Contact Adhesive

Technical Data Sheet

1.  DESCRIPTION

Antel   Contact Adhesive is a brushable, general purpose, high performance contact adhesive.  It exhibits excellent adhesion to most surfaces and has good heat resistance.  Bonds may be made over a wide range of open times because of its fast flash off and long open time.

2.  USES

Particularly recommended for bonding decorative laminates to wood and wood composites in the kitchen furniture industry.   It is also suitable for generally bonding:-

·         Plastics (not expanded polystyrene or plasticised  PVC)

·         Metals

·         Leather

·         Rubber

·         Urethane Foams

3.  PACKAGING 

1 litre and 5 litre non returnable containers.

4. STORAGE    

Highly flammable.  Store at temperatures between -18°C and 0°C in original containers.

Keep out of reach of children.

5.  COLOUR

Cream

6.  COVERAGE / SHELF LIFE

3.5   +/- 1 metre square per litre.

12 months

7.  HEALTH & SAFETY

Antel Contact Adhesive is HIGHLY FLAMMABLE.  It is harmful by inhalation and irritating to the respiratory tract. Exposure may result in dizziness and loss of coordination.  If in contact with the eyes flush with water for at least 15 minutes and obtain medical attention urgently.  Prolonged or repeated contact with the skin can cause severe irritation.  Wash contaminated skin immediately.  Harmful if taken internally - seek medical attention immediately.   DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. Keep containers tightly closed when not in use.

Keep out of reach of children.

8.  PHYSICAL DATA

·         Base - Polychloroprene

·         Viscosity - 3400 +/- 1000 cP

·         Solids - 26 +/- 2%

·         Flash Point - Between -18°C and 0°C

·         Tack Life - 5 - 30+ minutes

9.  APPLICATION

Stir the Antel  Contact Adhesive before use and ensure that the surfaces to be bonded are clean and free from grease, dust loose fibres, rust etc.  Condition materials to be bonded in the bonding environment overnight (especially wood composites and decorative laminates).  Apply a thin even coat of adhesive to both surfaces using a short stiff brush.  When surfaces become touch dry align the bond edges and bond under maximum pressure.  For best results laminates should be nip rolled or platen pressed.  If this is not possible use a hard roller and go over the entire working surface using as much bodyweight as possible.  Seams and edges should always receive extra pressure.  If possible sandwich the panel edge between wooden battens and use G- clamps.   The newly bonded material should not be subjected to extreme temperature changes for three to four days after bonding and avoid further fabrication until the adhesive has fully cured.