PSTC 101International Standard for Peel Adhesion of Pressure Sensitive Tape
These methods cover the measurement of the peel adhesion of pressure sensitive tapes. Peel adhesion is the force required to remove a pressure sensitive tape from a test panel or its own backing at a controlled angle and at a standard rate and condition.
1.1.1 Test Method A gives a measure of the adherence, when peeled at 180˚ angle at 5 mm/sec, to a standard steel panel or other surface of interest for a single-coated tape.
1.1.2 Test Method B gives a measure of the adherence to the backing of a single-coated tape.
1.1.3 Test Method C gives a measure of adherence of double-coated tape to a standard steel panel or other surface of interest.
1.1.4 Test Method D gives a measure of adherence of the release liner to the adhesive of either single or double-coated tape.
1.1.5 Test Method E gives a measure of adherence of an adhesive transfer tape to a standard steel panel or other surface of interest.
1.1.6 Test Method F gives a measure of adherence, when peeled at 90˚ angle, to a standard steel panel or other surface of interest for a single-coated tape.