Composition and properties of Cosmofen glue, areas of its application

Areas of use

• Cosmofen can be used to glue plastic together. Suitable for PVC, polypropylene. For plastic windows, it is used only when connecting sealing profiles. They glue window joints with it. Used for repairing doors, fittings, and windows. Properties do not allow gluing porous plastic. The product is absorbed into the pores, the adhesive seam loses its strength.
• Cosmofen is a popular adhesive for suspended ceilings.
• They are constantly used in mechanical engineering, shipbuilding and aircraft construction.
• In medicine it is used in the production of orthopedic shoes and in dentistry.
• Glue wood, fiberboard, chipboard.
• Used to make jewelry and in the production of toys.
• Glues together sailboat models.
• Used in plumbing work, you can glue pipes, drains, fittings.
• Cosmofen is used to glue electronic and optical devices during assembly.
• You can connect rubber, metal, glass.
• Mixed with primer to create an adhesive for silicone and thermoplastic elastomers.

Range of cyanoacrylate adhesives

The brand's products have a fairly wide range. All superglues are of good quality, functional and very strong once cured. Each can be considered a universal remedy, but it is better to use the one that fits the description perfectly.

Cosmofen CA 12

Secondary cyanoacrylate glue Cosmo CA-500 200 has a different name - Cosmofen CA 12. According to the instructions, it is intended for plastic, as it showed the best results on this material.

Its use is also shown in other areas:

• gluing EPDM sealing profiles, attaching them to PVC and aluminum profiles;
• connection of silicone seals, elastomers, rubber;
• gluing different polymers.

The hardening time of the composition is 16 hours. It has absolute transparency and is sold in small bottles with a spout for dispensing drops. How long does the glue take to dry? The initial drying time does not exceed 15 seconds.

Cosmoplast 500

Cosmo CA-500.110 or Cosmoplast 500 is another cyanoacrylate second glue, which is sold in plastic bottles with the possibility of spot application.

Cosmoplast 500 is suitable for gluing different materials; the seam is highly resistant to moisture, temperature, solar radiation, hard and durable.

Most often, glue is used to connect parts made of rubber and plastic. The areas of application of glue are very diverse, here are the main ones:

• seals;
• sewer pipes;
• electronics;
• window production;
• shipbuilding, automotive industry;
• production of machinery and equipment;
• medicine;
• optics;
• toys;
• Promotional Products.

The product is not easy to remove, so it is recommended to immediately position the parts correctly. The composition instantly fixes the product, functional strength is achieved quickly. Material density - 1.05 g/cubic. cm, viscosity - 20 mPas. The material can be peeled off at temperatures above +80 degrees - this is the temperature limit during operation.

Other adhesives

In the line of products in the series there are other analogues that have similar characteristics. For example, Cosmoplast 505 or Cosmo CA-500.120 is an adhesive that has a very high hardening speed. If you combine the material with a primer of the same name, the strength properties of the adhesive increase.

It is recommended to use it for gluing:

• polyamide;
• polyolefin;
• polyethylene;
• silicone seals;
• rubber and plastic;
• elastomers.

The glue is used for repairing shoes, gluing orthopedic products, windows, doors, and electrical equipment. It is not easy to clean the product - the composition fixes very quickly, has the highest strength, and is resistant to ultraviolet radiation.

Cosmo CA-500.130 or Cosmoplast 515 glue is intended for gluing any base with decorative film. A special feature is the absence of bubbles after attaching the film. The product becomes dry after 3 minutes, during which time you can have time to correct all possible defects. Glue is widely used in the automotive industry and a number of other areas of production.

Cosmo CA-500.140 or Cosmoplast 516 adhesive is intended for gluing metal parts, for connecting plastic products, rubber seals to each other.

Cosmo CA-500.170 or Cosmoplast 564 adhesive is an installation agent used on highly porous surfaces, widely used for installing sewers and making seals.

In addition to those described, the series produces adhesives Cosmofen Plus Ultra-Strong White, Cosmofen PMMA and a number of other materials.

Advantages and disadvantages

Cosmofen takes a few seconds to dry.

• The convenient form of packaging in the form of a plastic jar with a long cone-shaped spout allows you to apply it to the surfaces to be glued without additional tools.
• This is a 5-second glue, since durable gluing of surfaces treated with it occurs in just 5 seconds.
• Fixation of glued surfaces is achieved without the use of a press. For a strong connection, it is enough to press the glued surfaces together with your palms and hold them in this state for 5 seconds.
• Cosmofen glue reaches maximum strength in just 16 hours.
• This is superglue for metal surfaces that have been previously cleaned of rust and degreased.
• The product is economical; a few grams are enough for gluing.
• Contains all components for rapid hardening. No additional components are needed.
• Does not fade in the sun, crystallized shock does not delaminate, does not change color.
• Available in a bottle. It can be carried and used.

Flaws:

• glued parts must not be exposed to high temperatures or water;

• It is impossible to properly glue porous materials with Cosmofen.

Specifications

The glue dries quickly due to the presence of cyanoacrylate in the composition. The composition is flammable, so it should not be used near open flame sources. The ignition temperature of cyanoacrylate glue is +212°C.

Assortment of liquid plastic

The products produced in the “liquid plastic” line differ in viscosity. This leads to different areas of application, although there are no fundamental differences in the scope of use.

For example, Cosmofen Plus has a medium viscosity; its subtype Cosmofen Plus HV has a higher viscosity, so it bonds plastic surfaces more reliably. The materials in this series cannot be replaced with glue like Cosmo SL 660, 650 for plastic - they have a different operating principle.

Cosmofen PMMA for acrylic

Cosmofen PMMA is a solvent adhesive that is essential for instant bonding of acrylic. Widely used as a material for connecting window profiles with an outer layer of acrylic.

The area of ​​use of liquid plastic is the production of advertising products and acrylic commercial equipment. Cosmofen PMMA is very resistant to solar radiation. The composition contains solvents and a number of polymers.

Main technical characteristics of liquid and frozen film:

• color - transparent, colorless;
• viscosity - 2000 MPa/s;
• film strength - semi-rigid;
• material density - 1.15 g/cubic. cm;
• the working time of the glue after application at room temperature (+20 degrees) and humidity 60% is 45 seconds;
• achieving strength - 16 hours;
• final hardening, distribution of solvent residues - 8 weeks;
• temperature during operation - at least +5 degrees;
• combustion temperature - +321 degrees.

Hardened glue should be removed in strips, tearing them off - the product can be separated from the materials without damaging them.

Cosmofen Plus for PVC

Cosmofen Plus is widely used by companies involved in the manufacture, installation, and repair of plastic windows and other products made of rigid PVC.

Can seal and glue ebbs, slopes, louvres and other additional profiles. Cosmofen Plus is used to connect plumbing pipes, gutters, and glues billboards and banners. It is highly resistant to temperature and ultraviolet resistant. The composition is diffusion adhesive based on vinyl chloride polymers in solvents.

Characteristics of the product:

• film - transparent, colorless;
• properties of the film after hardening - durable, withstands shock loads;
• viscosity - 2200 mPa/s;
• density - 0.99 g/cubic. cm;
• the shelf life of the glue after application at room temperature (+20 degrees) and humidity 50% is 60 seconds;
• functional strength - 2 - 4 minutes;
• curing time - 24 hours, final removal of solvent residues - 8 weeks;
• ignition temperature - +212 degrees.

The product is not used for gluing pressure pipes.

Cosmofen 345 adhesive-sealant

Cosmofen 345 sealant is widely used for sealing seams on parts of plastic windows made of rigid PVC. The resulting compound will be resistant to atmospheric changes, precipitation, and exposure to sunlight.

The glue does not spread over the surface, does not crack, gives minimal shrinkage, and can fill seams up to 5 mm deep. Contains silicone and is absolutely transparent, so it can be used for connecting translucent metal-plastic structures.

Where else can I use Cosmofen 345? The composition perfectly glues products from the following materials:

• tree;
• stone - natural, artificial;
• concrete.

With a surface width of 20 mm, glue is consumed at the rate of approximately 8 g/linear meter.

Cosmofen Plus HV for PVC

Liquid plastic Cosmofen Plus HV is used for quick gluing of solid PVC products. Most often, the composition is used in the installation of plastic windows to attach drains, protective strips, flashings, and a number of closing elements.

In advertising production, adhesive is used for attaching panels, profiles, boxes and banners. The product is widely used in plumbing work, but not for joining pressure pipes.

The glue is one-component, colorless, transparent, looks like a gel, and has high viscosity. The composition of the product is a solution of polyvinyl chloride on tetrahydrofuran. The resulting seam will be highly resistant to ultraviolet radiation, since the composition contains special substances - UV stabilizers.

Main characteristics of the glue:

• viscosity - 4000 mPa/s;
• density - 0.99 g/cubic. cm;
• the shelf life of the glue after application at room temperature (+20 degrees) and humidity 50% is 60 seconds;
• achieving functional strength – 2 – 4 minutes;
• final hardening is a day.

Cosmofen Plus S for PVC

The Cosmofen Plus S liquid plastic product differs from the others in color - this glue is white.

The scope of use is similar - glue is used to connect parts of PVC windows (slopes, ebbs, slats). In plumbing work, glue is useful for rain gutters and pipes (with the exception of pressure pipes). The material is used for the manufacture of advertising products.

The technical parameters of the product are the same as those of other adhesives in the Cosmofen Plus series. If the viscosity of the material is too high, it can be diluted with Cosmofen 380.

Varieties

Polyurethane Cosmofen is available in several modifications.

Cosmofen CA 12

Cosmofen CA 12 glue is a cyanoacrylate composition. It is intended for plastic.

Other materials can also be glued, but plastic exhibits better adhesive properties.

Cosmofen CA 12 glues EPDM seal profiles and fixes them on aluminum and PVC profiles. You can connect silicone seals, rubber, elastomers, and bond polymers.

The composition completely applied to the bonded surface hardens after 16 hours, and the initial adhesion to the material occurs after 15 seconds. The glued seam is strong and transparent. Superglue comes in small plastic bottles with a long, thin spout.

Cosmoplast 500

Cosmoplast 500 is a cyanoacrylate-based adhesive. It is sold in plastic bottles adapted for targeted application of the product. You can connect different materials, including rubber, plastic.

The composition was used:

• when repairing electronics;
• in the production of windows;

• in the production of advertising products;
• in medicine, mechanical engineering.

Fixation occurs instantly. Therefore, the parts to be connected must initially be placed in the correct position.

The seam is durable and waterproof. The density of the mixture is 1.05 g/cubic. cm, density – 20 mPas. The crystallized seam is resistant to high temperatures and aggressive substances.

The maximum operating temperature for glued substrates is +80°C. If you expose the pasted material to this temperature, it will come unstuck.

Other brands of Cosmofen glue

• Cosmoplast 505, Cosmo CA-500.120 - these mixtures harden extremely quickly. If they are mixed with a primer of the same brand, the strength characteristics of the composition can be significantly increased. They can glue polyamides, polyolefins, oilcloth, silicone seals, elastomers, rubber, and plastic. Cosmoplast 505 is actively used in shoe repair and for gluing leather.
• Cosmo CA130 (Cosmoplast 515) – compositions for gluing decorative film on any substrate. The film sticks without bubbles. The seam crystallizes in 3 minutes, which allows you to quickly change the position of the film and eliminate emerging defects. The composition is used in the engineering industry and other industries.
• Cosmo CA140 (Cosmoplast 516) – is capable of gluing metal parts, plastic, and rubber seals together.
• Cosmo CA170 (Cosmoplast 564) - can connect highly porous surfaces, it is widely used in the installation of sewer systems and in the manufacture of seals.
• Cosmo CA500.200 adhesive is a means for quick fixation. You can connect parts made of rubber, plastics, metals, elastomers, leather, ceramics, stone, and other popular materials. The seam is strong, rigid, resistant to high temperatures, and does not contain solvents.
• Cosmofen Plus is a white composition, which, when applied, creates a super-strong seam.

To accelerate the polymerization of the applied adhesive composition, an additional cyanoacrylate adhesive activator “AC-12” is used. It is produced in aerosol form and acts as a catalyst that helps glue parts together faster.

Composition and properties of glue

Before you buy such glue for yourself, you need to familiarize yourself with its features.

• The mixture is usually clear, although it may be white. This directly depends on the modification. After crystallization, a completely transparent seam is obtained.
• Setting occurs within 2-4 minutes, which, at first glance, is an advantage. On the other hand, you won't have time to change your mind if something isn't done quite right.
• This glue is flammable, so it is not recommended to use it near open flames. This rule should not be neglected, as the consequences can be disastrous for you and your property.

One of the most popular modifications of glue is Cosmofen ca 12, as it is packaged in small tubes - 20-50 grams. It is very convenient to use for domestic purposes, but on an industrial scale such tubes are unlikely to be useful. The glue has a medium viscosity and hardens in about 15-20 seconds.

Instructions for use

To ensure reliable fixation of materials, it is necessary to use the adhesive composition correctly. It is advisable to do the gluing process in accordance with the instructions.

1. The surfaces to be glued must first be cleaned of dust, dirt, chips and burrs. Grease and oil stains need to be washed off. To remove dirt, you can use detergents applied to rags. If it is necessary to glue aluminum parts, they must first be coated with varnish or Kosmoplast 10 cleaner (this is a solvent composition). The solvent is applied to the metal with a lint-free cloth. Such cleaners have an antistatic effect.
2. After cleaning, the surface is degreased using products that can dissolve stubborn oil stains.
3. If the composition is one-component, it can be immediately applied to the prepared surface. If the glue is two-component, its components are mixed. If necessary, Cosmofen can be diluted to the desired consistency.
4. The finished composition is applied to one of the surfaces to be bonded. It is convenient to use Cosmofen; the container is equipped with a dispenser located on the lid. Thanks to this shape of the container, it is possible to do a spot application of the adhesive mixture.
5. The second surface must be applied to the first, press them together with your hands for 10-15 seconds. The final hardening of the seam occurs after 6-16 hours. The use of glue is impossible if the gap between the bonded surfaces is more than 0.1 mm. Since the composition has a low viscosity, it will not bond the parts treated with it.
6. If the dried glue extends beyond the surfaces being fastened, it must be removed with a knife.

You need to wear gloves and safety glasses to work, since cyanoacrylate is a dangerous substance that can instantly glue your fingers and eyelids to each other. It is necessary to use a respirator, since the glue is very toxic, its vapors can harm the respiratory system and cause allergic reactions. Since the composition ignites quickly, you need to work away from sources of open flame.

How to use?

Before starting the gluing process, the surfaces of the parts to be joined must be cleaned of dust and various fatty substances. Aluminum products are pre-treated with a special solvent or varnished before gluing. The Kosmoplast 10 cleaner is commercially available - this is a solvent cleaning agent used to prepare the surfaces of various materials for gluing. Apply to the surfaces of the parts to be treated with a lint-free cloth. The cleaner is specially made with an antistatic effect.

An adhesive composition is applied to the pre-treated surface of one of the parts to be glued. Application is carried out using a dispenser, which is located on the lid of the container.

Very quickly and firmly, press the parts to be joined together and hold for 10-15 seconds. If the connection is made incorrectly, then further adjustment of the position of objects is impossible. The time for final hardening of the adhesive solution will occur no earlier than 6-16 hours. A characteristic feature of Cosmofen SA 12 glue is that it has a very low viscosity, so if the gaps between the parts to be glued are larger than 0.1 mm, the joining process will not occur. For large gaps, you should purchase other adhesive mixtures. For a faster hardening process, the Cosmoplast catalyst is used.

How to wipe off Cosmofen

To remove Cosmofen from areas of material that cannot be bonded, you can use Cosmo CL-300.150 cleaner.

You can clean the dried composition using a mechanical method: sandpaper, knife or soda. The method is used as a last resort. May cause surface damage.

The pharmaceutical product Dimexide dissolves well and removes excess superglue. To wash Cosmofen, just pour it onto the excess glue and wait until it softens. Afterwards, the soft mixture can be easily removed with a napkin or sponge. Dimexide can remove adhesive from plastic, laminate and even clothing. The surface of any of these materials will not be damaged by the pharmaceutical composition.

You only need to clean your hands from the frozen adhesive mixture with Dimexide diluted with water, since the concentrated composition can cause a burn.

Manufacturer

Superglue Cosmofen from the German company Weiss. In Russia it is produced under the Resolen brand. It is used in the same industries as Cosmofen.

Resolen is resistant to alkalis, acids, petroleum products, sea water, and other aggressive environments. The composition can be used at temperatures from -60 to +280°C, it has high abrasive resistance and elasticity. Threshold operating temperature +320°C. Resolen is available in 50 ml packs. Rtline glue is also available. Areas of application similar to Cosmofen.