Availability Notice:
DAP/Weldwood has discontinued this product. This same adhesive is
still available however, under the Cascophen G-1131 name (see link below)
and is still made by Hexion as was the private label Weldwood brand.
Detailed Product Description:
A high performance, two-component adhesive formulated to provide strong,
durable bonds in severe service applications. Once cured, Resorcinol
withstands continuous salt or fresh water immersion, outdoor exposure,
and tropical or sub-zero temperatures.
It is typically used to laminate structural wood beams and has been a
mainstay of the wood boat building industry for decades.
Mix ratio is 1 pound resin (liquid) to ¼ pound catalyst (powder) or 4 parts
resin to 3 parts powder by volume. This is a room temperature cure
adhesive with a recommended workshop temperature range of 70ºF to
95ºF. Pot life at 70ºF is 4 hours with a cure time of 8 to 10 hours.
Bond strengths of up to 2,800 psi are possible depending upon substrate.
Precautions:
Contains Formaldehyde. May cause eye irritation. Can be a skin irritant.
Toxic by ingestion and skin absorption.
Click here to download MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet)
Application Notes:
This is a purple adhesive which creates a purple glue line. Esthetically, it works best on dark woods.
Click here to download Product Technical Bulletin
Packaging:
Liquid resin comes packed in 1 pint can.
Powdered catalyst comes packed in 1 pint can.