The Ruscoe Company
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Ruscoe DH-103
DH-103 is a nitrile rubber-based adhesive designed for bonding many vinyl and rubber compounds. It can also be used to bond rubber compounds, leather, glass, metal, fabric and aluminum. The adhesive will air dry by solvent evaporation to form a strong, flexible bond that is resistant to water, oil and gasoline. It also has very good heat resistance and excellent resistance to plasticizer migration.
- Thoroughly clean surfaces to be bonded. Remove all dirt, grease, oil or waxes.
- Stir Adhesive before use.
- The adhesive can be applied by brush or with a roller. It can be thinned with lacquer thinner, ketone or acetate solvents.
- For best results, apply adhesive to each surface to be bonded. Porous materials, such as fabrics, may require more than one coat. Successive coats of adhesive may be applied to the surface or porous materials after the previous coat has become dry. Sufficient adhesive should remain on the surface of each material to form a thin film.
- Allow adhesive to become tacky dry – approximately 5 minutes after application. Adhesive is considered to be tacky dry when it is sticky to the touch, but will not transfer to the finger.
- Assemble the materials while adhesive is tacky dry using sufficient pressure to insure intimate contact. At room temperature adhesive remains tacky dry for at least 10 minutes. If the adhesive film is dried beyond the tacky state, it may retackified by wiping with a suitable solvent such as MEK or by softening with moderate heat – approximately 160°F to 180°F. Full bond strength will develop after adhesive has become thoroughly dry – approximately 96 hours after material assembly.
Store in original packaging. Shell life is 6 months when stored in original packaging at 73°F.
Health and safety data sheets available upon request at The Ruscoe Company.
Typical Properties:
| Color | Clear | |
| Solvent Formulation | Methyl Ethyl Ketone, MIBK | |
| Flash Point, (TCC), °F | 20°F (Closed Cup) | |
| Pounds Per Gallon @77°F (25°C) | 7.2 | |
| Solids, by weight % | 20% | |
| Coverage Rate | Approximately 292ft²/gal./mil. |
All statements, technical information and recommendations contained herein are based on tests believed to be reliable, but the acduracy or completeness thereof is not guaranteed, and the following is made in lieu of all warranties expresses or implied.
Seller’s and manufacturer’s only obligation shall be to replace such quantity of the product proved to be defective. Neither seller or manufacturer shall be liable for any injury, loss, or damage, direct or consequential, arising out of the use of, or the inability to use the product. Before using, user shall determine the suitability of the product for their intended use and user assumes all risk and liability whatsoever in connection therewith. The foregoing many are not changed except by an agreement signed by officers of seller or manufacturer.