When I purchase an adhesive, will the supplier provide me with information on how to use it?

TWI Frequently asked questions

by Anita Buxton

A supplier will issue you with a Materials Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) which provides details of the chemical content of the adhesive and any special safety precautions that must be observed in its use. In most cases they will also provide a technical datasheet for each product. As well as outlining the basic properties of the adhesive, including the results of a selection of tests performed by the supplier, the datasheet details the recommended usage instructions and cure procedure.