Where to buy acrylic adhesive

I don't know of a place in your area, you fould try and fInd a shop that does signs or deals in plastic.

If you aren't successful, you can order online at tapplastics.com
 
If your in a rush just take some acrylic chips and put them in to a glass or metal container that has a lid, add acetone. If you want to slow the drying time add some MEK to the mix. shake well. The smaller the chips the faster they dissolve. If you add too much acetone just add more chips.
 
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=9232291#post9232291 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by fishytoo123
If your in a rush just take some acrylic chips and put them in to a glass or metal container that has a lid, add acetone. If you want to slow the drying time add some MEK to the mix. shake well. The smaller the chips the faster they dissolve. If you add too much acetone just add more chips.
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No way! That's pretty neat. Is that how Weld-on is made too?
 
I got some stuff from home depot, it's just called:

100% silicone sealant for Lexan and other sheet plastics. made by G.E. in a red tube

is this stuff safe to use?
 
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=9232291#post9232291 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by fishytoo123
If your in a rush just take some acrylic chips and put them in to a glass or metal container that has a lid, add acetone. If you want to slow the drying time add some MEK to the mix. shake well. The smaller the chips the faster they dissolve. If you add too much acetone just add more chips.
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That will not make a suitable solvent cement for acrylic tanks or sumps. You need a stronger solvent to get a proper chemical weld. It may be enough to stick stuff together, but I would not go anywhere near a sump or tank seam with it.

Weld-on #3 or #4 are two of the prefered solvents. They may NOT be available in CA due to the goofy tree hugger and self protection laws.

Bean
 
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=9322479#post9322479 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by robszar
I got some stuff from home depot, it's just called:

100% silicone sealant for Lexan and other sheet plastics. made by G.E. in a red tube

is this stuff safe to use?
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There is a difference between sealant and solvent cement. The sealant can be used to stick baffles in sumps but is not suitable for building acrylic containers or aquarium projects. The sealant simply forms a mechanical bond (a weak one at that) between the two pieces of acrylic. Solvent cement actually melts the acrylic and allows it to fuse (weld) together into a single piece.
 
The state of California has decided that Weld-ON, PVC cement and many other solvents have to many VOCs to be safe for you as a mortal to handle. Some other states are following suit. It is not that there is a BETTER and SAFER replacement, there is NONE. They do not care, they just don't want you to hurt yourself.

It is not really that hard to find otherwise. Every local sign or plastics shop can get it. It is just not commonly sold at retail because there is very little demand for it.

In any case if many states have their way, you will soon need a license and permit to buy anything like Weld-on or PVC cement.
 
They may NOT be available in CA due to the goofy tree hugger and self protection laws.
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:lol: :rollface: lol

i think one is avaible for sale in cali, ie #3, and one isnt, ie #4. or vice versa.
 
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=9323636#post9323636 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by BeanAnimal
The state of California has decided that Weld-ON, PVC cement and many other solvents have to many VOCs to be safe for you as a mortal to handle. Some other states are following suit. It is not that there is a BETTER and SAFER replacement, there is NONE. They do not care, they just don't want you to hurt yourself.

It is not really that hard to find otherwise. Every local sign or plastics shop can get it. It is just not commonly sold at retail because there is very little demand for it.

In any case if many states have their way, you will soon need a license and permit to buy anything like Weld-on or PVC cement.
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Bean,

I am in Sacramento California, and I have gotten Weld-ON #3, #4, and #16 at the local Tap Plastics. They sell the #3 and #4 in sizes up to a gallon.

I am sure that sometime soon you will have to have a industrial air filtration system (with a state issued permit I'm sure) Just to get a price quote.

John
 
Outlaws!

No.. Honestly, I know that certain products have been banned and was under the impression that WO-4 was one of them. I suppose we could dig around and find out what products are banned and at what date the bans go into effect. I think there was even a thread here someplace with a list of products.
 
AFAIK, the formulations were changed due to CalOSHA requirements. There was no statewide ban on any solvent, that was avoided by the change in formulation if I'm not mistaken. The ban on some solvents was only in certain counties in the LA area, again AFAIK. Maybe just Orange County or LA county, I don't live there so am not certain.

James
 
Ok here's the stuff I use. From what I understant the stuff hasen't been baned, it just can't be transported or shipped in any way. Bean if you need some contact me my can is 9/10's full. It can be got at GE Polymershapes if you have one local. Bean, there's one in Cranberry!
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<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=9329990#post9329990 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Acrylics
AFAIK, the formulations were changed due to CalOSHA requirements. There was no statewide ban on any solvent, that was avoided by the change in formulation if I'm not mistaken. The ban on some solvents was only in certain counties in the LA area, again AFAIK. Maybe just Orange County or LA county, I don't live there so am not certain.

James
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I think orange county is one of them. I am sure the "new" formulation is nowhere near as effective as the original :D
 
I think you are correct, the recently replaced formula was nowhere near as effective as the one several yrs ago either. Just keeps gettin' worse and worse. MCBond is still the same though, hint hint ;)

James
 
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