Rakoll® GXL 3

Identification

Chemical Family

Polyvinyl Acetates (PVA)

GBU

BAS

RTU Product Type

1K (1 component) Adhesive,

Waterborne Adhesive

Categories

Markets → Building & Construction → Applications → Building Materials → Wood

Markets → Building & Construction → Applications → Flooring & Surfaces

Markets → Building & Construction → Applications → Flooring & Surfaces → Wood Flooring

Markets → Consumer Goods → Applications → Furniture

Technologies → Adhesives & Sealants → Product Families → Bonding & Sealing Chemistry

Technologies → Adhesives & Sealants → Product Families → Bonding Technology → 1K Liquid Reactive Adhesives

Technologies → Adhesives & Sealants → Product Families → Functional Adhesives → Conductive Adhesives

Application Information

Cure Method

Chemical Cure,

Evaporative & Diffusion

Applications

Application Area

Furniture,

Window Frames,

Doors,

Windows,

Edge Gluing,

Veneering,

Woodwork,

Flat Lamination,

Lamination,

Finger Jointing,

Millwork,

Parquet Flooring,

Hardwoods,

Softwoods,

Board

Application Method

Brush,

Roller,

Trowel

Compatible Substrates & Surfaces

Paper,

Wood,

Composites

Applications & Uses

Product Applications

• Apply Rakol® GXL 3 thinly and evenly to one side or, if a high degree of water resistance is required, to both sides.
• Lay the parts together within the open time and maintain the pressing pressure until the required initial strength is achieved.
• The pressure should be high enough to achieve joint closure in the entire joint area (depending on the substrates used).
• Woods containing resin require longer pressing times.
• In accor- dance with the Quality Guidelines of i.f.t. Rosenheim, Laminated Profiles for Wooden Windows, the wood moisture content must be ( 13 ± 2) %.
• The room tem- perature and the wood temperature must be at least 15 ℃.
• Clean machines and utensils with water before the ad- hesive dries.

 

Features

Ready-to-Use Product Features

Ease of Handling,

Excellent Water Resistance,

Good Bonding Strength,

Heat Resistance,

Very Short Pressing Time,

Excellent Bonding

Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims

Sustainable

Product Benefits

• Energy savings: Lower press temperatures of approximately 70°C, resulting in energy savings
• Shorter pressing time: Shortened pressing time of only 40 seconds, at 70°C, for common veneers
• Versatility: Used for cold, hot, high frequency and short cycle presses, as well as on difficult to bond woods
• Flexible glued joint: Thermoplastic systems that increase cured glued joint flexibility
• Environment: No solvents or formaldehydes are used

Packaging & Availability

Regional Availability

• Europe
• India/MiddleEast/Africa (IMEA)

Physical Properties

Physical Form

Liquid

Appearance

White liquid

Properties

Viscosity:

13000 cps

pH:

3

Compatibility Information

Due to the different composition of wood constituents, unpredictable discoloration may occur in individual cases with different types of wood. In addition, iron in combination with the tannic acid of the wood can cause color changes, especially in oak. We recom- mend carrying out your own tests. To avoid the risk of corrosion, we recommend using storage tanks, pipes and spreading equipment made of stainless steel or plastic (rigid PVC, polyethylene, polyester resin).

Typical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Open Time	8 - 12	minutes	-
Viscosity (at 20°C)	13000	mPa.s	-
pH	3	-	-

Technical Data

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Chalk Point	40	°F	-
Mixing Ratio (Part A : Part B)	100 : 5	-	by weigh
Moisture Content of Wood	8 - 10	%	-
Potlife	12	hours	-
Processing Temperature	60 - 80	°F	-
Relative Humidity	40 - 60	%	-
Storage Temperature	40 - 80	°F	-
Viscosity (70°F, 20 rpm, Sp. 3)	13000	mPa·s	Brookfield HB

Appearance

White Liquid

Storage & Handling

Storage Condition

Rakoll GXL 3 should be used within the shelf life specified on the packaging. The storage stability ap- plies to material stored under appropriate conditions only (original unopened containers, recommended storage temperature). This product should be stored unopened in a cool, dry place out of direct sunlight. Refer to the Technical Data section of this document for optimum storage temperatures.