Adhesive for glass

Sarah Patterson <conservator.sarah [at] gmail__com> writes

>I am an object conservator looking for a UV set optically clear
>adhesive for use on glass. Ideally the adhesive would set with a
>hand held UV light. Product and source are requested.

I have used KOA UV-curing adhesive in the past successfully without
noticeable short-term yellowing on small, lightweight, non-historic,
crystal glass objects. I am not aware it has been tested by a
conservation scientist for it's properties. You may want to
investigate it further before using it, depending on the application
and appropriateness for the object.

Information on the product and supplier are online at
<URL:http://www.kemxert.com/products/products.html>. Generally for
glass museum objects I have used HXTAL or Epotek epoxy (although not
fast UV curing).

Amber Tarnowski
Objects Conservator
US Army Heritage and Education Center
950 Soldiers Drive
Carlisle Barracks, PA  17013-5021
717-245-4930


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