Bond-It Contact Adhesive - TDS

Bond-It Spray Adhesive - MSDS

• High initial grab for instant bonding, even on vertical and overhead surfaces
• Long open time of roughly 5 to 30 minutes for accurate positioning
• Excellent final bond strength that keeps building after application
• Solvent-based neoprene, toluene-free, with good heat resistance up to +80 °C
• Bonds cork, leather, rubber, wood, metal, stone and laminates such as Formica
• Available in 250 ml, 500 ml, 850 ml and 5 L tins

First, make sure both surfaces are clean, dry and free from grease. This is a contact adhesive, so it needs to go on both faces.

Next, spread an even coat on each surface with a brush, scraper or notched trowel. Then leave both coats until touch dry, which is the key step that gives the instant grab.

After that, bring the two surfaces together carefully and press firmly over the whole area. Because grab is immediate, position accurately first, as there is little room to slide once they meet.

Finally, allow the bond to develop; it keeps strengthening over about 48 hours. Keep it off polystyrene, polythene, polypropylene, silicone rubber, bitumen, PTFE and soft PVC, and do not use below +5 °C.

• Product codes: BDA004, BDA001, BDA002, BDA003
• Type: solvent-based neoprene contact adhesive, toluene-free
• Colour: yellow / beige
• Open time: approx. 5 to 30 minutes
• Initial set: up to 60 minutes
• Full cure: approx. 48 hours
• Coverage: approx. 5 m² per litre by trowel, 8 m² per litre by brush
• Service temperature: up to +80 °C
• Sizes: 250 ml, 500 ml, 850 ml and 5 L tins

What is the difference between a contact adhesive and a grab adhesive?

A contact adhesive is coated on both surfaces, left touch dry, then pressed together for an instant bond across the whole area, which is ideal for laminates and sheet materials. A grab adhesive like Gripbond is gunned from a cartridge onto one surface for fixing trims and panels. Choose contact for bonding large flat areas, grab for fixing lengths and boards.

Can I use it on laminate worktops?

Yes. It is well suited to laminated plastics such as Formica, as well as wood, metal and stone.

Why do I leave it until touch dry before joining?

That is how a neoprene contact adhesive works. The solvent flashes off, and the two dry films grab instantly when pressed together. Joining while wet gives a weak bond.

Which plastics should I avoid?

Do not use it on polystyrene, polythene, polypropylene, silicone rubber or soft (plasticised) PVC. Test rigid PVCu before use.

Can I use it outside?

It is primarily for interior use but can be used externally if protected from direct sunlight and water. It is not for continuous water immersion.

How much will I need?

Expect roughly 5 m² per litre applied by trowel, or around 8 m² per litre by brush, depending on the surface.

Is it safe to use indoors?

It is toluene-free, but it is still solvent-based, so keep the area well ventilated and away from naked flames while the solvent flashes off.