APAR Process Oils: POWEROIL grades engineered for High-Performance Hot Melt and Pressure sensitive Adhesive Formulation (HMPSA’s)

APAR’s highly refined white mineral oils & severely hydrotreated heavy naphthenic oils offer high compatibility with most of the Styrenic Block-Copolymer (SBC’s), Amorphous and modified polyolefin (APO’s and mPO’s) in adhesive formulation.

POWEROIL grade offers excellent flexibility and adhesion enhancement and exhibit good thermal stability by allowing the hot melt adhesive to maintain their adhesion properties even at the high temperature. POWEROIL grades improve overall functionality and performance of the adhesive in various hygiene and non-hygiene applications.

POWEROIL grades meet stringent Pharmacopoeias requirement and regulations like US Food and Drug Administration (US FDA) if the product is in direct food or human skin contact is anticipated.

Key Benefits of POWEROIL in HMPSA Formulations

1. Significantly reduces adhesive viscosity and allows easier mixing.
2. Improves tackiness and adhesion.
3. Lower the hardness of adhesive and improves cold resistance.
4. Decreases glass transition temperature (Tg).
5. Serves as a cost-effective extender in HMPSA’s formulation.

APAC’s Dominant Market Landscape

APAC leads the global market through rapid urbanisations and expansion in India, Japan, and China driving demand for Hot Melt Adhesives (HMA) and Pressure Sensitive Adhesives (PSA). Key sectors like e-commerce, packaging, automotive and non-wovens amplify needs for reliable White Mineral oils.

Notable statistics include:

• APAC contribute more than 50% market share due to the rapid growth in the automotive, packaging and industrial region.
• HMPSA industry has seen significant changes over the recent years due to advancements in technology.

This positions APAR to capitalise on regional expansion with tailored POWEROIL formulations.

Key Market Drivers

Demand for POWEROIL grades is surging due to increase in demand of HMPSA’s in following sectors:

• E-commerce and Packaging: Rapid urbanisation boosts needs for packaging and labelling.
• Nonwovens/Healthcare: Rising hygiene awareness increases demand for diapers, feminine products, and other nonwoven items.
• Automotive: Shift to lightweight components spurs HMA usage.
• Footwear, Electronics, Medical Devices, and More: Require specialised hot melt formulations.

Contact APAR Experts to explore POWEROIL grades or customised grades for your applications.