tecbond 214B

100% biodegradable packaging adhesive

Tecbond 214B is one of the world’s first oxo-biodegradable hot melt adhesives, developed to combat the build-up of microplastics in landfills.

Featuring the latest advancements in biochemistry, tecbond 214B is designed to completely break down, without the need for any special environmental conditions, additives, or procedures. This process leaves only natural materials behind.

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100% oxo-biodegradable

Will start to biodegrade when exposed to oxygen and UV light. Leaves only natural materials behind with no microplastics.

Effortless biodegradation

No special environmental conditions are required to start biodegradation. The process starts when the adhesive is exposed to oxygen and UV light.

Non Toxic

Formulated using 45% bio-based materials, the adhesive is free from harmful solvents or chemicals, negating the need for respiratory PPE.

Performance you can trust

Based on our best-selling packaging grade, tecbond 214B offers the same performance and characteristics as the standard adhesive.

How does tecbond 214B break down?

As the only manufacturer that designs and produces a full hot melt adhesive system, the company develops its adhesives and glue guns in partnership with each other. This ensures both the adhesives and applicators deliver optimal results when used together, ensuring the best possible performance for users.

Storage
of tecbond 214B

Take the sticks required for use from the box, ensuring that the rest remain stored away from direct sunlight.

Load the stick into the glue gun and apply the adhesive as normal. Ensure any glue that’s left unused in the gun for more than 12 hours is purged.

Application
of tecbond 214B

Take the sticks required for use from the box, ensuring that the rest remain stored away from direct sunlight.

Load the stick into the glue gun and apply the adhesive as normal. Ensure any glue that’s left unused in the gun for more than 12 hours is purged.

Pack sizes & pricing

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Pack size	Code	Price (RSP)
5 kilo carton	214B-12-300-ARA-BX05-TEC	£90.39
5 kilo carton	214B-12-300-ARA-BX05-TEC	£90.39
5 kilo carton	214B-12-300-ARA-BX05-TEC	£90.39

Frequently asked questions

Is tecbond 214B suitable for food contact?

Tecbond 214B is indirect food contact approved, like tecbond 214. FDA 175.105 food contact status remains unchanged.

Does tecbond 214B require recycling or composting conditions to break down?

No, tecbond 214B is oxo-biodegradable. Compostable materials usually require industrial composting facilities, whereas tecbond 214B doesn’t require any specialist conditions to oxo-biodegrade. It is not recyclable.

How long will tecbond 214B take to break down?

This depends on a number of variables, including application of the glue, exposure to light and oxygen, and heat. It is very difficult to give an approximation of the time required to biodegrade as this will vary in most instances.

Will the biodegradation process start as soon as the carton is opened?

As soon as the glue sticks are exposed to oxygen and UV light, the long-chain polymers will begin to break down. Users should be careful not to leave unused glue sticks exposed or out in the open.

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Power Adhesives’ range of products is available in most parts of the world via our network of specialist distribution partners.

If you’d like to make a purchase, let us know your requirements using the form to the right and we will pass your information on to one of our partners, who will be able to help you.