Tackifier

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-005846",
  "term": "Tackifier",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "A chemical additive incorporated into an adhesive formulation to increase its tack, which is the ability to form an immediate bond with a surface under light pressure. These resins enhance the adhesive's stickiness and wetting properties, improving initial adhesion. Tackifiers are commonly used in pressure-sensitive adhesives for tapes and labels.",
  "subject": "Manufacturing",
  "see_also": [
    "detackifier"
  ],
  "translations": {
    "de": "Haftvermittler",
    "es": "tackifier",
    "fr": "agent d'adhésivité"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/tackifier/"
}