# Adhesives for masking and removable tapes

> Low-peel, high-tack removable acrylic PSAs for paper masking tapes, low-tack removable tapes and carpet protection tape, with the shear to stay in place.

Published by Advance Adhesives Private Limited (formerly Advance Polymers), a manufacturer of pressure-sensitive and contact adhesives in Belagavi, India, since 1995. Web page (canonical): https://www.advancepoly.com/applications/masking-removable-tape-adhesive

A masking tape is a removable tape: it must grab at light pressure, hold while the work is done and then come away without tearing the surface. Our removable ADCRYL™ grades run from low-peel, high-tack masking grades to a low-tack two-pack grade, for paper masking tapes, removable film tapes and carpet protection tape.

Made for: Paper masking tapes, including washi paper; Low-tack removable tapes; Removable film tapes; Carpet protection tape.

## What matters

### What makes a good masking adhesive?

A masking tape has to grab at light pressure, hold while the work is done and then come away without tearing the surface underneath. That is a low peel with a high tack.

### Why does a removable tape still need shear?

Removable does not mean weak. A masking tape on a vertical surface or a bend must not creep, so a removable grade still needs shear: AP 553's datasheet gives more than 1500 hours.

### How firmly should a masking tape hold?

AP 250R is specified at 250–300 g/inch on paper and AP 553 at 500–600 g/inch. The same adhesive reads differently on paper and on film, so ask for values on your own backing.

### Rubber or acrylic: which suits your tape?

We also make solvent rubber PSAs for removable and application tapes. Acrylic grades age better; rubber grades grab faster on some surfaces. Ask us which suits your tape.

## Grades and typical values

| Grade | 180° peel | Loop tack | Shear | Solids | Page |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| AP 1062 | 700 ± 10% gf/25 mm | 600 – 800 gf/inch | > 4 h | 36 ± 2% | https://www.advancepoly.com/products/adcryl-ap-1062 |
| AP 1252R (two-pack) | 1100 ± 10% gf/25 mm | 900 – 1100 gf/inch | > 150 h | 53 ± 2% | https://www.advancepoly.com/products/adcryl-ap-1252r |
| AP 250R | 150 ± 30 gf/25 mm | 120 – 160 gf/inch | > 1500 h | 30 ± 2% | https://www.advancepoly.com/products/adcryl-ap-250r |
| AP 553 | 250 ± 10% gf/25 mm | 300 – 400 gf/inch | > 1500 h | 53 ± 2% | https://www.advancepoly.com/products/adcryl-ap-553 |
| AP 107 (two-pack) | 90 – 150 gf/25 mm | 200 – 300 gf/inch | — | 30 ± 2% | https://www.advancepoly.com/products/adcryl-ap-107 |

Indicative laboratory values: 180° peel on stainless steel, adhesive coated on 25 µm PET at 25 ± 2 gsm, PSTC methods; shear is a minimum.

## Which grade does what

- AP 250R: Low peel, high tack, high shear; for paper masking and removable tapes. Specified at 250–300 g/inch on paper.
- AP 553: Single-pack, self-crosslinking; low peel, high tack and good removability. Specified at 500–600 g/inch on paper.
- AP 107: Two-pack; for low-tack removable tapes.
- AP 1062: High cohesive strength; for removable tapes and liner-less filmic tapes.
- AP 1252R: Two-pack, high tack; for carpet protection removable tape.

Substrates: Paper, including washi paper, PET and PP films, LDPE, Synthetic fabrics, Foils.

## Summary

Advance Adhesives Private Limited, a manufacturer of adhesives in Belagavi, India, since 1995, makes five grades for masking and removable tapes: AP 1062, AP 1252R, AP 250R, AP 553 and AP 107. They are made for paper masking tapes, including washi paper, low-tack removable tapes, removable film tapes and carpet protection tape. The grades are used on paper, including washi paper, PET and PP films, LDPE, synthetic fabrics and foils. We measured peel, tack and shear in our own laboratory according to PSTC methods, with the adhesive coated on 25 µm PET at 25 ± 2 gsm. A masking tape has to grab at light pressure, hold while the work is done and then come away without tearing the surface underneath. That is a low peel with a high tack. Datasheets, safety data sheets, samples and quotations are available from the Advance Adhesives sales team.

## Related

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## How to buy or ask

- Request a sample: https://www.advancepoly.com/contact?request=sample&application=Masking%20and%20removable%20tapes#enquiry
- Request a quotation: https://www.advancepoly.com/contact?request=quote&application=Masking%20and%20removable%20tapes#enquiry
- Ask the technical team: https://www.advancepoly.com/contact?request=technical&application=Masking%20and%20removable%20tapes#enquiry
- Email info@advancepoly.com or call +91 97410 71212. Open Monday to Saturday.
- Prices are not published; the sales team quotes on request.

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