I just got in the mail a print file binder where it is more like a box where no light can get in.  The metal bar came unattached and now I need to go buy some type of glue to attach it.  Any suggestions as to if their is a certain glue where the toxins would not effect the negatives?

I don't think that's right.  I have quite a few PrintFile binders and they all came fully assembled.  I'd return it.

Ok, I lied, I don't have PrintFile binders, I have Besfile Archival Binders:

http://www.freestylephoto.biz/889051-Be … ings-Black

I looked at the PrintFile site though, they should come fully assembled.

I've gotten binders from them that have either been broken or had unattached binders. This is not the way they're supposed to be.

Hmmm... I'd be tempted to try an epoxy resin.  They generally contain little solvent, and are largely inert after curing.  Many epoxies qualify as "low VOC" (volatile organic compounds), and some are zero VOC.  If you don't put any negatives in the binder for the first few days (so it's completely cured), I doubt there would be any effect on them.

Replace it.

Replace it, the supplies you use determine how long your negs last without damage so unless you know the glue is harmless just exchange it.

Whatever you do, never use super glue around anything photographic.  Film, cameras, lenses, etc.  I learned the hard way it emits a gas that can be very damaging.

Years ago in school I dropped a UV filter.  It didn't break but it did come out of its ring.  Hey, no problem, I'll just super glue it back on.  I screwed it back on and the next day I see this white coating all over the front of my 35mm lens.  Did I mention the lens was a brand new Nikon and on loan from my school?  Yikes!  They were cool with it.  Thought it was interesting and noted not to ever do that as well.

In a former life, I was a resins chemist, and while I can't tell you what glue is safe, I CAN tell you that both super glue (aka cyanoacrylate) and rubber cement (as well as "contact cement") are definite negative killers.

replace it but save your money just get a binder from office dpot. you dont need a light tight box for your negs unless you plan on leaving your negatives binder in direct sunlight everyday, they are complete waste of money and most of the photo binders are cheaply built