Loctite Glass Glue
This is best for small craft items, adhering glass to glass and glass to metal. It is a cyanoacrylate glue.
Suitable for light items.
Once cured it is waterproof, transparent, and rigid.
It is said to be dishwater proof, but will not withstand boiling water.
No clamping of the pieces is necessary, but the joined object must be left undisturbed for 24 hours. Maximum strength, water and heat resistance is achieved after one week.
Strong in tension, weaker with sheer stress, i.e., hard to pull apart, easier to slide apart.
BUT
Not suitable for glass to plastics, silicone, rubber, or bone china.
Not suitable for bonding glass to porous materials.
Not suitable for weight bearing loads or continuous outdoor use.
From the Technical Data Sheet:
• Do not use cured objects in ovens or microwaves
• Not suitable for assemblies which will be exposed to temperatures over 180°F (82°C)
• Do not use on dusty, dirty, or wet surfaces
• Not suitable as a general purpose adhesive
• For indoor use only
• Not suitable for gap-filling applications (parts must be close fitting with no gaps or voids, so roughing of surfaces is unsuitable for good bonds.)
Characteristics
Application Temperature: Apply above 50°F (10°C)
Fixture Time: 15-60 seconds, depending on amount used
Handling Time: Leave undisturbed for at least 10 minutes.
Cure Time: 24 hours, but times may be needed, dependent on temperature, humidity, porosity of surface and amount of adhesive used.
Flash Point: 176°F (80°C) to 200°F (93°C)
Shelf Life: From date of manufacture (unopened): 18 months
Storage: Store in the unopened container below 90 °F (< 32.2 °C). Not damaged by freezing in the unopened container.
Once opened, it best stored tightly sealed in a dry cool place, but not cold or frozen.
Humidity and high temperatures can decrease shelf life.
Colour: Clear to light yellow
Service Temperature: Up to 180°F (82°C)
Cured form: Non-flammable, brittle solid
Moisture Resistant: Yes
Tools Typically Required: Tissue Paper, and a razor blade or scalpel.
Safety
Safety Precautions:
Use in a well-ventilated area.
Wear a dust mask and safety glasses.
Nitrile gloves recommended. Do not use PVC, nylon, or cotton gloves.
Care in use is needed as it is like water in consistency, and bonds skin instantly.
Skin contact may cause burns.
Wash hands after use.
Handling:
Prevent contact with eyes, skin and clothing.
Do not breathe vapour and mist.
Wash thoroughly after handling.
Avoid contact with fabric or paper goods. Contact with these materials may cause rapid polymerisation which can generate smoke and strong irritating vapours, and cause thermal burns.
Use an approved hazardous waste facility for disposal.
First Aid:
In case of eye contact, flush with water for 15 minutes; call a physician.
For skin contact, flush with water.
For ingestion, do not induce vomiting; call a physician.
If spilled on clothing, flush with large quantities of water.
For bonded skin apply cooking oil to bonded area of skin. Gently message bonded fingers back and forth to “peel” apart. Use rolling, peeling motion – do not pull. Once apart use high moisture hand lotions to aid in removal of excess glue from skin.
Preparation:
Tools Typically Required: Tissue Paper, razor blade or scalpel.
Surfaces must be clean, dry and free from oil, wax and paint.
Wash all glassware with water and dry. Avoid using detergents to clean glassware as detergent residues can affect the quality of the bond.
Protect work area. Pre-fit parts to be joined. All parts to be bonded must be close fitting with no gaps or voids.
Screw the cap and nozzle down all the way clockwise to tube shoulder, puncturing the tube. Remove the cap counter clockwise from the nozzle. To prevent accidental spillage, do not squeeze tube while removing cap to open.
Application:
Apply Loctite Glass Glue sparingly to one bonding surface only.
Immediately press surfaces together, ensuring a perfect line up with no gaps.
Hold in place for 15 to 60 seconds until bond sets.
Do not reposition parts.
Leave parts undisturbed for at least 10 minutes or for best results leave 24 hours for a full bond strength to develop.
Wait 1 week before washing the item in a dishwasher.
Clean nozzle tip with tissue and replace the cap, screwing on clockwise.
Clean-up:
After cleaning, wet any tissue used for wiping off glue with water and dispose of.
Use an approved hazardous waste facility for disposal.
Clean up uncured residue with acetone.
Cured adhesive may be cut away with caution using a sharp blade.
After gluing is finished, wash hands.
Based on SDS, TDS, product descriptions and reviews
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