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Adhesives
Polymers, crosslinkers, tackifiers and additives for pressure-sensitive, structural, hot-melt, packaging, and construction adhesive systems.
Adhesive performance is governed by a balance most coatings never face: the polymer must wet and adhere to two often-dissimilar substrates while developing internal cohesion that resists peel, shear, and (depending on application) elevated temperature or chemical exposure. Choice of base polymer chemistry, tackifier balance, and crosslinker package determines whether you get a removable label adhesive or a structural bond rated for 80 °C continuous service.
Coatingsink supplies adhesive raw materials across the full taxonomy: acrylic emulsions and dispersions for PSAs and water-based bonding, SIS and SBS thermoplastic elastomers for hot-melt PSAs, polyurethane prepolymers and hardeners for laminating and structural bonding, epoxy systems for structural metal bonding, polyamide and EVA for hot-melt packaging, and the rosin esters, hydrocarbon resins, plasticizers, and crosslinkers that complete each formulation.
How to Choose Adhesives
Key selection criteria buyers use when specifying adhesives for trade and OEM formulations
Base Polymer Chemistry
Acrylic for clarity and weatherability (PSA tape, labels). Rubber-based (SIS/SBR) for cost and aggressive tack on low-energy substrates. PU for flexibility and abrasion resistance (laminates, footwear). Epoxy for structural metal bonding. EVA hot-melt for packaging speed.
Substrate Surface Energy
Polyolefins (PE, PP) need primer or silane-promoted adhesion (often APS or vinyl-silane). Metals respond well to PU and epoxy with phosphate or chrome conversion pretreatment. Glass and ceramic accept silane-coupled acrylic or epoxy.
Cure & Set Mechanism
Solvent-based contact adhesives set on solvent flash. Water-based PSAs need controlled film formation. 2K PU and epoxy cure by reaction. Hot-melt sets on cooling — cycle time matters. Cyanoacrylate for instant set on small parts.
Service Temperature & Environment
Standard PSAs lose holding power above 60 °C. PU and high-Tg acrylic extend that to 80–100 °C. Epoxy with anhydride hardener and structural acrylic reach 150 °C+. UV/weather exposure favors acrylic over rubber-based.
Adhesives Applications
5 application-specific guides for adhesives
Industries Served
End markets where adhesives are commonly specified
Browse Adhesives (76)
Specialty chemical grades in this category — click any product for full TDS, MOQ, and inquiry form
1,4-Butanediol Chain Extender for PU Adhesives
Acrylic Emulsion PSA HN-5000
Acrylic Hot-Melt PSA AHMPSA-40
Acrylic PSA Emulsion HN-6000 (High-Tack)
Acrylic-Modified Epoxy Adhesive AME-50
Alpha-Pinene Terpene Resin Tackifier APT-90
Amorphous Polyolefin (APAO) Hot-Melt
Anaerobic Dimethacrylate Threadlocker Resin ATR-100
Animal Hide Glue Granules Grade 256B
C5/C9 Copolymer Resin Tackifier C59-100
Castor Oil Renewable Polyol for Eco PU Adhesives
Chloroprene Rubber CR-244
Contact Adhesive Base (Neoprene/Polychloroprene Solution)
Cycloaliphatic Amine Epoxy Hardener CEH-50
EVA Hot-Melt Adhesive Resin UL-400
EVA Hot-Melt Adhesive UL-600 (Bookbinding Grade)
Epoxy Adhesive Resin AY-105 (Low Viscosity)
Ethyl Cyanoacrylate Instant Adhesive CA-500
Gel Cyanoacrylate Thixotropic Adhesive GCA-50
Hydrocarbon Tackifier Dispersion TD-200
Hydrogenated C9 Aromatic Tackifier HC9-120
Hydrogenated Rosin Methyl Ester HRME-80
IPDI Monomer for PU Adhesives
MMA Structural Adhesive Resin MMA-10 (Methyl Methacrylate)
MS Polymer Adhesive Grade STP-G10
MUF Adhesive Resin for Exterior-Grade Wood
Methylhexahydrophthalic Anhydride MHHPA Curing Agent
Natural Starch Dextrin Adhesive NSD-70
Neoprene-Based Hot-Melt Adhesive NHA-50
Oxidized Starch Adhesive Grade
PU Adhesive Prepolymer NC-8020 (MDI-Based)
PU Foam Adhesive for Rigid Insulation Panel PFA-10
PU Laminating Adhesive 1K Solventborne PLA-25
Phenol-Formaldehyde Resole Adhesive PF-800
Phenol-Resorcinol-Formaldehyde Adhesive PRF-55
Phenolic Resole for Structural Laminate Adhesive PRL-60
Photo-Curable Optical Clear Adhesive OCA-300
Polyamide Hot-Melt Adhesive (Granules)
Polyamide Hot-Melt Adhesive Granules PA-190
Polychloroprene Contact Cement Base CR-Cement
Polychloroprene Latex CR-Latex 750
Polyimide Film Adhesive for High-Temp Bonding PI-500
Polyurethane Adhesive Prepolymer NC-430
Polyvinyl Acetate Emulsion Wood Adhesive PVAc-50
Polyvinyl Alcohol PVOH 124 (88% Hydrolyzed)
Polyvinyl Butyral Adhesive Resin PVB-3000
Reactive PU Hot-Melt Adhesive Base PUR-HM
Rosin Ester Tackifier Dispersion RE-50
Adhesives FAQ
Solvent acrylic PSAs give superior adhesion to low-energy plastics, faster line speeds, and better high-temperature shear holding. Waterborne acrylic emulsions (like our HN5000 / HN6000 series) match most performance metrics on standard label and tape applications, with much lower VOC and easier coating cleanup. The choice is increasingly regulatory and operational, not performance-driven.
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