TECHNOLOGY SUMMARY

Solvent-based contact adhesives are used in everyday construction items and are typically used to bond wood, metals, leather, fabric etc. Solvent blends including toluene, hexane, acetone, and other solvents are typically being used to solvate polymers (rubbers and resins) in contact adhesive formulations. These solvents fall in the classification of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and present potential health, safety and environmental concerns to both the user and the surrounding environment. Inventors at UML have identified solvent blends that substitute for these hazardous solvents in these solvent-based contact adhesives to avoid the negative health effects. Few solvent blends have been identified as possible solutions to this problem: • Ternary solvent blend comprised of methyl acetate, methyl cyclohexane, and cyclohexene • Binary solvent blend comprised of methyl acetate and methyl cyclohexane. • Ternary solvent blend comprising Acetone, PCBTF (Parachloro-benzotrifluoride) & Cyclo-hexane. Solvent-based contact adhesives are used in everyday construction items and are typically used to bond: o Wood o Metal o Leather o Fabric • Particleboards to create countertops for kitchens and bathrooms

AREA/MATURITY/AWARDS

Primary Application Area: Materials, Chemical

Technology Development Status: Ready to Market

Technology Readiness Level: TRL 4

SHOWCASE SUMMARY

Organization Type: Academic/Gov Lab

Showcase Booth #: 203

Website: https://www.uml.edu/research/otc/

GOVT/EXTERNAL FUNDING SOURCES