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    Is ethylene chloride toxic?
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    It can be if it's ingested or comes into contact with the eyes or skin, but if you take the proper safety precautions, you'll be fine.
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    Can I use a Corian epoxy to join Plexiglas?
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    No, an epoxy will not work. The methylene chloride bonds the acrylic glass together by melting it. An epoxy isn't strong enough to bond the acrylic in the same way.
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    Where do you buy the glue?
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    Methylene chloride can be bought at many hardware stores. It is also available online. Another name for the glue is Weld-On #3.
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    Is acetone a good alternative to glue Plexiglas?
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    No, acetone is not a good alternative. Use methylene chloride to glue Plexiglas.
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    I want to install Plexiglas panels on an outside terrace, and some panels need to be glued with mythelene chloride. Can this glue be used for outside hot and cold temperatures?
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    Yes, the glue can be used indoors as well as outdoors. The glue actually melts the acrylic and bonds it together.
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    Are Plexiglas, Makrolon, and Plaskolite all the same?
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    Yes, these are all types of acrylic glass. They are named differently due to the manufacturer and trademarks, but all have the same properties.
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    I have a panel of acrylic glass wall art that I want to glue to a cupboard front. Will solvent cement damage the art?
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    If you only apply the solvent cement to the back of the artwork, there shouldn't be any damage. Be careful not to drip the solvent cement on the piece, as this will burn a hole and ruin your artwork.
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    Will glue set in a fridge?
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    It will not. If you read the back instructions of a glue bottle it states, "Do not put in refrigerator."
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    How can I build a retail gun counter with plexiglass?
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    First, find your needs. Experiment to find out what force you need to withstand. You might want to cut some panels at different length and of different thickness to test and find out failure points.
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    For the methylene chloride glue, can the syringe be plastic or must it be glass?
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    Methylene choride is an extremely strong solvent and over time it can break down a plastic syringe. If you notice that the plunger of the syringe is becoming hard to move, the syringe may be breaking down, and you may want to use a different syringe. Trying to force a sticky plunger may cause in solvent spray into your eyes. Glass syringes will work very well for this application without issues.
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