Table 2.
Adhesive properties at 25 °C and 32 °C (mean ± SD, n = 6) and spreadability properties of the formulations (mean ± SD, n = 3).
| Formulation | Peak Normal Force (N) | Time for Force to Reduce by 90% of Peak(s) | Area under Force Time Curve (N.s) | Diameter of Spread Area (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 °C | ||||
| Control | −0.70 ± 0.13 | −0.070 ± 0.013 | 1.83 ± 0.17 | 41.0 ± 0.0 |
| F1 | −0.78 ± 0.15 | −0.078 ± 0.015 | 1.38 ± 0.35 | 45.3 ± 0.6 |
| F2 | −1.30 ± 0.35 | −0.130 ± 0.035 | 2.62 ± 0.60 | 40.7 ± 0.6 |
| 32 °C | ||||
| Control | −0.57 ± 0.10 | −0.057 ± 0.010 | 3.10 ± 0.31 | - |
| F1 | −0.60 ± 0.05 | −0.060 ± 0.005 | 4.31 ± 0.12 | - |
| F2 | −0.63 ± 0.02 | −0.063 ± 0.002 | 4.82 ± 0.25 | - |