CA Glue

[Susan Kline]

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At 01:54 PM 8/17/2005 -0500, you wrote:

>The CA glues themselves have very low toxicity.  And although some 
>companies (Sur-Lok, for one) market their products as "solvent free", most 
>are 99% methyl or ethyl cyanoacrylate (butyl and octyl cyanoacrylates are 
>used for surgical closures, an indication of their low toxicity!).  Of the 
>two, I would look for one that is ethyl cyanoacrylate, as a little safer 
>than the methyl.  Maybe fewer fumes.  But the fumes, though not terribly 
>toxic, are irritants.  So keep up with the ventilation.  As for safety, 
>anything that works this good, ya gotta be careful with!
>
>John Delmore

This is very interesting, John. I've heard rumors that while curing CA glue 
can emit small amounts of cyanide? Is this true?

Also, can you tell us what is so very irritating about the kicker? One 
smell and I decided not to use it. And is the bond stronger or weaker if 
the glue is "kicked"? I "kick" by using it along with white glue (Elmer's), 
but the effect seems much less violent than the spray-on kicker which is 
sold for the purpose.

Thanks for letting us pick your brains ...

Susan Kline 
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