I got super glue on my favorite pair of balck pants, any suggestions on how to remove this substance?
2006-10-17 15:46:53 · 1 answers · asked by Happy1 3 in Home & Garden ➔ Cleaning & Laundry
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The following is from the super glue web site.
Removing Super Glue
Super Glue is renowned the world over for the strength of its bonds, it versatility of use, and easy application. Whether a hole needs a seal or a crack needs repairing, Super Glue is the first thing that craftspersons, hobbyists, and contractors use for all their construction or repair needs.
Because Super Glue is so strong and bonds so fast, some people may find that they have accidentally glued two fingers together, or found that that small piece of balsa wood or plastic from a model they were building has completely bonded to their skin! Not to worry, for even though Super Glue is incredibly strong, it has one weakness: acetone.
Acetone is often found in household nail polish remover, and a small amount on the end of a Q-tip or cotton swab applied directly to the glue should dissolve the bond without damaging the skin. Be very cautious in gently peeling the skin apart as in removing a bandage from the skin; pulling the skin apart may rip the skin! Read the label to make sure that the remover actually contains acetone, as more and more manufacturers are turning away from the chemical because of the growing popularity of acrylic nails (which are loosened by acetone).
Be careful - straight acetone will discolor a number of fabrics and can mar the finish of laminated counter tops (mainly the darker colored ones). Straight Acetone defats the skin; wash with soap and water after use and apply hand lotion to replenish the skin and remove any dryness effects. Use acetone sparingly and cautiously with these tips in the following situations:
Clothing/Fabrics
Use acetone and an old toothbrush, reapplying the acetone a number of times and brushing to remove it layer-by-layer. Work on outside and then on inside. May not come off entirely.
Counters, tables, floors, etc.
Use acetone to soften glue and then start working at the glue. Brush, scrape, shave, peel, sand or whatever mechanical means is available to work the glue off. Reapply acetone and continue to work at the glue.
Glass
Standard Super Glue is not recommended to be used for glass bonding applications. If bonded, soak in water until parts come apart.
The best suggestion is to properly cover your work area with metal foil before use - and always work with Super Glue and other adhesives in a well-ventilated area!
Should Super Glue bond to any body part where acetone should not be applied, such as the lips or eyes, the following steps will help you get out of any sticky situation!
Skin
Immerse bonded areas in warm, soapy water. Peel or roll skin apart; a spatula or teaspoon handle or even a pencil will help. Remove cured adhesive with warm, soapy water (may take several applications). Fingernail polish remover with an acetone base has also been successful for removal of cured adhesive from skin.
Lips
If lips are accidentally stuck together, apply a generous amount of warm water and encourage maximum wetting and pressure from saliva from inside the mouth. Peel or roll (do not pull) lips apart. It is almost impossible to swallow the adhesive as a liquid. The adhesive solidifies upon contact with saliva (moisture) and could adhere to the inside of the mouth. Saliva will lift the adhesive in 1-2 days, avoid swallowing the adhesive after detachment.
Eyelid
In the event that eyelids are stuck together or bonded to the eyeball, wash thoroughly with warm water and apply a gauze patch. The eye will open without further action within 1-4 days. To our knowledge there has never been a documented case of adhesive in the eye causing permanent damage. Do not try to force eyes open.
Eyeball
The adhesive will attach itself to the eye protein and will disassociate from it over time, usually within several hours. Periods of weeping and double vision may be experienced until clearance is achieved. Use of a warmed 3% sodium bicarbonate solution to wash eyes repeatedly may assist in aiding more rapid removal of the adhesive.
WE SUGGEST THAT ALL INCIDENTS OF EYE EXPOSURE TO CYANOACRYLATE ADHESIVE (SUPER GLUE) BE DISCUSSED WITH A PHYSICIAN.
2006-10-17 21:50:29 · answer #1 · answered by javajoe 4 · 7⤊ 2⤋
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Yes, you can remove Super Glue from clothing. Soak the area in either Acetone or Nail Polish Remover. If you use Nail Polish Remover, make sure you use the regular type -- NOT the acetone-free remover. The Acetone-Free Nail Polish Remover does not work. Soak the area for about a half an hour. You should be able to just roll the super glue right off with your fingers after that. Then launder as usual. Important: Test an inconspicuous spot prior to using the Acetone or nail polish remover to make sure the item's color and fabric are not affected. -
2016-03-27 03:40:48 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Be careful if you have special coatings or don't want your items damaged in the process of removing the Super or Krazy glue. Acetone or Nail polish remover is recommended by the manufacturer but may damage your item as well.
If it is a glass or a shiny surface I would try scraping with a razor blade. Remember eyeglasses may have coatings that will be damaged.
For fabric let the glue dry then try to crumple it out.
Super Glue/Krazy Glue aka cyanoacrylate, may have a chemical reaction with many substances and actually becomes part of it. That is one of the reasons why it works so well.
2006-10-17 15:58:33 · answer #5 · answered by Anurri 2 · 6⤊ 0⤋
Acetone DOES NOT remove Super Glue from clothes tried it over & over again Glue stain still there!!!
2015-03-16 22:15:39 · answer #6 · answered by karry 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tried using a quality nail varnish remover to remove a superglue patch on my work trousers the size of a one pence coin. Did not make any difference. I dare not use pure acetone in case I ruin the trousers even further by removing the colour and leaving a bald spot so to speak. My advice would be not to mess around with superglue in the first place unless you are prepared for it all to go wrong.
2014-04-06 02:39:22 · answer #7 · answered by LimestoneCowboy 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use acetone and an old toothbrush, reapplying the acetone a number of times and brushing to remove it layer-by-layer. Work on outside and then on inside. May not come off entirely.
2016-12-29 07:28:47 · answer #8 · answered by Christina 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
finger nail polish with acetone in it will remove super glue but I have never tried it on clothing. try a small dap somewhere on it first
2006-10-17 15:54:51 · answer #9 · answered by Abby 6 · 6⤊ 0⤋
fingernail polish remover will dissolve super glue
2006-10-17 18:57:07 · answer #10 · answered by c.a.d 3 · 8⤊ 0⤋