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PRODUCT DATA Date: 20 March 2005 Information Sheet No.: ZE0197 EVO-STIK WOOD ADHESIVE WEATHERPROOF CROSSLINKING PVA ADHESIVE Evo-Stik Wood Adhesive Weatherproof is a one part water-resistant synthetic resin emulsion adhesive for general bonding of wood assemblies for non-structural applications. It has suitable properties for internal use and for protected external use. Evo-Stik Wood Adhesive Weatherproof is non-flammable, freeze/thaw stable, dries translucent, and meets EN 204 D3 & BS 4071: 1966 that the wet adhesive is carried into the socket MATERIALS BONDED/APPLICATIONS when assembly takes place. Wood which has Evo-Stik Wood Adhesive Weatherproof may be been stored in a cold or humid environment used for the assembly of frames for doors, should be allowed to condition in the workshop windows, drawers, etc. It is suitable for making atmosphere before bonding. mortice and tenon, dowelled, and other standard woodworking joints. It is also suitable for bonding 3. Assemble the parts while the adhesive wood veneers and laminated plastics to wood or film is still wet. The maximum open assembly chipboard cores. time depends on the substrate porosity and ambient temperature, but generally falls within Evo-Stik Wood Adhesive Weatherproof may also the range of 10 to 25 minutes. be used for bonding other materials such as rigid PVC or aluminium edge trim sections to 4. When the parts have been assembled, recessed wood for internal use. maintain light pressure on the bond line during the initial setting period, using equipment such as NOTE: It is unsuitable for assemblies vices, jigs, clamps. Dead loads may be used but continuously immersed in water, and applications are less efficient that clamping devices. such as in columns or roof trusses where there is a continuous static building load. 5. The rate of development of joint strength APPLICATION depends upon such variables as ambient temperature, humidity and bonding pressure, and 1. Surfaces to be bonded should be smooth on substrate type, porosity, temperature and and finished to fit closely together; for dowelled water content. As a guide, beech substrates at or mortice and tenon joints the clearance should 7°C must be maintained under pressure for at be less than 0.25 mm. Surfaces must also be least 12 hours, whereas at 20°C and 55% clean, dry and free from dust or loose material. relative humidity, the time under load may be Light abrasion with a medium grade abrasive reduced to little more than 1 hour. paper, particularly where the surface grain has been damaged by sawing or planing, normally gives an acceptable finish. CLEANING 1. Wet adhesive may be removed by 2. The adhesive should be used at carefully scraping away excess and using a temperatures between 5° and 25°C. Apply an moist cloth to wipe away the remains, repeat with even film of adhesive to one of the surfaces to be a clean moist cloth for best results. bonded. In some circumstances, where greater 2. Dry adhesive is very difficult to remove. If bond strength is required, coat all surfaces. it is feasible boiling water may soften the film of When bonding dowels or tenons it is preferable adhesive allowing it to be scraped away. to apply the adhesive to the hole or mortice so Bostik Limited, Common Road, Stafford, England. Tel: +44 (0)1785 272727 Fax: +44 (0)116 253 1943 www.Bostik.co.uk BOSTIK, EVO-STIK, CEMENTONE, VALLANCE & IDENDEN ARE REGISTERED TRADEMARKS OF BOSTIK LIMITED. Page 1 of 2 PRODUCT DATA Date: 20 March 2005 Information Sheet No.: ZE0197 SHELF LIFE: Minimum shelf life two years from the date of manufacture under the recommended storage conditions. STORAGE: Store in dry conditions between 5OC and 25OC. COLOUR: White, drying to a translucent film. PACKAGING Code: 716063 125ml x24 717015 250ml x12 717411 500ml x12 717916 1 Litre x12 718210 2.5 Litre x1 718418 5 Litre x1 HEALTH AND SAFETY: Available separately in file named as the packaging code above. TYPICAL ADHESIVE CHARACTERISTICS Type: Modified PVAc emulsion. Solids content: 50% ± 1 Specific gravity: 1.1 pH: 3.15 ± .35 Viscosity: 12000 mPa ± 3000 (BRTV 6:20) Flammability: None (Water-based) Oil resistance: Good to motor oil. Sales & Technical contacts at Bostik Telephone Facsimile Email addresses Sales 01785 272700 01785 241818 [email protected] Technical advice 01785 272727 01785 272867 [email protected] Technical Data & COSHH (MSDS) sheets 01785 272827 01785 212962 [email protected] This Product Data Sheet covers just one of a large range of products supplied by Bostik Limited. Full information on these products and advice on application is freely available from our fully trained staff throughout the country. In addition, specialist technical advice is available from our Technical Services Department. This Product Data Sheet supersedes all previous technical information on this product, and users of it are cautioned to ensure that it is the current issue. Destroy all previous Product Data Sheets, and if any doubt, contact Bostik Limited, quoting the code number in the top right hand corner on the front of this document. This leaflet is for general guidance only and may contain inappropriate information under particular conditions of use. The company cannot accept any responsibility for loss or damage that may result from the use of this information, due to the possibility of variations of processing or working conditions and of workmanship outside our control. Users are advised to confirm the suitability of this product by their own tests. Bostik Limited, Common Road, Stafford, England. Tel: +44 (0)1785 272727 Fax: +44 (0)116 253 1943 www.Bostik.co.uk BOSTIK, EVO-STIK, CEMENTONE, VALLANCE & IDENDEN ARE REGISTERED TRADEMARKS OF BOSTIK LIMITED. Page 2 of 2.