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Water-based
adhesives are made up of materials or compounds that can be dissolved or dispersed in water. These
adhesives generally develop a bond by losing water through evaporation or penetration into the
substrates. At least one substrate must be absorbent or porous in order to form a strong bond.
Water-based adhesives come in a variety of chemistries and compositions, and can be categorized as
either natural or synthetic polymers. Following is a breakdown of water-based adhesives by composition:
| Synthetic Polymers |
Natural Polymers |
Polyvinyl Acetate/VAE/VAA |
Casein |
Acrylics |
Dextrin/Starch |
Polychoroprene |
Natural Rubber Latex |
Polyurethane Dispersions |
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