cyanoacrylate
Sign in to savethumb|right|Structure of the backbone of a cyanoacrylate polymer Cyanoacrylates are a family of strong, fast-acting adhesives with industrial, medical, and household uses that are derived from ethyl cyanoacrylate and related esters. The cyanoacrylate group in the monomer rapidly polymerizes in the presence of water to form long, strong chains.
Research
9,007 papers- Cyanoacrylate venous closure - Untold story or unjustified alarm?Phlebology · 2024
- Cyanoacrylate closure for peripheral veins: Consensus document of the Australasian College of Phlebology.Phlebology · 2020
- Endoscopic ultrasonography-guided coil embolization and cyanoacrylate injection versus cyanoacrylate injection alone for gastric varices: a randomized comparative study.Endoscopy · 2025
- Oral Applications of Cyanoacrylate Adhesives: A Literature Review.BioMed research international · 2019
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19 sectionsContents
- Development
- Polymerization
- General properties
- Uses
- Medical and veterinary
- Forensics
- Cosmetics
- Niche and hobbies
- Archery
- Fencing
- Safety issues
- Skin injuries
- Toxicity
- Reaction with cotton, wool, and other fibrous materials {{anchor|cotton}} {{anchor|wool}}
- Solvents and debonders
- Shelf life
- References
- Further reading
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thumb|right|Structure of the backbone of a cyanoacrylate polymer Cyanoacrylates are a family of strong, fast-acting adhesives with industrial, medical, and household uses that are derived from ethyl cyanoacrylate and related esters. The cyanoacrylate group in the monomer rapidly polymerizes in the presence of water to form long, strong chains.
Specific cyanoacrylates include methyl 2-cyanoacrylate (MCA), ethyl 2-cyanoacrylate (ECA, commonly sold under trade names such as "Super Glue" and "Krazy Glue"), n-butyl cyanoacrylate (n-BCA), octyl cyanoacrylate, and 2-octyl cyanoacrylate (used in medical, veterinary and first aid applications). Cyanoacrylate adhesives are sometimes known generically as instant glue, power glue, or super glue. The abbreviation "CA" is commonly used for industrial grade cyanoacrylate.