Adhesives can be classified in several ways, including their material origin (e.g., natural or synthetic) and their type of cure (e.g., physical curing such as drying or chemical curing).

Silyl-terminated polyurethanes (SPUR) are the basis for numerous adhesives and sealants used worldwide.

A new orange fluorescent UV adhesive from Panacol is reportedly specially formulated for bonding plastics.