TAGS: Sustainability / Natural Adhesives Hot-melt Adhesives
Bostik launches bio-based specialty hot melt adhesives range, including specifically copolyesters and copolyamides. These adhesives are designed to meet the increasing demand for more sustainable materials in the manufacturing of technical textile, automotive interior, filters, electronics, footwear among others.
Sustainable Alternative without Compromising Performance
In today's world, there is a growing focus on environmental sustainability and reducing carbon footprints. Recognizing this need, Bostik has focused its strategy on developing a range of high-performance, bio-based hot melt adhesives. These new offerings provide manufacturers with a more sustainable alternative without compromising on performance, strength, or durability. Available as pellets, powders, webs and films, these adhesives adapt to existing and future equipment methods.
Easy to process, they bring up to 90% and more, of bio-based content. Bostik is leveraging Arkema’s long experience in high-performance bio-based materials and particularly a unique know-how in the chemistry of the castor plant, a non-edible plant, from which a wide range of high-performance long-chain biosourced polyamides are made.
Derived from Renewable Resources
Bio-based Specialty Hot Melt Adhesives, including copolyesters and copolyamides, are derived from renewable resources, such as oil producing plants. By utilizing vegetable oils, Bostik contributes to a reduced reliance on fossil fuels and promotes a more circular economy.
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The biobased specialty hot melt are a powerful set of technical adhesives to support our customers innovation and differentiation. This portfolio offers a unique and wide range of opportunity when it comes to process efficiency and performances. By offering these alternatives, we aim to make a positive impact on the environment and create a more sustainable future for the industry,” said guillaume desurmont - Bostik vice president, durable goods business unit.
The new bio-based specialty hot melt adhesives from Bostik offer numerous benefits for industrial manufacturers. They exhibit exceptional bonding strength, excellent heat resistance, and reliable adhesion properties, with various viscosities, making them suitable for a wide range of applications. From automotive and electronics to technical textile, these adhesives provide a versatile and sustainable bonding solution.
With this offer of bio-based specialty hot melt adhesives, Bostik reinforces its position as an innovation-driven company, dedicated to delivering cutting-edge solutions that address the industry's evolving needs. These adhesive products exemplify the company's commitment to sustainability, performance and customer intimacy.
Source: Bostik