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First aid for burns caused by hot-melt adhesive: tips and safety precautions
Hot-melt adhesive is the most popular and versatile solution to glue consumer goods' packaging. Besides, hot-melt adhesives are applied in printing, woodworking, structural assembly and many other areas. To make production environment safe when using hot-melt adhesives, it is important to keep the equipment in operating condition and ensure the protection of workers in order to avoid work-related injuries.
Nowadays, civil and military construction cannot do without the building of various defensive structures and fortifications. Their main purpose is to ensure the safety of people and objects, to guarantee the functioning of infrastructure even in extreme conditions, while maintaining its comfortable conditions. That is why concrete is the most important material in civil and military construction.
Adhesives for Challenging Packaging Applications
The food packaging industry is home to a variety of packaging, from high glosses that boost shelf appeal to wax boxes that increase functionality. While these unique packaging materials offer a competitive edge in the food industry, they are much more difficult to adhere to and often require specialized adhesives.
What is casein glue and what is it needed for
Casein glue is considered one of the oldest among adhesives. To date it is unknown when this glue came into practice. But archaeological excavations demonstrate that prehistoric people used animal glue in their activities. Commercial-scale production of casein glue was launched after the first industrial plant started operating in The Netherlands.