Moment brand adhesives are supplied to the market, including the Russian one, by the German company Henkel. Funds from this manufacturer have earned simply excellent reviews from consumers. This also applies to one of the most popular types of fixation materials of this brand - universal glue "Moment Gel".
Composition
This glue is a colorless transparent viscous liquid. Of course, Henkel keeps the exact recipe for Moment Gel a secret. But it is known that this popular modern remedy includes, among other things, the following ingredients:
- polychloroprene rubber;
- acetone;
- resin;
- ethyl acetate;
- naphthenic hydrocarbons.
Initially, Henkel supplied the market with various types of Moment glue, which included toxic toluene. However, in 1998, this dangerous ingredient was removed from the formulation of fixatives from this manufacturer. Of course, toluene is also not contained in Moment Gel glue.
What it's for
A feature of the "Moment" from "Henkel" of this variety is that it is usually used as a tool intended for gluing vertical surfaces. But, of course, this material can also be used to repair horizontal damage to objects.
Like many other Moment products, this gel is a universal contact adhesive. Most often, this type of fixing composition from Henkel is used to repair plastic products.
Also "Moment Gel" can be used to glue damaged items from:
- porcelain;
- wood;
- metal;
- ceramics.
It is allowed to repair rubber products using this product. Of course, this glue can also be used to repair things made of light materials - cardboard, textiles, paper.
What can not be glued
Reviews of the "Moment Gel" tool from consumers have earned good ones, including for versatility. Almost anything can be repaired with it. The only thing is that this tool cannot be used for gluing polypropylene and polyethylene.
The manufacturer also warns: despite the fact that this material is an environmentally friendly product, it cannot be used to repair dishes intended for eating or drinking.
Features
Of course, the popularity of Moment Gel glue among consumers is primarily due to its ease of use, as well as efficiency. Among other things, this Moment glue has the following properties:
- highly waterproof;
- resistance to alkali and acid compounds;
- resistance to severe temperature changes.
Using this gel is very convenient, among other things, also because it has an optimal consistency. As already mentioned, this adhesive is intended primarily for vertical surfaces. Accordingly, the manufacturer has tried to make sure that this gel does not flow down when applied.
Cost
The undoubted advantages of this gel, consumers include, of course, and its low consumption. For 1 m2 of the glued surface of Moment Gel, it usually takes up to 350 g. This glue can be packaged in tubes of 30 and 125 ml. At low consumption, such a remedy from Henkel is not too expensive. If necessary, you will have to pay about 60-70 rubles for the Moment glue of this variety. for a tube of 30 ml.
Instructions for use
Using Moment Gel universal glue is actually very easy. Perform work to repair items when using this tool, usually in the following order:
- free parts of the product from adhering particles of dirt;
- completelyeliminate detected heel fat;
- treat the surfaces of the elements to be joined with glue;
- wait 5-10 minutes;
- connect the parts of the repaired product.
Apply this product to the surfaces to be glued as evenly as possible in layers of the same thickness. It is allowed to fasten parts of the product together only after the product stops sticking to the fingers.
Important
Repair items using "Moment Gel" should be done carefully and accurately. Unfortunately, it will not work to fix anything after this tool has hardened. This tool fixes the details very firmly.
In any case, press the parts of the object to be glued when using Moment Gel glue from the center to the edges. Otherwise, the adhesive force may subsequently decrease due to air voids between the parts. The pressure on the surface of the object when using such a gel should not be less than 0.5 Newton per 1 mm2.
How to remove stains
Of course, when working with "Moment Gel", as with any other glue, stains can remain on the surfaces of the workpiece, among other things. Getting rid of such contaminants, if necessary, will not be too difficult. Fresh glue stains can be removed with a regular cloth lightly dampened with gasoline. For dried dirt, solvents will have to be used.
Precautions
No special harm to the skin of the hands transparent glue "MomentGel" cannot apply. But to work with this tool, as with any other chemical, of course, it is best to wear gloves. You should not repair products using this glue, of course, in a cramped, stuffy, unventilated room. This can lead to unpleasant symptoms such as dizziness and nausea.
The tube itself with "Moment Gel" after use should be closed as tightly as possible. Otherwise, the adhesive residues will quickly crystallize and it will become impossible to use them in the future. Store this product in a cool, dark place where children cannot reach it. Also, according to fire safety regulations, this gel must be kept away from open flames. The "Moment" material of this variety is flammable.
Second Moment glue
The variety of Moment gel discussed above refers to universal contact agents. It is this fixation material, designed for vertical surfaces, that is most popular with consumers.
However, Henkel supplies the market with another type of Moment Gel glue - second. This type of tool is designed for emergency repairs of various kinds of products. The main feature of this Henkel gel is its fast setting.
