Frequently asked: Solvent-based Adhesives

Why choose a toluene-free PU adhesive over a regular solvent-based one?

Toluene exposure is regulated under REACH SVHC and most national OSH standards because of its neurotoxicity. Replacing toluene with non-aromatic solvents reduces workplace exposure limits, simplifies factory ventilation requirements and avoids customs issues when shipping finished goods to the EU and North America. The bonding performance is comparable when the resin system is properly formulated — Marichemix 828F is a benzene/toluene/xylene-free PU adhesive engineered as a direct drop-in replacement for traditional solvent-based PU.