| abstract |
An adhesive composition based on 2-cyanoacrylate esters contains as an anionic polymerization inhibitor an acid chelate formed of boric acid or a derivative thereof and a selected polyhydroxy compound. The chelate is conveniently formed in situ in the 2-cyanoacrylate ester, but may also be prepared separately and added to the ester directly. An exemplary acid chelate used as stabilizer is prepared from boric acid and pyrogallol. The resulting stabilized adhesive compositions have a rapid cure rate and may be used on a wide variety of substrates. |