Titebond Instant Bond CA Superglue

Titebond Instant Bond Adhesive Gel.

Titebond Instant Bond is a two-part bonding system that takes between 5 - 15 seconds to set and 30 - 60 seconds for initial cure. It provides a strong, permanent bond and is ideal for hard to reach joints or surface areas that are difficult to clamp. Designed primarily for wood and wood products, this adhesive is also very effective on a wide variety of materials and substrates.

Thin. viscosity product offers the fastest assembly time of 5 seconds and an initial cure speed of 3 seconds. It is ideal for repairing hair line cracks and small defects in wood, as well as repairing loose veneer edges. It can also be used as a finish. While Titebond Instant Bond Activator can be used to further reduce set times, it is not required for producing strong, tight-fitting joints.

Medium. viscosity product offers an assembly time of 7 seconds and an initial cure speed of 5 seconds. In addition to typical bonding applications, it is ideal for filling knots and voids in wood, adhering pen tubes to blanks for pen turning applications, and for soaking end-grain to prevent splitting.

Thick. viscosity product offers an assembly time of 10 seconds and an initial cure speed of 8 seconds. It is ideal for bonding end-grain in a miter joint application, quick assembly of jigs and fixtures, adhering turning blocks to scrap blocks on a faceplate for immediate use.

Gel. viscosity product offers the longest assembly time of 30 seconds and an initial cure speed of 20 seconds. It is ideal for gap-filling applications, gluing porous and odd-shaped surfaces and various cabinet making applications, such as pre-bonding moldings to install as one unit.

Features & Benefits:

• Fast set - eliminates clamping or reduces clamp time
  
• Excellent heat and solvent resistance
  
• Versatile - bonds wood, MDF, acrylic granite, natural rubber, PVC and more
  
• Triple distilled for purity & consistency
  
• No-clog applicator for easy use and waste reduction
  
• Excellent for filling large gaps
  
• MIL Spec (A46050C) Type II, Class 2
  
• Bonds stronger than wood
  
• Unaffected by finishes
  
• 2 year shelf life
  
• Impact-resistant

Physical Properties:

Type: Ethyl cyanoacrylate
Reactive Voc: 20 g/L
State: Liquid
Weight Per Gallon: 9.18 lbs.
Color: Clear
Flashpoint: 178°F
Dried Film: Translucent
Freeze/Thaw Stability: Stable
Solids: 1
Specific Gravity: 1.1
Viscosity: 60,000 cps
Storage Life: 2 yrs in tightly closed bottles stored between 40° & 75°F

Application Guidelines:

Application Temperature Above: 50°F
Service Temperature Range: -65°F to 200°F

Cure Speed:

• Thin: 5 second handling, 3 second set, 30 second cure
• Medium: 7 second handling, 5 second set, 30 second cure
• Thick: 10 second handling, 8 second set, 30 second cure
• Gel: 30 second handling, 20 second set, 60 second cure.
• Full Cure: 8 hours

Cleanup: Use acetone. Follow solvent vendor’s precautions.

Limitations:

Titebond Instant Bond Gel Wood Adhesive is not intended for exterior use or where moisture is likely. Store in a cool, dry place. Handling and set times may be affected by environmental conditions. For best results, apply adhesive between 55°F and 85°F. KEEP FROM FREEZING.

Scope of Delivery:

1 x Titebond Instant Bond CA Superglue, in your selected type and size

Did you Know?

Titebond Instant Bond Accelerator and Instant Bond Activator are essentially the same product—a heptane-based solvent used to speed up the curing time of Titebond cyanoacrylate (CA) adhesives. Both are used to cure glue within 5–15 seconds, particularly on porous woods, for gap filling, or in low humidity.

• Titebond Instant Bond Activator: Often refers to the aerosol spray used to speed up the bonding process and ensure the glue adheres quickly, preventing the need for clamps.
  
• Titebond Instant Bond Accelerator: A treating agent developed to act as a curing catalyst for Instant Bond adhesives, ensuring faster, uniform curing and allowing for effective gap filling.

Key Differences/Usage Notes:

• Function: Both products serve the same functional purpose: to accelerate the curing of CA glues.
  
• Application: Both are designed to handle difficult-to-clamp, porous, or acidic surfaces.
  
• Material Compatibility: Both are compatible with all Titebond Instant Bond adhesive viscosities (Thin, Medium, Thick, Gel).

Essentially, "Accelerator" and "Activator" are used interchangeably in the context of Titebond's CA system to describe the spray that instantly cures the adhesive.

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