A tackifier composition comprising at least one thermoplastic hydrocarbon resin and an antioxidant composition is provided; wherein a portion of the volatile organic compounds in the thermoplastic hydrocarbon resin has been removed; wherein the antioxidant composition comprises at least one primary antioxidant and at least one secondary antioxidant; and wherein the levels of individual volatile organic compound monitored in the tackifier composition are less than about 0.5 ppm as measured by GC/MS headspace analysis. Processes for producing the tackifier composition are also provided as well as adhesives comprising the tackifier compositions.

A tackifier composition comprising at least one thermoplastic hydrocarbon resin and an antioxidant composition is provided; wherein a portion of the volatile organic compounds in the thermoplastic hydrocarbon resin has been removed; wherein the antioxidant composition comprises at least one primary antioxidant and at least one secondary antioxidant; and wherein the levels of individual volatile organic compound monitored in the tackifier composition are less than about 0.5 ppm as measured by GC/MS headspace analysis. Processes for producing the tackifier composition are also provided as well as adhesives comprising the tackifier compositions.

A tackifier composition comprising at least one thermoplastic hydrocarbon resin and an antioxidant composition is provided; wherein a portion of the volatile organic compounds in the thermoplastic hydrocarbon resin has been removed; wherein the antioxidant composition comprises at least one primary antioxidant and at least one secondary antioxidant; and wherein the levels of individual volatile organic compound monitored in the tackifier composition are less than about 0.5 ppm as measured by GC/MS headspace analysis. Processes for producing the tackifier composition are also provided as well as adhesives comprising the tackifier compositions.

A tackifier composition comprising at least one thermoplastic hydrocarbon resin and an antioxidant composition is provided; wherein a portion of the volatile organic compounds in the thermoplastic hydrocarbon resin has been removed; wherein the antioxidant composition comprises at least one primary antioxidant and at least one secondary antioxidant; and wherein the levels of individual volatile organic compound monitored in the tackifier composition are less than about 0.5 ppm as measured by GC/MS headspace analysis. Processes for producing the tackifier composition are also provided as well as adhesives comprising the tackifier compositions.

Glue compositions and methods for their manufacture are provided. A glue composition contains a metallocene-catalyzed polyolefin wax present in an amount of at least 25 percent, by weight, and a tackifier present in an amount of at least 20 percent, by weight. The glue composition is solid at room temperature and is configured to provide an adhesive layer onto a substrate upon abrasion thereagainst.

Glue compositions and methods for their manufacture are provided. A glue composition contains a metallocene-catalyzed polyolefin wax present in an amount of at least 25 percent, by weight, and a tackifier present in an amount of at least 20 percent, by weight. The glue composition is solid at room temperature and is configured to provide an adhesive layer onto a substrate upon abrasion thereagainst.

Dying Easter Eggs has not changed much in over the 100 years it has been around. There are many methods and products on the market today, but nothing has ever been introduced to stop a particular dye to adhere to an eggshell. This has many advantages, which could allow an individual to dye eggs in 1, 2, 3 or more colors. This would be accomplished through the use of stickers (which would eventually be removed) and an egg paste formulated to a soft, spreadable, wax like consistency for easy application to an eggshell. Once applied, it will block a food grade dye penetrating to the egg's surface with the ability for an individual to easily wipe off the eggshell.

Dying Easter Eggs has not changed much in over the 100 years it has been around. There are many methods and products on the market today, but nothing has ever been introduced to stop a particular dye to adhere to an eggshell. This has many advantages, which could allow an individual to dye eggs in 1, 2, 3 or more colors. This would be accomplished through the use of stickers (which would eventually be removed) and an egg paste formulated to a soft, spreadable, wax like consistency for easy application to an eggshell. Once applied, it will block a food grade dye penetrating to the egg's surface with the ability for an individual to easily wipe off the eggshell.

A composition for a smoking article adhesive may include, in one embodiment, the combination of pine rosin, acai gum, honey, maple syrup, an oil, and water. This composition may be applied to a smoking wrap in order to form a cigar or other smoking article containing an organic, palatable, and convenient wrap adhesive. Advantageously, such a system does not require licking the adhesive for efficacy.

The present invention relates to the use of at least one ethylene and butyl acrylate copolymer, as defined below, as a cohesion agent, in a hot-melt adhesive composition.

The invention also relates to a hot-melt adhesive composition comprising at least one adhesive hydrocarbon resin, preferably hydrogenated, and at least one ethylene and acrylate copolymer as defined below.

The invention also relates to the use of the corresponding hot-melt adhesive composition for the production of a manufactured article.