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Non Life Sciences => Chemistry => Topic started by: paul.fr on 26/04/2007 07:45:57

Title: why does glue stick to skin
Post by: paul.fr on 26/04/2007 07:45:57

Our skin is naturally oily and can be sweaty. so assuming we have oily sweaty skin, how does glue stick to it?

Title: why does glue stick to skin
Post by: another_someone on 26/04/2007 11:50:40

Our skin is also rough, with a large surface area, and very absorbant.

Title: why does glue stick to skin
Post by: elegantlywasted on 26/04/2007 12:54:22

Paul, did you glue your hand to your.. ahhh. somewhere...?

Title: why does glue stick to skin
Post by: paul.fr on 26/04/2007 14:25:58

Quote from: elegantlywasted on 26/04/2007 12:54:22

Paul, did you glue your hand to your.. ahhh. somewhere...?

my pen, yes with superglu. only use superglue with adult supervision.

Title: why does glue stick to skin
Post by: elegantlywasted on 26/04/2007 15:05:32

 [:)] I knew it!!