Animal glue hardening composition and article and method of manufacturing thereof

摘要

A composition for hardening animal or collagen based glue comprising a stabilized product of urea formaldehyde is provided and an article and method of manufacture thereof. Animal glue containing the hardening composition has reduced solubility in water, reduced swelling capacity, increased thermal and mechanical properties, and a reasonable pot-life, without disturbing the natural ability of the animal glue to biodegrade. The disclosed hardened animal glue may be used to adhere abrasive particles to flexible sheets of paper or cloth, commonly used in the manufacture of sandpaper or sandcloth, and eliminates the need for application of a sizing coat to said flexible sheets.