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Adhesive removers are intended to break down glue so that it can be removed from surfaces easily.¹²³ Formulations may be designed to remove a broad range of adhesives or to address a specific bond.⁴ Many general purpose removers are intended to remove residue from adhesive tape.⁵⁶⁷

Formulations

Adhesive removers are often based on organic solvents, which can dissolve or soften many adhesive polymers that do not dissolve in water. They may also contain a gelling agent, increasing viscosity so that the product sticks to the area to be treated rather than running off. Common solvents used include D-limonene, aliphatic alkanes, and acetone.

Heptane is also used as an adhesive remover by stamp collectors. Since 1974, the United States Postal Service has issued self-adhesive stamps that some collectors find difficult to separate from envelopes via the traditional method of soaking in water. Heptane-based products, like Bestine, as well as limonene-based products, have become popular solvents for removing stamps more easily.⁸

References

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6. "5 Best Adhesive Removers - Oct. 2019". BestReviews. Retrieved 2019-10-23. https://bestreviews.com/best-adhesive-removers ↩

7. Lytle, Sarah. "Best Adhesive Remover in 2019 - Adhesive Remover Reviews and Ratings". Retrieved 2019-10-23. https://thoroughlyreviewed.com/home-kitchen/best-adhesive-remover/ ↩

8. Butler, Peter. "It's Like Magic: Removing Self-Adhesive Stamps from Paper" (PDF). American Philatelic Society. Retrieved 15 June 2020. https://classic.stamps.org/userfiles/file/HowTos/RemovingSelfAdhesives-Part1.pdf ↩