1.Superglue as a clear filler
Users point out that cyanoacrylate can fill cracks and cure into a transparent solid, even turning a bottle into a “gigantic clear block.”
"When this is all over, when they peel the metal tank away, will they have a gigantic clear block of material?" – HoldOnAMinute
"It’s totally clear. The trick is to scrape it with a razor blade at a 90 degree angle" – codazoda
2. Regulatory & corporate negligence
The thread repeatedly highlights lax oversight, the “innocent until proven guilty” stance of chemical firms, and the burden placed on consumers.
"The US chemical industry has been effectively unregulated for a century and can do whatever it pleases." – devilbunny
"A company like that isn’t even required to carry a lick of insurance… we have to carry a million‑dollar policy just to park a moving truck." – oceanplexian
3. Runaway polymerization & inhibitor limits
Technical comments explain how low‑level inhibitors stop spontaneous polymerization, but once depleted the reaction can accelerate catastrophically.
"Inhibitors have been selected to be very strong and effective… Once it gets polymerizing past that minuscule inhibitor, from that point it’s like there is no inhibitor at all." – fuzzfactor
"The reaction is catalyzed by water, which is why cyanoacrylate glues will stick your fingertips together instantly but will not as rapidly stick plastics or metals together." – devilbunny
4. Consumer expectations vs. industrial realities
Several participants argue that demand for cheap, high‑performance materials forces manufacturers to cut corners, while consumers cannot control safety decisions.
"If I want dry boots and electric cars, it is not realistic to expect every single consumer to become expertly informed on fluorochemistry." – nearlyepic
"Consumers don’t control zoning laws or risk‑mitigation details." – rockinghigh