Clag (glue)

Clag is an Australian brand of glue made by Bostik. The non-toxic glue is aimed for use by children in schools.^[1]

History

Clag was first trademarked in 1898 by Joseph Angus of Melbourne.^[2] The exact composition of the original paste is unknown but is thought to have been starch-based, which is the current composition of the product.^[1]

During the 1970's and 1980's Australian punk rock era, Clag glue was used by punk rockers to stiffen their hair in the style of a mohawk. It would make the mohawk "hair spikes" rock hard and took at least an hour under a shower to soften it enough to be removed.^[3]

References

^ ^a ^b Clag Paste
^ Angus, Joseph. Application for Trade Mark titled Clag in respect of adhesive paste. Application for trademark. NAA: Series number A11731, Control symbol 5744. Item barcode 5002761. NAA online catalogue record
^ Dougie Haigh - Punk Rocker

External links

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[clag-1] Clag Paste

[trademark-2] Angus, Joseph. Application for Trade Mark titled Clag in respect of adhesive paste. Application for trademark. NAA: Series number A11731, Control symbol 5744. Item barcode 5002761. NAA online catalogue record

[3] Dougie Haigh - Punk Rocker

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