Abstract:
A method and apparatus for storing and preparing a two component reactive acrylic adhesive in which a liquid acrylic resin (12) mixed with an organic peroxide (16) in solution without causing yellowing. A sealed container (14) is used to house the peroxide (16) solution and an inert gas, preferably nitrogen (18). The container (14) is made from a translucent or transparent material to permit viewing during the mixing operation and is covered with an opague material (20) during storage of the peroxide solution (16) and gas (18).
Abstract:
A PVC adhesive for joining PVC pipes comprises: (a) about 10 to 22 wt % PVC resin and about 2 to 25 wt % acrylic resin, the total of the PVC resin and acrylic resin ranging from about 18 to 35 wt % of said adhesive; (b) a high vapor pressure solvent comprising about 10 to 50 wt % tetrahydrofuran and 0 to about 40 wt % methyl ethyl ketone, with the total high vapor pressure solvent concentration not exceeding a maximum concentration of about 55 wt % of the total adhesive composition; and a low vapor pressure solvent comprising about 10 to 35 wt % cyclohexanone and 0 to about 35 wt % N-methyl pyrrolidone, with the total low vapor pressure solvent concentration at least about 19 wt % of the total adhesive composition. The VOC (volatile organic compound) level of the PVC adhesive composition of the invention is at or below the allowed maximum value of 450 g/l, yet the adhesive meets or exceeds required performance standards, such as lap shear strength.