CLEVELAND, Jan. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As the
importance of sustainability continues to grow across industries,
leading adhesives and sealants producers are increasing their focus
on developing products that will reduce the carbon footprint of
their own production activities as well as those of their end
users. According to a new Freedonia Group analysis, this is having
a growing impact on product mix in numerous segments of the global
adhesives and sealants market, from packaging to footwear. Below,
we highlight key areas of innovation in sustainable adhesives and
sealants.
Recyclable & Recycled Adhesives
Because the adhesives used to make many packaging items are
often unrecyclable, manufacturers have increasingly turned to
recycling compatible adhesives (RCAs):
- RCAs are hot melt pressure sensitive adhesives for
paper-to-paper bonding that degrade into relatively large particles
during the pulping process.
- The particles can then be removed via slotted screens and
flotation processes. RCAs can enable adhesive removal efficiencies
as high as 99%.
Additionally, adhesives manufacturers are developing products
that are amenable to plastic film recycling processes.
Biodegradable Adhesives
Biodegradable adhesives are another means to improve the
sustainability of packaging and other products. Such adhesives,
which are generally made from natural substances, are formulated to
be broken down by bacteria and other organisms into carbon dioxide
(CO2), water, and other natural gases. Biodegradable adhesives
typically find use in packaging, hygiene products, envelopes, and
medical devices.
Compostable Adhesives
Compostable adhesives are biodegradable adhesives that degrade
in the controlled conditions of a compost pile (typically at an
industrial composting facility). Once broken down, the remaining
carbon dioxide and other natural substances enrich the compost
soil. In order to be certified as compostable, at least 90% of the
adhesive must decompose after 90 days into CO2 and water vapor. The
remaining portion of the adhesive must not impair the quality of
the compost soil since the soil must be able to support plant life.
In the US, the Biodegradable Products Institute (BPI) is
responsible for officially certifying a product as compostable.
Repulpable Adhesives
Repulpable adhesives dissolve completely in water during paper
repulping operations, without leaving a contaminating residue on
the paper fiber. These adhesives, which often incorporate acrylic
acid, are typically used in corrugated boxes, envelopes, and other
paper-based packaging.
Reenewable/Biobased Adhesives
Renewable/biobased adhesives are made from renewable materials
(such as plants) and contain no petroleum products. Typical
renewable/biobased adhesives are made from such substances as
sugarcane, cellulose, proteins (e.g., casein), and starches.
Adhesives made from renewable materials are often favored for
single-use packaging, as they enable the packaging to be more
easily recycled or decomposed.
Want to Learn More?
Global Adhesives & Sealants, now available
from the Freedonia Group, provides historical data (2010, 2015, and
2020) and forecasts for 2025 and 2030 for global adhesives and
sealants demand in metric tons and current US dollars (including
inflation) at the global, regional, and country levels. Demand is
presented by market and product type.
Markets:
- construction
- packaging
- tapes and labels
- consumer goods
- transportation equipment
- textiles
- other markets (e.g., appliances, electrical and electronic
product manufacturing, furniture assembly, machinery production,
etc.)
Product types:
- water-based
- solvent-based
- reactive
- hot melts
- natural (e.g., cellulosic adhesives, protein adhesives,
vegetable oil-based sealants)
- other products (e.g., bituminous, sodium silicate, polyvinyl
butyral)
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