Evode – fighting solvent abuse

Abstract

Looks at the increasing pressure from both environmental and health and safety aspects to overcome the problems associated with solvent‐based adhesives and comply with current and proposed legislation. Discusses the four basic solutions of using solvent containment, safe and environmentally‐friendly solvents, high solids systems and solvent‐free adhesives. Concludes that the long‐term option is solvent‐free systems such as water based, hot‐melt and liquid reactive adhesives, but substantial advances in technology are required if they are to make major inroads in the solvent‐based adhesive market.

Citation

Cook, M. (1994), "Evode – fighting solvent abuse", Assembly Automation, Vol. 14 No. 4, pp. 29-31. https://doi.org/10.1108/EUM0000000004217