Global Skin Safe Adhesives Market 2026 by Manufacturers, Regions, Type and Application, Forecast to 2032
1 Market Overview
- 1.1 Product Overview and Scope
- 1.2 Market Estimation Caveats and Base Year
- 1.3 Market Analysis by Type
- 1.3.1 Overview: Global Skin Safe Adhesives Consumption Value by Type: 2021 Versus 2025 Versus 2032
- 1.3.2 Acrylic-Based
- 1.3.3 Silicone-Based
- 1.3.4 Rubber-Based
- 1.3.5 Hydrogel-based
- 1.3.6 Others
- 1.4 Market Analysis by Application
- 1.4.1 Overview: Global Skin Safe Adhesives Consumption Value by Application: 2021 Versus 2025 Versus 2032
- 1.4.2 Surgery
- 1.4.3 Wound Dressing
- 1.4.4 Ostomy Seals
- 1.4.5 Other
- 1.5 Global Skin Safe Adhesives Market Size & Forecast
- 1.5.1 Global Skin Safe Adhesives Consumption Value (2021 & 2025 & 2032)
- 1.5.2 Global Skin Safe Adhesives Sales Quantity (2021-2032)
- 1.5.3 Global Skin Safe Adhesives Average Price (2021-2032)
2 Manufacturers Profiles
- 2.1 3M
- 2.1.1 3M Details
- 2.1.2 3M Major Business
- 2.1.3 3M Skin Safe Adhesives Product and Services
- 2.1.4 3M Skin Safe Adhesives Sales Quantity, Average Price, Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2021-2026)
- 2.1.5 3M Recent Developments/Updates
- 2.2 Scapa Healthcare
- 2.2.1 Scapa Healthcare Details
- 2.2.2 Scapa Healthcare Major Business
- 2.2.3 Scapa Healthcare Skin Safe Adhesives Product and Services
- 2.2.4 Scapa Healthcare Skin Safe Adhesives Sales Quantity, Average Price, Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2021-2026)
- 2.2.5 Scapa Healthcare Recent Developments/Updates
- 2.3 Johnson & Johnson
- 2.3.1 Johnson & Johnson Details
- 2.3.2 Johnson & Johnson Major Business
- 2.3.3 Johnson & Johnson Skin Safe Adhesives Product and Services
- 2.3.4 Johnson & Johnson Skin Safe Adhesives Sales Quantity, Average Price, Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2021-2026)
- 2.3.5 Johnson & Johnson Recent Developments/Updates
- 2.4 Avery Dennison
- 2.4.1 Avery Dennison Details
- 2.4.2 Avery Dennison Major Business
- 2.4.3 Avery Dennison Skin Safe Adhesives Product and Services
- 2.4.4 Avery Dennison Skin Safe Adhesives Sales Quantity, Average Price, Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2021-2026)
- 2.4.5 Avery Dennison Recent Developments/Updates
- 2.5 Smith & Nephew
- 2.5.1 Smith & Nephew Details
- 2.5.2 Smith & Nephew Major Business
- 2.5.3 Smith & Nephew Skin Safe Adhesives Product and Services
- 2.5.4 Smith & Nephew Skin Safe Adhesives Sales Quantity, Average Price, Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2021-2026)
- 2.5.5 Smith & Nephew Recent Developments/Updates
- 2.6 Nitto Denko
- 2.6.1 Nitto Denko Details
- 2.6.2 Nitto Denko Major Business
- 2.6.3 Nitto Denko Skin Safe Adhesives Product and Services
- 2.6.4 Nitto Denko Skin Safe Adhesives Sales Quantity, Average Price, Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2021-2026)
- 2.6.5 Nitto Denko Recent Developments/Updates
- 2.7 DuPont
- 2.7.1 DuPont Details
- 2.7.2 DuPont Major Business
- 2.7.3 DuPont Skin Safe Adhesives Product and Services
- 2.7.4 DuPont Skin Safe Adhesives Sales Quantity, Average Price, Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2021-2026)
- 2.7.5 DuPont Recent Developments/Updates
- 2.8 Medtronic
- 2.8.1 Medtronic Details
- 2.8.2 Medtronic Major Business
- 2.8.3 Medtronic Skin Safe Adhesives Product and Services
- 2.8.4 Medtronic Skin Safe Adhesives Sales Quantity, Average Price, Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2021-2026)
- 2.8.5 Medtronic Recent Developments/Updates
- 2.9 B. Braun
- 2.9.1 B. Braun Details
- 2.9.2 B. Braun Major Business
- 2.9.3 B. Braun Skin Safe Adhesives Product and Services
- 2.9.4 B. Braun Skin Safe Adhesives Sales Quantity, Average Price, Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2021-2026)
- 2.9.5 B. Braun Recent Developments/Updates
- 2.10 Henkel
- 2.10.1 Henkel Details
- 2.10.2 Henkel Major Business
- 2.10.3 Henkel Skin Safe Adhesives Product and Services
- 2.10.4 Henkel Skin Safe Adhesives Sales Quantity, Average Price, Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2021-2026)
- 2.10.5 Henkel Recent Developments/Updates
- 2.11 Gelita Medical
- 2.11.1 Gelita Medical Details
- 2.11.2 Gelita Medical Major Business
- 2.11.3 Gelita Medical Skin Safe Adhesives Product and Services
- 2.11.4 Gelita Medical Skin Safe Adhesives Sales Quantity, Average Price, Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2021-2026)
- 2.11.5 Gelita Medical Recent Developments/Updates
- 2.12 Lohmann & Rauscher
- 2.12.1 Lohmann & Rauscher Details
- 2.12.2 Lohmann & Rauscher Major Business
- 2.12.3 Lohmann & Rauscher Skin Safe Adhesives Product and Services
- 2.12.4 Lohmann & Rauscher Skin Safe Adhesives Sales Quantity, Average Price, Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2021-2026)
- 2.12.5 Lohmann & Rauscher Recent Developments/Updates
- 2.13 Advanced Medical Solutions
- 2.13.1 Advanced Medical Solutions Details
- 2.13.2 Advanced Medical Solutions Major Business
- 2.13.3 Advanced Medical Solutions Skin Safe Adhesives Product and Services
- 2.13.4 Advanced Medical Solutions Skin Safe Adhesives Sales Quantity, Average Price, Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2021-2026)
- 2.13.5 Advanced Medical Solutions Recent Developments/Updates
- 2.14 Nichiban
- 2.14.1 Nichiban Details
- 2.14.2 Nichiban Major Business
- 2.14.3 Nichiban Skin Safe Adhesives Product and Services
- 2.14.4 Nichiban Skin Safe Adhesives Sales Quantity, Average Price, Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2021-2026)
- 2.14.5 Nichiban Recent Developments/Updates
- 2.15 Polymer Science
- 2.15.1 Polymer Science Details
- 2.15.2 Polymer Science Major Business
- 2.15.3 Polymer Science Skin Safe Adhesives Product and Services
- 2.15.4 Polymer Science Skin Safe Adhesives Sales Quantity, Average Price, Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2021-2026)
- 2.15.5 Polymer Science Recent Developments/Updates
- 2.16 Adhezion Biomedical
- 2.16.1 Adhezion Biomedical Details
- 2.16.2 Adhezion Biomedical Major Business
- 2.16.3 Adhezion Biomedical Skin Safe Adhesives Product and Services
- 2.16.4 Adhezion Biomedical Skin Safe Adhesives Sales Quantity, Average Price, Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2021-2026)
- 2.16.5 Adhezion Biomedical Recent Developments/Updates
- 2.17 MBK Tape Solutions
- 2.17.1 MBK Tape Solutions Details
- 2.17.2 MBK Tape Solutions Major Business
- 2.17.3 MBK Tape Solutions Skin Safe Adhesives Product and Services
- 2.17.4 MBK Tape Solutions Skin Safe Adhesives Sales Quantity, Average Price, Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2021-2026)
- 2.17.5 MBK Tape Solutions Recent Developments/Updates
- 2.18 Tapecon
- 2.18.1 Tapecon Details
- 2.18.2 Tapecon Major Business
- 2.18.3 Tapecon Skin Safe Adhesives Product and Services
- 2.18.4 Tapecon Skin Safe Adhesives Sales Quantity, Average Price, Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2021-2026)
- 2.18.5 Tapecon Recent Developments/Updates
- 2.19 Chemence Medical
- 2.19.1 Chemence Medical Details
- 2.19.2 Chemence Medical Major Business
- 2.19.3 Chemence Medical Skin Safe Adhesives Product and Services
- 2.19.4 Chemence Medical Skin Safe Adhesives Sales Quantity, Average Price, Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2021-2026)
- 2.19.5 Chemence Medical Recent Developments/Updates
- 2.20 Parafix
- 2.20.1 Parafix Details
- 2.20.2 Parafix Major Business
- 2.20.3 Parafix Skin Safe Adhesives Product and Services
- 2.20.4 Parafix Skin Safe Adhesives Sales Quantity, Average Price, Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2021-2026)
- 2.20.5 Parafix Recent Developments/Updates
- 2.21 Berry Global
- 2.21.1 Berry Global Details
- 2.21.2 Berry Global Major Business
- 2.21.3 Berry Global Skin Safe Adhesives Product and Services
- 2.21.4 Berry Global Skin Safe Adhesives Sales Quantity, Average Price, Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2021-2026)
- 2.21.5 Berry Global Recent Developments/Updates
- 2.22 DermaMed Coatings
- 2.22.1 DermaMed Coatings Details
- 2.22.2 DermaMed Coatings Major Business
- 2.22.3 DermaMed Coatings Skin Safe Adhesives Product and Services
- 2.22.4 DermaMed Coatings Skin Safe Adhesives Sales Quantity, Average Price, Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2021-2026)
- 2.22.5 DermaMed Coatings Recent Developments/Updates
- 2.23 Paul Hartmann
- 2.23.1 Paul Hartmann Details
- 2.23.2 Paul Hartmann Major Business
- 2.23.3 Paul Hartmann Skin Safe Adhesives Product and Services
- 2.23.4 Paul Hartmann Skin Safe Adhesives Sales Quantity, Average Price, Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2021-2026)
- 2.23.5 Paul Hartmann Recent Developments/Updates
- 2.24 Mactac
- 2.24.1 Mactac Details
- 2.24.2 Mactac Major Business
- 2.24.3 Mactac Skin Safe Adhesives Product and Services
- 2.24.4 Mactac Skin Safe Adhesives Sales Quantity, Average Price, Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2021-2026)
- 2.24.5 Mactac Recent Developments/Updates
- 2.25 Sekisui Kasei
- 2.25.1 Sekisui Kasei Details
- 2.25.2 Sekisui Kasei Major Business
- 2.25.3 Sekisui Kasei Skin Safe Adhesives Product and Services
- 2.25.4 Sekisui Kasei Skin Safe Adhesives Sales Quantity, Average Price, Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2021-2026)
- 2.25.5 Sekisui Kasei Recent Developments/Updates
- 2.26 Shurtape Technologies
- 2.26.1 Shurtape Technologies Details
- 2.26.2 Shurtape Technologies Major Business
- 2.26.3 Shurtape Technologies Skin Safe Adhesives Product and Services
- 2.26.4 Shurtape Technologies Skin Safe Adhesives Sales Quantity, Average Price, Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2021-2026)
- 2.26.5 Shurtape Technologies Recent Developments/Updates
- 2.27 Adhesives Research
- 2.27.1 Adhesives Research Details
- 2.27.2 Adhesives Research Major Business
- 2.27.3 Adhesives Research Skin Safe Adhesives Product and Services
- 2.27.4 Adhesives Research Skin Safe Adhesives Sales Quantity, Average Price, Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2021-2026)
- 2.27.5 Adhesives Research Recent Developments/Updates
3 Competitive Environment: Skin Safe Adhesives by Manufacturer
- 3.1 Global Skin Safe Adhesives Sales Quantity by Manufacturer (2021-2026)
- 3.2 Global Skin Safe Adhesives Revenue by Manufacturer (2021-2026)
- 3.3 Global Skin Safe Adhesives Average Price by Manufacturer (2021-2026)
- 3.4 Market Share Analysis (2025)
- 3.4.1 Producer Shipments of Skin Safe Adhesives by Manufacturer Revenue ($MM) and Market Share (%): 2025
- 3.4.2 Top 3 Skin Safe Adhesives Manufacturer Market Share in 2025
- 3.4.3 Top 6 Skin Safe Adhesives Manufacturer Market Share in 2025
- 3.5 Skin Safe Adhesives Market: Overall Company Footprint Analysis
- 3.5.1 Skin Safe Adhesives Market: Region Footprint
- 3.5.2 Skin Safe Adhesives Market: Company Product Type Footprint
- 3.5.3 Skin Safe Adhesives Market: Company Product Application Footprint
- 3.6 New Market Entrants and Barriers to Market Entry
- 3.7 Mergers, Acquisition, Agreements, and Collaborations
4 Consumption Analysis by Region
- 4.1 Global Skin Safe Adhesives Market Size by Region
- 4.1.1 Global Skin Safe Adhesives Sales Quantity by Region (2021-2032)
- 4.1.2 Global Skin Safe Adhesives Consumption Value by Region (2021-2032)
- 4.1.3 Global Skin Safe Adhesives Average Price by Region (2021-2032)
- 4.2 North America Skin Safe Adhesives Consumption Value (2021-2032)
- 4.3 Europe Skin Safe Adhesives Consumption Value (2021-2032)
- 4.4 Asia-Pacific Skin Safe Adhesives Consumption Value (2021-2032)
- 4.5 South America Skin Safe Adhesives Consumption Value (2021-2032)
- 4.6 Middle East & Africa Skin Safe Adhesives Consumption Value (2021-2032)
5 Market Segment by Type
- 5.1 Global Skin Safe Adhesives Sales Quantity by Type (2021-2032)
- 5.2 Global Skin Safe Adhesives Consumption Value by Type (2021-2032)
- 5.3 Global Skin Safe Adhesives Average Price by Type (2021-2032)
6 Market Segment by Application
- 6.1 Global Skin Safe Adhesives Sales Quantity by Application (2021-2032)
- 6.2 Global Skin Safe Adhesives Consumption Value by Application (2021-2032)
- 6.3 Global Skin Safe Adhesives Average Price by Application (2021-2032)
7 North America
- 7.1 North America Skin Safe Adhesives Sales Quantity by Type (2021-2032)
- 7.2 North America Skin Safe Adhesives Sales Quantity by Application (2021-2032)
- 7.3 North America Skin Safe Adhesives Market Size by Country
- 7.3.1 North America Skin Safe Adhesives Sales Quantity by Country (2021-2032)
- 7.3.2 North America Skin Safe Adhesives Consumption Value by Country (2021-2032)
- 7.3.3 United States Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)
- 7.3.4 Canada Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)
- 7.3.5 Mexico Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)
8 Europe
- 8.1 Europe Skin Safe Adhesives Sales Quantity by Type (2021-2032)
- 8.2 Europe Skin Safe Adhesives Sales Quantity by Application (2021-2032)
- 8.3 Europe Skin Safe Adhesives Market Size by Country
- 8.3.1 Europe Skin Safe Adhesives Sales Quantity by Country (2021-2032)
- 8.3.2 Europe Skin Safe Adhesives Consumption Value by Country (2021-2032)
- 8.3.3 Germany Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)
- 8.3.4 France Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)
- 8.3.5 United Kingdom Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)
- 8.3.6 Russia Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)
- 8.3.7 Italy Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)
9 Asia-Pacific
- 9.1 Asia-Pacific Skin Safe Adhesives Sales Quantity by Type (2021-2032)
- 9.2 Asia-Pacific Skin Safe Adhesives Sales Quantity by Application (2021-2032)
- 9.3 Asia-Pacific Skin Safe Adhesives Market Size by Region
- 9.3.1 Asia-Pacific Skin Safe Adhesives Sales Quantity by Region (2021-2032)
- 9.3.2 Asia-Pacific Skin Safe Adhesives Consumption Value by Region (2021-2032)
- 9.3.3 China Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)
- 9.3.4 Japan Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)
- 9.3.5 South Korea Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)
- 9.3.6 India Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)
- 9.3.7 Southeast Asia Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)
- 9.3.8 Australia Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)
10 South America
- 10.1 South America Skin Safe Adhesives Sales Quantity by Type (2021-2032)
- 10.2 South America Skin Safe Adhesives Sales Quantity by Application (2021-2032)
- 10.3 South America Skin Safe Adhesives Market Size by Country
- 10.3.1 South America Skin Safe Adhesives Sales Quantity by Country (2021-2032)
- 10.3.2 South America Skin Safe Adhesives Consumption Value by Country (2021-2032)
- 10.3.3 Brazil Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)
- 10.3.4 Argentina Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)
11 Middle East & Africa
- 11.1 Middle East & Africa Skin Safe Adhesives Sales Quantity by Type (2021-2032)
- 11.2 Middle East & Africa Skin Safe Adhesives Sales Quantity by Application (2021-2032)
- 11.3 Middle East & Africa Skin Safe Adhesives Market Size by Country
- 11.3.1 Middle East & Africa Skin Safe Adhesives Sales Quantity by Country (2021-2032)
- 11.3.2 Middle East & Africa Skin Safe Adhesives Consumption Value by Country (2021-2032)
- 11.3.3 Turkey Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)
- 11.3.4 Egypt Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)
- 11.3.5 Saudi Arabia Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)
- 11.3.6 South Africa Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)
12 Market Dynamics
- 12.1 Skin Safe Adhesives Market Drivers
- 12.2 Skin Safe Adhesives Market Restraints
- 12.3 Skin Safe Adhesives Trends Analysis
- 12.4 Porters Five Forces Analysis
- 12.4.1 Threat of New Entrants
- 12.4.2 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
- 12.4.3 Bargaining Power of Buyers
- 12.4.4 Threat of Substitutes
- 12.4.5 Competitive Rivalry
13 Raw Material and Industry Chain
- 13.1 Raw Material of Skin Safe Adhesives and Key Manufacturers
- 13.2 Manufacturing Costs Percentage of Skin Safe Adhesives
- 13.3 Skin Safe Adhesives Production Process
- 13.4 Industry Value Chain Analysis
14 Shipments by Distribution Channel
- 14.1 Sales Channel
- 14.1.1 Direct to End-User
- 14.1.2 Distributors
- 14.2 Skin Safe Adhesives Typical Distributors
- 14.3 Skin Safe Adhesives Typical Customers
15 Research Findings and Conclusion
16 Appendix
- 16.1 Methodology
- 16.2 Research Process and Data Source
According to our (Global Info Research) latest study, the global Skin Safe Adhesives market size was valued at US$ million in 2025 and is forecast to a readjusted size of US$ million by 2032 with a CAGR of %during review period.
Medical skin-friendly adhesives are adhesive materials specifically designed for use on the skin without causing irritation or damage. These adhesives are widely used in various medical applications, including wound care, medical dressings, surgical tapes, and wearable medical devices.
This report is a detailed and comprehensive analysis for global Skin Safe Adhesives market. Both quantitative and qualitative analyses are presented by manufacturers, by region & country, by Type and by Application. As the market is constantly changing, this report explores the competition, supply and demand trends, as well as key factors that contribute to its changing demands across many markets. Company profiles and product examples of selected competitors, along with market share estimates of some of the selected leaders for the year 2025, are provided.
Key Features:
Global Skin Safe Adhesives market size and forecasts, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (K Units), and average selling prices (US$/Unit), 2021-2032
Global Skin Safe Adhesives market size and forecasts by region and country, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (K Units), and average selling prices (US$/Unit), 2021-2032
Global Skin Safe Adhesives market size and forecasts, by Type and by Application, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (K Units), and average selling prices (US$/Unit), 2021-2032
Global Skin Safe Adhesives market shares of main players, shipments in revenue ($ Million), sales quantity (K Units), and ASP (US$/Unit), 2021-2026
The Primary Objectives in This Report Are:
To determine the size of the total market opportunity of global and key countries
To assess the growth potential for Skin Safe Adhesives
To forecast future growth in each product and end-use market
To assess competitive factors affecting the marketplace
This report profiles key players in the global Skin Safe Adhesives market based on the following parameters - company overview, sales quantity, revenue, price, gross margin, product portfolio, geographical presence, and key developments. Key companies covered as a part of this study include 3M, Scapa Healthcare, Johnson & Johnson, Avery Dennison, Smith & Nephew, Nitto Denko, DuPont, Medtronic, B. Braun, Henkel, etc.
This report also provides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approvals.
Market Segmentation
Skin Safe Adhesives market is split by Type and by Application. For the period 2021-2032, the growth among segments provides accurate calculations and forecasts for consumption value by Type, and by Application in terms of volume and value. This analysis can help you expand your business by targeting qualified niche markets.
Market segment by Type
Acrylic-Based
Silicone-Based
Rubber-Based
Hydrogel-based
Others
Market segment by Application
Surgery
Wound Dressing
Ostomy Seals
Other
Major players covered
3M
Scapa Healthcare
Johnson & Johnson
Avery Dennison
Smith & Nephew
Nitto Denko
DuPont
Medtronic
B. Braun
Henkel
Gelita Medical
Lohmann & Rauscher
Advanced Medical Solutions
Nichiban
Polymer Science
Adhezion Biomedical
MBK Tape Solutions
Tapecon
Chemence Medical
Parafix
Berry Global
DermaMed Coatings
Paul Hartmann
Mactac
Sekisui Kasei
Shurtape Technologies
Adhesives Research
Market segment by region, regional analysis covers
North America (United States, Canada, and Mexico)
Europe (Germany, France, United Kingdom, Russia, Italy, and Rest of Europe)
Asia-Pacific (China, Japan, Korea, India, Southeast Asia, and Australia)
South America (Brazil, Argentina, Colombia, and Rest of South America)
Middle East & Africa (Saudi Arabia, UAE, Egypt, South Africa, and Rest of Middle East & Africa)
The content of the study subjects, includes a total of 15 chapters:
Chapter 1, to describe Skin Safe Adhesives product scope, market overview, market estimation caveats and base year.
Chapter 2, to profile the top manufacturers of Skin Safe Adhesives, with price, sales quantity, revenue, and global market share of Skin Safe Adhesives from 2021 to 2026.
Chapter 3, the Skin Safe Adhesives competitive situation, sales quantity, revenue, and global market share of top manufacturers are analyzed emphatically by landscape contrast.
Chapter 4, the Skin Safe Adhesives breakdown data are shown at the regional level, to show the sales quantity, consumption value, and growth by regions, from 2021 to 2032.
Chapter 5 and 6, to segment the sales by Type and by Application, with sales market share and growth rate by Type, by Application, from 2021 to 2032.
Chapter 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11, to break the sales data at the country level, with sales quantity, consumption value, and market share for key countries in the world, from 2021 to 2026.and Skin Safe Adhesives market forecast, by regions, by Type, and by Application, with sales and revenue, from 2027 to 2032.
Chapter 12, market dynamics, drivers, restraints, trends, and Porters Five Forces analysis.
Chapter 13, the key raw materials and key suppliers, and industry chain of Skin Safe Adhesives.
Chapter 14 and 15, to describe Skin Safe Adhesives sales channel, distributors, customers, research findings and conclusion.