CYANOACRYLATE ADHESIVE FORMULATION AND METHOD OF MAKING

摘要

A composition and method of making are provided for a cyanoacrylate adhesive formulation comprising a calixarene stabilizer which exhibits improved shelf life, as measured by aging and stability testing, while maintaining good bonding performance. One embodiment comprises ethyl-2-cyanoacrylate and 4-t-butylcalix[4]arene-tetraacetic acid tetraethyl ester as a stabilizer. A further embodiment comprises mixing a suitable cyanoacrylate with sufficient calixarene stabilizer to provide improved aging.