cyanoacrylate

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cyanoacrylate

A powerful adhesive, popularly known as Superglue that is occasionally used in surgery as a substitute for stitches. In many cases the results are better than with sutures. The adhesive is marketed for surgical use under the generic name enbucrilate and the brand name Histoacryl.

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The patient was reexamined after the cyanoacrylate sloughed 6 weeks later, at approximately 13 weeks.

Management of a nonhealing, superficial corneal ulcer in a hyacinth macaw (anodorhynchus hyacinthinus)

This is a two-part curable composition comprised of (1) a cyanoacrylate curing component and a cationic catalyst, and (2) a second part comprising a cationic curable epoxy, wherein, when mixed together the cationic catalyst, initiates cure of the epoxy component.

Innovations in hybrid structural instant adhesive technologies

In general, there are a variety of appealing characteristics when using monomer-based systems such as cyanoacrylates or methylene malonates: they are formaldehyde-free, eliminate or diminish energy and solvent use, provide significant increases in production speeds and full cure properties, and have diverse functionality for generalized and focused industrial applications.

Methylene malonates and cyanoacrylates: energy-efficient, high-performance sustainable adhesive systems

Cannalicular occlusion with cyanoacrylate adhesive: a new treatment for the dry eye.

Temporary occlusion of the inferior lacrimal punctum and canaliculi of dogs with n-butyl-cyanoacrylate and 2-octyl-cyanoacrylate/Oclusao temporaria do ponto e canaliculo lacrimais inferiores de caes com n-butil-cianoacrilato e 2-octil- cianoacrilato

Recently published regimens for topical treatment of skin tears include lipido-colloid-based-mesh and foam dressings, soft silicone-based mesh or foam dressings, calcium alginate dressings, absorbent clear acrylic dressings, and 2-octyl cyanoacrylate topical bandage (LeBlanc & Baranoski, 2011).

Evaluation of a cyanoacrylate protectant to manage skin tears in the acute care population

1 x 30 mm] Insyte catheter) was inserted aseptically into the agar at an approximately 30[degrees] angle and cyanoacrylate tissue adhesive was applied to the agar surface at the insertion point and allowed to dry at room temperature.

Cyanoacrylate tissue adhesives--effective securement technique for intravascular catheters: in vitro testing of safety and feasibility

And he was awarded the 1999 IRI Achievement Award in recognition of his work with cyanoacrylate adhesives, as well as for "his prolific scientific achievements recorded in more than 60 papers and 460 patents.

Harry W. Coover, Jr.: inventor of super glue and only person to win all three IRI awards: March 6, 1917-March 26, 2011

Cyanoacrylates and two-part epoxies work well to install inserts into carbon arrows, but bonds aren't reversible.

The arrow builder: why buy mass-produced arrows when you can improve accuracy save money and add style to your arrows by building them yourself?

Cyanoacrylate, the chemical name for the glue, was first uncovered in 1942 in a search for materials to make clear plastic gun sights for the Second World War.

Harry Coover; obituary

Cyanoacrylate, the chemical name for the glue, was discovered in 1942 in a search for materials to make clear plastic gun sights for WWII.

HARRY'S STICKY END; Superglue inventor dies

Firstly, the issue needs to be brought into focus otherwise it is tempting to try and answer all the questions one may have related to cyanoacrylate.

Cyanoacrylate as a microbial sealant: examining the evidence

The team, which includes oncologist Wilson Roa, pharmacist Raimar Lobenberg, and mechanical engineer Warren Finlay, have created tiny particles of poly butyl cyanoacrylate that are loaded with the chemotherapy drug doxorubicin.