Technical Data Sheet

Loctite UK Limited, Watchmead, Product 243

Welwyn Garden City, Herts, AL7 1JB
Technical Services Tel: (01707) 358888
Customer Services Tel: (01707) 358844 Worldwide Version, October 1995

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION 100

% of Full Strength on Steel

LOCTITE® Product 243 is a single component anaerobic
threadlocking material, which is thixotropic and develops
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medium strength. The product cures when confined in the
absence of air between close fitting metal surfaces and is

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particularly suitable for less active substrates such as stainless

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steel and plated surfaces.

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TYPICAL APPLICATIONS
Prevents loosening and leakage of threaded fasteners.
Particularly suitable for applications such as pump or motor 0
5min 10min 30min 1hr 3hr 6hr 24hr 72hr
mounting bolts, engine rocker nuts or equipment housing
screws, where disassembly with hand tools is required for Cure Time, Hours
servicing.
Cure speed vs. temperature
PROPERTIES OF UNCURED MATERIAL The rate of cure will depend on the ambient temperature.
Typical Graph below shows the breakaway strength developed with
Value Range time at different temperatures on M10 steel nuts and bolts
Chemical Type Dimethacrylate Ester and tested according to IS0 10964.
Appearance Opaque Blue
Fluorescent Liquid
% of Full Strength on Steel 100
Specific Gravity @ 25°C 1.08
Viscosity @ 25°C, mPa.s (cP)
Brookfield RVT 75

°C
Spindle 3 @ 2.5 rpm 12,000 6,000 to 18,000

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@ 20 rpm 2,250 1,500 to 3,000

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DIN 54453, MV 50
D = 129 s-1 after t=180secs

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350 250 to 500

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Flash Point (TCC), °C >93
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TYPICAL CURING PERFORMANCE
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Cure speed vs. substrate 5min 10min 30min 1hr 3hr 6hr 24hr 72hr
The rate of cure will depend on substrate used. The graph Cure Time, Hours
below shows the breakaway strength developed with time on
M10 steel nuts and bolts compared to different materials and Cure speed vs. activator
tested according to IS0 10964. Where cure speed is unacceptably long, or large gaps are
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present, applying activator to the surface will improve cure
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speed. The graph below shows breakaway strength developed

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Cure speed vs. bond gap Act N
The rate of cure will depend on the bondline gap. Gaps in 0
threaded fasteners depend on thread type, quality and size. 5min 10min 30min 1hr 3hr 6hr 24hr 72hr
The following graph shows shear strength developed with time Cure Time, Hours
on steel pins and collars at different controlled gaps and
tested according to ISO 10123. TYPICAL PROPERTIES OF CURED MATERIAL
Physical Properties
Coefficient of thermal expansion, ASTM D696, K-1 80 x10-6
Coefficient of thermal conductivity, ASTM C177, W.m-1 K-1 0.1
Specific Heat , kJ.kg-1 K-1 0.3

NOT FOR PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS.

THE TECHNICAL DATA CONTAINED HEREIN ARE INTENDED AS REFERENCE ONLY.
PLEASE CONTACT LOCTITE CORPORATION QUALITY DEPARTMENT FOR ASSISTANCE AND RECOMMENDATIONS ON SPECIFICATIONS FOR THIS PRODUCT.
ROCKY HILL, CT FAX: +1 (860)-571-5473 DUBLIN, IRELAND FAX: +353-(1)-451 - 9959
 TDS 243 October 1995

PERFORMANCE OF CURED MATERIAL For safe handling information on this product, consult the
(After 24 hr at 22°C on M10 steel nuts & bolts) Material Safety Data Sheet, (MSDS).
Typical
Value Range Where aqueous washing systems are used to clean the
Breakaway Torque, IS0 10964 (4.3), N.m 20 15 to 25
surfaces before bonding, it is important to check for
(lb.in) (180) (130 to 220)
Prevail Torque, IS0 10964 (4.5) , N.m 7 4 to 10 compatibility of the washing solution with the adhesive. In
(lb.in) (62) (35 to 88) some cases these aqueous washes can affect the cure and
Breakloose Torque, DIN 54454, N.m 24 14 to 34 performance of the adhesive.
(lb.in) (210) (120 to 300)
Max. Prevail Torque, DIN 54454, N.m 24 14 to 34 This product is not normally recommended for use on plastics
(lb.in) (210) (120 to 300) (particularly thermoplastic materials where stress cracking of
the plastic could result). Users are recommended to confirm
compatibility of the product with such substrates.
TYPICAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESISTANCE
Test Procedure : Breakloose Torque, DIN 54454 Directions for use
Substrate: M10 Zinc Phosphate Nuts&Bolts For best performance surfaces should be clean and free of
Cure procedure: 1 week at 22°C grease. Product should be applied to the bolt in sufficient
quantity to fill all engaged threads. This product performs best
Hot Strength in thin bond gaps, (0.05mm). Very large thread sizes may
Tested at temperature. create large gaps which will affect cure speed and strength.
100 This product is designed to give controlled friction,
(torque/tension ratio), during assembly. In critical tightening
applications this ratio should be confirmed.
% RT Strength

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Storage
50 Product shall be ideally stored in a cool, dry location in
unopened containers at a temperature between 8°C to 28°C
(46°F to 82°F) unless otherwise labelled. Optimal storage is
25 at the lower half of this temperature range. To prevent
contamination of unused product, do not return any material to
0 its original container. For further specific shelf life information,
0 50 100 150 contact your local Technical Service Centre.
Temperature, °C

Data Ranges
The data contained herein may be reported as a typical value
Heat Ageing
Aged at temperature indicated and tested at 22°C. and/or range (based on the mean value ±2 standard
deviations). Values are based on actual test data and are
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verified on a periodic basis.
% Initial Strength, at RT

100 100°C Note

75 The data contained herein are furnished for information only
120°C and are believed to be reliable. We cannot assume
responsibility for the results obtained by others over whose
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methods we have no control. It is the user's responsibility to
determine suitability for the user's purpose of any production
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150°C methods mentioned herein and to adopt such precautions as
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may be advisable for the protection of property and of persons
0 1,000 2,000 3,000 4,000 5,000 against any hazards that may be involved in the handling and
Hours use thereof. In light of the foregoing, Loctite Corporation
specifically disclaims all warranties expressed or implied,
including warranties of merchantability or fitness for a
Chemical / Solvent Resistance particular purpose, arising from sale or use of Loctite
Aged under conditions indicated and tested at 22°C. Corporation’s products. Loctite Corporation specifically
disclaims any liability for consequential or incidental damages
Solvent Temp. % Initial Strength retained at of any kind, including lost profits. The discussion herein of
100 hr 500 hr 1000 hr 5000 hr various processes or compositions is not to be interpreted as
representation that they are free from domination of patents
Motor Oil 125°C 95 95 95 95 owned by others or as a licence under any Loctite Corporation
Leaded Petrol 22°C 100 100 95 95 patents that may cover such processes or compositions. We
Brake Fluid 22°C 100 100 100 100
recommend that each prospective user test his proposed
Water/Glycol (50%/50%) 87°C 95 80 80 80
Ethanol 100 85 85 85
application before repetitive use, using this data as a guide.
22°C
Acetone 22°C 100 100 85 85 This product may be covered by one or more United States or
foreign patents or patent applications.
GENERAL INFORMATION
This product is not recommended for use in pure oxygen
and/or oxygen rich systems and should not be selected as
a sealant for chlorine or other strong oxidising materials.

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