ken anderson. Posted November 5, 2010 Share Posted November 5, 2010 my wife, has relative's across the pond in our old colony(america)...and they pay a fair wack every month into an insurance policy...back to the topic...superglue/cyno........i'm reading a book about it and cant put it down..... ken anderson.....ne....1. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross Clarkson Posted November 5, 2010 Share Posted November 5, 2010 Im stuck on the crossword, 4 letters, used to bond stuff!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Claridge Posted November 6, 2010 Share Posted November 6, 2010 give us a glue ross Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek Stevenson Posted March 27, 2019 Share Posted March 27, 2019 I realise this thread hasn't been used for some years but I've had a cyanoacrylate problem. Six days ago I was building a wing and used superglue to glue the ribs in. It caused me breathing problems which got worse over the weekend. Six days later and a lot of sleep lost I called at the doctor's (today) to ask for an appointment. Due to my obvious breathing problem they said if I had time to wait 45/60 minutes a doctor would see me. The doctor after examination put me on a nebuliser for a while which helped. She informed me that I've had a bad reaction to the fumes bringing on an asthma like attack and that my lungs are inflamed. Perhaps I shouldn't have waited six days before visiting the doctor but I thought it would pass. I was given advise from doctor, if I cough up any blood A&E immediately and don't use cyno again. Hopefully the drugs help. Has anyone else had a severe reaction to cyanoacrylate? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Masher Posted March 27, 2019 Share Posted March 27, 2019 Sorry to hear of your problems Derek. In short, yes. I started a thread some years ago after some months of various levels of 'flu like' symptoms such as chronic coughing, sneezing, tight chest etc etc. After process of elimination we realised it was due to the use of cyano. Basically I became sensitised to the stuff. I try not to use it now but if I do, I wear a good quality mask and ensure there is good ventilation. Same goes for other glues and especially balsa dust. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Masher Posted March 27, 2019 Share Posted March 27, 2019 Same here David - my reaction takes a few hours to mature Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek Stevenson Posted March 27, 2019 Share Posted March 27, 2019 Can agree David, takes time to really "peak" as for the mucus membranes, mine were sore for a few days although that is now gone thankfully Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Fry Posted March 27, 2019 Share Posted March 27, 2019 A common technique to develope latent fingerprints is the use of superglue vapour, which sets on the fingerprint residue, making it come up white, and can then be photographed. It's done in a fume cupboard. Breathing vapour does the same in the nose, and deeper bits. Not surprising the body is not keen. But as a wound dressing, superglue was first developed as a battlefield dressing by the USA, for the Vietnam Nam war. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Wood 4 Posted March 27, 2019 Share Posted March 27, 2019 Hi All Years ago when aeromodellers discovered cyano glue it used to give off a steam vapour really noticeable reaction, now I only use Poundland superglue, maybe weaker reaction but does the job 😀 Same goes for the 5 minute epoxy from Poundland never use any other now. Regards Ray Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trevor Posted March 27, 2019 Share Posted March 27, 2019 I too have the same delayed reaction that others have described. I try only to use the odourless variety now, which has its limitations but at least doesn’t provoke any unpleasant symptoms. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Duncker Posted March 27, 2019 Share Posted March 27, 2019 I have an allergic reaction to cyano fumes and epoxy vapors. I rigged up a simple extractor fan using tumble dryer extraction fan and hose. 15 quid from B&Q. The on the bench is loose so I can move it to where it does most good. Works for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kc Posted March 27, 2019 Share Posted March 27, 2019 You could use De Luxe Materials Super Phatic instead which is a thin type of PVA glue - does the same job but no known problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trebor Posted March 28, 2019 Share Posted March 28, 2019 A couple of years ago I thought I was suffering from hay fever in the summer due to a sensitive runny nose, sneezing, it went on for weeks until I realised it was the glue. I now take it outside or stick tissue paper up my nose for just small glueing sessions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Derek Stevenson Posted March 29, 2019 Share Posted March 29, 2019 A week has passed since I first had trouble. Feeling a bit better but still having trouble, bad cough etc, I'm on an inhaler plus steroids to reduce the inflammation in my lungs and stop the wheezing. Think it's back to the pva for me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Don Fry Posted March 29, 2019 Share Posted March 29, 2019 Try the Delux Materials Super Phatic glue. A modern take on PVA, fast set, strong, sticks most things to most things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek Stevenson Posted March 29, 2019 Share Posted March 29, 2019 Thanks Don for the info and advise, just ordered a bottle of deluxe super phatic should be with me next week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Walby Posted March 29, 2019 Share Posted March 29, 2019 for super phatic, very handy for ARTF's where they have not used much glue! A good going over in the hard to reach places (with the handy long applicator) as the capillary action works well. PS have been using CA recently and am quite disappointed with the bond especially as its quite brittle....migt be okay for electric, but IC would shake it apart in no time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Martin Harris - Moderator Posted March 30, 2019 Share Posted March 30, 2019 I can't recall a single CA glue failure on any of my IC models and I've used it extensively - however, that's only on balsa/balsa joints. I always use aliphatic or epoxy wherever ply or spruce is involved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Martin Harris - Moderator Posted March 30, 2019 Share Posted March 30, 2019 I was commenting on its performance, not its health effects. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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