Selleys Fix & Go Brush On Super Glue
What is Selleys Fix & Go Brush On Super Glue, and where should you use it?
Selleys Fix & Go Brush On Super Glue is a super glue applied with a brush rather than squeezed from a nozzle. It is made for all types of household repairs, and the brush is the whole idea: it lets you lay a thin, even layer across a surface instead of depositing a drop and hoping it spreads. On a hairline break across a wide face, that control is the difference between a clean join and glue squeezing out along the crack.
The bottle also has a special insert so it will not spill if knocked over on a flat surface — a practical benefit when you are working with the lid off and both hands on the repair.
Where to use it
- General household repairs
- Breaks with a broad or awkward face that suits brushing rather than dropping
- Plastics, other than polyethylene and polypropylene
Selleys also notes it works excellently alongside other adhesives, used as a temporary tack — brushing on a small amount to hold parts in position while a slower adhesive cures.
Interior use only.
How to apply it
- Brush a thin layer onto one surface. One surface, not both, and thin rather than generous. Super glue works by capillary contact between close-fitting faces; a thick layer takes longer and bonds worse.
- Carefully align and press the parts. Do the alignment before contact — there is very little opportunity to correct it afterwards.
- Hold for 30 seconds.
- Allow the full cure — 12 hours — before the repair is put to work.
- Replace the cap immediately after use.
Why the brush changes how you work
With a nozzle applicator you control how much glue lands; with a brush you control where it goes. That makes this format better suited to jobs where the glue line is long or curved, or where you need to keep adhesive off a visible face. It also means you can wet out a whole mating surface evenly, so the bond forms across the full contact area rather than in a blob at the centre with dry edges.
The trade-off is that a brush moves glue around for a few seconds longer than a drop does, so have the parts dry-fitted and ready before you open the bottle. Once the layer is on, you are working to a 30-second hold.
Limitations — where Brush On Super Glue should not be used
- Interior use only.
- Not suitable for polyethylene or polypropylene.
- Not suitable for glass.
- No gap filling. The parts must meet. A missing chip or a sprung joint is not something this adhesive can bridge.
Storage
Replace the cap immediately after use. Super glue cures in response to atmospheric moisture, and a bottle left open — or a brush left resting out of the neck — is the usual reason the next repair finds a solid applicator.
Hazard classification
Classified as hazardous under Safe Work Australia GHS 7, with the signal word Warning.
- Flammable liquids — Category 4. H227: combustible liquid.
- Skin corrosion/irritation — Category 2. H315: causes skin irritation.
- Eye damage/irritation — Category 2A. H319: causes serious eye irritation.
- Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure — Category 3, respiratory tract irritation. H335: may cause respiratory irritation.
Not classified as Dangerous Goods for transport by the Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road & Rail or New Zealand NZS5433. It is classified C1 (combustible liquid) for storage and handling under AS 1940, and is Poison Schedule S5 (Caution).
The knowledge base holds the hazard classification for this product from its own safety data sheet, but no composition breakdown for the brush-on variant specifically, so no ingredient table is given here.
The classification worth reading twice on this format is H335. Respiratory tract irritation is a property of cyanoacrylate vapour, and how much vapour you get is a question of exposed surface area. A nozzle deposits a drop; a brush deliberately spreads a thin film across as much surface as the joint has. Thin films cure fastest, which is exactly why the brush gives a better bond on a long glue line — and it is also why this is the format that puts the most vapour in the air per repair. The instruction to work in a ventilated space earns its place here more than on a bottle you squeeze once.
The same logic applies to your eyes. The page above tells you to dry-fit everything before you open the bottle, and the reason given is workflow; the safety reason is that those are seconds spent leaning over an actively curing film. Keep your face out of the direct line of the work, and do not rub your eyes with the hand that held the brush — H319 is serious eye irritation, and this adhesive cures on contact with the moisture already present on skin and on almost any surface.
The skin first aid below is written in stronger terms than H315 alone would suggest, anticipating burns and blistering. That is characteristic of the chemical class rather than specific to this product: cyanoacrylate polymerisation gives off heat, and the class is known to react quickly with fibrous materials such as cotton and wool, so the safety data sheet is written to cover adhesive soaking into a glove, a sleeve or a cloth rather than sitting on bare skin. If a brush-load ends up on clothing, take the garment off rather than pressing it against yourself.
Protection
- Eye protection — chemical goggles.
- Gloves — nitrile rubber, suitable for intermittent contact. The safety data sheet notes that glove construction and local conditions vary and the final assessment is the user's.
- Respirator — a suitable respirator where vapour inhalation is a real risk, which in practice means enclosed spaces or prolonged work.
- Ventilation — natural ventilation is adequate under normal use. Use outdoors or in a well-ventilated area, and avoid breathing the vapour.
- Storage — cool, dry, well ventilated, out of direct sunlight, container upright and tightly closed, away from food and from sources of heat or ignition, and stored locked up.
- Do not eat, drink or smoke while using it, and wash your hands before you do.
First aid
| Exposure | What to do |
|---|---|
| Eyes | Hold the eyelids apart and flush continuously with running water for at least 15 minutes, or until the Poisons Information Centre or a doctor says to stop, then go to a doctor or hospital. |
| Skin | Remove contaminated clothing and flush the skin and hair with running water for at least 15 minutes, or until advised to stop. For a skin burn, cover with a clean, dry dressing until medical help is available. If blistering occurs, do not break the blisters. Seek medical assistance if swelling, redness, blistering or irritation develops. |
| Inhalation | Move the person to fresh air without becoming a casualty yourself. Loosen clothing, let them settle into whichever position is most comfortable, keep them warm and at rest until fully recovered. Seek medical advice if effects persist. |
| Swallowed | Rinse the mouth with water. Do not induce vomiting. Give a glass of water. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. If vomiting occurs, give more water and seek medical advice. |
If poisoning occurs, contact a doctor or the Poisons Information Centre — 131 126 in Australia, 0800 764 766 in New Zealand — with the container to hand. Selleys emergency line: 1800 220 770 in Australia, 0800 220 770 in New Zealand.
Common questions about Selleys Fix & Go Brush On Super Glue
How long do I hold the parts together?
30 seconds.
When is it fully cured?
Allow 12 hours for full cure.
Do I brush glue on both surfaces?
No. Brush a thin layer onto one surface only.
Can I use it outside?
No. It is for interior use only.
Will it stick to glass?
No. Glass is listed as unsuitable.
Will it stick to plastic?
It works on plastics other than polyethylene and polypropylene.
Will it fill a gap?
No. It has no gap filling capability, so the parts need to fit closely together.
What happens if it gets knocked over?
The bottle has a special insert so it will not spill if knocked over on a flat surface.
Can I use it with another adhesive?
Yes — Selleys describes it as excellent when used with other adhesives, as a temporary tack to hold parts in place.
Why is my brush hardening?
Replace the cap immediately after use. Leaving the bottle open lets the adhesive cure on the brush.
How much should I apply?
A thin layer. With super glue, more adhesive is not a stronger joint — a thin even film between close-fitting faces is.
Can I reposition the parts after pressing them together?
Align them carefully before contact. The directions call for careful alignment and then a 30-second hold, so treat the first contact as final.
Brush On Super Glue is part of the super glue range; the super glue guide compares the different applicator formats.
How long do I hold the parts together?
30 seconds.
When is it fully cured?
Allow 12 hours for full cure.
Do I brush glue on both surfaces?
No. Brush a thin layer onto one surface only.
Can I use it outside?
No. It is for interior use only.
Will it stick to glass?
No. Glass is listed as unsuitable.
Will it stick to plastic?
It works on plastics other than polyethylene and polypropylene.
Will it fill a gap?
No. It has no gap filling capability, so the parts need to fit closely together.
What happens if it gets knocked over?
The bottle has a special insert so it will not spill if knocked over on a flat surface.
Can I use it with another adhesive?
Yes — Selleys describes it as excellent when used with other adhesives, as a temporary tack to hold parts in place.
Why is my brush hardening?
Replace the cap immediately after use. Leaving the bottle open lets the adhesive cure on the brush.
How much should I apply?
A thin layer. With super glue, more adhesive is not a stronger joint — a thin even film between close-fitting faces is.
Can I reposition the parts after pressing them together?
Align them carefully before contact. The directions call for careful alignment and then a 30-second hold, so treat the first contact as final. Brush On Super Glue is part of the super glue range; the super glue guide compares the different applicator formats.