What’s up with my glue?

[Desertanimal]

I’ve been using this bottle of glue on four models now. When dry it turns this dark red/brown color you see on my glue dish. I am pretty careful about cleaning up glue squeeze out but I did missed a few spots on my first build, the dory, that I could see later. Of course it was painted so it was ok. 
Moving forward does your glue do this? Is it normal? 
I’m thinking of changing to the aliphatic resin I’ve seen some builders use. 
Thanks for your input!

 Chris

 

[hmcarlin]

The Titebond family are classic -- should not turn brown like that.  BUT: used on 4 models -- how old is it?  I'd try a fresh container.

Good luck!

[Nirvana]

That has happened to me as well, brownish tone and separating...

[Snug Harbor Johnny]

  It isn't regular Titebond ... but version "II" (2).  I've only ever used the 'original' just plain Titebond for years, and older glue does get thicker (for some applications) but has never turned brown.  New glue is not expensive, whereas your time spent on a model is priceless.  The 'type 2' seems to be also for outdoor applications ... do you plan to leave a model outdoors?  If not, stick with the original.

[bruce d]

Chris, has the glue been allowed to freeze?

 

[Desertanimal]

It’s not really that old. Maybe several months. I’ve been woodworking for many years. I’ve got older glue. Haha

Titebond lists the dry film color as translucent yellow. My original glue dish looked the same (same bottle of glue when new) after some time. I’m thinking maybe because it’s so thick on the dish…? 
No freezing conditions here, although it’s listed as stable in freeze thaw conditions. I find that quite interesting. I don’t know how many times I would let it freeze and keep using it. 🤣

I appreciate all the responses!!

 

Anyway, I’ve replaced it today with original Titebond. First thing I did was squeeze a big blob into my dish so I can see what it looks like tomorrow. 
Original Titebond is an aliphilatic resin emulsion. II is PVA. 🤷 we’ll see how it does. I’m sure it will be fine, it’s wood glue. Just learning about some of the minutiae. 
I’d still like to try Super Phatic but can’t seem to find a source besides Amazon and it’s $20 for 50 ml. 😱

 Thanks 

Chris