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heat-seal adhesive

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Categoryheat-seal adhesive
Alternative termsheat-seal adhesives
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A thermoplastic adhesive that is already present in a thin layer on the adherend which, by the application of heat and pressure, forms the bond. Distinguished from "hot-melt adhesive" which necessitates application of the adhesive in the molten state.

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