a hot - melt adhesive contains a non - pressure - sensitive adhesive that is fluid at application temperatures and that is removable , residue - free , by peeling at small peel angles . the adhesive contains additives selected from the group consisting of fillers , stabilizers , dyes , carbon black , and moisture absorbents . the adhesive also containing the following : a ) thermoplastic elastomers that may be grafted , b ) grafted and poly - α - olefins , c ) polyisobutylene or a softening oil , d ) adhesive resin , and e ) end block resin .