Adhesives that are friendly to the environment?

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This discussion highlights environmentally friendly spray adhesives, specifically recommending Westech Aerosols' hsc13 product, which is Low VOC and HAPs free. Users report strong bonding capabilities with various materials, including plastic laminates, automotive headliners, glass, steel, aluminum, and wood. The conversation also mentions Simalfa as another alternative to traditional adhesives like those from 3M. The focus is on finding adhesives that do not contain harmful chemicals, thus promoting health and environmental safety.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of Low VOC and HAPs free adhesives
  • Knowledge of adhesive applications in various materials
  • Familiarity with automotive and woodworking industries
  • Basic awareness of environmental impact of chemicals in adhesives
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  • Research Westech Aerosols' hsc13 adhesive specifications and applications
  • Explore Simalfa's product offerings and environmental certifications
  • Investigate the benefits of using Low VOC adhesives in construction
  • Learn about traditional adhesives like hide glue and their applications in luthiery
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This discussion is beneficial for environmental advocates, automotive professionals, woodworking enthusiasts, and anyone seeking sustainable adhesive solutions.

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What spray glue is friendly to the environment and is also strong at the same time? Most adhesives or glue today contain harmful chemicals that destroy our environment and health.
 
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I happened to be asking the same question the other day . . . not that I fully researched it, but I did find at least one alternative to 3M and the like. I expect there's more out there.

Maybe you could try these guys?

http://www.simalfa.com/index.html
 
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What spray glue is friendly to the environment and is also strong at the same time? Most adhesives or glue today contain harmful chemicals that destroy our environment and health.

What you need is an adhesive that has Low VOC and HAP’s free. Westech Aerosols is a company that produces spray glues that are friendly to the environment. I’ve been using their products for years in my automotive business and I’m satisfied with the products’ strength in connecting materials together. I suggest you use hsc13. This adhesive does not contain chlorinated solvents which mean that it is not a hazard to the environment. It is very easy to use. Just spray it and it effectively bond materials such as plastic laminates, automotive headliners, glass, steel, aluminum, wood and many others.
 
Hide glue...
It is still used by high-end luthiers (luthiers are the people that make guitars etc), it is difficult to use but makes very strong bonds with wood..
 

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