Composition and properties of Cosmofen glue, areas of its application

Very often, during repairs or simply for everyday household needs, Cosmofen glue is used. The range of its applications is quite wide: it is suitable for gluing plastic, rubber, glass, genuine leather and even metal. It is because of its versatility that it is so popular in the market.

Composition and properties of glue

Before you buy such glue for yourself, you need to familiarize yourself with its features.

The mixture is usually clear, although it may be white. This directly depends on the modification. After crystallization, a completely transparent seam is obtained.
Setting occurs within 2-4 minutes, which, at first glance, is an advantage. On the other hand, you won't have time to change your mind if something isn't done quite right.
This glue is flammable, so it is not recommended to use it near open flames. This rule should not be neglected, as the consequences can be disastrous for you and your property.

One of the most popular modifications of glue is Cosmofen ca 12, as it is packaged in small tubes - 20-50 grams. It is very convenient to use for domestic purposes, but on an industrial scale such tubes are unlikely to be useful. The glue has a medium viscosity and hardens in about 15-20 seconds.

Technical characteristics and application features

Now it’s worth paying attention to the technical characteristics of the glue.

"Cosmofen" can only provide inelastic bonding.This must be remembered when it is used for plastic or, for example, leather.
The glue sets as quickly as possible at a temperature of 20 degrees and normal humidity. If the temperature and humidity are higher, then the setting time of the glue may increase slightly, although the difference will still not be very large.

Using this glue you can glue almost any surface, and the seam will not be visible, since the composition is completely transparent. Glue is often used to repair shoes, because it provides reliable adhesion between rubber and leather. The huge advantage of Cosmofen is that it can be used in a fairly wide temperature range - from 5 to 80 degrees. At the same time, it does not lose its properties.

The glue contains a large amount of cyanoacrylate, which is dangerous. In direct contact with fingers and eyelids, it can instantly glue them together. That is why you need to work with this product very carefully; it is advisable to wear rubber gloves and goggles to avoid various unpleasant situations.

It is not advisable to breathe in the vapors of this glue, as you can find many reviews on the Internet that the product causes allergic reactions and skin rashes. It is best to use a respirator, so you can protect yourself from negative effects.

Do not smoke while working, as the glue can easily catch fire.

Advice

After completing the work, you must carefully check the room by opening the windows. It is undesirable for small children or pets to be in the room at this time, because the product can also have a negative effect on them.

Release forms

It should be noted that for comfortable use you can purchase not only the Cosmofen ca 12 glue itself, but also surface cleaners. They come in two types - “Cosmofen 60” and “Cosmofen 10”. You need to choose them based on your needs. For example, “Cosmofen 10” is usually used in the manufacture of plastic windows, which already speaks of its quality and reliability. This product is also ideal for cleaning difficult stains from various surfaces. In cases where Cosmofen is powerless, the most common acetone is used.

Liquid plastic “Cosmofen” is very popular, which is used for gluing pipes and other plumbing parts. It is incredibly durable and easy to use on your own. This glue is produced in tubes of 500 and 200 grams. You can find them in almost any hardware store. Sometimes this product is also called “Cosmofen 345”.

Recommendations for use

To avoid mistakes, you need to familiarize yourself with the recommendations for using glue.

First of all, you need to clean the gluing areas from dust or dirt. This is done without fail so that the surfaces adhere to each other as well as possible. For cleaning, use a damp cloth or sandpaper. Its hardness is selected depending on the type of surface.
After cleaning, it is necessary to degrease the surface. For this, the means mentioned above are used.
The glue only needs to be applied to one surface. There shouldn't be too much of it. Next, the parts are pressed very well against each other for about 4 minutes, during which time they should set.
In order for the glue to dry completely, the parts must be left for about 24 hours and only then the excess must be removed.This can be done with a sharp knife.

As you can see, the instructions for using the glue are quite simple and are unlikely to cause any difficulties for anyone. Cosmofen glue receives extremely positive reviews from those who have used it, which indicates its high efficiency. However, it is worth noting that some people do not like that the product hardens very quickly, and this sometimes interferes with the work. Unfortunately, nothing can be done about this - it is better to choose a different brand of glue. Another point worth considering is that when gluing very thin materials, they can become soaked through, which can ultimately affect their appearance. If there is concern that this will happen, then it is necessary to conduct an experiment in a small area.

Many may also be interested in how much Cosmofen glue costs. It all depends on its modification and weight. For example, liquid plastic can currently be bought for 200-300 rubles. A tube of 20 grams costs 250 rubles. Here it is worth clarifying that the cost also depends on the regions and stores. At some points there is a very large markup, and the goods there will be sold at a much higher price. But this problem can be easily solved if you simply order glue via the Internet; now this can be done from anywhere in the world.