Silicone adhesive
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Description
A water-resistant, flexible adhesive. Silicone adhesives contain easily hydrolyzable end groups, such as acetates, that are designed to crosslink when exposed to water vapor in the air. These types of adhesives and sealants release acetic acid as they cure.
Synonyms and Related Terms
silicone mastic (Br.); adhesivo de silicona (Esp.); colle silicone (Fr.); colla siliconica (It.); adesivo de silicone (Port.)
Hazards and Safety
May release acetic acid or methanol during cure
Authority
- Irving Skeist, Handbook of Adhesives, Van Nostrand Reinhold Company, New York, 1977