New superglue
 

Hi all. Some time ago I posted a note in regard to superglue and its possible allergic reaction. I had this and could not use this very useful product. I was obviously not the first to complain as Gorilla have now introduced a vapour free superglue. It is a bit more expensive than the normal but so much better if you are allergic to the ordinary. Hope this helps someone. Best wishes. Jonathan.

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Thanks for the news, that's very useful info.

I'm not allergic to the stuff but I dislike having to use it because it gives my headaches and bad nasal congestion. Unfortunately I find CA to be one of the most useful adhesives for the models, especially the thick and thin varieties.

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I definitely am allergic to superglue . I also do picture framing as a hobby and use the glue to join synthetic mouldings. I have had to resort to using a filter mask whenever I use the glue or suffer with severe sinusitis for at least a week. Thought at one stage this may stop me from doing modelling but solution is mask for present. Change filters regularly or store in plastic container. Main problem time is when you use glue to seize rigging

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Where I can and especially for rigging work I'm starting to switch over from CA glue to G-S Hypo Cement... it has it's own built in needle-like dispenser and puts out microscopic beads ideal for sealing knots. I can't hardly detect any smell from it

http://gshypocement.com/

Give it a try... I get it on eBay.

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I am definitely allergic to superglue so the new glue sounds interesting. I have used the hypo cement before, mostly when gluing acetate for windows, since it doesn't fog them. I have a problem with the packaging though, as the glue just wants to continue to run out the thin tube without stopping, which makes a mess. By the time I can get the needle back into the tube, there is a glob on the end. Has anyone figured out how to stop this from happening? Thanks.

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Chuckle... I'm relieved I'm not the only one who has problems with closing up after one drop / bead of glue... that really is a small opening!

I try very, very hard to hold the tube very gently.

I also have a similar problem with the thin variety of CA... over supply, it really is as thin as water. In a lot of cases I find it the most useful for wicking into seams and I use a the longest "needle type" dispensing tube I can find but I have also learned to hold the bottle at a very, very shallow angle!

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Interesting product, have you looked at the "material safety data" sheet?

http://www.gshypocement.com/MSDS%20...t%206-17-10.pdf

...I'd keep it away from kids and pets.

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Hi all. I must apologise about the superglue comment I made. It is not Gorilla but ROKET who produce it. I dare say if you ask for vapourless superglue you will get it. Sorry about that. Jonathan.

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For those allergic to the various brands of Cyanoacrylate adhesives, try the "odorless" or "Foam Safe" versions. They are of different composition and do not cause the same reaction from most users. The down sides are higher price, slightly longer set-up time, and shorter shelf life. I had to give up the regular because of severe and almost instantaneous asthma-like symptoms, but I have been able to use the odorless without any adverse effects.

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Hello glue buffs,
I don't have an allergic reaction to CA but it does definitely burn my eyes at times.It's not bad enough to stop my using it but I did find an alternative: FABRITEK. Its a clear material almost like rubber cement that hardens solid, used by dressmakers to glue down seams, etc. I use it to seam/hem the edges of sails, put in bolt ropes and so on. It sets quickly but hardens slower than CA so there is more open time, but it has good initial tack and is certainly quick enough for rigging.
I haven't had occasion to use it to join wood parts, but I did a test and it set up very strongly overnight.
Its solvent is acetone (which has its own problems), and though it comes quite thick, it can be reduced by half or more to make it fluid enough to soak into thread and cloth. It does stick well to almost anything.

Another matter within this thread relates to thin glue control. Model Expo sells some fine tubing which connects to the top of ZAP CA bottles. It can be cut to any length...it comes several inches long...and helps as an applicator and controls drips very well.

Another solution are one of two MINI- or MICRO- applicators sold by MICROMARK. Each is a tiny wire fork or oval on the end of a paintbrush type handle. You put a drop of glue on the tool and apply it that way. It may not keep the glue from dripping, but you can work more conveniently.

Chazz