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Looking for pressure sensitive adhesive for female hygiene pads

Summary

Profile Type
  • Technology request
POD Reference
TRBE20250117003
Term of Validity
17 January 2025 - 17 January 2026
Company's Country
  • Belgium
Type of partnership
  • Commercial agreement with technical assistance
Targeted Countries
  • All countries
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General information

Short Summary
A Belgian multinational active in the consumer goods wishes to identify solutions for Pressure Sensitive Adhesive (PSA) which will help the female hygiene pad attach to panty fabrics.
SME industrial partners are sought for commercial agreement with technical assistance or for licence agreement.
Full Description
A Belgian multinational active in the consumer goods wishes to enlarge their portfolio of solutions they offer for female hygiene pads so as to enhance customer experience.

With such an aim, this company is looking to develop adhesive solutions for female hygiene pads based on pressure sensitive adhesives (PSA).
These adhesive need to ensure a Stay in Place (SIP) and easy to remove bonding solution for different panty substrates and usage conditions.

With the aim of setting a long-lasting collaboration, this company is looking for :

- Companies that have a global footprint, with focus in Europe.
- Companies open to work and co-develop solutions.
- The multinational is open to different adhesive chemistry with a preference for hot-melt adhesives.
- Adhesives which are safe for use in hygiene pads and free from PFAS.
Stage of Development
  • Already on the market
Sustainable Development Goals
  • Goal 3: Good Health and Well-being
IPR description
The company is interested in formulations which can address different needs such as:

• Strong SIP and easy to remove with panty fabrics such as cotton, nylon and polyester.
• Adhesive solutions that do not de-bond when exposed to high humidity conditions.
• Adhesive solutions that can be applied on polyethylene film and must not cause the film to burn or tear.
• Adhesive should not chemically degrade over time ensuring stable performance over extended period of time (1 year).

The multinational is NOT looking for:

- multi-year research agreements or proving funding for early-stage developments.
- restrictions on freedom to practice or on IP of the use of adhesives.

Partner Sought

Expected Role of a Partner
Type of partner sought : industrial player

Role of the partner: collaborate with the large account with a view to reach a win-win agreement on the solution the large account is looking for
Type and Size of Partner
  • SME 11-49
  • SME 50 - 249
  • SME <=10
Type of partnership
  • Commercial agreement with technical assistance

Dissemination

Technology keywords
  • 03010 - Household Goods & Appliances
  • 03004011 - Care, Hygiene, Beauty
  • 03004009 - Soaps, detergents
Market keywords
  • 07004008 - Other consumer products
  • 07006 - Other Consumer Related (not elsewhere classified)
  • 07004002 - Health and beauty aids
  • 09004008 - Other manufacturing (not elsewhere classified)
Sector Groups Involved
  • Health
Targeted countries
  • All countries