Low-Odor Methacrylate Adhesives

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Low-odor adhesives have been added to the line of Plexus Methacrylate structural adhesives for bonding engineered thermoplastics, composites, FRP, metals, and dissimilar materials. Known as the 900 Series, these adhesives provide the ease-of-use and performance of standard Plexus Adhesives with 90% less odor. Plexus Adhesives, like all acrylate-based adhesives, have a distinctive odor that is completely safe, but which some people find unpleasant. However, as the use of the adhesives expands into global markets, odor has become more of a concern.

Environmentally friendly, the adhesives have very low VOC emissions (less than 1%) and are 100% recyclable. They can be reground without having to cut the adhesive away from the part. Approved for use by virtually every major vehicle manufacturer, these durable adhesives have been used to bond more than 5 million plastic automotive bumpers with zero failures.

ITW Plexus, 30 Endicott Street, Danvers, MA 01923. Contact: Susan Hennessey, 800-851-6692 or 978-777-1100; Fax: 978-774-0516.