This book offers a detailed review of theoretical and practical aspects of the design and manufacture of pressure-sensitive adhesive products. Chapters cover polymer related characteristics of pressure-sensitivity, the role of the formulation of pressure-sensitive products, formulation principles, formulation basis, and practical formulation. The book is written for production and manufacturing managers, production engineers, materials scientists, chemists, and new product specialists involved in the production and application of pressure-sensitive products. It is also useful for those who want to study, manufacture, or use pressure-sensitive products or their components, and for suppliers of adhesives, elastomers, plastics and additives, and manufacturing equipment. Distributed by Brill. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)