Rakoll® GXL 4

Identification

Chemical Family

Polyvinyl Acetates (PVA)

GBU

BAS

RTU Product Type

1K (1 component) Adhesive,

Waterborne Adhesive

Categories

Markets → Building & Construction → Applications → Building Envelope & Roofing → Glazing & Window Elements

Markets → Building & Construction → Applications → Building Materials → Interior Fixtures

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 → Water-Based Adhesives

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

Application Information

Cure Method

Evaporative & Diffusion

Applications

Application Area

Furniture,

Window Frames,

Doors,

Windows,

Woodwork,

Flat Lamination,

Engineered Wood Flooring,

Parquet Flooring,

Hardwoods,

Softwoods,

Board

Application Method

Brush,

Roller,

Trowel

Compatible Substrates & Surfaces

Wood,

Composites

Applications & Uses

Product Applications

• Apply Rakol® GXL 4 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

Excellent Water Resistance,

Good Bonding Strength,

Heat Resistance,

High Strength,

Very Short Pressing Time,

Excellent Bonding

Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims

Sustainable

Packaging & Availability

Regional Availability

• Europe
• India/MiddleEast/Africa (IMEA)

Physical Properties

Physical Form

Dispersion,

Liquid

Appearance

White liquid

Properties

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 - 9	m	-
Viscosity (at 20°C)	5500	mPa.s	-
pH	3.5	-	-

Technical Data

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Ambient Temperature	60 - 70	°F	-
Density	9.1	lb/gal	DIN EN ISO 2811-1
Moisture Content (of Wood)	8 - 10	%	-
Processing Temperature	60 - 77	°F	-
Relative Humidity	40 - 60	%	-
Viscosity (70°F, 20 rpm, Sp. 2)	5500	mPa·s	Brookfield
pH	3.5	-	Internal HBF Standard

Appearance

White liquid

Storage & Handling

Storage Condition

Rakoll GXL 4 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.