Study the curing reaction of silicone release agent through FTIR

In PSA industry, release liner is one of the key components. The main functions of release liner are to provide protection of the adhesive layer during storage and transportation, and ensure a residue-free removal from the protected adhesive layer without damaging or contaminating it.

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Inhibitors

In silicone addition curing, inhibitors must be used to exclude the vinyl groups from the platinum at temperatures around room temperature to have enough pot life. At elevated temperatures, e.g. above 80°C, these inhibitors evaporate and dissociate from the platinum, or react with the SiH and become part of the cured matrix. In either case, they can no longer exclude the polymer vinyl groups, and cure takes place rapidly.

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