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Which products commonly use contact cement adhesives?
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Contact cement adhesives are versatile bonding agents primarily composed of solvent solutions of neoprene. Because they are applied to both surfaces and joined after the solvent evaporates, they create a bond with high resistance to shearing forces.
These adhesives are commonly used in the following applications:
- Automotive: Assembly of various vehicle parts.1
- Furniture: Construction and repair of furniture pieces.1
- Leather Goods: Bonding and assembly of leather products.1
- Decorative Laminates: Securing laminates used for aesthetic or protective finishes.1
- Plastics: Effective for bonding a wide range of plastic materials.1