Disclosed are adhesives and processes for preparing the same, comprising
at least one first homogeneous ethylene/.alpha.-olefin interpolymer, and
optionally at least one tackifier, and optionally at least one
plasticizer. The claimed adhesives are useful as adhesives such as are
employed in various applications, such as in masking tape, clear office
tape, labels, decals, bandages, decorative and protective sheets (such as
shelf and drawer liners), floor tiles, sanitary napkin/incontinence
device placement strips, sun control films, the joining of gaskets to
automobile windows, packaging, bookbinding, construction of nonwoven
articles, and insulation bonding.