Technical Data Sheet

LOCTITE® 246
May-2004

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION Cure Speed vs. Temperature

LOCTITE® 246 provides the following product characteristics: The rate of cure will depend on the temperature. The graph
Technology Acrylic below shows the breakaway strength developed with time at
Chemical Type Dimethacrylate Ester different temperatures on M10 black oxide steel bolts and mild
steel nuts and tested according to ISO 10964.
Appearance (uncured) Blue Opaque liquidLMS
Fluorescence Positive under UV lightLMS 100

% of Full Strength on Steel

Components One component - requires no mixing °C
40
Viscosity Medium, thixotropic
75
Cure Anaerobic
Secondary Cure Activator °C
22
Application Threadlocking 50
Strength Medium
5°C
LOCTITE® 246 is designed for the locking and sealing of 25
threaded fasteners which require normal disassembly with
standard hand tools. The product cures when confined in the
0
absence of air between close fitting metal surfaces and 1min 5min10min 30min 1h 3h 6h 24h 72h
prevents loosening and leakage from shock and vibration. Cure Time
Particularly suitable for heavy duty applications such as bolts
Cure Speed vs. Activator
used in transmissions, construction equipment or railroad Where cure speed is unacceptably long, or large gaps are
assemblies where resistance to heavy shock, vibration and present, applying activator to the surface will improve cure
stress level is required along with exposure to elevated speed. The graph below shows breakaway strength developed
temperatures. The thixotropic nature of LOCTITE® 246 with time using Activator 7471 and 7649 on M10 zinc
reduces the migration of liquid product after application to the dichromate steel nuts and bolts and tested according to ISO
10964.
substrate.
100
% of Full Strength on Steel

TYPICAL PROPERTIES OF UNCURED MATERIAL

Specific Gravity @ 25 °C 1.15
Flash Point - See MSDS 75
Viscosity, Brookfield - RVF, 25 °C, mPa·s (cP): Activator 7649

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Spindle 3, speed 20 rpm 2,000 to 4,000LMS
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TYPICAL CURING PERFORMANCE ato

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Cure Speed vs. Substrate 25

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The rate of cure will depend on the substrate used. The graph
below shows the breakaway strength developed with time on
M10 black oxide steel bolts and mild steel nuts compared to 0
different materials and tested according to ISO 10964. 1min 5min10min 30min 1h 3h 6h 24h 72h
Cure Time
150
% of Full Strength on Steel

TYPICAL PERFORMANCE OF CURED MATERIAL

Zinc Dichromate
125 After 24 hours @ 22 °C
Breakaway Torque, ISO 10964:
100 3/8 x 16 steel nuts (grade N·m 11.30 to 22.60LMS
2) and bolts (grade 5) (lb.in.) (100 to 200)
l
75 Stee
Zinc Phosphate less
Stain Prevail Torque, ISO 10964:
50 Reoiled Zn Phos 3/8 x 16 steel nuts (grade N·m 5.70 to 22.60LMS
2) and bolts (grade 5) (lb.in.) (50 to 200)
25 Breakloose Torque, ISO 10964, Pre-torqued to 5 N·m:
Black Oxide M10 black oxide steel N·m 15 to 24
0 nuts and bolts (lb.in.) (130 to 210)
1min 5min10min 30min 1h 3h 6h 24h 72h
Cure Time Max. Prevail Torque, ISO 10964, Pre-torqued to 5 N·m:
M10 black oxide steel N·m 4 to 9
nuts and bolts (lb.in.) (35 to 80)
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Lubricity, K-Factor: GENERAL INFORMATION

3/8 x 16 phosphate & oil bolts, lubricity 0.17 This product is not recommended for use in pure oxygen
steel nuts and/or oxygen rich systems and should not be selected as
a sealant for chlorine or other strong oxidizing materials.
After 72 hours @ 204 °C
Breakaway Torque, ISO 10964: For safe handling information on this product, consult the
3/8 x 16 steel nuts (grade N·m ≥5.70LMS Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS).
2) and bolts (grade 5) (lb.in.) (50)
Where aqueous washing systems are used to clean the
Prevail Torque, ISO 10964: surfaces before bonding, it is important to check for
3/8 x 16 steel nuts (grade N·m ≥2.00LMS compatibility of the washing solution with the adhesive. In
2) and bolts (grade 5) (lb.in.) (18) some cases these aqueous washes can affect the cure and
performance of the adhesive.
TYPICAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESISTANCE This product is not normally recommended for use on plastics
After 24 hours @ 22 °C (particularly thermoplastic materials where stress cracking of
Breakloose Torque, ISO 10964, Pre-torqued to 5 N·m: the plastic could result). Users are recommended to confirm
M10 zinc phosphate steel nuts and bolts compatibility of the product with such substrates.

Hot Strength Directions for use

Tested at temperature For Assembly
100 1. For best results, clean all surfaces (external and internal)
with a Loctite cleaning solvent and allow to dry.
Degreased 2. If the material is an inactive metal or the cure speed is to
75
% RT Strength

slow, spray all threads with Activator 7471 or

Reoiled 7649 and allow to dry.
50 3. Shake the product thoroughly before use.
4. To prevent the product from clogging in the nozzle, do not
allow the tip to touch metal surfaces during application.
25 5. For Thru Holes, apply several drops of the product onto
the bolt at the nut engagement area.
6. For Blind Holes, apply several drops of the product down
0 the internal threads to the bottom of the hole.
0 50 100 150 200 250 300
Temperature, °C 7. For Sealing Applications, apply a 360° bead of product
to the leading threads of the male fitting, leaving the first
Heat Aging thread free. Force the material into the threads to
Aged at temperature indicated and tested at 22°C thouroughly fill the voids. For bigger threads and voids,
200 adjust product amount accordingly and apply a 360° bead
150°C of product on the female threads also.
% Initial Strength at RT

175
8. Assemble and tighten as required.
150
200°C For Disassembly
125
1. Remove with standard hand tools.
100 2. In rare instances where hand tools do not work because
75 of excessive engagement length, apply localized heat to
260°C nut or bolt to approximately 250°C. Disassemble while
50 hot.
25
For Cleanup
0 1. Cured product can be removed with a combination of
0 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 900 1000
Hours soaking in a Loctite solvent and mechanical abrasion
such as a wire brush.
Chemical/Solvent Resistance
Aged under conditions indicated and tested at 22°C. Loctite Material SpecificationLMS
% of initial strength LMS dated January-16, 1999. Test reports for each batch are
Environment °C 100 hr 500 hr 1000 hr available for the indicated properties. LMS test reports include
selected QC test parameters considered appropriate to
Motor Oil 125 180 180 180
specifications for customer use. Additionally, comprehensive
Unleaded Gasoline 22 95 95 95 controls are in place to assure product quality and
Brake fluid 22 100 110 120 consistency. Special customer specification requirements may
Ethanol 22 90 95 100 be coordinated through Henkel Loctite Quality.
Acetone 22 75 75 75
Water Glycol 50/50 87 150 165 165
Transmission Fluid 125 175 175 185

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Storage
Store product in the unopened container in a dry location.
Storage information may be indicated on the product container
labeling.
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
use. Do not return product to the original container. Henkel
Corporation cannot assume responsibility for product which
has been contaminated or stored under conditions other than
those previously indicated. If additional information is required,
please contact your local Technical Service Center or
Customer Service Representative.
Conversions
(°C x 1.8) + 32 = °F
kV/mm x 25.4 = V/mil
mm / 25.4 = inches
N x 0.225 = lb
N/mm x 5.71 = lb/in
N/mm² x 145 = psi
MPa x 145 = psi
N·m x 8.851 = lb·in
N·mm x 0.142 = oz·in
mPa·s = cP
Note
The data contained herein are furnished for information only
and are believed to be reliable. We cannot assume
responsibility for the results obtained by others 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 herein and to adopt such precautions as
may be advisable for the protection of property and of persons
against any hazards that may be involved in the handling and
use thereof. In light of the foregoing, Henkel Corporation
specifically disclaims all warranties expressed or implied,
including warranties of merchantability or fitness for a
particular purpose, arising from sale or use of Henkel
Corporation’s products. Henkel Corporation specifically
disclaims any liability for consequential or incidental
damages of any kind, including lost profits. The discussion
herein of various processes or compositions is not to be
interpreted as representation that they are free from
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 repetitive
use, using this data as a guide. This product may be covered
by one or more United States or foreign patents or patent
applications.
Trademark usage
LOCTITE is a trademark of Henkel Corporation
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Henkel Loctite Americas Henkel Loctite Europe Henkel Loctite Asia Pacific
+860.571.5100 +49.89.9268.0 +81.45.758.1810
For the most direct access to local sales and technical support visit: www.loctite.com