Description
Chem-Set TS toughened cyanoacrylate is a flexible instant adhesive built for joints that see impact or vibration rather than sitting static. The toughened formula trades some of a standard cyanoacrylate’s rigidity for elongation, so the glue line absorbs shock instead of cracking the first time the part gets bumped.
Where TS Toughened Cyanoacrylate Works
Shops pick this formula for bonding dissimilar materials across a wide range of surfaces, including plastic to metal, rubber to plastic, and painted or coated parts that a rigid CA would eventually pop loose from. The increased temperature resistance over standard instant adhesives also holds up in under hood, workshop, and outdoor assemblies that see thermal cycling. Because the TS series spans four viscosities, a fabricator can match flow to the job: thin formulas wick into tight, well fitted joints while the thicker grades gap fill on rougher or uneven surfaces.
How TS Toughened Cyanoacrylate Is Packaged
This line ships as four distinct viscosity grades, CA TS 300, CA TS 800, CA TS 2400, and CA TS 4000, each identified by approximate centipoise. Lower numbers run thin and cure fast on close fitting parts; higher numbers hold their shape on vertical or gapped joints and give an assembler a few extra seconds of positioning time before the bond sets. All four share the same toughened chemistry, so switching viscosity for a different job doesn’t change cure speed behavior or impact performance.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | Toughened (flexible) cyanoacrylate |
| Available viscosities | CA TS 300, CA TS 800, CA TS 2400, CA TS 4000 |
| Key benefit | Impact resistance, flexes rather than cracks |
| Substrates | Plastic, rubber, metal, and dissimilar-material joints |
| Brand | Chem-Set |
Browse the rest of the cyanoacrylate adhesives line to compare it against standard and rubber toughened grades, and check the Chemical Concepts YouTube channel for bond strength demonstrations across substrate types.
Need Help?
Need help picking a viscosity for your joint gap? Call (800) 220-1966 or email [email protected].










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