Bulldog Grip

Description

[Le Page] A registered trademark for a milky white adhesive emulsion. Bulldog Grip® is an aqueous emulsion of Polyvinyl acetate. It is a typical white glues that is widely used in homes and schools. Bulldog Grip® effectively bonds most materials, such as wood, paper, and fabric. However, since most white glues contain numerous additives, such as tackifiers, plasticizers, antifreeze solvents and biocide preservatives, they are not recommended for long term use.

Resources and Citations

• Le Page: Website; 3 hours to set, 24 hours to completely cure

• Jane Down, Maureen MacDonald, Jean Te'treault, Scott Williams, Adhesive testing at the Canadian Conservation Institute-An evaluation of selected poly(vinyl acetate) and acrylic adhesives., Studies in Conservation, 41, 19-44, 1996

• Website: nautarch.tamu.edu/class/anth605/file2.htm