Adhesives are used in various industries for labeling, packaging and bonding materials together. It is widely used in many different fields. Adhesive types have different properties and are selected according to different application areas. The two most common adhesives used in industry are water-based adhesive and solvent-based adhesive. The choice of these adhesives varies depending on the intended use, the properties of the materials and the consideration of environmental impacts.
Water Based Adhesives
Water-based adhesives are also known as emulsion, dispersion or aqueous adhesives. Water-based adhesives are polymer-based. It is made from natural or synthetic sources. Ideal for porous or non-porous surfaces, these adhesives are preferred for paper and plastic lamination and offer a low-cost solution. Water-based adhesives use water to separate adhesive molecules, creating strong bonds when the water evaporates. These types of adhesives are used to increase better strength, stability and sound insulation.
Since water-based adhesives do not contain volatile organic compounds (VOCs), they are considered environmentally friendly, harmless and economically more advantageous than solvent-based adhesives. The water resistance of these adhesives occurs after they are fully dried.
Water-based adhesives fall into four main categories: Vegetable adhesives, animal/protein adhesives, resin cements and latex cements. Vegetable adhesives are one of the most popular types of water-based adhesives. It contains starch and cellulose derivatives and is used in materials such as paper and cardboard. Animal adhesives are more resistant to water and moisture. Resin adhesives contain resin and fillers and are preferred for bonding paper, wood and plastic. Latex adhesives contain latex polymers and are suitable for materials such as wood, fabric and leather. Each one is carefully formulated for specific purposes.
Solvent Based Adhesives
Solvent-based adhesives are more durable and designed for long-term applications. The components of these adhesives are combined with solvents, and when the solvents evaporate, you are left with a stronger adhesive that is resistant to chemicals and cleaning agents. Solvent-based adhesives are ideal for long-lasting labeling and graphics applications used under harsh conditions in a variety of industries.
So, what are the features that distinguish these two giant adhesive types in the adhesive industry?
Water-based adhesives are considered environmentally friendly. It has a lower VOC (volatile organic compound) content compared to other types of adhesives. Therefore, it causes less harm to the environment during production and use processes. Water-based adhesives, which are less flammable than solvent-based adhesives, do not pose a health risk. Thanks to their incredible bonding strength and environmentally friendly properties, water-based adhesives are widely used in many industries and daily life. The formulations of these adhesives can be adjusted to meet specific requirements and have desired properties such as viscosity, drying time and bond strength. Solvent-based adhesives, on the other hand, are a good choice for applications that require resistance to high temperatures, UV exposure or other environmental factors, and provide faster bonding thanks to their fast drying feature.
AVX’s environmentally friendly, project-strengthening adhesive solutions
Water-based adhesives offer a low-cost solution for indoor or short-term outdoor applications. They are also an adhesive solution preferred by environmentally conscious customers because they are environmentally friendly. Using water-based adhesives in AVX’s product range, it offers reliable, economical and environmentally friendly adhesive solutions to its customers in projects such as labeling, packaging or sign applications and lamination.
AVX’s desire to constantly improve and develop itself is also reflected in its desire to expand its product range and address long-lasting applications used in more challenging conditions. In the future, it plans to use other types of adhesives in its products according to customer demands. AVX’s desire to offer a product range that includes both water-based and different adhesive types enables it to provide better service to its customers and increase its competitiveness in the industry. Wanting to use adhesives suitable for long-lasting projects used in different industries, AVX aims to position itself as a versatile and reliable supplier in the market and to maintain its successful stance in the sector by strengthening its position as the industry leader with its innovative approach and expanding product range.