Adhesives and Sealants

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TYPES OF ADHESIVES

Gelatin: a clear substance without any taste that is made by boiling


animal bones
VOC: Volatile organic compounds are compounds that have a high
Substrate: an underlying substance or layer. vapor pressure and low water solubility
Window decals are images, graphics, and
letters (or a combination of the three)
adhered to a glass surface.
(Hydroxyl:
of or denoting the radical —OH, present in
alcohols(C2H6O) and many other organic
compounds.
Viscosity:
Viscosity is the resistance of a fluid (liquid
or gas) to a change in shape)
(Drywall is a construction material used to create
walls and ceilings. It's also used to create many
design features, including eaves, arches and other
architectural specialties. It's quick and easy to
install, incredibly durable, and requires only simple
repairs when damaged.) (drywall construction, a
type of construction in which the interior wall is
applied in a dry condition without the use of mortar
the materials used in drywall construction are
gypsum board, plywood, fiber-and-pulp boards, and
asbestos-cement boards.)
POLYURETHANE SEALANTS POLYSULFIDE SEALANTS
 The durable polyurethane The polysulfide construction chemicals
construction chemicals have high have excellent flexibility at low
movement capability. But, their temperatures.
application and tooling remain Also, polysulfide construction chemicals
complicated and expensive. have little shrinkage and no UV
 Polyurethane sealants come with degradation. So, the polysulfide sealants
excellent shape retention and fast have a life expectancy of 10-20 years.
curing rates. They are used in underwater applications.
 Also, polyurethane construction
chemicals make use in plumbing,
road repair, and construction.
 Polyurethane sealants or PU
sealants are used in places that
need high-strength and water-
resistant sealants.
(Expansion joints are placed in
concrete to prevent expansive
cracks formed due to
temperature changes.
Expansion joints are usually
made from metal, rubber,
stainless steel)
DIFFERENCE BETWEEN ADHESIVES AND SEALANTS

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