D. ADHESIVES AND SEALANTS:
GROUP 1:
- Epoxy Adhesives: Strong, versatile, heat-resistant (metal bonding, construction, aerospace, marine, electronics, composites)
- Polyurethane Adhesives: Flexible, waterproof, bonds diverse materials (woodworking, furniture, construction, footwear, automotive, packaging)
- Acrylic Adhesives: Fast-curing, clear, good for plastics and metals (craft applications, signage, displays, point-of-sale, medical devices)
- Silicone Adhesives: Heat-resistant, weatherproof, high-temperature applications (kitchen/bathroom installations, gaskets, seals, appliances, automotive)
- Hot Melt Adhesives: Quick-bonding, solvent-free, packaging and assembly (food packaging, industrial packaging, textiles, disposables, bookbinding)
- Pressure-Sensitive Adhesives: Self-adhesive, tapes, labels, stickers
GROUP 2:
- Construction Adhesives: Wood, concrete, metal (tile adhesives, grouts, caulks, sealants, structural reinforcement)
- Industrial Adhesives: Machinery parts, composites, electronics (automotive assembly, aerospace components, medical devices, furniture)
- Packaging Adhesives: Boxes, bags, pouches (food packaging, pharmaceutical packaging, industrial packaging, tamper-evident seals)
- Automotive Adhesives: Windshields, interiors, components (windshield repair, interior trim, noise damping, vibration control)
- Medical Adhesives: Wound closure, tissue repair, medical devices (surgical applications, dental prosthetics, catheterization, drug delivery)
- Craft and Hobby Adhesives: Paper, wood, fabric, ceramics (scrapbooking, model building, jewelry making, DIY projects, home repairs)