From: Dossy (dossy@panoptic.com)
Date: Tue May 14 2002 - 09:49:39 MDT
On 2002.05.14, Eugen Leitl <eugen@leitl.org> wrote:
> On Tue, 14 May 2002, Dossy wrote:
>
> > Wasn't Crazy Glue invented for exactly this reason? Stitchless
> > stitching in the operating theatre?
>
> The skin is not broken. I recommend using a light abrasive, together with
> detergent first, before using adhesive.
Just use water and apply the glue to the wetted area. Should work
fine, and not require an abrasive. Cleansing the area of oils is
probably good advice, though. I'd just use over-the-counter rubbing
alcohol.
> > I'm not sure what "serious skin problems" Crazy Glue causes, so
> > this might be a problem.
>
> It crosslinks, and hydrolyzes to acrylic acid. Not to mention that it's
> hard, and tends to have sharp breaks, which injure further. A very bad
> thing to get inside your eye.
I think this is because it cures with water, not with air like most
glues. The eye is a great source of liquid.
-- Dossy
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