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Is it an application where plain old Elmer's Glue will work? That stuff is as close to edible as any glue I've ever heard of.
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Bedrock of the Community
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As I mentioned and as noted in that Link you gave, you really have to be carefull with products used on or near coins. Actually you should be carefull of what glues you use anywhere. For example I used to think the world of epoxy glues on many items. A few of my solar lights got broke from high winds so I used an Epoxy glue to put them back together. Made by Duco and they really should mention not to use outdoors. Where used on the plastic of the solar lights the glue turned yellow and became opaque. You never know it seams. Quote:
Is it an application where plain old Elmer's Glue will work? That stuff is as close to edible as any glue I've ever heard of. Now that is something I should have thought of. They even sell that in the stores for kids to use so possibly could and may have been digested by kids. So sure can't hurt coins. |
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Pillar of the Community
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Oh, there's a lot of stuff that kids are around, and sometimes it's geared towards the kids, and sometimes some kids try to digest, but I wouldn't have my coins anywhere near that stuff.
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I don't know for sure but good old silicon may be the answer depending on what you are doing. I have seen it used around copper pipes with no apparent problems. Never seen it used on silver.
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Bedrock of the Community
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so possibly could and may have been digested by kids. So sure can't hurt coins. I guarantee it, I remember a kid in my kindergarten class who would eat that stuff all the time |
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so possibly could and may have been digested by kids. So sure can't hurt coins. Yea, but there is a lot of other things that meet this criteria that I wouldn't let anywhere near a coin. |
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Yeah, like vinegar.  |
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Pillar of the Community
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Hmm still never really got a good answer on this.
What I was trying to do is glue together two pages of an album. I already tried with a Shoe-goo type epoxy, so I'm gonna give it a few weeks of just sitting. Its pretty odorous even after 24 hours, so we will see I suppose.
I would love for BadThad to comment, this seems right up his alley.
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06/14/2011 12:32 am
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I used to use hot glue on my flips to seal them as much as I could. I never saw any adverse effects from it. In fact I still have some coins that are sealed that way. But I have been steadily going through them and breaking them open to put the coins inside Kointain holders, then putting that in a flip and then putting tape around the edges of the flip. Yeah, its a tiny bit of work and its certainly not completely air tight but it does have a couple layers of protection against the environment now.
Obviously I cant guarantee hot glue is safe, I can only attest to my own use of it. And as someone suggested your best bet is to contact the manufacturer directly and ask direct questions declaring clearly what you intend to do or use it for.
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I don't know for sure but good old silicon may be the answer depending on what you are doing. I have seen it used around copper pipes with no apparent problems. Never seen it used on silver.
All types of Silicon products also give off substances in the form of a gass during curing. Some take days to complete. Quote:
I guarantee it, I remember a kid in my kindergarten class who would eat that stuff all the time Unfortunately a guarantee is useless unless backed by something in writting. A digestive system usually mixes with other substances and then passes them all off. Applying that same substance in the facinity of a coin, it just sits there. Again, it should be noted more specifically just what is ment by "around coins". Could mean in the same building, same room, same safe or even poured onto a coin. For example I tape all my 2x2's closed with 3M tape. I first contacted the manufacturer as to the disposition of gasses given off during the curing processs of that tape prior to it's usage. |
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For the purpose stated, check the scrapbook aisle at Michaels, or any similar art store. A glue that states archival acid-free would be a good purpose. It would be at least as safe as the original manufacturer's glue. here is one available from Amazo. http://www.amazon.com/Pioneer-Acid-...ob_e_title_1Jim |
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Pillar of the Community
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Desertgem, thats a good point, ill have to check that out.
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United States
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You need to find out what adhesive those coin collection books are put together with. All they are is cardstock with holes punched in them with a paper stuck onto the back.
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buried a bright shiny 20c in silicone once, after about a week of being kicked around the shed floor it finally fell out, it had a dull grey appearance to it.
tarzans grip was used to glue wounds together, maybe it could be safe?
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Pillar of the Community
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I have Numis flips which are glue variety (you dont staple them you just peel the label and seal them) I wondered whether this could hurt the coins but figured a company like numis would probably know what it is doing.
You could maybe contact them and ask what glue they use and if it is safe...if so use that type of glue!
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