Superglue ignites cotton through an exothermic rapid polymerization reaction
the verdict
SUPPORTED
the evidence backs this
confidence 80/100
Evidence from multiple case reviews demonstrates that superglue reacts exothermically and rapidly when coming into contact with cotton, generating high temperatures that can ignite the fabric.
Evidence for · 2
Cyanoacrylate Burn Injuries: Two Unusual Cases and a Review of the Literature.
2016 · cited by 6
This study confirms that superglue contact with cotton results in an intensive exothermic polymerization reaction capable of causing thermal burns and spontaneous ignition.
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Burn Injury Due to Cyanoacrylate-Based Nail Glue: A Case Report and Literature Review.
2021 · cited by 3
This case report corroborates that contact between cyanoacrylate and cotton or wool triggers an exothermic reaction capable of inflicting thermal damage.