Adhesive remover is a substance intended to break down and remove glue and its remnants from surfaces.
Description[edit]
Adhesive removers are intended to break down glue so that it can be removed from surfaces easily.[1][2][3] Formulations may be designed to remove a broad range of adhesives or to address a specific bond.[1] Many general purpose removers are intended to remove residue from adhesive tape.[1][2][3]
Formulations[edit]
Adhesive removers are often based on organic solvents, which can dissolve or soften many adhesive polymers that do not dissolve in water. They may also contain a gelling agent, increasing viscosity so that the product sticks to the area to be treated rather than running off. Common solvents used include D-limonene, aliphatic alkanes, and acetone.
Heptane is also used as an adhesive remover by stamp collectors. Since 1974, the United States Postal Service has issued self-adhesive stamps that some collectors find difficult to separate from envelopes via the traditional method of soaking in water. Heptane-based products like Bestine, as well as limonene-based products, have become popular solvents for removing stamps more easily.[4]
References[edit]
- ^ a b c "2019 Best Adhesive Removers Reviews - Top Rated Adhesive Removers". Retrieved 2019-10-23.
- ^ a b "5 Best Adhesive Removers - Oct. 2019". BestReviews. Retrieved 2019-10-23.
- ^ a b Lytle, Sarah. "Best Adhesive Remover in 2019 - Adhesive Remover Reviews and Ratings". Retrieved 2019-10-23.
- ^ Butler, Peter. "It's Like Magic: Removing Self-Adhesive Stamps from Paper" (PDF). American Philatelic Society. Retrieved 15 June 2020.