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A colored adhesive useful for an optical fiber connection or termination, containing an adhesive component having a viscosity between about 200 centipoise and about 5000 centipoise, a colorant which is soluble in the adhesive component having a first color before exposure to radiation having a wavel

A colored adhesive useful for an optical fiber connection or termination, containing an adhesive component having a viscosity between about 200 centipoise and about 5000 centipoise, a colorant which is soluble in the adhesive component having a first color before exposure to radiation having a wavelength of from about 400 to about 1100 nanometers, and a second color after exposure to radiation, and an initiator system to cure the adhesive composition by exposure to the radiation.

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.]1. A fiber optic connector comprising:a) at least one fiber optic cable comprising at least one optical fiber surrounded by a plurality of strengthening fibers, both of which are surrounded by at least one polymeric coating layer, a portion of said cable being stripped in

[ What is claimed is:] [1.]1. A fiber optic connector comprising:a) at least one fiber optic cable comprising at least one optical fiber surrounded by a plurality of strengthening fibers, both of which are surrounded by at least one polymeric coating layer, a portion of said cable being stripped in a layerwise manner such that a terminal end of exposed fiber is succeeded by an area of exposed strengthening fibers, succeeded by an area of coated cable;b) a holder for said optical cable, andc) a colored adhesive injected into said holder, said adhesive comprisingi) an adhesive component having a viscosity betwveen about 200 centipoise and about 5000 centipoise,ii) a colorant which is soluble in the adhesive component, said colorant having a first color before exposure to radiation having a wavelength of from about 400 to about 1100 nanometers, and a second color after exposure to said radiation, andiii) an initiator system to cure the adhesive composition by exposure to said radiation, d optical fiber, said strengthening fibers and said holder being by means of exposure to said radiation wherein said cure onset occurs within sixty seconds.