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How to say hot melt adhesive granules in English? Comparison List of Common Terms for Foreign Trade Inquiries (with Example Sentences)

2026-08-09    Views: 28    Chinese

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hot melt adhesiveThe standard English for particles is hot melt adhesive granulesAlso often writing hot melt adhesive pelletsIn the spoken language of foreign customers, it is commonly abbreviated as hot meltBut hot glue stick It refers to the adhesive strip used for the glue gun, not the particles. Do not mix the two, otherwise it will be judged as unprofessional once opened.

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Product Name and Form

  • Hot melt adhesive granules/pellets
  • Hot melt adhesive blocks/slugs
  • Hot melt glue sticks
  • EVA hot melt adhesive – EVA hot melt adhesive
  • PUR (reactive polyurethane) hot melt adhesive
  • Pressure sensitive hot melt adhesive – PSA hot melt

Technical parameters (most commonly listed on the quotation)

ChineseEnglishCommon units
softening pointsoftening point℃ (Ring & Ball)
Melt viscositymelt viscositycps / mPa·s @180℃
Opening hoursopen timeSecond (s)
curing timesetting timeSecond (s)
peel strengthpeel strengthN/25mm
heat resistanceheat resistance
Glue application temperatureapplication temperature

How to describe application scenarios

  • Bookbinding adhesive for book and magazine binding; Wireless Adhesive – Perfect Binding
  • Spine glue; Cover side glue – side glue
  • Carton sealing/case sealing
  • Carton folder glue application
  • Graphic and Text Quick Printing – Copy Shop/Digital Printing
  • Paper bag handle bonding – Paper bag handle bonding

Inquiry and Order Terminology

  • Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ)
  • Sample – sample; Free samples – free samples; Sample shipping collect – freight collect
  • Safety Data Sheet – SDS/MSDS
  • Certificate of Analysis (COA)
  • Customs declaration code – HS code (adhesive products are generally classified under item 3506)
  • Delivery time – lead time; Container loading; Tray – Pallet
  • 25kg bag -25kg bag; Ton bag – Jumbo bag/FIBC

Three directly applicable example sentences

1. We are looking for EVA hot melt adhesive granules for perfect binding, softening point around 85 ℃. (We need to find EVA hot melt adhesive particles with a softening point of around 85 ℃ for wireless bonding.)

2. Could you please send the SDS and COA, together with your MOQ and lead time? Can you please send the SDS and COA, and inform us of the minimum order quantity and delivery time

3. The open time is too short for our line speed; do you have a slower-setting grade? (The opening time is too short for our line speed. Do you have a slower curing grade?)

FAQ

Q: Is there a difference between “granules” and “pellets” when asked by the customer?
Answer: Essentially, pellets emphasize regular columnar or spherical particles, while granules generally refer to granular materials, and the particle size can be clearly stated when quoting.

Question: Should the quotation be per kilogram or per ton?
Answer: Foreign trade is often reported in USD/kg or USD/MT, and it is necessary to indicate the trade terms (FOB/CIF) and port.

Accurate terminology can significantly shorten communication rounds when doing export business. Guangzhou Sunlife TradingSunlife Hot Melt AdhesiveWe provide technical data sheets, SDS, and COA in both Chinese and English to facilitate customers’ direct forwarding of export orders for printing and packaging.

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