Abstract: Adhesives and binders for cast explosive compositions, pressed explosive compositions, propellants and pyrotechnic articles. The adhesives are prepared by reacting 2-ethylhexyl acrylate and N-vinyl-2-pyrrolidone in a copolymerization reaction with the aid of a suitable crosslinker. Binders are prepared by reacting the above-named monomers in a copolymerization reaction with the aid of a crosslinker and a curative. Copolymers prepared by reacting from 40 to 90 weight percent of the acrylate and from 60 to 10 weight percent of the pyrrolidone are preferred.