Most carpenters glues (Titebond, Elmers etc. ) are aliphatic, some white glues are not; they are PVC's. There are also some differences in the various aliphatics, for instance there is Titebond, Titebond II and a third varieant--do not remember its name. All work well with wood and properly used make joints stronger than the wood. Yes, the aliphatics can be used as heat activated coatings. They are only good for one heat activation though, do it a second time like reposistioning a piece and the strength suffers greatly.