Gorilla Glue
Description
[Lutz File & Tool Co., Cincinnati, OH] A registered trademark for an strong waterproof wood glue. Gorilla Glue® is a thermosetting polyether type Polyurethane resin that cures with moisture. The manufacturer states that Gorilla Glue® is 100% pure and does not contain fillers, plasticizers, or dangerous solvents.
Since the development of the original glue, the company has expanded to offer Gorilla tape, Gorilla Super Glue, Gorilla Wood glue, Gorilla Construction adhesives and more. Some products are listed below:
| Product | Composition | Characteristics |
|---|---|---|
| Original Gorilla Glue | Polyurethane | Waterproof, dries tan, sandable, paintable, expands curing curing |
| Clear Gorilla Glue | Hybrid | Water resistant, dries clear, sandable, paintable, does not expand on curing |
| White Gorilla Glue | polyurethane | Waterproof, dries white, sandable, paintable, expands during curing |
| Gorilla Super Glue | ethyl cyanoacrylate | Do not use outdoors, dries clear, sandable, not paintable, fast setting |
| Gorilla Epoxy | epoxy | Water resistant, dries clear, sandable, paintable |
Synonyms and Related Terms
Gorilla Brand Premium Glue
Applications
Physical and Chemical Properties
Working time = 20 minutes. Sets in 1-4 hours. Completely cure in 24 hours.
Cure temperature range 40-130 F.
Shelf life > 3 years unopened; about 1 year after opening
Additional Information
Gorilla Glues: Website
Gorilla Glues: SDS sheets