Technical Data Sheet

LOCTITE® 680™
(TDS for the new formulation of LOCTITE® 680™) September-2013

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION TYPICAL CURING PERFORMANCE

LOCTITE® 680™ provides the following product
characteristics:
Cure Speed vs. Substrate
Technology Acrylic
The rate of cure will depend on the substrate used. The graph
Chemical Type Methacrylate ester below shows the shear strength developed with time on steel
Appearance (uncured) Green liquidLMS pins and collars compared to different materials and tested
Fluorescence Positive under UV lightLMS according to ISO 10123.
Components One component -
requires no mixing
Viscosity Medium 100

% of Full Strength on Steel

Steel
Cure Anaerobic
Secondary Cure Activator 75
Application Retaining Stainless steel
Strength High
50 Aluminum
LOCTITE® 680™ is designed for the bonding of cylindrical
fitting parts, particularly where low viscosity is required. The
product cures when confined in the absence of air between 25
close fitting metal surfaces and prevents loosening and
leakage from shock and vibration. LOCTITE® 680™ provides 0
robust curing performance. It not only works on active metals 30min 1h 3h 6h 24h 72h 168h
Cure Time
(e.g. mild steel) but also on passive substrates such as
stainless steel and plated surfaces. The product offers high
temperature performance and oil tolerance. It tolerates minor Cure Speed vs. Bond Gap
surface contaminations from various oils, such as cutting, The rate of cure will depend on the bondline gap. The following
lubrication, anti-corrosion and protection fluids. graph shows shear strength developed with time on steel pins
and collars at different controlled gaps and tested according to
This Technical Data Sheet is valid for LOCTITE® 680™ ISO 10123.
manufactured from the dates outlined in the
"Manufacturing Date Reference" section.
100
% of Full Strength on Steel

NSF International
Certified to ANSI/NSF Standard 61 for use in commercial and
residential potable water systems not exceeding 82° C. Note: 75 0.05 mm
This is a regional approval. Please contact your local Technical 0.15 mm
Service Center for more information and clarification. 0.25 mm
50

TYPICAL PROPERTIES OF UNCURED MATERIAL

Specific Gravity @ 25 °C 1.1 25

Viscosity, Brookfield - RVT, 25 °C, mPa·s (cP):

Spindle 3, speed 20 rpm, 750 to 1,750LMS 0
Viscosity, Cone & Plate, 25 °C, mPa·s (cP): 30min 1h 3h 6h 24h 72h 168h
Cure Time
Shear rate 129 s-1 650 to 1,850

Flash Point - See MSDS

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Cure Speed vs. Temperature Cured for 7 days @ 22 °C

The rate of cure will depend on the temperature. The graph Compressive Shear Strength, ISO 10123:
below shows the shear strength developed with time at Steel pins and collars N/mm² 26
different temperatures on steel pins and collars and tested (psi) (3,740)
according to ISO 10123. Stainless Steel pins and collars N/mm² 28
(psi) (4,030)
Aluminum pins and collars N/mm² 16
100 (psi) (2,280)
% of Full Strength on Steel

22 °C
Cured for 24 hours @ 22 °C
75 5 °C
Breakaway Torque, ISO 10964:
M10 black oxide bolts and mild steel N·m 55
nuts (lb.in.) (315)
50 3/8 x 16 steel nuts (grade 2) and bolts N·m 26
(grade 5) (lb.in.) (150)
Prevail Torque, ISO 10964:
25 M10 black oxide bolts and mild steel N·m 44
nuts (lb.in.) (250)
3/8 x 16 phosphate and oil grade 2 N·m 29
0 nuts and grade 5 bolts (lb.in.) (165)
30min 1h 3h 6h 24h 72h 168h Breakloose Torque, ISO 10964, Pre-torqued to 5 N·m:
Cure Time
3/8 x 16 steel nuts (grade 2) and bolts N·m 34
(grade 5) (lb.in.) (195)
M10 zinc phosphate nuts and bolts N·m 47
Cure Speed vs. Activator (lb.in.) (270)
The graph below shows the shear strength developed with M10 stainless steel nuts and bolts N·m 29
time on stainless steel pins and collars using Activator 7471™, (lb.in.) (165)
7649™ and 7091™ and tested according to ISO 10123. Prevail Torque, ISO 10964, Pre-torqued to 5 N·m:
3/8 x 16 steel nuts (grade 2) and bolts N·m 30
(grade 5) (lb.in.) (170)
100 No activator M10 zinc phosphate nuts and bolts N·m 33
% of Full Strength on Steel

(lb.in.) (190)
Activator 7091™ M10 stainless steel nuts and bolts N·m 32
75 (lb.in.) (185)
™
Activator 7471
50
TYPICAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESISTANCE
Activator 7649™ Cured for 1 week @ 22 °C
25
Compressive Shear Strength, ISO 10123:
Steel pins and collars
0
30min 1h 3h 6h 24h 72h 168h
Cure Time
Hot Strength
Tested at temperature
TYPICAL PROPERTIES OF CURED MATERIAL 125
Physical Properties:
% Strength @ 22 °C

Coefficient of Thermal Expansion, 52×10-06 100

ISO 11359-2, K-1
75

50

TYPICAL PERFORMANCE OF CURED MATERIAL 25

Adhesive Properties

Cured for 1 hour @ 93 °C, tested @ 22 °C 0

-25 0 25 50 75 100 125 150 175 200
Compressive Shear Strength, ISO 10123: Temperature, °C
Steel pins and collars N/mm² ≥24.1 LMS

(psi) (≥3,500)

Cured for 24 hours @ 22 °C

Compressive Shear Strength, ISO 10123:
Steel pins and collars N/mm² ≥19.3LMS
(psi) (≥2,800)

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Heat Aging present, use activator and allow to dry.

Aged at temperature indicated and tested @ 22 °C 3. For Slip Fitted Assemblies, apply adhesive around the
200 leading edge of the pin and the inside of the collar and
% Initial Strength @ 22 °C

use a rotating motion during assembly to ensure good

175 120 °C coverage.
150 150 °C 4. For Press Fitted Assemblies, apply adhesive thoroughly
125 to both bond surfaces and assemble at high press on
180 °C rates.
100
5. For Shrink Fitted Assemblies, the adhesive should be
75 coated onto the part to produce a smooth, even film of
material. If heating the hub for assembly, coat the pin. If
50
the pin is to be cooled for assembly, coat the hub. If both
25 200 °C heating and cooling is to be done, apply material to cooled
0 part. Avoid condensation on cooled parts.
0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 6. Parts should not be disturbed until sufficient handling
Exposure Time, hours strength is achieved.
Chemical/Solvent Resistance For Disassembly
Aged under conditions indicated and tested @ 22 °C. 1. Remove with standard hand tools.
% of initial strength 2. If needed, apply localized heat to the assembly to
Environment °C 100 h 500 h 1000 h approximately 250 °C. Disassemble while hot.
Motor oil 3. If this temperature is not possible, heat as much as
125 135 160 145 possible and use mechanical aids.
(5W40 -Synthetic)
Unleaded gasoline 22 85 95 110
For Cleanup
Brake fluid 22 85 100 110 1. Cured product can be removed with a combination of
Water/glycol 50/50 87 115 135 135 soaking in a Loctite solvent and mechanical abrasion
Ethanol 22 85 105 100 such as a wire brush.
Acetone 22 75 105 100
B100 Bio-Diesel 22 90 110 110 Loctite Material SpecificationLMS
DEF (AdBlue® ) 22 95 105 110 LMS dated August-6, 2013. Test reports for each batch are
E85 Ethanol fuel 22 85 105 105 available for the indicated properties. LMS test reports include
selected QC test parameters considered appropriate to
Sodium Hydroxide, 20% 22 90 90 90
specifications for customer use. Additionally, comprehensive
Phosphoric Acid, 10% 22 85 75 80 controls are in place to assure product quality and
consistency. Special customer specification requirements may
GENERAL INFORMATION be coordinated through Henkel Quality.
This product is not recommended for use in pure oxygen
and/or oxygen rich systems and should not be selected as Storage
a sealant for chlorine or other strong oxidizing materials. Store product in the unopened container in a dry location.
Storage information may be indicated on the product container
For safe handling information on this product, consult the labeling.
Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS). Optimal Storage: 8 °C to 21 °C. Storage below 8 °C or
greater than 28 °C can adversely affect product properties.
Material removed from containers may be contaminated during
Where aqueous washing systems are used to clean the use. Do not return product to the original container. Henkel
surfaces before bonding, it is important to check for Corporation cannot assume responsibility for product which
compatibility of the washing solution with the adhesive. In has been contaminated or stored under conditions other than
some cases these aqueous washes can affect the cure and those previously indicated. If additional information is required,
performance of the adhesive. please contact your local Technical Service Center or
Customer Service Representative.
This product is not normally recommended for use on plastics
(particularly thermoplastic materials where stress cracking of
the plastic could result). Users are recommended to confirm
compatibility of the product with such substrates.

Directions for use:

For Assembly
1. For best results, clean all surfaces (external and internal)
with a LOCTITE® cleaning solvent and allow to dry.
2. To accelerate cure speed or where large gaps are

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Conversions In case products are delivered by Henkel Corporation, Resin Technology

Group, Inc., or Henkel Canada Corporation, the following disclaimer is
(°C x 1.8) + 32 = °F applicable:
kV/mm x 25.4 = V/mil The data contained herein are furnished for information only and are believed to
mm / 25.4 = inches be reliable. We cannot assume responsibility for the results obtained by others
µm / 25.4 = mil over whose methods we have no control. It is the user's responsibility to
determine suitability for the user's purpose of any production methods mentioned
N x 0.225 = lb herein and to adopt such precautions as may be advisable for the protection of
N/mm x 5.71 = lb/in property and of persons against any hazards that may be involved in the handling
N/mm² x 145 = psi and use thereof. In light of the foregoing, Henkel Corporation specifically
MPa x 145 = psi disclaims all warranties expressed or implied, including warranties of
merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, arising from sale or use
N·m x 8.851 = lb·in of Henkel Corporation’s products. Henkel Corporation specifically
N·m x 0.738 = lb·ft disclaims any liability for consequential or incidental damages of any kind,
N·mm x 0.142 = oz·in including lost profits. The discussion herein of various processes or
compositions is not to be interpreted as representation that they are free from
mPa·s = cP domination of patents owned by others or as a license under any Henkel
Corporation patents that may cover such processes or compositions. We
recommend that each prospective user test his proposed application before
Manufacturing Date Reference repetitive use, using this data as a guide. This product may be covered by one or
This Technical Data Sheet is valid for LOCTITE® 680™ more United States or foreign patents or patent applications.
manufactured from the dates below: Trademark usage
Except as otherwise noted, all trademarks in this document are trademarks of
Made in: First manufacturing date:
Henkel Corporation in the U.S. and elsewhere. ® denotes a trademark
U.S.A. September 2013 registered in the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
EU Pending
China August 2013
Brazil Pending
India Pending Reference 1.5

Disclaimer
Note:
The information provided in this Technical Data Sheet (TDS) including the
recommendations for use and application of the product are based on our
knowledge and experience of the product as at the date of this TDS. The product
can have a variety of different applications as well as differing application and
working conditions in your environment that are beyond our control. Henkel is,
therefore, not liable for the suitability of our product for the production processes
and conditions in respect of which you use them, as well as the intended
applications and results. We strongly recommend that you carry out your own
prior trials to confirm such suitability of our product.
Any liability in respect of the information in the Technical Data Sheet or any other
written or oral recommendation(s) regarding the concerned product is excluded,
except if otherwise explicitly agreed and except in relation to death or personal
injury caused by our negligence and any liability under any applicable mandatory
product liability law.

In case products are delivered by Henkel Belgium NV, Henkel Electronic

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Henkel France SA please additionally note the following:
In case Henkel would be nevertheless held liable, on whatever legal ground,
Henkel’s liability will in no event exceed the amount of the concerned delivery.

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disclaimer is applicable:
The information provided in this Technical Data Sheet (TDS) including the
recommendations for use and application of the product are based on our
knowledge and experience of the product as at the date of this TDS. Henkel is,
therefore, not liable for the suitability of our product for the production processes
and conditions in respect of which you use them, as well as the intended
applications and results. We strongly recommend that you carry out your own
prior trials to confirm such suitability of our product.
Any liability in respect of the information in the Technical Data Sheet or any other
written or oral recommendation(s) regarding the concerned product is excluded,
except if otherwise explicitly agreed and except in relation to death or personal
injury caused by our negligence and any liability under any applicable mandatory
product liability law.

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