adhesives
The categories, production and the chemical components of adhesives such as non-reactice adhesives (drying adhesives, pressure-sensitive adhesives, contact adhesives and hot adhesives) and reactive adhesives (multi-part adhesives, one-part adhesives).
adhesives — the categories, production and the chemical components of adhesives such as non-reactice adhesives (drying adhesives, pressure-sensitive adhesives, contact adhesives and hot adhesives) and reactive adhesives (multi-part adhesives, one-part adhesives). McKinsey's Skill Change Index places it in the evolving band (SCI 50.68/100) — the skill will still matter in 2030 but the nature of the work is changing. ESCO classifies it as a cross-sector (useful across many industries) skill within knowledge. It is currently listed by 1 occupations in our catalogue, including absorbent pad machine operator.
Occupations that require adhesives
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Frequently asked questions
What is adhesives?
The categories, production and the chemical components of adhesives such as non-reactice adhesives (drying adhesives, pressure-sensitive adhesives, contact adhesives and hot adhesives) and reactive adhesives (multi-part adhesives, one-part adhesives).
What category of skill is adhesives?
ESCO classifies adhesives under the knowledge category, specifically in the mining and extraction subcategory.
Is adhesives an AI-durable skill?
McKinsey's Skill Change Index places it in the evolving band (SCI 50.68/100) — the skill will still matter in 2030 but the nature of the work is changing. Continue investing, but pair it with the AI-tool workflow that is reshaping the field so you evolve with it.
Which jobs require adhesives?
In our catalogue, 1 occupations list adhesives as a required or important skill. The top occupations by employment volume include absorbent pad machine operator.
How transferable is adhesives between industries?
ESCO tags adhesives as a cross-sector (useful across many industries) skill — a signal of how portable it is when you change field.
Is adhesives the same as pressure-sensitive adhesives?
Yes — adhesives is also known as pressure-sensitive adhesives, drying adhesives, reactive adhesives, multi-part adhesives, hot adhesives, non-reactice adhesives, types of adhesive, or adhesive types. They refer to the same underlying capability in the ESCO taxonomy.
How can I learn adhesives?
The most reliable path is to pick a job or project that demands adhesives and learn through delivery. Complement that with role-specific roadmaps and short courses. Explore the occupations below to see where this skill is used in practice.