This chapter discusses individual adhesive types in detail. The adhesives have been arranged in alphabetical order, without regard to classification. Certain general categories are also listed, such as alloys, aromatic polymer, conductive, elastomeric adhesives, anaerobic, film and tape adhesives, hot-melt adhesives, inorganic glues, microencapsulated adhesives, rubber-based adhesives, solvent-based systems, thermoplastic resin adhesives, thermosetting-resin adhesives, and water-based adhesives. The chapter begins with a brief overview of the modern history of adhesive compounds. Practically all adhesives were derived from plant or animal sources before the twentieth century. The main classes included glue from animal bones, fish glue, and vegetable adhesives. Progress in organic chemistry and an increased demand for adhesives led to the development of syntheticcompounds, beginning with phenol-formaldehydes and casein adhesives. Developments in polymerization and adhesive chemistry proceededin a near parallel fashion.