STEELBOND
Contact Adhesive

• Polychloroprene Rubber Based Adhesive
• Excellent initial grab
• Long green time
• Strong bonding
• Outstanding adhesiveness to many porous substrates like carpets, canvas, leather, wood, laminates, etc.
• Excellent resistance to heat and moisture.
• Exhibits good low temperature flexibility – does not crack or shrink.
• Not suitable for polyethylene, polypropylene, expanded polystyrene, Teflon, and flexible PVC.

SURFACE PREPARATION: Ensure both surfaces are free of dust, oil or water. Slightly roughen both surfaces. Thoroughly mix the adhesive before application.  and apply STEELBOND with a brush evenly to both surfaces.

APPLICATION TEMPERATURE: For best results, the temperature of the adhesive and surfaces to be bonded should be at least 18°C. If stored below -1°C, warm-up to room temperature in a warm room only (do not exceed 49°C) followed by thorough agitation.

DRYING TIME: Allow adhesive to dry for 10 – 15 minutes and then press the surfaces together under pressure for few minutes until a firm bond is formed. High humidity will slow drying-high temperatures speed the drying. This adhesive has a bonding range of approximately 30 minutes when applied to both bond surfaces under conditions of 21°C and 35% R.H. If the adhesive becomes too dry, apply another thin coat of adhesive to one surface, allow to become slightly tacky, and bond. The bond attains full strength after 24 hours.

PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE HANDLING:

STEELBOND Contact Adhesive is a solvent based adhesive and all the precautions applicable to a solvent-based product must be necessarily undertaken while handling. Avoid inhaling vapours and contact with skin and eyes. Handle in well-ventilated areas. Store at room temperature in a cool dry place, away from direct sunlight, heat, and moisture. Keep out of the reach of children. Shake container before use. Keep container airtight to prevent solvent loss.

FIRST AID MEASURES:

PRODUCT IN EYE:

If this product comes in contact with the eyes:

• Immediately hold the eyes open and wash continuously for at least 15 minutes with fresh running water.
• Ensure complete irrigation of the eye by keeping eyelids apart and away from eye and moving the eyelids by occasionally lifting the upper and lower lids.
• Transport to hospital or doctor without delay.
• Removal of contact lenses after an eye injury should only be undertaken by skilled personnel.

PRODUCT INGESTED:

• If poisoning occurs, contact a doctor or Poisons Information Centre.
• If swallowed, do not induce vomiting. Give a glass of water.

PRODUCT INHALED:

If fumes or combustion products are inhaled:

• Remove to fresh air.
• Lay patient down. Keep warm and rested.
• If breathing is shallow or has stopped, ensure clear airway and apply resuscitation, preferably with a demand valve resuscitator, bag-valve mask device, or pocket mask as trained. Perform CPR if necessary.
• Transport to hospital, or doctor.

PRODUCT IN SKIN CONTACT:

If product comes in contact with the skin:

• Immediately remove all contaminated clothing, including footwear (after rinsing with water).
• Wash affected areas thoroughly with water (and soap if available).
• Seek medical attention in event of irritation.

IN ALL CASES, CONTACT THE NEAREST POISONS INFOMRATION CENTRE FOR MEDICAL ATTENTION

HANDLING AND STORAGE:

Best storage temperature is 16 – 27°C). Continuous exposure to higher temperatures may cause some increase in viscosity. Quality is not affected until the adhesives becomes thickened so that it is difficult or impossible to spread. Rotate stock on a “first in-first out” basis.

SUITABLE MATERIAL:

Metal/aluminium containers.

PRECAUTIONS:

• Avoid heat, sparks, and flame.
• Keep containers closed.
• Store out of direct sunlight.
• Keep out of reach of children.
• Always use in well ventilated areas.
• Avoid prolonged exposure to vapours and skin contact

SHELF LIFE:

When stored at the recommended conditions in the original, unopened container this product has a shelf life of 18 months.

NOTICE TO READER:

The information and data contained in the safety data sheet is believed to be accurate and reliable; however, it is the user’s responsibility to determine suitability of the product for usage. Since the supplier cannot know all the uses, or the conditions of use to which the product may be exposed, no warranties concerning the fitness or suitability for particular use or purpose are made. It is the user’s responsibility to thoroughly test any proposed use of our products and independently conclude satisfactory performance in the application. Likewise, if the application, product specifications or manner in which our products are used require government approval or clearance, it is the sole responsibility of the user to obtain sure authorization. All materials may present unknown hazards and should be used with caution. Although certain hazards are described herein, we cannot guarantee that these are the only hazards that exist. Steelbond (Pty) Ltd specifically disclaims all warranties expressed or implied, including warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, arising from sale or use of Steelbond (Pty) Ltd products and disclaims any liability for consequential or incidental damages of any kind, including lost profits.