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by Eisenstein 1114 days ago
Not at all. Hot glue is a thermoplastic which uses temperature to turn liquid and then solid again, which basically removes the need for VOCs at all. VOCs are solvents and are used to transition the liquid glue to a solid.

* https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hot-melt_adhesive

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Might have pthalates/softeners [1] which can be carcinogenic. Not ideal to circulate. Suggest cloth tape

[1]https://adhesives.specialchem.com/selection-guide/hot-melt-a...