SeaTak Coral Adhesive

Instructions

The procedure depends largely on the specific application, such as fragmenting stony corals in the aquarium or for farming, i.e. gluing a fragment onto an artificial substrate, or directly gluing a coral fragment to a rock formation, either in the aquarium or in the natural habitat.
Another application would be the creation of a rock decoration, e.g. from live rock or reef ceramic or other artificial rock material, and this can be done dry or wet, i.e. underwater.

It is important to understand the adhesive, as it does not behave like cyanoacrylate or underwater epoxy.

The application technique differs significantly from conventional gluing processes. Therefore, it is advisable to do a test with a small amount of the adhesive before starting with live coral fragments in order to get to know the material behavior.
In principle, you should always work with protective gloves, not only to avoid skin contact, but also to facilitate cleaning afterwards.

Procedure for gluing:

Preparation

First, prepare the surfaces to be bonded, clean them and roughen them if necessary. The surfaces do not have to be dry.

Application

Apply the adhesive with a suitable tool such as a spatula, or press the material out of the tube at the point of use. This can be done dry or underwater. Do not use the material too sparingly, as a generous application is often necessary for sufficient stability.
Work quickly, as in a humid environment, the adhesive forms a skin on the material surface, which reduces the adhesiveness here.

Curing

Then let the adhesive cure: moisture is the activator, so it starts to cure immediately.
The material immediately resists a slight water flow in the aquarium. After just one day, around 50 to 80 percent of the final strength is achieved.

Afterwards,

After the work process, you should immediately start cleaning the workplace. Soiling by traces of uncured adhesive can be cleaned with acetone (nail polish remover) or 91% isopropanol (cleaning alcohol). Cured adhesive must be removed mechanically by grinding or crushing.

More information

Further information and application instructions for our products can be found at https://www.faunamarin.de/support-downloads/
As well as on our YouTube channel: Fauna Marin YouTube channel

CLP-/REACH-Notice

Symbol

 
Signalword Danger!
 
Hazard Statements
EUH204: Contains isocyanates. May produce an allergic reaction. Persons already sensitised to diisocyanates may develop allergic reactions when using this product. Persons suffering from asthma, eczema or skin problems should avoid contact, including dermal contact, with this product. This product should not be used under conditions of poor ventilation unless a protective mask with an appropriate gas filter (i.e. type A1 according to standard EN 14387) is used.
H315 + H320: Causes skin and eye irritation.
H317: May cause an allergic skin reaction.
H334: May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled.
H335: May cause respiratory irritation.
H351: Suspected of causing cancer if inhaled.
H373: May cause damage to organs (Respiratory tract) through prolonged or repeated exposure if inhaled.
 
Precautionary statements
P102: Keep out of reach of children.
P202: Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood.
P260: Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
P264: Wash all exposed contact area thoroughly after handling.
P271: Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
P272: Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace.
P280: Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection/hearing protection/.
P284: [In case of inadequate ventilation] wear respiratory protection.
P302 + P352: IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/.
P304 + P340: IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
P305 + P351 + P338: IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
P308 + P313: IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention.
P314: Get medical advice/attention if you feel unwell.
P333 + P313: If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention.
P337 + P313: If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.
P342 + P311: If experiencing respiratory symptoms: Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/.
P362 + P364: Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse.
P403 + P233: Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
P405: Store locked up.
P501: Dispose of contents/container to accordance with local regulations.
 
Custom
Components: 4,4'-methylenediphenyl diisocyanate, Diphenylmethane diisocyanate, isomers and homologs