Check the listing for details. Mercury Adhesives CA Accelerator Aerosol - 12 oz. Condition: New. Listed at 40.98 USD. Mercury Adhesives CA Accelerator Aerosol - 12 oz, 170515, Heptane-based, Safe for any substrates, Backed by Mercury’s 100% unconditional guarantee, Unlimited shelf life, Made in the USA, There are two types of accelerators (aka kickers) used by consumers: acetone-based, and heptane-based. Acetone-based accelerators are the fastest, but they create a very exothermic reaction that can boil the CA and cause bubbles to form in the glue, which is called blooming. Acetone-based accelerators will also eat into paint and other finishes, not to mention blistering the skin if it contacts flesh. Mercury Adhesives uses heptane as its base. It has a slightly slower reaction, but is far less exothermic – so NO blooming or blistering. When used in conjunction with Mercury Flex products, Mercury’s.