an article of manufacture for dispensing a liquid adhesive includes an applicator body , a liquid adhesive contained within the applicator body , a porous applicator tip attached to the applicator body and in a non - contacting relationship with the liquid adhesive , and a polymerization initiator or rate modifier loaded in or on the applicator tip , wherein the polymerization initiator or rate modifier is selected from quaternary ammonium salts and tertiary amines . the liquid adhesive can also include a phase transfer catalyst .