Provider of Hot Melt Glue Sticks

Located in Minneapolis, Minnesota, American Chemical manufactures and distributes adhesives, hot melt glue sticks and sealants with sales worldwide, including:

• hot melts
• hot melt glue sticks
• glue dots
• glue guns and dispensers
• water based adhesives
• solvent based adhesives
• cyanoacrylate (super glue)
• anaerobic thread locking adhesives
• epoxy adhesive potting compounds
• urethane adhesives
• silicone
• RoHS Compliant Products

We also provide citrus adhesive cleaners, mold releases, lubricants and degreasers—all in aerosol cans.

Some of the things that make us stand out is our knowledge of Mil-Spec, & UL Materials, medical adhesives that are USP Class VI approved and FDA approved adhesives for direct or indirect food contact.

We have the capabilities to custom formulate your adhesive needs, even if it is adding a tint, dye, optical indicator, or simply adjusting the viscosity. If you want it packaged in a 2 gram tube or a tote, just ask. When calling us, you are greeted by a live person, and we can have a technical person answer you inquiry within 24 hours.

Our hot melt glue sticks are ideal for packaging, woodworking, printing and general assembly.

Formulas include EVA, polyamide, polyester and flame retardant. Other glue stick types include food packaging FDA & USDA approved, clear, low melt, and glitter sticks. Glue sticks are available in sizes 5/16" to 2" dia. Handheld glue guns are also available.

We suggest using hot melt glue sticks for packaging adhesive with excellent hot tack, short open time and good delivery rate. Good adhesion to plain and some coated corrugated packaging and paper products as well as foam.

We also suggest using hot melt glue sticks for high strength adhesive which has long open time and good delivery rate. Good adhesion to metals, plastics, ceramics and other non-porous substances. Exhibits good resistance to shock at both low and ambient temperatures.

For more information about our adhesives, download low cost hot melt glue sticks assembly systems and nozzles for glue guns and glue gun dispensers.

For more information, call us toll-free at (800) 845-8348.