Comments on: Cyanoacrylate: Everything You Need to Know

By: Bob Rowland

Bob Rowland — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 17:17:29 +0000

A Very Big thanks to Richards Hansen for the turners warning. It is almost sure thing, you saved someones life.

By: Ray

Ray — Sun, 08 Aug 2010 18:17:05 +0000

By: Ray

Ray — Sun, 08 Aug 2010 18:16:23 +0000

I found your site searching for info on SuperGlue.
I use it in my jewelry repair business.
The best way to remove this glue from your skin is to gently peel the affected parts away from each other.
Here’s a FAQ from a manufacturer of CA:

By: Robert Finley

Robert Finley — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 04:17:34 +0000

I learned a long time back when working in a hospital emergency area that when the CA is stuck to your skin (hands or fingers) place your hand in the hottest water you can handle. The hot water causes your hand to sweat and the oil in the skin will loosen the CA glue. It worked in the emergency room and has worked for me for years. Also, some people may have an alergic reaction to the chemicals used to soften the CA.
Best of all is to use throw-away gloves. Much simpler and safer.

By: Richard Hansen

Richard Hansen — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 19:53:34 +0000

One more thing that is extremely important to note for woodturners. We had a club member glue up a wood piece for turning using CA glue. While turning he noticed some irritation in his throat. At 1 am that night he was rushed to the hospital because he was not able to breath. The dust from the CA glue closed his throat and almost stopped his breathing entirely. He was not wearing a repirator while turning the wood. CA glue closes up the splits and gaps in the wood for turning but the dust can be extremely dangerous.

By: ToolGuyd

ToolGuyd — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 12:44:23 +0000

In addition to all of those things, CA is a common ingredient in most brands’ liquid bandages.

Also, in case of accidental CA skin exposure, acetone can be used to soften or loosen the adhesive.