Titebond Genuine Hide Glue 237 ml – liquid hide glue for restoration and lutherie
Titebond Genuine Hide Glue is a ready-to-use liquid wood glue based on natural protein (natural protein emulsion), with a viscosity of 4,000 mPa/s, 52% solids content and an open assembly time of 10 minutes at 21 °C. Manufactured by Franklin International Inc., Columbus, Ohio (USA). Distributed in Italy by Krollit, official Titebond distributor since 2007. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
- Type: natural protein emulsion (hide glue)
- Volume: 237 ml
- Liquid color: amber
- Dried color: transparent
- Solids content: 52%
- Dynamic viscosity: 4,000 mPa/s
- Open assembly time: 10 minutes (21 °C / 50% RH)
- Total assembly time: 20–30 minutes (21 °C / 50% RH)
- Full curing time: 24 hours
- Minimum application temperature: 10 °C
- Coverage: approx. 1 liter per 6 m² in a single layer
- VOC content: 0 g/L
- Compliance: ASTM D-4236
Krollit logistics and support
Shipping in 3–5 working days from the Krollit warehouse in Monteforte Irpino (AV), Italy. Technical support in Italian at +39 0825-1494022.
Who Genuine Hide Glue 237 ml is suitable for
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User profile
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Suitability
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Reason
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Antique furniture restorer
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Suitable
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Reversible with heat and moisture: allows non-destructive disassembly of joints without damaging the original piece.
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Luthier and musical instrument repairer
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Suitable
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Long assembly time (20–30 minutes) for precise positioning; steam reversibility is a standard technique in lutherie.
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Hobby woodworker for home repairs
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Suitable
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Ready to use without heating; 237 ml format sized for occasional work, to be fully consumed after opening.
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Outdoor work or humid environments
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Not recommended
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D2 classification (indoor use); the moisture sensitivity that enables reversibility causes accelerated degradation in high-humidity conditions or exposure to weather.
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Not recommended for: load-bearing structures, structural applications, outdoor use. For these applications, Titebond offers Titebond II Premium (D3) or Titebond III Ultimate (D4).
Technical specifications
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Type
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Natural protein-based mixture
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Physical state
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Liquid
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Color (liquid)
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Amber
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Color (dried)
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Transparent
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Solids content
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52%
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Dynamic viscosity
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4,000 mPa/s
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pH
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6.5
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Specific gravity
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approx. 1.15 kg/L
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VOC content
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0 g/L
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Flash point
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> 93.3 °C
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Minimum application temperature
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10 °C
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Storage temperature
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up to 24 °C
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Open assembly time
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10 minutes (21 °C / 50% RH)
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Total assembly time
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20–30 minutes (21 °C / 50% RH)
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Full curing time
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24 hours
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Coverage
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approx. 1 L per 6 m² (single layer)
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ASTM D-905 adhesion strength (Maple, room temp.)
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3,591 psi / 72% wood failure
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Use classification
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Indoor (D2)
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Compliance
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ASTM D-4236
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Shelf life
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24 months from date of purchase (sealed container, up to 24 °C)
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Volume
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237 ml
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Titebond Genuine Hide Glue 237 ml ready to use or does it need to be heated before application?
It is ready to use directly from the bottle, with no heating or mixing required. It can be applied using the integrated applicator tip, a brush or a roller.
The liquid formulation distinguishes this glue from traditional pearl hide glue, which requires soaking in water and heating in a bain-marie to around 60 °C. The 237 ml format of Titebond Genuine Hide is designed for immediate use: once the bottle is opened, it is best to use the contents within a reasonable time, as the shelf life after opening is reduced compared with the 24 months guaranteed for the sealed product.
How do you disassemble a joint glued with Titebond Genuine Hide Glue?
The joint can be opened by applying moist heat (steam or a hot cloth) to the glued area. Moisture sensitivity is an intentional technical characteristic of this glue, not a defect.
In lutherie and antique furniture restoration, reversibility is essential: it allows sound boxes, necks, veneers and dovetail joints to be disassembled without damaging the wooden surfaces. The recommended clamping pressure ranges from 0.7 MPa (softwoods) to 1.75 MPa (hardwoods), and should be maintained for the full assembly time (20–30 minutes at 21 °C).
What is the difference between the 118 ml and 237 ml formats of Genuine Hide Glue?
The product content is identical. The only difference is the volume: 118 ml (code 123-5012) for single small-scale jobs, 237 ml (code 123-5013) for restorations involving multiple pieces or close-together work sessions.
Since the technical data sheet indicates that the product should not be stored for long after opening, it is best to choose the format according to the expected short-term consumption. The 237 ml format is more economical if the work requires several applications over a few days (indicative coverage: approx. 1 liter per 6 m² in a single layer).
Can Titebond Genuine Hide Glue be used on canvas as well as wood?
Yes, the official technical data sheet explicitly states compatibility with wood and canvas for indoor use.
In restoration, it is used to reinforce painted wooden panels with canvas backing, consolidate veneers and for decorative veneering applications. It is not suitable for metal, plastic or non-wood porous substrates, nor for humid environments or outdoor applications where Titebond II Premium or Titebond III Ultimate is recommended.
At what temperature can Genuine Hide Glue 237 ml be stored and applied?
The minimum application temperature is 10 °C (air, glue and material). Storage is recommended up to 24 °C in a sealed container, for a maximum shelf life of 24 months from the date of purchase.
Freezing thickens the product but does not compromise its functionality: in the event of accidental freezing, simply stir to return the glue to its original condition. Its neutral pH (6.5) and total absence of VOCs (0 g/L) make it safe to store in a restoration workshop or lutherie workshop with normal ventilation.
