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# The History of Hide Glue

[![The History of Hide Glue](https://blog.lddavis.com/hubfs/hideglue11.jpg)](https://blog.lddavis.com/history-hide-glue)

Aug 10, 2016, 11:12:16 AM

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Hide glue has played a major role in the glue industry since the time of Egyptian pharaohs. Check out the history of [hide glue](https://www.lddavis.com/products/gelatin-adhesives/).  

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##### Properties of Hide Glue

- Granular

##### Advantages of Hide Glue

- Open time, tack level and viscosity easily adjusted to different running parameters
- Easy clean up with water
- Eco-friendly, biodegradable, recyclable and repulpable
- Water-soluble
- Forms a strong long-lasting bond
- Useful in “green” applications
- Application issues can be corrected by operators with temperature, dilution and application levels

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