On 04/11/2016 12:22 PM, Jeff Liebermann wrote:
On Mon, 11 Apr 2016 07:30:34 -0700 (PDT),
wrote:

The product I am referencing is NOT JB-Weld. The product is made
by Plastruct and is called Plastic Weld. It is a clear liquid
not an epoxy that actually dissolves the plastic and allows for
reformation. It is considered a plastic solvent and cement.
Dan

A URL is amazingly helpful:
http://www.amazon.com/Plastruct-Plastic-Weld-applicator-2oz/dp/B00FDFWJD8
The MSDS at:
http://plastruct.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/MSDS_PPC_2.pdf
says that it's:
Methylene Chloride (Dichloromethane) 80-90%
Methyl Ethyl Ketone (MEK) 5-15%
Yep, that will certainly work for ABS, PVC, and various styrene
plastics.

However, methyl chloride is rather dangerous. The EU banned the stuff
in 2011. It was commonly used for furniture stripper before it was
recognized as hazardous:
https://www.cdph.ca.gov/programs/hesis/Documents/MethyleneChlorideAlert.pdf
Suggestion: Use the stuff outdoors and wear the usual protection
(breather, glasses, gloves, etc).

Plastruct video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=979eXts6DwM (1:23)


Methyl chloride (CH3Cl) != methylene chloride (CH3Cl2). The stuff with
the shorter name is pretty evil, but the longer stuff you can
practically drink. (Just joking, kids. Don't drink paint remover.)

Cheers

Phil Hobbs

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