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Hot-melt adhesives Wet bond, heat activated, pressure No volatiles to evaporate Short range for thin film due to fast cool-down; indefinite for pressure Good on most surfaces; m

100% sensitive sensitive application Excellent loses heat types)

Water-borne adhesives Typically 40–60% Same as solvent borne Slow to dry; however, high solids content means less to dry Short range for contact types, unless compounded for o
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Solvent-borne adhesives Usually 10–30%, with some in 40–50% range Contact, pressure sensitive, heat and solvent reactivated, wet bond Usually fast; drying time adjustable by ch

Property Solids, content, %...... Bonding methods ...... ........... ............ Surface wet-out........ Water resistance....... Green strength ........ ..... Ultimate st
TABLE 8.7 Drying rate Open time 303