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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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Jan 18, 2019 | Article

Regulatory & Industrial Requirements for Food Grade Adhesives

By Dr. Michael Bernicke

Food products sold in supermarkets are in most cases wrapped and packed in various kinds of materials.  − Cookies are stored in paper bags  − Fish and meat are put in plastic containers that are...

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Jan 14, 2019 | Product News

Beardow Adams Introduces Food Safe HM Adhesives for Cartons and Cases

Beardow Adams' iconic BAMFutura brand is celebrating its 30th anniversary with two brand new hot-melt adhesive products and, with Europe’s largest single site hot melts production plant...

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Jan 19, 2018 | Article

Adhesives in Food Contact Packaging Applications

By SpecialChem

The potential effects that Food Contact Materials (FCMs) can have on human health have grabbed consumer’s attention, calling for regulatory updates. If you are formulating adhesives for food...

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Nov 28, 2013 | Article

Method to Prepare Hot-melt Adhesive Compositions & their Uses

An adhesive composition and method for its preparation and use are disclosed. The adhesive product prepared by exposing the adhesive composition to moisture and/or by cooling the adhesive...

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Mar 13, 2013 | Article

Non-Phthalate Benzoate Plasticizers - Do More than Just Plasticize

By Edward M. Petrie

This article reviews the various value propositions provided by benzoate plasticizers in adhesive and sealant formulations. It primarily focuses on waterborne systems, but opportunities in other...

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Jul 11, 2012 | Article

Biobased Components in Hot Melt Adhesive Formulation

By Edward M. Petrie

Hot melt adhesives are on the front lines for several reasons. One factor is the wide variety of large commercial applications especially in the environmentally sensitive areas of packaging...

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Mar 7, 2012 | Article

Improving Tack, Elongation & Peel in Hot Melt Styrene Block Copolymer Adhesives

By Andy Extance

Sometimes, innovations emerge that force existing guidelines for formulating adhesives to be rethought. The principles, abilities and limitations of using styrene block copolymers (SBCs) in hot melt...

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Sep 14, 2011 | Article

Keeping Low-isocyanate Emission Polyurethane Adhesives Flowing

By Andy Extance

The diisocyanates used to produce polyurethane adhesives can be toxic, and so it's important to reduce the amount that users are exposed to. Polyurethane prepolymers can help achieve this, but...

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May 16, 2011 | Article

Nano-Composites that may Lead to Practical Nano-Adhesives

By Edward M. Petrie

This editorial discusses how nanotechnology may be used in simple, cost effective waterborne or hot melt adhesive systems. These two areas of technology have been thought to be significantly...

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Dec 15, 2010 | Article

Adhesives for Shrink Film Products

By Edward M. Petrie

This article will review the types of shrink film products on the market today and anticipate future products and applications. A discussion will be provided on the shrink films most commonly...

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