Copydex

Latex-based rubber cement used as an adhesive From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Copydex is a common latex-based rubber cement in the UK. It can be recognised by its characteristic "fishy" odour.[1][2] Since 1986, it has been owned by Henkel.[3]

This contact adhesive is used when sticking a variety of materials, such as paper, board, upholstery, and carpet.[4][5] Copydex is used by model makers as a "mask" to protect areas during airbrushing.[6] It is used to apply false eyelashes in the theatre.[7][8]

Composition

Unlike many other rubber cements, it consists of latex dissolved in water.[9] As such it is relatively non-toxic and so is frequently used in primary schools.[4] It also contains ammonia[10] to stabilise the rubber solution.[9] This is the source of its characteristic smell.

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