CASCAMITE C-14 adhesive is Product Physical Properties: (at time of manufacturing)
a filled, pre-catalysed urea formaldehyde resin in powder Appearance Tan Powder form. It only needs to be Viscosity @ 32°C 3,000-5,000 cPs reconstituted with water prior to use. In the cured state, Gel Time @ 32°C 60 ± 15 mins CASCAMITE C-14 is a cross- linked, insoluble, infusible Storage Life @ 32°C Approx. 6 months material. Note: Viscosity and gel time values are obtained from the Storage:recommended glue mix Application:
CASCAMITE C-14 is specially Store CASCAMITE C-14 in a
formulated for laminating, Recommended Glue Mix: cool dry place away from doweling, veneering and other direct sunlight. Upon breaking similar wood bonding seal, make sure the CASCAMITE C-14 operations where the resin is container's lid is tightly closed 100 parts by weight required to cure at room in at all times. Water temperature. The resulting 50 parts by weight bond gives a strong and highly Heat and moisture will cause water-resistant glue line which powder to harden, rendering it OR could comply with the United useless. States Federal Specification CASCAMITE C-14 MMM-1-186 for Type II resin 4 parts by measure in Block Shear Test (Fed. Test Glue mix viscosity and gel Water Method 1032 of Standard time are expected to increase 1 part by measure 175). and decrease respectively when CASCAMITE C-14 By virtue of the ease of glue approaches end of storage mix preparation, CASCAMITE life. Under such Glue Mixing: C-14 is ideal where circumstances, the amount of a) Add 2/3 of required water inexperienced personnel are water added to the glue mix in mixer/container responsible for mixing the glue should be increased to a or where mixing equipment is maximum of 65 parts by b) Add required quantity of limited. Its availability as an weight (Note: Recommended CASCAMITE C-14 into the already compounded adhesive glue mix). container and stir until all reduces the number of items lumps disappear. required in the adhesive c) Add the remaining water materials inventory. and continue stirring for another 2 to 5 minutes. The mix is now ready for use.
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Revised Date: 16/11/2012 Usable life of glue mix: moisture content range given, Clamping Time and taking into consideration that Pressure: Usable life of CASCAMITE C- glue spread introduces water 14 glue mix is approximately into the woodwork. To bring the adherents into 45 minutes. This could be intimate contact, a clamping shortened considerably is pressure of 100 - 150 psi (7-10 environmental temperature is Wood stock Precautions: kg/cm2) would be sufficient. If high. In hot weather, it is a pressure gauge is not strongly recommended that Smooth surfaces: Joints available, the appearance of only a sufficient quantity of should be smooth and well tear drops squeezed out from glue mix be prepared for the fitted, wood stock with defects the glue line would indicate job. such as knots holes and sufficient pressure. chatter should be avoided or To prolong the usable life of filled with a suitable Clamping time required is the glue, stand the mix in cold compound which dries to a approximately 4 hours at or chilled water. hard yet slightly porous 30°C. The resulting joint surface. should preferably be allowed Note: Mixing by weight is to mature for at least 12 hours strongly recommended for Uniform thickness and density: before machining. accurate and consistent glue All stock in one construction mixes. should be of the same species Note: Excessive pressure is and density. When the density undesirable as it usually varies, each component causes a starved glue line. Recommended Moisture expands or shrinks at a Content of Stock: different rate and to a different degree causing warpage etc. Cleaning of Equipment: Minimum: 6% Maximum: 14% Oily wood: Oily woods should Containers, glue mixers etc. Optimum: 8 - 10% be avoided for all urea resin should be washed with (CASCAMITE C-14) gluing. ordinary tap water before the Urea resin do not bond well to glue has commenced to set. It is generally recommended dense oily wood. For ease of washing, it is that wood should be worked recommended that warm at about the same moisture it soapy water be used. will have in use and that all Glue Spread: wood parts of any one When brushes are used, avoid construction should have Depending on the operation, soft paint brushes. Use only about the same moisture the glue mix could be spread stiff vegetable or synthetic content. Wet wood stock will, efficiently with a mechanical fibre brushes. These are more upon drying to the normal roller, hand roller, brush or a efficient, allow better control of conditions of furniture in use, simple scraper. Generally, a spread and are easier to clean. shrink and wrap causing thin spread of glue, preferably For brush durability and wood/joint delamination, on both adherents, is sufficient efficiency, with brushes hence, defacement of the to give a good bond quality an regularly. wood stock. indication of sufficient spread would be the appearance of Do not allow glue to harden in tear drops squeezed out from containers, brushes mixers The equilibrium moisture the glue line. etc. content of interior finished woodwork in Malaysia is about 14%. To prevent any excessive expansion and contraction in the final woodwork, moisture content of components to be glued should be kept within the
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Revised Date: 16/11/2012 Handling and First Aid Precautions:
Suitable measuring containers,
scoops etc. should be provided so that CASCAMITE C-14 is handled quickly and without spillage. Workers should be cautioned to empty the drum carefully so that the powder is not dusted into the air.
Workers who handle
CASCAMITE C-14 should avoid inhaling the powder. Rubber gloves and other protective clothing, such as aprons are also recommended.
Our technical service
personnel would be glad to provide any further assistance in the use of our product
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