DeKhotinsky cement
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Description
A thermoplastic adhesive used in the early 20th century for cementing Glass, Metal, Porcelain, and Wood. DeKhotinsky cement is a Shellac and Pine tar mixture that was heated and stirred for several hours without overheating. Varying proportions of the two components produced adhesives ranging from hard and brittle to soft and tacky. Some formulations replaced the pine tar with creosote oil or Terpineol.
Synonyms and Related Terms
de Khotinsky cement
Other Properties
Soluble in ethanol. Insoluble in chloroform, ether and alkalis.
Sources Checked for Data in Record
- Thomas Gregory, The Condensed Chemical Dictionary, Reinhold Publishing, New York, 3rd ed., 1942