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2007-03-30 13:26:26 · 31 answers · asked by grand_ole_day 2 in Health General Health Care First Aid

31 answers

acetone

2007-03-30 13:27:56 · answer #1 · answered by xxmisperfect127xx 2 · 2 0

While superglue is ideal for fixing things, it's downright scary when the glue bonds to your skin. Most fast-bonding glues, including nail glue and plastic-bonding glue, contain cyanoacrylate and require careful handling. Here's how you can extract yourself from a sticky situation.
Instructions
STEP 1: Do not attempt to tear or force apart the glue. This could tear your skin.
STEP 2: Apply acetone-based nail-polish remover to the area. The acetone breaks down the bond.
STEP 3: If there's a lot of glue on your skin, soak the skin in nail-polish remover to dissolve the bond.
STEP 4: Clean the area with soap and water after removing the glue.
STEP 5: If you don't have nail-polish remover, soak the affected skin in warm, soapy water
. STEP 6: Slowly roll the skin to work apart the bond as the warm water soaks through. Continue doing this until the skin is free of glue.

Overall Tips & Warnings
If you get superglue in your eye or mouth, keep the eye or mouth open while you rinse it with water for 15 minutes. Seek medical attention immediately.

2007-03-30 13:30:12 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

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.

http://www.supergluecorp.com/removingsuperglue.html

2007-03-30 13:30:22 · answer #3 · answered by Peistah 1 · 0 0

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.

2007-03-31 01:59:39 · answer #4 · answered by sleddinginthesnow 4 · 0 0

acetone nail polish remover

anti super glue spray

2007-03-30 13:29:32 · answer #5 · answered by hivito108 1 · 0 0

Soak in warm water for 10-15 minutes. It works. Happened to me Dad

2007-03-30 13:29:30 · answer #6 · answered by Jason D 3 · 0 0

Try some nail polish remover, it's acetone with some conditioners in it.

2007-03-30 13:28:58 · answer #7 · answered by Scott K 7 · 0 0

Nail polish remover.

2007-03-30 13:34:20 · answer #8 · answered by Miss.Renee 1 · 0 0

Nail polish remover.

2007-03-30 13:29:08 · answer #9 · answered by OrangeCharlie 5 · 0 0

Best thing I have found is nail polish remover or just picking at it till it goes away, sorry i hate that dont you?

2007-03-30 13:29:25 · answer #10 · answered by pinkiewinkie 3 · 0 0

acetone (nail polish remover) soak fingers in it.

Sometimes Goo Gone will take it off too

2007-03-30 13:28:45 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

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