Any natural, non-flammable, alternative to acrylic cement?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the search for a natural, non-flammable, and cancer-free alternative to acrylic cement, particularly in the context of a project involving welding acrylic. Participants express concerns about the safety and health implications of using traditional acrylic cement.

Discussion Character

  • Debate/contested
  • Technical explanation
  • Conceptual clarification

Main Points Raised

  • One participant expresses concern about the flammability and cancer-causing chemicals in acrylic cement, seeking safer alternatives.
  • Another participant suggests that all chemicals are labeled as hazardous by California regulations, implying that such warnings may be overly broad.
  • Some participants argue that acrylic cement can be used safely with proper precautions, including adequate ventilation and protective gear.
  • A later reply questions the necessity of a heat lamp when using acrylic cement, noting that it acts quickly without heating.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants do not reach a consensus on the safety of acrylic cement or the necessity of alternatives. There are competing views regarding the risks associated with its use and the need for additional heating during application.

Contextual Notes

Participants mention various assumptions about chemical safety and the effectiveness of acrylic cement, but these are not fully explored or resolved within the discussion.

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I am doing a project that relates to welding acrylic. I got the bottle today, and I can't use it because its flammable and has chemicals known by the state of California to cause cancer (makes you wonder why the hell they would market this crap). Are there any clean, non-flammable, and cancer-free alternatives for acrylic cement?
 
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ALL chemicals are known "by the state of California" to cause cancer/bad breath/acne /the heartbreak of psoriasis ----- .
 
Acrylic cement won't explode or cause cancer as long as you take simple precautions when working with it.
1. adequate ventilation.
2. protective gloves, (eye protection too just in case of a splash)
3. no naked flames anywhere near.
 
rootone said:
Acrylic cement won't explode or cause cancer as long as you take simple precautions when working with it.
1. adequate ventilation.
2. protective gloves, (eye protection too just in case of a splash)
3. no naked flames anywhere near.
My main concern is that I am using a heat lamp over the acrylic? What would you suggest?
 
What is the heat lamp for?, acrylic cement is a fast acting solvent which does it's job very quickly without needing to be heated.
 

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