Wood Glue

GLUEDEVIL WOOD GLUE is a high quality, fast-drying and non-toxic multi-purpose PVA adhesive which dries to a clear finish. Excellent for both soft woods (e.g. Pine, Meranti) and hard woods (e.g. Oak, Imbuia). Also suitable for bonding processed boards, paper, cloth, cardboard, leather and felt. GLUEDEVIL WOOD GLUE is ideal for both the DIY enthusiast as well as for craft and school projects.

Features:

• Very good heat resistance
• Good water resistance
• Improved creep resistance
• Improved solvent resistance

Applications:

• Can be used to bond a variety of woods both natural and reconstituted, it can be used for the production of doors, edgings, furniture, laminations and windows.
• Can be used for laminating on RF and high frequency presses.
• Not recommended for structural applications as it is not a thermosetting product.
• For articles which will be exposed to direct weathering the glue joints need to be protected by suitable coatings.

Technical Specifications:

Appearance:  White viscous liquid

Smell:  Characteristic acetic

Base polymer:  Polyvinyl Acetate

Viscosity: 8000 – 14000 cPs

Specific Gravity: 1.08

pH: 4.0

White point:  7° C

Shelf life: 12 months

Directions:

• Stir well before use.
• All surfaces must be clean, dry and free from dust and grease– less than 14% moisture.
• The product must be used above 7°C otherwise it will not bond.
• Apply both surfaces and assemble within 10minutes.
• Clamp together for up to 1 hour. In cold weather, or if wood is slightly moist, longer clamping times may be needed.
• Remove excess glue with a damp cloth before it dries. Seal after use. Store in a cool dry place.
• Keep out of reach of children.

HANDY HINTS:

• Hard woods should be lightly sanded before applying adhesive.
• If used outdoors, cover joints with paint or varnish once glue has cured.
• Do not use on coated woods, synthetic woods or melamine.

Setting speeds are dependent on such factors as temperature of adhesive, ambient temperature, open time, type of timber, moisture content of timber and clamping pressure.

Pressing and clamping times:

15°C: 80 minutes

25°C: 40 minutes

45°C: 15 minutes

65°C: 8 minutes

85°C: 5 minutes

Clamping pressure:

2 – 5kg/cm²

Coverage:

Approx.   6m²/kg.

Bond strength:

3.5 kN/min

Precautions:

Do not freeze. Once container has been opened reseal for optimum storage life.

Performance Level:

Complies to EN204 Class D2 and SABS 0183-1981

Exposure Class 2

Observations:

Statements made are based on our experience and tests. However, recommendations    and suggestions are made without guarantee since the conditions of use are beyond our control. Please test and establish for yourself our product’s suitability for your particular purposes.

Packaging:

100ml, 250ml, 500ml and 1lt plastic bottles.

5lt bucket.

Storage and Shelf Life:

GLUEDEVIL WOOD GLUE has a shelf life of 12 months (the expiry date is shown on the packaging), when stored at a temperature between 7°C and 25°C in its original unopened packaging. Store in a cool dry place below 30°C. Keep container tightly sealed to prevent adhesive from drying out.

Legal Disclaimer:

The information contained in this data sheet was obtained from a variety of sources and is believed to be accurate and current at the stated issue date. National Adhesive Distributors CC and/ or its agents cannot accept liability for the use of information contained in this data sheet or for the use, application or processing of the product described in the data sheet. Users should note the possibility of hazards occurring due to improper uses of the product.

Revised March 2021