Holzleim Rapid is a dispersion-based adhesive based on polyvinyl acetate that is characterised by particularly fast setting and a long open time. It fulfils the requirements of stress class D2 and is designed for indoor applications. The glue is suitable for bonding hard and soft woods, wood-based materials, cardboard and paper. The bonding surfaces must be clean, even and free of grease and dust. It is usually applied to one side, but two-sided application is required for rough cut edges or hardwoods. The ideal wood moisture content is between 6 and 12 per cent, with a maximum of 13 per cent. The workpieces must be joined and pressed with at least 0.25 N/mm² within the open time of up to 15 minutes. The pressing time at 20 degrees Celsius is up to 20 minutes, at 30 to 40 degrees Celsius it is reduced to around six minutes. Further processing can take place after one to ten hours, depending on the construction and ambient conditions. Woods rich in tannin may tend to discolour when combined with iron. Fresh glue residues can be removed with water, cured material must be removed mechanically.