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2026-04-03

How to clean polyurethane adhesive?

During the application of polyurethane adhesive, there may be situations where the polyurethane adhesive leaks and contaminates the items. In general, properly cleaning the polyurethane adhesive can solve the problem.    1.Cleaning un-solidified polyurethane adhesive ①Skin contamination: Immediately wipe off the excess glue with a dry tissue, then apply alcohol (concentration above 75%) and rub for about 30 seconds, followed by rinsing with water. If no alcohol is available, you can use hand...

2026-04-02

What kind of material is polyurethane adhesive?

Polyurethane adhesive is a high-performance adhesive with polyurethane resin as its main base material. From a chemical composition perspective, it is mainly formed by the chemical reaction polymerization of isocyanates (such as MDI, TDI) and polyols (such as polyester, polyether).    The core feature of this type of adhesive lies in the presence of strong polar amine carbamate groups in its molecular chain. By adjusting the ratio of the soft segment (polyol) to the hard segment (isocyanate) in...

2026-04-01

Polyurethane Adhesive and Its Application in the Processing of Food Packaging Composite Films

Polyurethane adhesives are a type of high-molecular material with amino carboxylic acid groups in its molecular chain. Due to their excellent bonding performance, good flexibility, low-temperature resistance, and controllable curing speed, they have become an indispensable key material in the processing of food packaging composite films.    In the production of food packaging composite films, polyurethane adhesives are mainly used for interlayer bonding between multi-layer structural...

2026-03-31

Introduction to the Components of Polyurethane Adhesive Materials

The core components of polyurethane adhesives consist of isocyanate and polyol, forming the main framework, and are supplemented by various functional additives, jointly determining the bonding performance.   Isocyanate is the active core, containing highly reactive - NCO groups, which dominate the curing and bonding strength. TDI (toluene diisocyanate) is commonly used for general scenarios; MDI (methylene diphenyl diisocyanate) has high activity and high strength, suitable for structural...

2026-03-30

Current Overview of the Polyurethane Adhesive Market in China

The polyurethane adhesive market in China has maintained a steady growth trend in recent years. By 2025, the market size is expected to be around 47 billion yuan, with a compound annual growth rate of over 10%. The industry has strong resilience in development. The downstream demand shows a diversified driving pattern. Construction, automobiles, and packaging are traditional core application fields that support the basic demand of the market; new energy vehicles, photovoltaic packaging, and...

2026-03-28

The flexible packaging polyurethane adhesive

Flexible packaging polyurethane adhesive is a kind of special adhesive widely used in packaging field. It takes polyurethane as the main component and forms an adhesive layer with excellent bonding performance through specific chemical reaction.   Because of its unique chemical structure and physical properties, this adhesive occupies a decisive position in the flexible packaging industry.   Technically speaking, flexible packaging polyurethane adhesives react with hydroxyl groups in polyols...

2026-03-26

Waterborne polyurethane adhesive: The perfect combination of environmental protection and performance

Waterborne polyurethane adhesive is a new type of environmentally friendly adhesive material with water as dispersion medium, which has sprung up in the field of adhesives in recent years. Compared with traditional solvent-based polyurethane adhesive, its biggest advantage lies in replacing organic solvent with water, which eliminates the emission of volatile organic compounds from the source, not only ensures the health of producers and users, but also reduces the pollution to the atmospheric...

2026-03-25

The compatibility of polyurethane adhesives with flexible packaging

The reason why soft packaging widely uses polyurethane adhesives is mainly due to their excellent molecular design flexibility and broad adaptability to complex substrates. The specific reasons can be understood from the following four aspects:    1.Wide substrate compatibility Soft packaging often involves the composite of various materials with distinct properties (such as plastic films, aluminum foil, paper, etc.). Polyurethane molecules contain isocyanate groups (-NCO) and amide groups...

2026-03-24

Can the expired polyurethane adhesive still be used?

The answer is no.    Polyurethane adhesives that have exceeded their shelf life have undergone irreversible chemical changes. Using them forcefully will pose significant risks and performance hazards. The specific reasons are as follows:    1.The curing effect does not meet expectations. The curing of polyurethane adhesive relies on the cross-linking reaction between the isocyanate component in the adhesive and moisture in the air or curing agent. After expiration, there may already be a small...

2026-03-21

Polyurethane Adhesive: The Invisible Hero Empowering the Soft Packaging Industry

In the rapid development of the flexible packaging industry, polyurethane adhesives play an indispensable and crucial role. As the "glue soul" of composite packaging materials, they firmly bond different types of substrates - such as plastic films, aluminum foil, paper, etc. - giving flexible packaging outstanding composite strength and functionality.    The reason why polyurethane adhesives dominate the soft packaging industry lies in their unique molecular structure advantages. By adjusting...

2026-03-20

The multifunctional material: Polyurethane adhesive

Polyurethane adhesives refer to adhesives whose molecular chains contain amine carbamate groups or isocyanate groups. Since researchers first discovered their application in the bonding of metals and rubber in the 1940s, due to their outstanding comprehensive performance, they have become an important type among the eight major synthetic adhesives.    Its core advantage stems from its unique chemical structure: the polar groups in the molecular chain can react with the active hydrogen on...

2026-03-19

The main function of the ink binder

The ink vehicle is the core component of the ink, playing a crucial role as the carrier for pigments and the material for film formation. Its main functions can be summarized as follows:  1. Dispersed and stable pigments The binder is the carrier of the pigments. During the ink manufacturing process, it wets the pigments and evenly disperses the solid pigment particles to prevent them from re-aggregating, ensuring that the ink has good fluidity and stability. Only in this way can the ink...

2026-03-18

How to Use Polyurethane Adhesives in a Standardized Manner

Polyurethane adhesives have excellent performance, but if used improperly, it is difficult to achieve their best results. Standardized operation is the key to ensuring the quality of the bonding.    1.Surface treatment is fundamental. The substrate to be bonded must be clean, dry, free of oil and dust. For smooth surfaces such as metals and glass, it is recommended to perform grinding or chemical treatment to increase the roughness; for plastics, sometimes corona or flame treatment is required...

2026-03-17

Characteristics of Polyurethane Resin for Ink

1.Excellent resistance to yellowing The polyurethane resin used in ink is mainly synthesized from aliphatic polyesters and aliphatic isocyanates during the preparation process. Compared with aromatic polyurethanes, it has excellent optical stability and the formed film has excellent resistance to yellowing.    2. For the excellent adhesion of the film substrate The molecular chain segments of the polyurethane resin used for ink contain polar groups such as amine carbamate, urea carbamate, ester...

2026-03-16

Curing of Polyurethane Adhesives: Principles, Types and Key Points

The bonding strength of polyurethane adhesives is achieved through the curing reaction. Unlike the physical evaporation and drying of ordinary adhesives, PU adhesives mostly undergo chemical reaction curing. Once the cross-linking process is completed, the bonding force and durability will significantly improve, which is the core advantage that makes it suitable for various scenarios.    1.The mainstream methods of solidification have their respective applicable scenarios.  (1)Humidity curing...

2026-03-14

Classify polyurethane adhesives by their form

1.Solvent-based polyurethane adhesive The most classic liquid form, with moderate viscosity and uniform application, it cures quickly and has strong initial adhesion. It has excellent compatibility with difficult-to-adhere materials such as leather, plastic, and fabric. However, it contains a small amount of organic solvents, and construction requires ventilation. It is mainly used in fields like shoe manufacturing, soft packaging laminating, and leather covering, and is a commonly used product...

2026-03-13

Single-component polyurethane adhesive VS Two-component polyurethane adhesive

Polyurethane adhesives, with their excellent adhesion, flexibility and weather resistance, have become popular choices for adhesives in industrial production, home decoration materials, automotive manufacturing and other fields. The mainstream single-component and two-component polyurethane adhesives, although both belonging to the PU adhesive system, have significant differences in curing principles, application methods and applicable scenarios. Choosing the right one can achieve twice the...

2026-03-12

Polyurethane adhesives and ink binders: Core materials in the packaging and printing industry

Polyurethane materials, due to their excellent adhesion, flexibility and weather resistance, have become the core raw materials in two specialized fields of adhesives and ink bonding materials. They are widely used in industries such as flexible packaging, printing and composite processing, and have laid the quality foundation for high-end packaging products.    Polyurethane adhesives are the "all-rounder" in industrial bonding. They are mainly composed of isocyanate and polyol as their core...

2026-03-11

The three core characteristics of polyurethane adhesives

1.The adhesive has strong broad-spectrum properties and belongs to a universal type of structural adhesive.  The polyurethane adhesive molecules contain highly polar amine carbamate bonds, which can form strong chemical bonds with various materials such as metals, plastics, wood, fabrics, ceramics, and stone. Especially for difficult-to-adhere materials like polypropylene and polyethylene, which have low surface energy, they can also be stably bonded after surface treatment. It has both...

2026-03-10

The three core characteristics of polyurethane adhesives

1.The adhesive has strong broad-spectrum properties and belongs to a universal type of structural adhesive.  The polyurethane adhesive molecules contain highly polar amine carbamate bonds, which can form strong chemical bonds with various materials such as metals, plastics, wood, fabrics, ceramics, and stone. Especially for difficult-to-adhere materials like polypropylene and polyethylene, which have low surface energy, they can also be stably bonded after surface treatment. It has both...

2026-03-09

Polyurethane ink binder: The key film-forming component in flexible packaging printing

The polyurethane ink binder is the core component of the ink system. It is mainly composed of polyurethane resin and plays a crucial role in carrying pigments, wetting the substrate, and achieving film formation. It directly determines the core properties such as adhesion, flexibility, and resistance of the ink. It is one of the most widely used binders in the field of flexible packaging printing.   The core preparation is based on the polymerization reaction of polyols and isocyanates. By...

2026-03-07

Is polyurethane ink binder suitable for most inks?

Polyurethane ink binder is indeed one of the most versatile and widely applicable binder systems at present. It can cover a wide range of ink types such as those for flexible packaging, plastics, paper, and metals, and is known as the "universal binder".    It has an appropriate polarity and adjustable molecular structure. It has excellent wetting and dispersion properties for organic pigments, carbon black, dyes, etc., and can balance adhesion, gloss, toughness and resistance. Therefore, it is...

2026-03-06

Proper Usage Method of Polyurethane Adhesive for Flexible Packaging

The correct use of polyurethane adhesives for flexible packaging is crucial for ensuring the quality of the composite film and preventing problems such as delamination and blistering. The core lies in the three major steps: ingredient preparation, machine loading, and curing. At the same time, common misunderstandings should be avoided.   Before use, precise ingredient measurement is required: first, confirm that the adhesive model matches the packaging requirements, distinguish between the...

2026-03-05

The market size and development trend of polyurethane adhesives

The market size of polyurethane adhesives has maintained a steady growth. China is a major consumption and production region in the world. The industry as a whole shows a development trend of both increased volume and price, as well as structural optimization. With the continuous expansion of downstream industries such as packaging, automobiles, electronics, construction, and new energy, market demand has steadily increased, and it will maintain a medium-high growth rate in the coming...

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