Hot-Melt Adhesives

Advancing Hot Melt Adhesives with smart materials

Dow offers a range of fully formulated hot melt adhesives and essential raw materials for formulators developing advanced adhesives. With a focus on hot melt adhesives, our high-performance portfolio, including polymers, tackifiers, and performance additives, enhances adhesion strength, processing efficiency, and sustainability. Whether you're crafting adhesive solutions or looking for something fully formulated for packaging, construction, hygiene products, or industrial assembly, our collaboration supports next-generation adhesive performance and durability.

Hot Melt Adhesive Solutions

High-performance raw materials and fully formulated options designed to enhance bond strength, processability, and sustainability.

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Building & Infrastructure

Dow's hot melt adhesives excel in construction applications like windows, doors, and façade assembly. Fast-setting fully formulated options reduce assembly time while offering moisture resistance and structural integrity for construction and architectural projects.

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Mobility

Advanced hot melt solutions deliver reliable bonding for lamp and luminaire assembly plus diverse vehicle adhesive applications. Low-temperature processing reduces energy costs while offering durable bonds that withstand automotive vibration, weather exposure, and transportation demands.

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Electronics

Explore precision hot melt adhesives designed for consumer electronics assembly and mobility electronics applications. Excellent electrical insulation, thermal management options, and processing flexibility support modern device manufacturing with reliable performance and reworkability features.

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Packaging

Dow’s raw materials support a broad range of packaging needs, from freezer storage to microwave meals. Our polymers, tackifiers, and additives help formulators address performance demands like hot-fill and retort with strong adhesion, thermal resistance, and efficient processing for primary and secondary packaging.

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Healthcare & Hygiene

Our materials support high-performance hot melt adhesives in hygiene products like diapers, adult incontinence wear, and feminine care. Designed for low odor, softness, and fast processing, they enhance comfort and product integrity while supporting efficient, high-speed manufacturing.

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Bookbinding

Dow materials help formulators create durable, flexible adhesive bonds for books, manuals, and printed works. With stable viscosity and reliable processing, our inputs support high-speed production, extended pot life, and consistent performance across a wide range of paper substrates.

Building more sustainable adhesive systems

Dow supports sustainable hot melt adhesives through increased sealing mileage, reduced material usage, and cleaner processing with low odor and virtually no smoke. Our ISCC+ certified AFFINITY™ RE Bio-based Polyolefin Elastomers, made from bio-feedstocks like Tall Oil from sustainably-managed forests, allow manufacturers to reduce environmental impact without compromising quality while supporting circularity and lowering carbon emissions.