Any natural, non-flammable, alternative to acrylic cement?

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Acrylic cement is flammable and contains chemicals that may pose health risks, prompting a search for non-flammable, cancer-free alternatives. While some participants express concerns about safety, others emphasize that acrylic cement can be used safely with proper precautions, such as adequate ventilation and protective gear. The discussion also highlights that acrylic cement works effectively without the need for heat, questioning the necessity of using a heat lamp in the project. Overall, safety measures are crucial when working with acrylic cement, and alternatives may not be readily available. Proper handling can mitigate risks associated with its use.
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I am doing a project that relates to welding acrylic. I got the bottle today, and I can't use it because its flammable and has chemicals known by the state of California to cause cancer (makes you wonder why the hell they would market this crap). Are there any clean, non-flammable, and cancer-free alternatives for acrylic cement?
 
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ALL chemicals are known "by the state of California" to cause cancer/bad breath/acne /the heartbreak of psoriasis ----- .
 
Acrylic cement won't explode or cause cancer as long as you take simple precautions when working with it.
1. adequate ventilation.
2. protective gloves, (eye protection too just in case of a splash)
3. no naked flames anywhere near.
 
rootone said:
Acrylic cement won't explode or cause cancer as long as you take simple precautions when working with it.
1. adequate ventilation.
2. protective gloves, (eye protection too just in case of a splash)
3. no naked flames anywhere near.
My main concern is that I am using a heat lamp over the acrylic? What would you suggest?
 
What is the heat lamp for?, acrylic cement is a fast acting solvent which does it's job very quickly without needing to be heated.
 
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