Water-borne polyurethane is the predominant material of membrane pressing adhesive. In thispeper, performance requirements of membrane pressing adhesive are samarized. Some foreign brands of water-borne polyurethane applied in membrane pressing adhesive are listed. Main properties of domestic water-bornepolyurethane for this application are tabulated in comparison. Main problems of domestic water-borne polyurethaneappearing in the application and development of membrane pressing adhesive in China are discussed briefly.