Be Ready for Nearly Anything with Specialty Contact Cement Adhesives from Chem-Set

Contact cement adhesives are excellent “universal” general purpose cements that can suit the purposes of a wide variety of projects. In this post, we’ll highlight the specific strengths and advantages of several specialty contact cement adhesives from Chemical Concepts’ own highly-regarded Chem-Set line.

Chem-Set™ 305 Low VOC

Chem-Set™ 305 Low VOCThis flammable high solids synthetic elastomer contact bond adhesive is specifically formulated for bonding various types of polystyrene foams and plastic laminates to plywood and aluminum skins. Our customers have used it very successfully with recreational vehicles, mobile homes, modular panels and carpeting for boats and pool decking.

A Few Advantages to Expect with Chem-Set 305:

  • Excellent spray break up and fluid distribution rates, which will not attack foam. (Substrates should be under at least 20 psi or more if available within the limitations of the substrate. Adhesive coat should be dry  – normally 2-5 minutes of dry time is sufficient.
  • Cure: 90% within 12 hours and full strength within 2-3 days.
  • High resistance to water, humidity and alcohol.
  • Allows immediate machining – after at least 20 psi of pressure between the two substrates to be bonded.
  • High heat, creep and dead load resistance.


Chem-Set™ AW315

Chem-Set™ AW315 is a non-flammable, solvent based, high solids contact adhesive that is specifically formulated for use in bonding a wide variety of materials, including decorative laminates, plywood, particleboard polyurethane foam and rigid plastics. Customers love AW315 for its ease of sprayability, long open tack, and aggressive grab with high green strength. AW315 also offers a long open time.

A Few Advantages to Expect with Chem-Set AW-315:

  • High green strength
  • Aggressive grab tack
  • High strength bonds
  • Quick drying time
  • Good spray pattern
  • Long open time
  • Excellent adhesion to many substrates
  • Flatwork applications/ postformable

Chem-Set™ AW205

Chem-Set™ AW205 is a non-flammable, solvent based, high performance contact adhesive suitable for bonding decorative laminate, wood, particleboard, metal, rubber, hardboard, plywood and many other materials. AW205 offers excellent sprayability, is postformable, has a long open time, and excellent heat resistance.

A Few Advantages to Expect with Chem-Set AW-205:

  • Oil and waterproof
  • Requires no clamping
  • High green strength
  • Aggressive grab tack
  • High strength bonds
  • Quick dry time
  • Good spray pattern
  • Long open time
  • Excellent adhesion to many substrates
  • Excellent for foam bonding applications

Chem-Set AW205 has the distinction of being the highest strength specialty contact cement adhesive available from Chemical Concepts.

This high performance contact adhesive is:

  • Non-flammable
  • Low VOC/OTC compliant
  • Solvent based
  • Spray grade
  • Offers excellent bonding to plastic laminates, metals, foams and wood

View more information about specialty contact cement adhesives available from Chemical Concepts’ Chem-Set line in our online fabrication brochure.

Check out all of the products in the Chem-Set line here.

If you’d like to get more insight into which adhesive will be the best fit for your particular project, please give our experienced sales team a call with your questions. Call us toll-free at 800-220-1966 or email us at [email protected]. We’ll be happy to help!