Clear silicone adhesive

[WonderWoman]

I bought sole CS adhesive a few months back, Ive jsut found it and its STINKS of vinegar!!!

Is this normal, has it gone off, should i have stored it in a particular way?

Anybody used this stuff before?

 

[Taffy Turner]

WW,

Don't worry - all silicone sealers pong of vinegar (at least all the ones that I have ever come across do anyway).

It should be fine to use.

Regards

Taffy

 

[WonderWoman]

BUt doesnt that mean if I use it on a craft project its gona make it wiffy??!!

 

[Taffy Turner]

Only until it cures. Once it is fully "set" it is odourless.

 

[WonderWoman]

Ahh, does that mean it needs air to get to it?
How long does it take roughly?

 

[Taffy Turner]

Yes, it does need to be exposed to air for it to cure.

How long it takes is entirely dependant on which type you have got - it should say on the tube what the curing time is.

 

[WonderWoman]

Note to self-read what it says on the tube before asking silly questions.

It says it cures in 12 hours.

Thanks

 

[Taffy Turner]

Note to self-read what it says on the tube before asking silly questions.

 

[frank]

thats a man thing do it first then read the destructions when it wont work or fit 8)

frank

 

[PowerTool]

A lot of sealants are now "acetic cure" so use acetic acid as part of the drying/curing process - so the smell is acetic acid (which is the same as vinegar)

 

[scroller frank]

Hi wonderwoman,

I usually find that if all else fails

--------,--read the instructions!!!!!!!!!

-------scroller frank--------

 

[Taffy Turner]

Please refer to the 3 golden rules of engineering in my signature line - derived from bitter experience over many years I'm afraid!