TM 1-1270-476-30
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2-6. SEALING COMPOUNDS AND ADHESIVES REMOVAL, APPLICATION, CURING, AND
OUTGASSING (cont)
6. LIQUID ADHESIVE
WARNING
ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL
• Flammable, toxic, irritating. Can cause
breathing problems, eye damage.
• Don’t: Use near flames or sparks, let it get in
eyes, or breathe vapors.
• Do: Use in well-ventilated area, close
containers when not using. Wear acid-type
safety goggles, rubber gloves, and rubber
apron.
• If it contacts eyes, wash eyes with running
water. get medical help at once.
• If you experience any breathing problems,
get to fresh air at once.
WARNING
LIQUID ADHESIVE AND
TRICHLOROTRIFLUOROETHANE
• Toxic, irritating. Can cause breathing
problems, eye damage.
• Don’t: Let it get on skin, or breathe vapors.
• Do: Use in well-ventilated area, close
containers when not using. Wear acid-type
safety goggles, rubber gloves, and rubber
apron.
• If it contacts skin or eyes, wash affected
areas with running water. Get medical help
at once.
• If you experience any breathing problems,
get to fresh air at once.
WARNING
NITROGEN
• Asphyxiant: Nitrogen displaces oxygen. in a
confined area, it can cause death by
suffocation or serious injury.
• Use only in a well-ventilated area.
• If you experience shortness of breath or an
increase in heart rate, get to fresh air at
once.
REMOVAL
a. Remove cured adhesive as follows:
(1) Sand surface with 180 grit abrasive
paper.
(2) Scrape surface with knife.
(3) Clean surface with cloth and
trichloroethane.
(4) Blow dry with clean, dry oil-free air or
nitrogen.
APPLICATION (Work life is 45 minutes after
mixing at 67° to 87°F.)
b. Wipe surfaces with cloth and
trichlorotrifluoroethane.
c. Mix 3 parts base and 1 part hardener by
weight.
d. Apply adhesive with knife or putty knife to
both surfaces to be bonded.
NOTE
Remove excess uncured adhesive using a
cloth and isopropyl alcohol.
