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Wiz 101 Adhesives
An Overview of Hot Melt, 
Water- based, Pressure Sensitive
and Dextrin Adhesives Used in Packaging
and Converting Applications
Wiz Adhesives 101
Course Outline
History of Adhesives
Types of Adhesives
- Water-Based
- Hot Melt
- Pressure Sensitive
- Starch-Dextrin
Practical Knowledge
Key Questions to Ask Before Recommending Adhesives
Adhesive Definitions
What Is An Adhesive?
• An adhesive, or glue, is a
mixture in a liquid or semi-
liquid state (as used) that
adheres or bonds items
together
• Adhesives may come from either natural or synthetic sources and nearly all are polymer based – most are highly specialized and formulated.
History of Adhesives
The original adhesive was developed 
by the caveman, who made glue out of animal hides and proteins
Water-based adhesives (also known as PVAc, White Glue or Resin Glue) were invented in Germany during World War I. It is the key ingredient in Wood Glue and Elmer’s Glue
Hot Melt Adhesives (also known as EVA’s or Ethylene Vinyl Acetate) were invented around 1900, and perfected after World War II during the development of automated packaging lines.
An Overview of
Today’s Adhesives
