CA2308304C - Polyurethane adhesive/sealant remover - Google Patents

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CA2308304C
CA2308304C CA002308304A CA2308304A CA2308304C CA 2308304 C CA2308304 C CA 2308304C CA 002308304 A CA002308304 A CA 002308304A CA 2308304 A CA2308304 A CA 2308304A CA 2308304 C CA2308304 C CA 2308304C
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    • G03PHOTOGRAPHY; CINEMATOGRAPHY; ANALOGOUS TECHNIQUES USING WAVES OTHER THAN OPTICAL WAVES; ELECTROGRAPHY; HOLOGRAPHY
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Abstract

A composition for use in removing polyurethane adhesive/sealant. The composition consists of an effective amount of PMA
Glycol Ether Acetate, Dipentene, and Nonylphenol Polyethylene Glycol Ether.
Upon application of the composition to a polyurethane adhesive/sealant, the adhesive bond of the polyurethane is destroyed allowing for ease of removal without affecting materials previously bonded.

Description

2
3 FTFT,D OF THE INVENTION
4 This invention is directed to the field of adhesives, and in particular to a composition for removal of cured polyurethane 6 adhesive/sealants.

9 The ability to join two items together, without the need of a mechanical fastener, can be performed by use of an adhesive.
11 The types of applications for adhesives are too numerous to list.
12 In the marine industry, a product that provides a combination 13 adhesive and sealant has been found to be particularly useful.
14 Boat manufacturers and operators avoid using metal fasteners unless absolutely necessary due to the problem with electrolysis, 16 which can be especially progressive in salt water. For this 17 reason, the use of an extremely high tack polyurethane 18 adhesive/sealant has become universally recommended for bonding 19 and sealing of underwater thru-hull fittings, bonding of wood to fiberglass, rubrails to fiberglass, windows to fiberglass, 21 fiberglass to fiberglass, hull-to-deck joints, electrical 22 insulation, and so forth.
23 For instance, polyurethane adhesive/sealants can be used to 24 accompany thru-hulls for raw water engine intake, air conditioner intakes, macerator in-take and out-take fittings, transducers and 26 so on wherein placement of the material around the fitting during 27 installation creates not only an impermeable seal, but the 28 adhesive prevents the fitting from coming loose.
29 Polyurethane adhesive/sealant has incredible adhesion abilities, yet it maintains the ability to remain flexible after it cures.
31 Unique to the polyurethane material is its ability to remain 1 workable for up to four hours, wherein it becomes tack-free in 48 2 hours and completely cures within seven days. Polyurethane 3 adhesives/sealant further remains flexible after it cures. This 4 allows the fitting to move if need be without cracking of the fiberglass or gelcoat. One such manufacturer of adhesive, the 3M
6 Corporation, markets the most popular brand known as 5200 7 adhesive/sealant.
8 A problem with superior holding ability of the polyurethane 9 adhesive occurs if the material needs to be removed. For example, metal fittings that are used on a boat, especially 11 fittings placed below the water line, are subject to electrolysis 12 or simply wear out. In any event, eventually such thru-hulls 13 must be replaced or a structural integrity problem arises. For 14 this reason, thru-hulls must be replaced routinely and the superior adhesion of the polyurethane adhesive/sealant dealt 16 with. When the polyurethane adhesive is uncured, it can be 17 removed with a solvent such as kerosene. Once cured, no known 18 substance is marketed for removal of the polyurethane that can be 19 used safely by the general consumer. Without chemical softening, the adhesive must be broken out of the seal by use of a 21 screwdriver, sharp knife, grinder, or the like tool. If not 22 performed expertly, the gelcoat and underlying fiberglass may be 23 marred leading to additional problems. In those instances, 24 removal of the fitting joined by use of the polyurethane adhesive/sealant can result in a tremendous amount of damage to 26 a vessel wherein any attempt to place a new thru-hull into the 27 damaged area will provide a latent failure condition which could 28 lead to sinking of the vessel.

1 In many instances the item that is bonded remains in good 2 condition and need only be moved. For example, table tops in 3 boats are typically joined by use of polyurethane adhesive. If 4 incorrectly joined, one item may be destroyed in an attempt to separate the items. Even if separated, the remaining adhesive 6 may be difficult to remove requiring scraping or grinding to 7 remove the old adhesive before the new adhesive is employed.
8 Thus, what is lacking is a convenient means of destroying 9 the adhesive bond on cured polyurethane adhesive/sealant without affecting the items to which the adhesive is secured to.

13 The instant invention is composition for use in removal of 14 polyurethane adhesive. The composition is capable of destroying the adhesive bond of a polyurethane adhesive/sealant such as that 16 adhesive bond produced in the well known 3M 5200. The 17 composition consists of PMA glycol ether acetate (1-methoxy-2-18 acetoxypropane, 2-methoxy-l-acetoxypropane) ; Dipentene; and a 19 nonylphenol polyethylene glycol ether. The composition is maintained as a liquid and liberally applied to a cured 21 polyurethane adhesive. The acetate ether composition is capable 22 of entering the structure of the adhesive wherein the composition 23 propagates freely throughout the adhesive where it attacks the 24 adhesive bond causing its immediate degradation. As the bond is destroyed, the adhesive/sealant can be easily removed from the 26 item bonded too.
27 For example, if two items are bonded together incorrectly by 28 use of the 3M 5200 polyurethane adhesive/sealant, the adhesive 29 bond can be destroyed upon the liberal application of the acetate ether composition. The composition is preferably applied in a 1 liquid form, spray or brush, or as a paste wherein the 2 composition is admixed with an inert material. After a 3 contact time of approximately fifteen minutes, the composition 4 will enter the adhesive causing immediate destruction. The longer the application contact period, the more complete the 6 adhesive destruction which directly affects ease of removal.
7 The acetate propagates quickly throughout the adhesive.
8 Thus, the instant invention seeks to disclose a 9 polyurethane adhesive/sealant removal composition capable of destroying the adhesive bond in such a well know adhesive such 11 as 3M 5200.
12 Further, the instant invention seeks to disclose a 13 polyurethane adhesive/sealant removal composition that does 14 not affect the items bonded such as gelcoat or the like.
Yet further, the instant invention seeks to disclose a 16 polyurethane adhesive/sealant removal composition that is safe 17 for use by the average consumer, does not require special 18 storage or application procedures.
19 Still further, the instant invention seeks to disclose a polyurethane adhesive/sealant removal composition capable of 21 effectively destroying the adhesive bond in most bonding 22 applications in less than fifteen minutes.
23 The invention in a broad aspect comprehends a composition 24 for use in the removal of a polyurethane composition comprising about 89% by weight of the composition of an 26 acetate constituent, including 1-methoxy-2 acetoxypropane and 27 2-methoxy-l-acetoxypropane admixed with about 8% by weight of 28 the composition of dipentene and about 3% by weight of the 29 composition of a nonylphenol polyethylene glycol ether, wherein the composition destroys the adhesive bond when 31 applied to a polyurethane composition.
32 Other aspects and advantages of this invention will 33 become apparent from the following description taken wherein 34 are set forth, by way of example, certain embodiments of this invention.

2 Although the invention will be described in terms of a 3 specific embodiment, it will be readily apparent to those 4 skilled in this art that various modifications, rearrangements
5 and substitutions can be made without departing from the
6 spirit of the invention. The scope of the invention is
7 defined by the claims appended hereto.
8 The instant invention is a composition for use in
9 removing polyurethane adhesive/sealant such as that manufactured by 3M Corporation and sold under the trademark 11 5200. The adhesive/sealant cures to a tough, flexible, 12 rubbery consistency. The polyurethane adhesive/sealant is the 13 most recommended material for permanent bonding of materials 14 because of its enormous adhesive strength. The sealant remains permanently flexible which allows some movement 16 without cracking or losing adhesion.
17 The composition of the instant invention has the primary 18 constituents of 1-methoxy-2-acetoxypropane, 2-methoxy-l-19 acetoxypropane; Dipentene; and nonylphenol polyethylene glycol ether. The 1-methoxy-2-acetoxypropane forms approximately 98%
21 of the acetate and 2-methoxy-l-acetoxypropane forming the 22 remaining 2% of the acetate, commercially known as PMA glycol 23 ether acetate. PMA glycol ether acetate is sold under the 24 trademark DOWANOL as manufactured by the Dow Chemical Company.
The PMA glycol ether acetate is admixed with Dipentene and a 26 nonylphenol polyethylene glycol. The nonylphenol polyethylene 27 glycol being nonionic surfactant and sold under the trademark 28 TERGITOL NP-9 as manufactured by the Union Carbide Chemical 29 and Plastics Company.

1 The glycol ether acetate C10-H12-03 forms 89% of the weight of 2 the composition; Dipentene C10-H16 approximately 8% by weight;
3 and nonylphenol polyethylene glycol ether C33-H60-016 the 4 remaining 2%- of the composition. The composition can be stored over a period of time if evaporation is prevented. As 6 with any ether acetate, exposure to vapors is not deemed 7 hazardous although may cause slight eye irritation if used in 8 a closed area. The composition is applied to fully cured 9 polyurethane adhesive wherein the composition is capable of entering the adhesive causing the degradation of adhesive bond 11 wherein the 5200 can be easily removed. When the adhesive 12 bond is broken, the sealant maintains some resiliency allowing 13 the material to be peeled off. If the composition has a 14 prolonged contact, the adhesive and sealant begins to dissolve.
16 It should be noted that the composition of the instant 17 invention also operates on other types of adhesive/sealant 18 such as polysulfides and silicone bases adhesive/sealants.
19 Polyurethane adhesive/sealant is the primary embodiment as it is recognized as one of the most commonly used materials for 21 permanent bonding because of its adhesive strength; 5200 being 22 the most popular and well established brands.
23 The mixtures stated above are approximate although the 24 preferred mixture ratio at the time of patent submittal. it is to be understood that while we have described certain forms 26 of our invention, it is not to be limited to a specific form 27 or arrangement herein described. It will be apparent to those 28 skilled in the art that various changes may be made without 29 departing from the scope of the invention and the invention is not to be considered limited to what is described in the 31 specification.

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    The embodiments of the invention in which an exclusive property or privilege is claimed are defined as follows:
  1. Claim 1. A composition for use in the removal of a polyurethane composition comprising:
    about 89% by weight of said composition of an acetate constituent including 1-methoxy-2 acetoxypropane and 2-methoxy-1-acetoxypropane admixed with about 8% by weight of said composition of dipentene and about 3% by weight of said composition of a nonylphenol polyethylene glycol ether, wherein said composition destroys the adhesive bond when applied to a polyurethane composition.
  2. Claim 2. The composition according to claim 1 wherein said 1-methoxy-2 acetoxypropane forms 98% by weight of said acetate constituent and said 2-methoxy-1-acetoxypropane forms 2% by weight of acetate constituent.
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