Alpha Thixofix Eco W/Based Contact Adhesive

Product Overview

Alpha Thixofix Eco is an easy to use, water-based high performance contact adhesive based on polychloroprene latex that has been developedespecially to make high strength, permanent bonds on a wide variety of materials. It also features a novel built-in indicator for the correct timeto bond materials together.

Alpha Thixofix Eco is an ecologically friendly, non-hazardous adhesive that removes the risks associated with traditional solvent-based contactadhesives without compromising on bonding performance and durability.

Featured Properties

• An extremely versatile adhesive suitable for a widerange of bonding applications on various materials
• Solvent free & ecologically friendly
• Non flammable
• Built in colour change indicates when ready to bond
• Long open joint time – can be bonded up to 4 hrs after application
• Non stringing
• Double coverage of most contact adhesives
• Clean & easy to use

Applications

Alpha Thixofix Eco is suitable for the following applications:

• General purpose high performance bonding
• Boat & ship interiors (headlinings, wall coverings)
• General building, shop fitting, laminating & furniture manufacture
• Suitable for a wide variety of substrates, including fabrics, foams, woods, polystyrene, composites, rubbers, paper & cardboard

Preparation and Application

All substrates must be clean of any dust, grit, loose material, wax, grease and oil usingAlpha T559 TF or a suitable cleaner. The materials to be bonded should be dry.

Adhesive Application - TWO-WAY STICK

1. Stir adhesive before use.

2. For absorbent surfaces (e.g. wood, fabric etc.) a primer coat of adhesive isrecommended prior to application. Allow primer coat to dry for 15 minutes.

3. Using a brush and spreader, apply an even coating of adhesive to both of thesurfaces.

4. Allow the adhesive to dry to a clear appearance before bonding the materials (touchdry). The time for this drying will depend on the temperature and humidity.

5. Bond the materials under firm, even pressure across the total bonded area.

Curing Bonded assemblies should not be moved during curing of the adhesive.The immediate high contact bond strength increases appreciably within the next 48 hoursand will develop still further in service. For the best heat resistance, leave at roomtemperature for 7 days, before subjecting to high in-service temperatures up to 110°C.

Handling and Storage

Alpha Thixofix Eco should be stored in its original container, with the lid tightly secured, in dry conditions and at temperatures between 5°Cand 25°C. Alpha Thixofix Eco will keep satisfactorily for up to 12 months from date of manufacture if stored according to the recommendedconditions.