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Pressure-sensitive adhesives were first developed in 1845 by Dr. Horace Day, a surgeon. Commercial tapes were introduced in the early twentieth century. Hundreds of patents have since been published on a wide variety of formulations and constructions.
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committee is currently active in the definition of international standards; some of the most common test methods, such as Peel
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related to pressure-sensitive tape. Some of them are for general types of PSA tape; others are for specific types. For example, ASTM D1000 has test methods for electrical tapes. There are ASTM
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Archival tape is similar to transparent office tape, with low-acid adhesives that will not degrade surfaces they are applied to, protecting documents from damage during long-term storage.
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is similar to masking tape, but with lower tack adhesive so that it may be removed without damaging or leaving residue on paper or other delicate surfaces, and also has
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is used to cover areas that should not be painted. It usually has a paper backing and an adhesive designed to be removed from surfaces (within a limited time).
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that will stick with application of pressure, without the need for a solvent (such as water) or heat for activation. It is known also in various countries as
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are recycled, film-backed box-sealing tapes do not hinder box recycling; the adhesive stays with the backing and is easily removed.
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The PSA industry is in the process of unifying the several standards presently in use. The most active organizations are:
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Gruenewald, L. E.; Sheehan, R. L. (1997). "Consider box closures when considering recycling".
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