Question from Gustavo
Hello Debra,
I need a Formica adhesive that has a low VOC and is as less toxic as possible and I came across one from Formica itself, called “Water Based Contact Adhesive”.
The ingredient list is: polychloroprene, water and synthetic resins.
I called them for more info on these synthetic resins, but they said they can’t disclose what it is made of.
What is your take on this product, specially on the first ingredient? Do you know any adhesive that can be used to glue Formica that might be better than this one?
Thanks,
Gustavo
Debra’s Answer
Polychlorophrene is a synthetic rubber made by DuPont . It appears from the MSDS to have fairly low toxicity.
I don’t see any VOCs in that formula. They would be in solvents, and there are no solvents on this list.
Also, the Formica would block any fumes once installed.
What are you gluing it to? Particleboard? If so, you need to block the formaldehyde fumes by using a sealer or covering it with foil and taping the edges with foil tape.
