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Product Labeling Hot Melt Glues
Secure labels. Smooth application. No slipping.
Astro Packaging’s product labeling hot melt adhesives are designed for speed, precision, and hold. Whether you’re labeling bottles, jars, containers, or cartons, our adhesives deliver consistent tack, clean cutoffs, and secure adhesion — even in cold, wet, or high-speed environments.
What Are Product Labeling Hot Melt Glues?
Labeling hot melts are pressure-sensitive or fast-setting adhesives used to apply labels to a variety of substrates during packaging. These glues are specially formulated for smooth flow, fast grab, and excellent adhesion to curved, slick, or chilled surfaces. They’re commonly used in food, beverage, personal care, and household product packaging.
Key Benefits of Product Labeling Hot Melt Glues
- Strong initial tack for quick, secure label placement
- Low viscosity for smooth, even application
- Excellent adhesion to glass, plastic, metal, and coated surfaces
- Reliable performance in cold, damp, or high-speed conditions
- Minimal stringing, no label lift or sliding
- Compatible with both roll-fed and cut-and-stack labeling systems
Common Applications for Product Labeling Hot Melt Glues
Our labeling adhesives are built for performance across a range of packaging operations and labeling equipment.
Common use cases include:
- Bottle and can labeling (glass, PET, HDPE)
- Jars, tubs, and containers (food and personal care)
- Cut-and-stack label applications for high-speed lines
- Wet and cold-fill environments
- Curved and rigid surface labeling
- Tamper-evident and promotional labels
Product Labeling Hot Melt Glue Types
Product labeling hot melt adhesive types are designed to support clean, consistent label application across bottles, cartons, containers, wraps, and specialty packaging materials. Each adhesive type is selected based on the label stock, substrate, production speed, tack requirements, temperature exposure, and the level of durability needed throughout handling, storage, and distribution.
Aluminum
Aluminum labeling adhesives are designed to create reliable bonds on cans, containers, and other metal packaging surfaces. These hot melt adhesives help support clean label placement, strong initial tack, and dependable performance through filling, handling, storage, and distribution.
Plastic
Plastic labeling adhesives are formulated to bond effectively to plastic bottles, containers, wraps, and packaging materials that can be more difficult to adhere to than paper or board. These hot melt solutions help maintain label integrity across smooth, curved, or flexible surfaces while supporting efficient production speeds.
Glass
Glass labeling adhesives are designed for clean, consistent label application on bottles, jars, and other glass packaging formats. They help labels stay securely in place through handling, temperature changes, moisture exposure, and retail display conditions.
Carbonated Drink
Carbonated drink labeling adhesives are made for high-speed beverage lines where labels must bond reliably to cans, bottles, or containers that may face moisture, cold storage, and condensation. These hot melt adhesives support strong tack, clean application, and dependable label performance throughout filling, chilling, shipping, and display.
Choosing the Right Product Labeling Glues
The right adhesive ensures your label stays put — without wrinkling, lifting, or shifting.
We’ll help you determine the best fit based on:
- Substrate type – glass, plastic, metal, coated board
- Surface temperature and moisture during application
- Label type – paper, plastic film, foil, etc.
- Application method and line speed
- Storage or end-use conditions – refrigerated, ambient, frozen
Let our experts help you find the perfect match for your materials, application method, and production speed.
Product Labeling Hot Melt Glues We Carry
H2790
Bostik
Colorless, full pressure sensitive labeling adhesive that machines well in rotary labelers.
Temp: 250-300 F
Set Time: Fast
H284-332
Bostik
Industry standard in roll through labeling, has an easy to use product form and aggressive tack.
Temp: 325-350 F
Set Time: Fast
H4124A
Bostik
Good specific adhesion to glass, metal, and plastic containers. Bonds to paper, plastic, and composite label stock. Does not cold flow.
Temp: 275-300 F
Set Time: Fast
H5401
Bostik
High speed labeling and in-line labeling equipment. Superior adhesion to bottles and labels.
Temp: 250-325 F
Set Time: Fast
H9479
Bostik
Permanent adhesion pick up for roll-through labeling applications. Optimal for swirl spray label pick applications.
Temp: 275-325 F
Set Time: Fast
PHL4150
HB Fuller
Excellent machining, especially for spray application and cold or wet containers. Works well on high speed Conti and SIG lines. For non-carbonated beverage containers.
Temp: 250-375 F
Set Time: Fast
PHL4157
HB Fuller
High value with light color, low odor. Ideal for film labels.
Temp: 250-300 F
Set Time: Fast
PHL4162
HB Fuller
High heat resistance for hot fill applications, ROSO labels
Temp: 290-350 F
Set Time: Fast
PHL4165
HB Fuller
All purpose labeling adhesive for all labeling equipment. Low odor, light color.
Set Time: Fast
PHL4167ZP
HB Fuller
Low viscosity pressure sensitive adhesive. High cohesion for stiff labels. Film and paper labels.
Temp: 300 F
Set Time: Fast
Euromelt 377
Henkel
Clear product that provides a wide operating range especially on cold wet CSD bottles.
Temp: 275-325 F
Set Time: Fast
Euromelt 396C
Henkel
Troubleshooter specializing in extrusion application with increased adhesion that provides a wide operating range, especially on cold, wet metal bottles.
Temp: 295-320 F
Set Time: Fast
Euromelt 4944
Henkel
Clear product that provides a wide operating range, especially on cold, wet metal bottles.
Temp: 275-300 F
Set Time: Fast
Euromelt 493A
Henkel
A lower viscosity version for shrink labeling on traditional equipment up to 18%. Clear product that provides a wide operating range, especially on cold, wet CSD bottles.
Temp: 290-310 F
Set Time: Fast
WIS-H420
Wisdom
High peel, outstanding runnability hot melt PSA for all label types.
Temp: 275-300 F
Set Time: Fast
J800001X
Wisdom
Hot melt pick up adhesive, typically used in conjunction with W3360CN lap adhesive.
Temp: 275 F
Set Time: Fast
M126
IFS
Container and bottle labeling PSA
Temp: 250-300 F
Set Time: Fast
252.45
Jowat
Polyolefin PSA, labeling PET, PE, PP with paper labels or plastic labels
Temp: 300-340 F
Set Time: Fast
| Brand | Product Name | Description | Temp | Set Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bostik | H2790 | Colorless, full pressure sensitive labeling adhesive that machines well in rotary labelers. | 250-300 F | Fast |
| Bostik | H284-332 | Industry standard in roll through labeling, has an easy to use product form and aggressive tack. | 325-350 F | Fast |
| Bostik | H4124A | Good specific adhesion to glass, metal, and plastic containers. Bonds to paper, plastic, and composite label stock. Does not cold flow. | 275-300 F | Fast |
| Bostik | H5401 | High speed labeling and in-line labeling equipment. Superior adhesion to bottles and labels. | 250-325 F | Fast |
| Bostik | H9479 | Permanent adhesion pick up for roll-through labeling applications. Optimal for swirl spray label pick applications. | 275-325 F | Fast |
| HB Fuller | PHL4150 | Excellent machining, especially for spray application and cold or wet containers. Works well on high speed Conti and SIG lines. For non-carbonated beverage containers. | 250-375 F | Fast |
| HB Fuller | PHL4157 | High value with light color, low odor. Ideal for film labels. | 250-300 F | Fast |
| HB Fuller | PHL4162 | High heat resistance for hot fill applications, ROSO labels | 290-350 F | Fast |
| HB Fuller | PHL4165 | All purpose labeling adhesive for all labeling equipment. Low odor, light color. | Fast | |
| HB Fuller | PHL4167ZP | Low viscosity pressure sensitive adhesive. High cohesion for stiff labels. Film and paper labels. | 300 F | Fast |
| Henkel | Euromelt 377 | Clear product that provides a wide operating range especially on cold wet CSD bottles. | 275-325 F | Fast |
| Henkel | Euromelt 396C | Troubleshooter specializing in extrusion application with increased adhesion that provides a wide operating range, especially on cold, wet metal bottles. | 295-320 F | Fast |
| Henkel | Euromelt 4944 | Clear product that provides a wide operating range, especially on cold, wet metal bottles. | 275-300 F | Fast |
| Henkel | Euromelt 493A | A lower viscosity version for shrink labeling on traditional equipment up to 18%. Clear product that provides a wide operating range, especially on cold, wet CSD bottles. | 290-310 F | Fast |
| Wisdom | WIS-H420 | High peel, outstanding runnability hot melt PSA for all label types. | 275-300 F | Fast |
| Wisdom | J800001X | Hot melt pick up adhesive, typically used in conjunction with W3360CN lap adhesive. | 275 F | Fast |
| IFS | M126 | Container and bottle labeling PSA | 250-300 F | Fast |
| Jowat | 252.45 | Polyolefin PSA, labeling PET, PE, PP with paper labels or plastic labels | 300-340 F | Fast |
Related Product Labeling Hot Melt Adhesive Solutions
Product labeling applications often require adhesive solutions that can deliver clean placement, strong initial tack, and reliable performance across different containers, cartons, wraps, and packaging materials. These related hot melt adhesives are designed to support consistent label adhesion, efficient production speeds, and a clean finished appearance across a wide range of packaged goods.
Why Manufacturers Trust Astro
For over 30 years, Astro Packaging has been the go-to partner for adhesives and dispensing equipment across industries. Manufacturers trust us because we deliver reliable products, seamless system compatibility, and responsive service that keeps production lines running.
From hot melt units to complete configured systems, Astro is committed to performance, efficiency, and long-term value.
Experience
Over 30 years delivering trusted adhesive and equipment solutions.
Reliability
Durable systems built to perform under demanding production conditions.
Compatibility
Designed to integrate easily with leading hot melt equipment brands.
Support
Fast, responsive support to keep your lines running anywhere.
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