Adhesives that are friendly to the environment?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion centers around environmentally friendly adhesives, specifically spray glues that are both strong and less harmful to health and the environment. Participants explore various options and share personal experiences with different products.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant inquires about environmentally friendly spray glues that are also strong, expressing concern over harmful chemicals in common adhesives.
  • Another participant mentions an alternative to mainstream brands like 3M, suggesting a specific company, Simalfa, as a potential source for eco-friendly adhesives.
  • A different participant emphasizes the importance of adhesives that are low in VOCs and HAPs, recommending Westech Aerosols and specifically their product hsc13, which they claim is effective and environmentally safe.
  • Another participant introduces hide glue, noting its use by luthiers and its strong bonding capabilities with wood, while also mentioning its difficulty of use.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express various viewpoints on environmentally friendly adhesives, with no consensus on a single best option. Multiple products and brands are suggested, indicating a range of preferences and experiences.

Contextual Notes

Some claims about the effectiveness and environmental safety of specific adhesives are based on personal experience and may not be universally applicable. There is also a lack of detailed comparisons between the suggested products.

Who May Find This Useful

This discussion may be useful for individuals seeking eco-friendly adhesive options, particularly in industries such as automotive or woodworking, as well as those interested in sustainable materials.

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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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aidalee12 said:
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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