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Jeff Liebermann
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Supergluing your fingers together
On Thu, 2 Sep 2010 11:24:26 -0700,
(Dave Platt)
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Medical skin glue is based on a slightly different cyanoacrylate
(butyl rather than methyl, IIRC) and is easier on the skin cells.
It's not widely available, though, except as a medical or vetrinary
adhesive in expensive single-use ampoules).
The problem is that cyanoacrylate breaks down in the body into some
toxic substances. I had surgery in 2002 where the surgeon used glue
instead of sutchers or staples, a major improvement.
I have several types in my first aid box. The easiest to get is
"Liquid Bandage" which is not cyanoacrylate based, but is good enough.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liquid_bandage
The above URL mentions that the Band-Aid brand of liquid bandage is
cyanoacrylate based.
As for ungluing fingers, there is super glue remover. Lacking that,
acetone or hot water works.
http://www.ehow.com/how_116797_superglue-skin.html
http://www.supergluecorp.com/removingsuperglue.html
Of course, it's kinda difficult to type these URL's if your fingers
are glued to a connector.
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