Detackifiers are applied to exposed adhesive surfaces to neutralize their grab. In manufacturing, they are often used to kill the tack on excess squeeze-out or exposed tape edges so that parts do not stick to packaging, rollers, or each other. They work by crosslinking the surface layer, depositing a fine powder, or forming a hard chemical shell over the tacky resin.
Heard on the job
Spray a little detackifier on that edge ooze so the panels don't bond to the shipping rack.
Related terms
Edge ooze
Adhesive squeezing out from the sides of a tape roll or die-cut part, making edges sticky and dirty.
Tackifier
A resin added to rubber or acrylic adhesives to raise their tack and peel.
Tack
The stickiness of an adhesive surface: how quickly it grabs another surface with light pressure and short contact.