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ProfessorGAC

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14. Adhesives Too

Reply to erronis (Reply #11)

Sat May 23, 2026, 01:38 PM

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There are loads of adhesives that have MMA as one of the reactions.
Very common.
Also, used in plastic sheeting like the thin layer over insulating panels.
I worked with it a little early in my career on a cyanoacrylate using polyester polygons to create a low density sealant.

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