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Epoxy glue (mildly spammable)

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Epoxy glue (mildly spammable)

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I've got a glass which is kinda sentimental to me. A couple days ago it got cracked due the hot coffe I poured in it. I know it's kinda silly to ask this but due the sentimental value, is Epoxy glue (ya know.... those 2 tube mixed ones and says bonds in 5 mins) have any toxic effects on drinks (the glass mostly contains tea or coffe - my 'regular drink' :) ) ? :o
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I don't think that glueing a glass together with Epoxy will cause any toxic effects on drinks in that glass once the glue is cured. Since Epoxy is often recommended for gluing glass and porcelain together, I don't think any toxic effects have been demonstrated.
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Post by frogus »

Go ahead and eat the glue if you want...but once the two bits are mixed together, they are DEADLY TOXIC!!!!! [gothic organs in background]. It's alright when it's dry though...just make sure you don't put too much on...
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Like most compounds, Epoxy is only harmful if you intake too much of it. It isn't like lead-plating ceramics. Epoxy is a compound that sticks to what it's glued to. It's not going to stick to your morning Folgers. :)

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I don't believe epoxy will withstand microwave conditions, but you might check on this.
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i think a disclaimer about microwave damage may be in order here... :)
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The Epoxy usually used for glass etc, cannot withstand temperatures over 140C. Since a microwave heats water, and this heating is not in a regular fashion, water (or rather, at that time steam) in a cup in a microwave might well develop points hotter than this, so I wouldn't use this glass in a micro.
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Well seems like the glue don't have any toxic effect on coffe or tea then. But on the other hand I gotta ditch my coffe warmer :(
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