Hot Melt Adhesive is a thermoplastic adhesive that is solid at room temperature, applied after melting, and bonds upon cooling and solidifying. Its main components include EVA, polyolefins, polyamides, polyurethanes, etc. In foreign trade, this term commonly appears in import and export contracts, letters of credit, and product specifications in industries such as chemical raw materials, packaging materials, hygiene products, bookbinding, woodworking edge banding, and electronic assembly. Usage scenarios include inquiry and quotation, signing purchase contracts, arranging booking and customs declaration and inspection. Precautions: First, clarify the specific chemical composition and physical indicators (such as softening point, viscosity, open time, curing speed), as prices vary greatly among different models; second, pay attention to the destination country's environmental regulations on adhesives (such as REACH, RoHS, FDA indirect food contact requirements) to avoid return shipment or fines due to non-compliance; third, distinguish hot melt adhesive from hot melt adhesive film, hot melt adhesive pellets, hot melt adhesive sticks, and other forms, as well as from water-based adhesives, solvent-based adhesives, and reactive polyurethane hot melt adhesives (PUR), to prevent customs classification disputes or letter of credit discrepancies caused by vague product names.
📝 Examples
1. We intend to purchase EVA hot melt adhesive pellets with a softening point of no less than 85°C for a sanitary napkin production line. Please quote the best CIF Hamburg price and indicate whether a REACH compliance declaration is included. (Note: The importer specifies the product model, key indicators, trade terms, and compliance document requirements in the inquiry.)
2. The contract stipulates: The seller must provide an SGS test report proving that the VOC content of this batch of hot melt adhesive complies with the destination country's environmental standards; otherwise, the buyer has the right to reject the goods and claim compensation. (Note: In the export contract, environmental compliance risks are avoided through inspection clauses and breach clauses.)
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