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title: The Pros and Cons of Protein Glue (Hide Glue) in Packaging
description: This list of pros and cons will help you determine if protein glue is the right packaging glue for you.
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# [The Pros and Cons of Protein Glue (Hide Glue) in Packaging](https://blog.lddavis.com/pros-and-cons-protein-glue-in-packaging)

 Written by [Maria Ceschan](https://blog.lddavis.com/author/maria-ceschan) | Jun 7, 2016, 1:17:47 PM

Considering making the switch to [protein glue](https://www.lddavis.com/products/gelatin-adhesives/) (hide glue)? This list of pros and cons will help you determine if it is the right [packaging](https://www.lddavis.com/applications/sustainable-packaging/) glue for you. 

##### Pros of using Protein Glue (Hide Glue) for Packaging

\+ Wide range of open/set time available to handle the fastest machines to manual hand applied applications

\+ Excellent performance with wide range of paper, paper board and wood based substrates

\+ Can be formulated for adhesion to some film laminations and coating

\+ Non-toxic

\+ Easy clean up with water

\+ Biodegradable

\+ Made with natural ingredients

\+ Cost effective

\+ Runs at lower application temperatures than standard [hot melts](https://blog.lddavis.com/pros-and-cons-hot-melt-glue-in-packaging)

\+ Safe for [indirect food contact](https://blog.lddavis.com/food-contact-glue)

##### Cons of using Protein Glue (Hide Glue) for Packaging

\+ Poor water resistance

\+ Will not adhere to very non-polar based substrates

\+ Not recommended for direct food contact

\+ Not recommended for freezer grade packaging

Want to learn more about protein glues? [Contact](mailto:info@lddavis.com) our technical team.

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