Considering making the switch to protein glue (hide glue)? This list of pros and cons will help you determine if it is the right packaging glue for you.
+ 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
+ Safe for indirect food contact
+ 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 our technical team.