Market Research North America PUR Hot-Melt Adhesives Market

The North America PUR hot-melt adhesives market is expected to register a CAGR of 7.20% during the
forecast period of 2018-2023. The United States is estimated to lead the market owing to its
advancement in packaging and healthcare applications. Packaging segment is expected to be the fastest
growing by application.
Substitute for Solvent-borne Adhesives
PUR hot-melt adhesives contain 100% solids and do not contain solvents. PUR hot-melt adhesives
combine different positive attributes found in various unique adhesives. Polyurethane is strong and
durable, and thus, is ideal for a wide variety of applications. Most solvent-based adhesives contain
flammable solvents, which require critical precautions for safe handling. Also, the solvent-borne
adhesives are not recommended, owing to environmental concerns related to emissions. PUR hot-melt
adhesives have numerous advantages over solvent-based adhesives, like the removal of hazardous air
pollutants (HAPs) and volatile organic compounds (VOCs), fast setup time and reduced cost, elimination
of plant explosion risk, which corresponds to lower insurance costs and non-requirement for air
pollution control devices. Odor elimination is the additional benefit of the reactive PUR hot-melt
adhesives, which has assisted in driving the replacement of solvent-based adhesives. Elimination of odor
is a priority for the packaging industry. In packaging materials, most odors are related to the solvent
used in adhesives. Odors stem not only from solvents but also from the thermal and UV degradation of
solvents.
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Packaging - The Fastest Growing Application
An extremely high proportion of industrial products are sold in packages either due to stability
requirements for storage and transport or for aesthetic reasons. Most packaging materials presently
used are different materials laminated together, which require the use of adhesives. PUR hot-melt
adhesives are an excellent solution for carton closing, sealing, and pallet stabilization for food,
beverages, and other consumer and industrial products. PUR hot-melts offer a stronger adhesion and
cures way better than traditional hot-melts, making it a prudent choice in the growing industrial
packaging industry. In addition, these adhesives are also available in clear versions, making it easy to
hide any glue lines, to give an appearance of continuity in the material. The high visibility makes clear
boxes and folding carton packaging more attractive to consumers. The PUR hot-melts sealing process is
expected to gradually replace the conventional bundled packaging and tape packaging, owing to its
excellent binding force, good quality, and beautiful appearance. Most of the demand for packaging is
from the food & beverage industry. On the other hand, healthcare products are the largest users of
folding cartons.
United States to Lead the Market
The construction market of the United States grew by 1.9% in the Q3 of 2017 over Q3 of 2016 owing to
the rise in new single-family house constructions. Construction of the new residential houses in the
United States climbed by over 13% in October, recording the biggest jump in a year. The new residential