Selleys Kwik Grip Horizontal Contact Adhesive

Product Overview

Selleys Kwik Grip Horizontal is a high-strength contact adhesive manufactured by Selleys, a division of DuluxGroup (Australia) Pty Ltd. This product has been produced by Selleys for more than 80 years and is specifically designed for bonding laminated materials and veneers.

Available Sizes and Product Codes

The product is available in multiple sizes to suit different application needs:

Size	Product Code	Barcode
50 mL	100039	9300697101174
100 mL	100044	9300697104595
250 mL	100045	9300697118936
500 mL	100043	9300697102287
1 L	100042	9300697102270
2 L	100041	9300697102263
4 L	100089	9300697102256
150 kg (Bulk)	100334	9300697125361

Recommended Uses

Selleys Kwik Grip Horizontal is formulated for bonding a wide variety of materials, including:

• Laminated plastics
• Rubber
• Leather
• Canvas
• Wood
• Cork
• Hardboard
• Metals
• Fibrous cement sheeting

Hazard Classification

The product is classified as hazardous according to Safe Work Australia GHS 7 criteria and includes the following hazard classifications:

• Flammable Liquids - Category 2
• Skin Corrosion/Irritation - Category 2
• Eye Damage/Irritation - Category 2A
• Specific Target Organ Toxicity (Single Exposure) - Category 3 Narcotic Effects

The product carries a Danger signal word and displays hazard statements H225 (Highly flammable liquid and vapour), H315 (Causes skin irritation), and H319 (Causes serious eye irritation).

Physical and Chemical Properties

The product is supplied as a paste formulation with the following typical properties documented in the specification sheet:

• Form: Paste
• Solubility: Insoluble in water
• Specific Gravity: Varies by formulation
• Viscosity: Greater than 20.5 mm²/s at 40°C
• Relative Vapour Density: Greater than 1 (air = 1)
• Flash Point: Below 23°C
• Thermal Stability: Stable when stored and used as directed

Dangerous Goods Classification

Selleys Kwik Grip Horizontal is classified as Dangerous Goods Class 3 (flammable liquid) under multiple transport regulations:

• UN Number: 1133
• Proper Shipping Name: ADHESIVES
• Packing Group: II or III (depending on variant)
• Hazchem Code: •3YE

The product is classified as dangerous goods for:

• Road and Rail Transport (Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road & Rail)
• Land Transport (New Zealand NZS5433)
• Marine Transport (International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code) - classified as a Marine Pollutant
• Air Transport (International Air Transport Association Dangerous Goods Regulations)

Health and Safety Information

Potential Health Effects

When mishandled or following overexposure, the product may cause:

• Inhalation: Irritation to mucous membranes and respiratory tract; headaches, dizziness, and possible nausea; central nervous system depression with prolonged exposure
• Skin Contact: Skin irritation
• Eye Contact: Eye irritation
• Ingestion: Nausea, vomiting, and gastrointestinal tract irritation

Acute Toxicity Assessment

• Inhalation: Not hazardous for acute inhalation exposure (LC50 > 20.0 mg/L for vapours or LC50 > 5.0 mg/L for dust and mist)
• Dermal: Not hazardous for acute dermal exposure (LD50 > 2,000 mg/kg body weight)
• Ingestion: Not hazardous for acute ingestion exposure (LD50 > 2,000 mg/kg body weight)

Chronic Toxicity

The product has been classified as:

• Not a mutagen
• Not a carcinogen
• Not a reproductive toxicant
• Long-term Aquatic Hazard: Category Chronic 2 Hazard

Storage and Handling

Storage Requirements

The product should be stored in compliance with the following precautionary statements:

• Store in a well-ventilated place, keep cool
• Store locked up
• Keep containers closed when not in use
• Store away from heat sources and ignition sources
• Keep away from oxidising agents

Personal Protection Equipment

When handling Selleys Kwik Grip Horizontal, the following protective equipment is recommended:

• Protective gloves (nitrile rubber suitable for intermittent contact)
• Protective clothing
• Eye/face protection
• Suitable respirator
• Safety shoes and overalls

Precautionary Statements

Key prevention measures include:

• Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames, and hot surfaces
• Avoid breathing fumes, gas, mists, vapours, or spray
• Use only outdoors or in well-ventilated areas
• Keep container tightly closed
• Use non-sparking tools
• Take action to prevent static discharges

Transport Information

The product is subject to segregation requirements during transport and must not be loaded with explosives, flammable gases, toxic gases, spontaneously combustible substances, oxidising agents, organic peroxides, toxic substances, infectious substances, or radioactive substances.

Environmental Considerations

• Avoid contaminating waterways
• Classified as an Acute Aquatic Hazard - Category 1 based on ingredients (estimated acute toxicity ≤ 1 mg/L to aquatic organisms)
• No information available regarding ecotoxicity, persistence, degradability, bioaccumulative potential, or mobility

Regulatory Compliance

The product is not subject to:

• Montreal Protocol (Ozone depleting substances)
• Basel Convention (Hazardous Waste)
• International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL)

All components are listed on or exempt from the Australian Inventory of Industrial Chemicals (AIIC) and the New Zealand Inventory of Chemicals (NZIoC).

References

• [1] SELLEYS_KWIK_GRIP_HORIZONTAL_-AUS_GHS.pdf
• [2] SELLEYS_KWIK_GRIP_HORIZONTAL_-PNG_SDS.pdf
• [4] KWIK_GRIP_VERTICAL_GEL-AUS_GHS.pdf