacturers assessing raw materials based on the composition of their formulations.
It is important to note that EPS® 2180 is not FDA-approved. The product should therefore be evaluated against the regulatory and technical requirements of each specific end-use application, without assuming suitability for applications requiring FDA approval.
A Versatile Solution for Formulators
Overall, EPS® 2180 stands out for its combination of high solids content, broad adhesion, high-temperature shear resistance and plasticizer resistance. Its suitability for permanent and removable pressure-sensitive adhesives, film-to-film lamination and plasticizer-free pigmented caulks broadens its application potential.
For formulators, the product’s main value lies in providing a versatile acrylic polymer platform to explore solutions that meet different performance requirements, with particular emphasis on adhesion reliability and long-term durability.
Industry professionals will meet at ABS Europe 2026 – Adhesives Bonding & Sealants, the first event dedicated to adhesives, glues, sealants, foams, tapes, resins, coatings, laminates and films in Italy and the Mediterranean region, taking place from October 27 to 29, 2026, at Vicenza Exhibition Center.
