Editing List of glues (section)

===Synthetic [[polymer]] glues===

====Thermoplastic polymers====
{{main|thermoplastic polymer|Hot-melt adhesive}}
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.

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! [[Ethylene-vinyl acetate]]
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|[[polyethylene]] mixed with about 11% [[vinyl acetate]]
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! [[Polycaprolactone]]
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* Styrene acrylic copolymer – e.g. "No More Nails"

====Thermosetting polymers====
{{main|thermosetting polymer}}
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.

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! [[Phenol formaldehyde resin]]s (PF), also called phenolic resins
! [[Resorcinol glue]], [[Para tertiary butylphenol formaldehyde resin]]
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|[[resorcinol]] or similar is mixed with [[phenol]] to make a resin; cured by adding [[formaldehyde]]
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|phenol and formeldehyde are toxic, PTBPF causes contact allergies
|Temperature-, UV-, and microbe-resistant. No gap-filling; joint must fit tightly. Brown in colour, sands off.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last=Boat |first=Classic |date=2011-03-11 |title=Adhesives for Wooden Boats: Structural Glues |url=https://www.classicboat.co.uk/practical-advice/adhesives-for-wooden-boats-structural-glues/ |access-date=2022-11-11 |website=Classic Boat Magazine |language=en-US}}</ref>
|A few years, unmixed.
|Temperature-dependent. Will not cure at temperatures below {{convert|10|C|F}}.<ref name=":0" />
|Needs to be clamped
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|Water-soluble until set, waterproof after.<ref name=":0" />
|laminating plywood, especially for exterior use; woodworking
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|[[urea]] and [[formaldehyde]]
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|formeldehyde is toxic, urea is an irritant
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|Will melt acrylic, polycarbonate, ABS and PVC plastic. Can be used to glue nylon, epoxy, and polyoxymethylene.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Marine Caulking & Adhesives |url=https://www.westmarine.com/marine-caulking-adhesives/ |access-date=2022-11-11 |website=West Marine |language=en-US}}</ref>
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* [[Epoxy]] resins
** [[Epoxy putty]]
* Polyvinyls
** [[Polyvinyl acetate]] (PVA) Includes white glue (e.g. [[Elmer's Glue]]) and yellow [[Wood glue|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 stick]]s)
* [[Silicone resin]]s
* [[Silyl modified polymers]]