Hot-melt Adhesives

Hot-melt adhesives are thermoplastics that are applied in a molten state and form a bond on cooling to a solid state. After application, they retain the ability to wet the substrate until they solidify.

The adhesive is applied by extruding, rolling, or spraying and joining is carried out immediately after application or after reheating the solidified layer. The variety of polymers in this class is very wide and includes both natural and synthetic polymers.

Explore and learn about various hot-melt adhesives, such as vegan HMAs, sustainable HMAs and latest advances in raw materials.

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Jun 6, 2019 | Industry News

BASF Increases UV Acrylic Hot-melt Polymers’ Production with New Facility

BASF has doubled its manufacturing capacity for UV acrylic hotmelts sold under the brand name acResin® by building a second production facility at the Ludwigshafen site in Germany...

May 30, 2019 | Industry News

Eastman to Enhance Hydrocarbon Resin Production to Support Adhesive Business

Eastman has invested to expand its capabilities for the production of hydrocarbon resins which are used as raw materials in hot-melt and pressure sensitive adhesives at both its manufacturing sites...