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TB 26-01 Evaluation of Adhesive and Solvent Alternatives for Polymeric Bonding ApplicationsMeagan Chappell
Feb 04, 2026 ArticleThe NASA Engineering and Safety Center (NESC) conducted a technical assessment to evaluate alternatives to dichloromethane, traditionally used for bonding transparent polymeric materials. This effort was initiated in response to potential regulatory restrictions under the EPA Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), which could impact critical bonding processes used in spaceflight hardware and experimental systems.
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