An investigation into the composition of products evolved during heating of hot melt adhesives

摘要

The major chemical components generated by a selection of fourteen hot melt adhesives during heating have been identified. This information is required so that the possible health consequences of occupational exposure can be assessed and advice on controls developed. Details are also given of the test apparatus and standard testing procedure devised for this investigation. Analysis of the evolved material indicates the presence of a wide range of chemical compounds, including resin acids, volatile terpenes, aliphatic aldehydes, aliphatic and aromatic hydrocarbons and isocyanates.