===Synthetic
monomer glues=== ===Synthetic
polymer glues===
Thermoplastic polymers Thermoplastic glues including hot-melt adhesives cure reversibly as they cool, like the gelatin and keratin glues listed above. They frequently don't emit volatiles unless overheated. • Styrene acrylic copolymer – e.g. "No More Nails"
Thermosetting polymers Thermosetting glues or thermosets cure irreversibly by polymerization. The polymerization can be triggered by heat or other radiation, or high pressure or a
catalyst/hardener may be added. •
Epoxy resins •
Epoxy putty • Polyvinyls •
Polyvinyl acetate (PVA) Includes white glue (e.g.
Elmer's Glue) and yellow
carpenter's glue (Aliphatic resin) (Brands include Titebond and Lepage) •
Polyvinyl alcohol •
Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) • Polyvinyl chloride emulsion (PVCE) – a water-miscible emulsion that polymerizes as it cures •
Polyvinylpyrrolidone (component of
glue sticks) •
Silicone resins •
Silyl modified polymers ==By use==