The NASA Engineering and Safety Center (NESC) recently completed a technical assessment focusing on finding alternatives to dichloromethane, a commonly used substance for bonding transparent polymeric materials. The study was prompted by potential regulatory restrictions under the EPA Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) that could affect crucial bonding processes essential for spaceflight hardware and experimental systems.
For more details on the evaluation of adhesive and solvent alternatives for polymeric bonding applications, you can download the full report from NASA’s official website here.
Original Source: NASA – Evaluation of Adhesive and Solvent Alternatives for Polymeric Bonding Applications