Evo-Stik High Strength Contact Glue

Needs no introduction. As the name suggests it is a high performance, heavy-duty adhesive. It can be used on almost all building materials in any kind of weather.

APPLICATION AND USES

A suitable adhesive for almost all kinds of building materials.
Ideal for indoor and outdoor use.
Suitable materials include wood, metal, glass, stone, plastics, polystyrene, concrete, tiles, mirrors, plasterboard and so much more.

FEATURES AND BENEFITS

The adhesive has top-quality superior and professional bond strength to the most stubborn materials.
It is weather and water-resistant making it ideal for indoor and outdoor use.
Solvent-free making it a safe and environmentally friendly option.
It is exceptionally versatile thanks to being unaffected by extreme temperatures and movement.
The adhesive can stick to wet surfaces.

SPECIFICATIONS

Product Type: Adhesive
Composition: Moisture curing SMP Polymer system
Solvents: Solvent-Free
Colours available: White and Clear.
Service temperature: -40°C to +100°C

COVERAGE/PERFORMANCE/CAPACITY

Coverage: 14m of a 5mm diameter bead per cartridge.
Tensile strength: 1.5-1.8MPa
Resistance to water: Excellent
Resistance to oil and petrol: Good
Resistance to chemicals: Good
Resistance to abrasion: Good

PACKAGING

White: Available in 90ml or 290ml cartridge.
Clear: Available in 290ml cartridge.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

Surface preparation:

Surfaces must be clean, dry and sound and free from dust, grease, oil or other contaminants.
Check damp surfaces for weak or loose material hidden by the moisture.

Application:

Cut off the dome at the top of the cartridge making sure that the thread does not get damaged.
Cut the nozzle to the desired width and angle and screw it onto the cartridge.
Insert the Evo-Stik into a cartridge gun and squeeze the trigger repeatedly until the adhesive can be seen.
Apply parallel beads of Evo-Stik to one of the surfaces that need to be bonded.
Recommended bead size is 3-5mm, the smaller beads sufficient for close-fitting surfaces.
Surfaces must be bonded within 10 minutes of application.

Drying time

Touch dry after 30-40 minutes.
Fully cured after approximately 24 hours
Drying time is subject to bead size and the type of substrate that is being bonded.

Cleaning

When wet the adhesive can be cleaned off with white spirit.
When dry it must be removed mechanically by means such as cutting, scraping and sanding.

HANDLING AND STORAGE

If stored correctly, an unopened Evo-Stik has a shelf life of up to 18 months.
Store in a cool and dry place out of direct sunlight and harsh weather conditions.
Storage temperature: +5ºC to +25ºC.
Avoid freezing the Evo-Stik.

MAINTENANCE AND CARE

The shelf life of the opened product can be prolonged by removing the nozzle and placing a piece of plastic over the cartridge tip after which the nozzle can be screwed back on.
It can also be prolonged by inserting a large screw into the nozzle tip.

TECHNICAL/CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical state: Liquid
Appearance: Paste
Boiling point: > 34 °C
Flashpoint: > 100 °C
Relative density: 1.61
Water solubility: Immiscible in water
VOC: 34.4-36.2 g/L
Specific gravity: Approximately 1.5
Shore A hardness: 50-55

HEALTH AND SAFETY

Keep out of reach of children and pets.
Ensure that there is sufficient ventilation when the product is applied or busy curing.
Avoid direct contact with eyes or skin. If the product gets into contact with eyes or skin wash immediately with plenty of clean water. If irritation persists, seek medical attention.
Do not eat, drink or smoke while applying the product. Product is not safe for ingestion. If ingested seek immediate medical attention. Do not induce vomiting.

WARNINGS AND LIMITATIONS

Do not reuse empty containers for any other purpose.
Evo-Stik is not suitable for use on bituminous surfaces.
Not suitable for continuous submersion in water.
The Bostik will not bond to Teflon, polyethylene (e.g. grocery bags and shampoo bottles) and polypropylene (e.g. model planes or cars).
Do not use this product to bond mirrors as it will damage the protective film of the mirror.