Types of AdhesivesWater BasedThere are many kinds of adhesives, each with their own set of advantages.Water based are easy to handle, high grade, safe, effective, non-toxic, non-flammable, and easy to dilute.Dry BlendThis type of adhesive is one of the most economical choices.They are operator friendly, formulated specifically for what the client needs, cost-effective, superior quality, and are consistent in how they are created.Hot MeltAdhesives that are cold and must be heated in order to use, offer a customer many advantages.Hot melt adhesives are solvent free, thermoplastic materials that are supplied in a chicklet, slat or block form and applied in a molten state. Hot melt’s biggest advantage is that they can bond almost instantly.