Super Glue

adhesive

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Super glue, also known as cyanoacrylate, is a powerful adhesive that bonds quickly to various surfaces like metal, plastic, and glass. It works through a process called polymerization, where the cyanoacrylate molecules link together to form strong, glassy resins.1

Originally patented in 1949, cyanoacrylate adhesives are marketed under trade names such as Super Glue and Krazy Glue. Due to their strong bonding properties, they are also used in medical applications for closing incisions and by morticians. The chemical formula for these compounds is CH₂=C(CN)CO₂R, where R is an organic group.1

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…under such trade names as Super Glue and Krazy Glue, bond almost instantly to a variety of surfaces, including metal, plastic, and glass. Because they adhere strongly to skin, they are also employed by surgeons for closing incisions and by morticians for sealing eyes and lips.
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…under such trade names as Super Glue and Krazy Glue, bond almost instantly to a variety of surfaces, including metal, plastic, and glass. Because they adhere strongly to skin, they are also employed by surgeons for closing incisions and by morticians for sealing eyes and lips.
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