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MILITARY SPECIFICATION

RETAINING COMPOUNDS,
SINGLE COMPONENT, ANAEROBIC

This specificationis approved for use by all Depart-

ments and Agencies of the Department of Defense.

1. SCOPE

1.1 SccPe. This specificationcovers single-component, retaining compounds

for assembling slip-fitted
partswith variedclearances(see6.4 and 6.151.
The retainingcompoundsare for use as alternatives
for pressand sbrin~fits
(see6.1).

1.2 Classification. Retaining compounds covered by this specification

shall be of the following types as specified (see 6.2 and 6.3):

Typ5 I - Low viscosity (fast curing)

Type 11 - Medium viscosity (high temperature)
I III - High viscosity (high strength)
‘i’ype

2. APPLICABLE D&WiENTS

2.1 Government documents.

2.1.1 S~cifications, standards.and handbooks. Unless otherwise

specified, the following specifications,standards, and handbooks of the issue
listed in that issue of the Department of Defense ‘Indexof Specifications and
Standards (DoDISS) specified in the solicitation form a part of this
specification to the extent specified herein.

ene~icialcomments(recommendations, additions, deletions) and any pertinent

data which may be of use in improving this document should be addressed to:
>irector, US Army Materials and Mechanics Research Center, ATTIJ: DRXMR-SMfi,
Hatertwn, MA 02172 by using the self-addressed Standardization Document
,ImprovementProposal fDD Form 1426) appearing at the end of this document or

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SPECIFICATIONS

FEDERAL

O-A-548 - Antifreeze/Coolant, Engine: Ethylene Glycol, Inhibited

Concentrated.
l?T-S&735 - Standard Test Fluids Hydrocarbon
TT-T-548 - Toluene: Technical
PPP-B-566 - Boxes, Folding Paper-board
PPP-B-601 - Boxes, Wood, Cleated - Plywood.
PPP-B-636 - Box, Shipping, Fiberboard
PPP-B-676 - Box, Setup.

MILITARY

MIL-L-2104 - Lubricating Oil, Internal - Combustion Engine, Tactical

Service.
MIL-T-5624 - Turbine Fuel? Aviation Grades JP-4 and JP-5.
MIL-S-22473 - Sealing, Locking and Retaining Compounds; Single
Component.

STANDARDS

MILITARY

MIL-STD-105 - Sampling Procedures and Tables for Inspection by Att~ibutes

MIL-STD-129 - Marking for Shipment and Storage
MIL-STD-81O - Environmental Test Methods.
Method 508.2 - Fungus
MIL-STD-1188 - Commercial Packaging of Supplies and Equipment.

(Copies of specifications, and standards, required by manufacturers in

connection with specific acquisition functions should be obtained from the
contracting activity or as directed by the contracting officer.)

2.2 Other publications. The following documents form a part of this

specification to the extent specified herein. The issues of the documents
which.are indicated as DoD adopted shall be the issue listed in the current
DoDISS and the supplement thereto, if applicable..

AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR TESTING AND MATERIALS (ASTM)

A 108 - Steel Bars, Carbon, Cold-Finished, Standard Quality.

D 304 - Normal Butyl Alcohol (Butanol).
D 445 - Kinematic Viscosjky of Transparent and Opaque Liquids
(and the Calculation of Dynamic Viscosity).
D 1310 - Flash Point of Liquids by Tag Open-Cup Apparatus.

(Applicationfor copies should be addressed to the American Society for

Testing and Materials, 1916 Race Street, Philadelphia,Pennsylvania19103.)

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for reference
specifications
from libraries.
and standardsare generally available
They are aleo distributed among technical
groups using Federal Agencies.)

2.3 Order of precedence. In the event of a conflict between the text of

this ~pecification and the references cited herein, the text of this
specification shall take precedence.

3. R&UXREXENTS

3.1 PreProduction sample. Before production is commenced and at regular

intervals (see 4.3.1 and 4.3.2) a sample of the compound to be furniehed shall
be submitted for examination and tests. Approval of the preproduction sample
by the procuring activity shall not relieve the contractor of his obligation
to supply compound and containers that shall conform to the requirements Qf
this specification. Any change or deviation $n the formulation or methodof
manufacture from that of the preproduction sample shall be subject to the
approval of the pracuring activity.

3.2 Suitability for use with explosives. When applicable (see 6.2)
suitability of the retaining compound for use with a particular explosive
shall be as specified by the procuring activity. The procuring activity shall
specify the Government laboratory to which the sample iB to be sent for tests
and the method of testing.

3.3 Unpolymerized com~und.

3.3.1 Color. Unless otherwise specified (see 6.2) the unpolymerized

compound = be green in color when viewed in daylight [see 4.5).

3.3.1.1 Ultraviolet.fluorescence. The compound shall be visible in

ultraviolet illumination when tested as specified in 4.6.1.1.

3.3.2 Viscosity. The unpolymerized compound when tested as specified in

4.6.1.2 shall have a viscosity as follows:

Type I - 100 to 500 centipoises (0.1 to 0.5 Pascal - seconds)

Type 11 - 400 to 800 centipoises ( 0.4 to 0.8 Pascal - seconds)
Type 111 - l!500to 2500 centipoises (1.5 to 2.5 Paacal - seconds)

3*3.3 Flash point. The unpolymerized compound shall have a flash point of
not less than 200’% (93°C) when tested as specified in 4.6.1.3.

3.3.4 Solubilitya The unpolymerized compound shall be soluble in

trichloroethylene or a solution of tcichloroethylene containing 5 percent by
volume of acetone when tested as ~pecified in 4.6.1.4.

3.3.5 Wetability. The unpolymerized compound shall wet steel, aluminum and
brass when tested as specified in 4.6.1.5.
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3.3.6 Corrosivity. The unpolymerized compound shall not be corrosive to .

steel, aluminum alloy or brass when tested as specified in 4.6.1.6.

3.3.7 Storage stability. The unpolymerized compound packaged in original

bottles shall not show excessive deterioration when stored for 10 days at
1200 ~ 3oF (49° ~ 1.7°C) and tested as specified in 4.6.1.7.

3.3.8 Toxicity. The retaining compound shall have no adverse effect on the
health of personnel when used for its intended purpose. Questions pertinent
to this effect shall be referred by the procuring activity to the appropriate
department medical service who will act as an advisor to the procuring
activity (see 4.6.1.8) .

3.4 Polymerized retaining compound.

3.4.1 Static shear strength afte,rroom temperature curing. “The retaining

compound after being cured at room temperature shall show a static shear
strength in pounds per square inch when tested as specified in 4.6.2.1.3 as
follows:

Type I - 2000 psi (minimum) (13.8 MPa)

Type 11 - 2000 psi (minimum) (13.8 MPa)
Type III - 3500 psi (minimum) (24.1 MPa)

3.4.2 Static shear strength after immersion in solvents. l’he static shear
strength Shall be not less than 1500 pounds per square inch (10.3 MPa) after
immersion in distilled water, butyl alcohol, toluene, lubricating oil grade
10, hydrocarbon standard test fluid medium No. 6, JP-4 and JP-5 jet fuel, and
ethylene glycol when tested as specified in 4.6.2.1.4.

3.4.3 Hot strength. The static shear strength after exposure to a

temperature of 300 ~ 3.6oF (149 ~ 2oC) for a period of 120 ~ 2 minutes and
tested as specified in 4.6.2.1.5 shall be as follows:

Type I - 1000 psi (minimum) (6.89 MPa)

Type II - 1500 psi (minimum) (10.3 MPa)
Type III - 1000 psi (minimum) (6089 MPa)

3.4.4 Heat aging. The minimum static shear strength of the compound when
aged at 300 ~ 3.6oF (1490 + 2oC) for 1000 ~ 2 hours and tested as
specified in 4.6.2.1.6 shall be as follows:

Type I - 1500 psi (minimum) (10.3 MPa)

Type II - 1800 psi (minimum) (12.4 MPa)
Type III - 1500 psi (minimum) (10.3 MPa)

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3.4.”5 Low temperature’

static,
shear strength. The minimumstatic shear
strengkhof the retainingcompoundat -650 ~ 2~F (-55.9°~ l°C) whix)
tested as speeified in 4.6.2’.1.7 shall be as follows:
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Type I - 2000 psi (minimum) (13.8 MPa)
Type 11 - 2000 ”psi (minimum) (13.8 MPa)
l?y~ 111 - 2500 psi (minimum) (17.2 MPa)

3.4.6 Static shear streng th on primed surfaces. (For acceptance tests only
for type II and type 111 (see 4.3.3)). When authorized by the procuring
activity to expedite the static shearcstrength test for type II and type 111
the tests may be made on primed surfaces as specified in 4.6.2.1.8. The
minimum static shear strength in pounds per square inch after 30 minutes of
room tempe~ature curing shall be as follows:

Type 11 - 1600 psi {minimum) (11.0 MPa)

Type 111 - 2000 psi (minimum) (13.8 MPa)

3.4.7 Funqus resistance. The polymerized compound shall not support the
growth of fungus when tested as specified in 4.6.2.2.

3.5 Workmanship. The unpolymerized compound shall be smooth and

homogeneous, free from lumps, caked materials, and particles of foreign matter.

4. QUALITY ASSURANCE PROVISIONS

4.1 Responsibility for inspection. tlnless otherwise specified in the

contract or purchase order, the supplier is responsible for the performance of
all inspection requirements as specified herein. Except as otherwise
specified in the contract or orderr the supplier may use his own or any other
facilities suitable for the performance of tbe inspection requirements
specified herein, unless disapproved by the Government. The Government
reserves the right to perform any of the inspections set forth in the
specification where such inspections are deemed necessary to assure supplies
and services conform to prescribed requirements.

4.2 ~Ot. For purposes of sampling, a lot shall consist of all retaining
compound manufactured as one batch, and offered for inspection at one time.

4.3 Classification of tests. The tests for the retaininq compound shall be
classified as follows:

a. Preproduction tests (see 4.3.1).

b. Comparison tests (see 4.3.2).
c. Acceptance tests (see 4.3.3).

4.3.1 Preproduction tests. Preproduction tests shall consist of all tests

of this specification.

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of not less th’an once in:-z- years or once in each 20 iots; whichever
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is more frequent. If a lot should fail a “comparison test- no further lots will -
be acceptea until. t-hecontractor-has-presented sufficient evidence to show
that the condition:which caused the failure has been corrected.

4.3.3 ..Acceptance tests. Acceptance tests for.the acceptance. of individual

lots shall consist of the following tests:

a. Viscosity (see 4.6.1.2)

b. Static shear strength after room temperature curing
(see 4.6.2,1.3 for type I and” 4.6.2.l.3 or 4.6.2.1.8
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for type II ana.type III.”

4.4 Samplinq.

4.4.1 For exami’nation. A random-sample of filled containers shall be

selected for examination in accordance”wi”tlilevel I of MIL-STD-105.

4.4’.2 For @reproduction tests. A 250-cc sample of retaining compound shall

be taken from each lot. All of.the tests shall be performed on this sample
except the storage stability tests. For the storage stability .tests 5
‘representative bottles of compound shall be’“selected from each lot:

4.4.3 For acceptance tests. A SO-CC sample of retaining compound which is

representative of the lot shall be selected for acceptance tests..
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examined for color ,(3.3.1 and 3.3,.1.1), workmanship (3.5), and preparation for
delivery (section 5) at the acceptable quallty levels-shown in table I.

4.6 Test methods. Samples of retaining compound shall be selected in

accordance with 4.4.2 or 4.4.3 as applicable. Except as otherwise specified
herein, all tests shall be made at.a temperature”of not less than 700F
“(21°C)nor more than 770F (250C) without treatment or preconditioning of
the “compound. Tests shall be made”in accordance with the.referenced
paragraphs of table II.

4.6.1’ Unpolymerized compound.

4.6.1.1 Ultraviolet ‘fluorescence. The unpolymerized-compoundwhen applied

to metal surfaces shall glow under ultraviolet illumination (see 6.7).

4.6.1.2 Viscosity. The viscosity shall be determined as specified in ASTM

D-445. Conversion to centipoise shall be madeby multiplying the centistokes
by the densityof the compound. The testing temperature shall be 770F —-
+
loF.(25 —+.0.5°C)

4.,6.1-.% Flash point. The flash point shall be determined with a Tag
Open-Cup” flashpoint tester.as specified in ASTM D-131O.
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a- 4.6.1.4 Solubil.it~. One cubic centimeter of the retaining compound shall

be placed in 10 cubic centimeters of trichloroethylene; or in 10 cubic
centimeters of solution of trichloroethylenecontaining 5 percent by volume of
acetone. After shaking the mix thoroughly,the solution shall be examined
under transmittedlight. The solution shall be clear and Eree from
precipitate.

4.6.1.5 Nettability. Sheets of steel, aluminum, and brass shall be

degreased and cleaned by rubbinq with fine emery paper, and then polished with
steel wool. A few drops ok the compound shall be applied to the surface of
each of the metals. The compound shall be considered wettable if it can be
spread over the surface of the metals instead of remaining in small drops.

4.6.1.6 Corrosivity. The compound applied to steel, aluminum, and brass

surfaces as specified in 4.6.1.5 shall be allowed to stand for 24 hours at
room temperature. The compound”shall be removed by wiping wiLh a cloth wet
with water or trichloroethylene~ and the surfaces examined for etching.
Anything more than a superficial discoloration shall be considered evidence of
corrosivity.

4.6.1.7 Storaqe stability. Seven bottles of each size container shall be

conditioned for 10 days at 1200 ~ 3QF (49° ~ 1.7°C). After cooling
the compound to room temperature, the viscosity (see 4.6.1.2) and static shear
strength after room-temperature curing (as specified) in 4.6.2.1.3)shall be

Cr determined.An increase in viscosity in exces~ of 50 percent or failure of the

compourtd to meet the static shear strength requirementsgiven in 3.4.1 shall
be unacceptable.

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TABLE I. Methods of examination

AQL Classification Defect Method of

Material Percent of defect Inspection

Critical None defined

Retaining compound 2.5 Major 101 Mrong color VisuaN
(see 3.3.l and 3.5) 2.5 Major 102 Not smooth and homogeneous Visual
Major 103 Lumps or caked material Visual
Major 104 Fo~eign particles Visual U
Bottles of compound 2.5 Major 105 Improper size Visual
(see 5.1,1.1 or Major 106 Improper size Visual
5.1.2.1 Major 107 Improper closure or leakage Visual
Major 108 Improper fill ~ Approved
scale ~
Intermediate package 2.5 Major 109 Wrong size Visual
(see 5.1.1.2 and Major 110 Wrong type Visual
5.1.1.3 or 5.1.2.2 Major 111 Improper closure Visual
and 5.3 Major 112 Improper marking Vistial
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Major 113 Missing or improper Visual
instruction sheet
Boxes open (see 5.2) 2.5 Major 114 Improper type Visual
Major 115 Improper size Visual
Major 116 Not properly packed Visual
Boxes closed (see 2.5 Major 117 Improper closing Visual
5.2 and 5.3 Major 118 Lack of, or improper Visual
strapping
Major 119 Improper marking Visual
Major 120 Excessive weight Approved
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l~The color shall be determine? by dipping an edge of white paper into the
material.

~\A properly filled kttle shall be weighed and the weight used as a standard,
for determining.the fill of other bttles.

.?/Approved by procuring activity.

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TABLE 11 Test methods

Requirement Test Number of

Test paraqraph paraqraph determinations

Unpolymerized Communal

Ultraviolet 3.3.1.1 4.6.1.1 3

a Viscosity 3.3.2 4.6.1.2
Flash point 3.3.3 4.6.1.3
Solub~l~~y 3.3.4 4.6.1.4
??ettability 3.3.5 4.6.1.5
Corrosivity 3.3.6 4.6.1.6
Storage stability 3.3.7 4.6.1.7
Toxicity 3.3.8 4.6.1.8

Polymerized Compound

m- * Static shear strength after room-

temperature curing
Static shear strength after immersion
in solvents
3.4.1

3.4.2
4.6.2.1.3

4.6.2.1.4 5 for each

test fluid
Hot strength 3.4.3 4.6.2.1.5 w
Heat aging 3.4.4 4.6.2.1.6 ,Sy
?Lortemperature static shear strength 3.4.5 4.6.2.1.7 5Y
Fungus resistance 3.4.7 4.6.2.2 *

*&cc@~tance tests.

~Duplicate determinations shall agree within the tolerances specified in

the test me~hod.

~Results shall be reported as the average of the 5 determinations.

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4.6.1.7.1 Certification of compliance. Pending the results of the storage

stability test the procuring activity may accept a certificate of compliance.
The certificate shall state that the retaining compound meets the storage
stability requirements of 3.3.7 and shall be signed by a responsible agent of
the certifying organization and shall be accompanied by evidence-of this
agent’s authority to bind his principal.

4.6.1.8 Toxicity. The supplier shall furnish the toxicological data and
formulations required to evaluate the safety of the material for the proposed
use.

4.6.2 Polymerized compound.

4.6.2.1 Static shear strenqth.

4.6.2.1.1 Preparation of specimens. (see 6.14) Each specimen shall be

comprised of a pin .449 ~ .001 inch (11.4 ~ 0.025mm) in diameter and a slip
collar .501 ~ .001 inch (12.7 ~ 0.025mm) inside diameter finished to no more
than 32 micro inches (0.81mm) with .002 ~ .001 inch (0.05 ~ 0.025mm) diametral
clearance between the pin and collar (see figure 1). The pin and collar shall
be made of steel conforming to UNS designation G11170 or G12130 of ASTMA 108.
All pins and collars shall be vapor ciegreased, stored in an atmosphere of low
humidity antikept clean. The specimens shall not be primed except for the
test of 4.6.2.1.8. To start a test sufficient compound shall be applied to
the pin t,ocover completely an area the width of the collar. The collar shall
then be slipped onto the pin and remain over the retaining compound.

4.6.2.1.2 Static shear strength test. After the test specimens have been
aged and treated as specified in 3.4.1 or 3.4.2 the static shear strength
shall then be determined by either Method A or Method B (see 6.6) as follows:

Method A. The pin and collar assembly shall be placed in a laboratory test
press (see figure 1) so that the collar rests on the hollow support cylinder
while one end of the pin is held against the fixed plate. The moving platen
and support cylinder shall advance approximately .001 inch (0.025mm) per
secdnd so as to force the retaining compound to be broken when the collar
starts to move along the pin. The maximum breakaway load shall be recorded by
a gage that indicates the Icad in pounds. The quotient of the maximum
breakaway load divided by the bond area in square inches (square millimetres)
shall be the static shear strength.

Method B. The end of the pin (see figure 2) shall be clamped in a vise and
the collar turned slowly with a torque indicating wrench. The maximum
breakaway torque shall be recorded and the static shear strength computed in
PSi(MPa) of bonded area.

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4.6.2.1.3 Static shear atrenqth after room temperature curing. Specimens

prepared as specified in 4.6.2.1.1 shall be aged at 70° to 77QF
(21-25~c) for durations as follows:

Type I - 1 to 1-1/4 hours

Type 11 - 24 to 26 hours
Type 111 - 24 to 26 hours

A~tez agim, static shear strength of the specimens shall .be determined as
specified in 4.6.2.1.2.

4.6.2.1.4 Static shear strewath after immersion. The coated assemblies

prepared in accordance with 4.6.2.1.1 shall be allowed to age in air at 700
to 77W (21-2SoC) for 24 to 26 hours. After aging, 5 specimens shall be
immersed for 168 hours at 1880 ~ 5°F (870 ~ 3oC) (in a flask equipped
with a reflux condenser) in each of the test fluids conforming to
specifications as follows:

Application
Liquid Specification

a. Distilled water
b. Butyl alchol normal ASTM D304
c. Toluene T-T-548
d. Lubricating Oil (grade 10) NIL-L-2104
e. Hydrocarbon standard test TT-5-735
fluid medium NO. 6
f. JP-4 jet fuel HIL-T-5624
~* JP-5 jet fuel WL-T-5624
h. Ethylene glycol O-A-548

Immediately u~n removal of the test specimens from the test fluids, the
static shear strength shall be determined in accordance with 4.6.2.1.2.

4.6.2.1.5 Hot strenqth. Specimens shall be prepared as specified in

4.6.2.1.1. The specimens shall be aged 24 to 26 hours at 70 to 770F (21 to
250)., ~~e specimens shall then be heated in an oven for 120 ~ 2 minutes.
the heating temperature shall be 300 ~ 3.6oF (149 ~ 2oC). Within 30
seconds after removal of the specimens from the oven the static shear strength
test shall be made as specified in 4.6.2.1.2.

4.6.2.1.6 Beat aqimq. Specimens shall be prepared as specified in

4.6.2.1.1 and aged for 240 ~ 5 minutes at 70 to 77°F. (21 to 25°C) the
assemblies shall then be aged in air in an oven at 3000 ~ 10oF. (1490 ~
~.~oc) for ~0~0 ~ ~ hours. The specimens shall be cooled to room
temperature, and the static shear strength determined in accordance with
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4.6.2.1.7 Low temperature static shear strenqth. Specimens prepared as

specified in 4.6.2.1.1 and aged for 240 .+ 5 minutes at 70 to 77*F (21 to
25°C) shall be placed in a container having a temperature of -65° ~ 2oF
(-54° ~ l°C) and conditioned at this temperature for 120 ~ 5 minutes. The
specimens shall then be taken out of the container and tested within 30
seconds for static shear strength in accordance with 4.6.2.1.2.

4.6.2.1.8 Stat,icshear strength on primed surfaces. (For acceptance tests

or type II and type III compounds only (see 3.4.6)) ~ prepare the specimens as
specified in 4.6.2.1.1 except that grade T primer of MIL-S-22473 shall be
applied before the retaining compound is applied. The primer shall be applied
by dipping the fastener components therein and allowing them to dry in air.
The specimens shall be aged for 30 to 35 minutes at 70° tO 77°F (21 to
25°C) and tested for static shear strength as specified in 4.6.2.1.2.

4.6.2.2 Fungus resistance. Compounds polymerized in accordance with the

directions of the manufacturer shall be tested for fungus resistance in
accordance with Method 508.2 of MIL-E-5272.

5. PREPARATION FOR DELIVERY

5.1 :Prese.rvation. Preservation shall be level A or C as specified (see

6.2).

5.1.1 Level A.

5.1.1.1 Bottles. Unless otherwise specified, the compound shall be

furnished in 50-cc (1-2/3 fluid ounces), or 250-cc (8 fluid Ounces) and for
Type I only in 1O-CC (1/3 fluid ounce) plastic squeeze bottles, as,specified
(see 6.2). Bottles of 1O-CC and 50-cc capacity shall be fitted with dispenser
nozzles and suitable closure caps with knurlings or facets for easy opening.
The bottles shall neither affect nor be affected by the product during
extended storage.

5.1.1.2 Intermediate p.ackaginq. Bottles of the same size of retaining

compound shall be packaged in snug fitting boxes conforming to either
PPP-B-566 or PPP-B-676 at the option of the contractor. Quantity and
arrangement shall be in accordance with commercial practice. Box closures.
shall be as specified in the box specification.

5.1.1.3 Instructions. A label shall be furnished with each bottle or an

instruction sheet shall be furnished with each intermediate package that shall
contain as a minimum information on the following:

a. Method of application.
b. Shelf life, if limited.
c. Types of surfaces on which the compound will and will not
produce a satisfactory seal or lock.

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Method. The instruction sheet shall be submitted to the Government for

approval. No change shall be made in the instruction sheet without the
permission of the procuring activity.

5.1.2 Commercial.

5.1.2.1 Retaining commxxmd. Retaining compound bottles in the size and

quantities specified (see 6.2) and with the type of dispenser specified (see
6.5) shall be packaged in accordance with the contractors commercial practice.

5.1.2.2 Instructions. Instructions shall be in accordance with 5.1.1.3.

When no labels are provided and intermediate packaging is not a requirementof
the procuring activity, contract, purchase o~der, invitation for bids, etc.,
one instruction sheet shall be provided for every 12 or less, units of
compound within each separate container.

5.2 Packinq. Packing shall be level A, B, or C as specified (see 6.2).

5.2.1 Level A. Bottles, preserved as specified (see 5.1), shall be packed

in boxes conforming to PPP-B-601, overseas type, style 1. Weight of contents
shall not exceed 200 pounds (91 kg).

n 5.2.2 Level B. Bottles, preserved as specified (see 5.1) shall be packed

in fiberboard boxes conforming to PPP-B-636, class weather resistant. Weight
‘o of contents shall not exceed the limits specified by the box specifications.

5.2.3 Commercial. Packing shall be in accordance with MIL-STD-1188.

5.3 Markiq. In addition to any special marking required by the contract

or order or hereinr interior packages and exterior shipping containers for
levels A and B shall be marked in accordancewith MIL-STD-129 and shall
include date of manufacture. Harking for commercial packages shall be in
accordance with ?41L-STD-1188.

I 6. NCYfES

6.1 Intended use. Retaining compounds may be employed to reduce machining

costs by ~eplacing shrink fits? keys, set ocrews~ splinest and knurles.
Typical applications are:

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a. Electric motor rotors on shafts.

b. Gears.
c. Pulleys.
d. Sleeves.
e. Oil seals in housings.
f. Fans and impellers.
9* Drill bushings in jigs and fixtures.
h. Pins and dowels.
i. Sintered-metal oil-impregnated bearings.
j. Bearing inner rings.
k. Bushings and journal bearings.

Because of high shear strength retaining compounds may also be used on

threaded connections where engagement is very limited. Typical applications
are:

a. Jarinuts.
b. Threads in thin walled castings.
c. Threads in pierced sheet metal sections.
d. Sheet metal screws, by bonding their heads to the sheet metal.
e. Studs where maximum hold is desired.

6.2 Ordering data. Acquisition documents should specify the following:

a. Title, number and date of this specification.

b. Type of retaining compound required (see 1.2).
c. Quantity of retaining compound required.
d. Size of bottles required (see 5.1.1.1).
e. Color, if other than as specified in 3.3.1
f. Whether the compound must be suitable for use with
explosives (see 3.2).
9. Selection of applicable levels of packaging and packing
(see 5.1 and S.2).
h. When level C packaging is required, specify type of
dispenser (see 6.3).
i. Special marking if required (see 5.3).

6.3 Classification of types.

6.3.1 Type X. Type I is the regular materials specified under superseded

MIL-R-46082(MR) . This compound has the advantage of low viscosity and fast
curing on active surfaces.

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e“ 6.3.2 Type 11. Type II is a hot strength retaining compound. It is of

medium viscosity and medium strength capable of maintaining a high shear
strenqth at elevated temperatures. It would be applicable where temperatures
up tO 3000p (149%) would be encountered. The compound combines excellent
heat aging qualities with its hot strength, insuring longer life at elevated
temperatures.

6.3.3 Type 111. Type 111 is a strong retaining compound. It is of high

viscosity, high strength and combines high flexibility with high tensile
strength. This compound would be applicable where cyclic loading and shock
loading must be endured.

6.4 Clearances. The normal clearance filling ability of the retaining

compounds is as follows: Type I -.004 inch, (,0.102mm)type 11 -.008 inch
(0.203mm), and type 111 -.015 inch (0.38hrun). For optimum strength and cure,
the clearance should not exceed .002 inch (0.OSlmm).

6.5 Bottles. The retaining compound is usually bottled in accordance with

5.1.1.1.

6.6 Removal of excess communal. Excess compound spilled during application

may be wiped off with a cloth moistened with trichloroethylene. However, “
comwund which has set is insoluble and can be removed by wire brushing, or in
n the case of threaded fasteners running the nut off and on until the old
compound has worn away.

6.7 Ultraviolet fluorescence. I?luorescenceunder ultraviolet illumination

required in 3.3.1.1 is essential to facilitate detection of retaining compound
partsare inspected.
when assemblies of ditrmseernbled

6.8 tiial-torsional shear stre~th relationahi~. Tests have shown that the
axial static shear strength (push-out force) of the pin is the sameas the
torsional static shear 5trength (breaking torque) between the pin and collar.

6.9 Application to fastener components prior to assembly. Surfaces to be

joined should be wetted with the retaining compound by brushing, dipping, or
tumbling, etc. hhere brushing is employed, a camel-hair brush is
recommended. Use of the applicator nozzle furnished with each container is
alao recommended. There i.s no advantage in using more of the compound than
the surface will retain, use approximately l-cc per 50 square inches (0.032
square metres).

6.10 Application. Clean parts of the common metals will require no

particular surface treatments. Where the metals have had preservative
treatments or contain greases and oils, the usual decreasing (solvent)
operations will be sufficient. For additional holding power the surfaces can
be roughened or an alternate machining method adopted such as turning in lieu
of grinding.

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6.11 Handlinq. Containers used in handling the retaining compounds should
be washed before the compounds harden by using a decreasing solvent. Hardened
compounds can be removed from containers by prolonged soaking in hot caustic
soda, rinsing, and then wire brushing. The compounds may soften some plastics
or dd.mageorganic finishes, particularly lacquers. Hence prior to painting,
excess compound shall be removed from parts, either by wiping or decreasing
while the compound is still liquid.

6.12 Storage to prevent contamination and poly.merizationi The storage life

of the compound is dependent upon maintaining air over the surface of the
compound and upon keeping the compound clean. Therefore, the manufacturer’s
recommendations relative to storage should be strictly followed”. In no case
should parts be dipped into the compound while it is in the storage container
as this will result in severe contamination and destroy the usefulness of the
compound in a very short time.

6.13 Primers for.inert surfaces. Cleaner primers for use with the
retaining compounds of this specification are available under MIL-S-22473.
The primer may be applied to parts as a priming rinse prior to assembly with
the compound. Its function is to increase the speed of cure, while at the
same time serving as a mild decreasing solvent. Surfaces such as zinc,
cadmium, gold platings passivated stainless steel and thermosetting plastic
parts require the use of a primer in order to meet the curing rate requirement
of 3.4.1. Primers may be used on other metals to reduce curing time. Primers
are usually supplied as a 1 to 5 percent solution in a decreasing solvent such
as trichloroethylene into which the parts are dipped and allowed to drain and
ary before application of the compound. The primer solution may be used
repeatedly until too dirty to degrease efficiently. Parts thus treated with
either grade N primer or grade T primer may be expected to keep their
activation not to exceed 30 days storage after treatment.

6.14 Collars and pins specified in 4.6.2.1.1 can be produced in most

I machine shops or they may be purchased from L~tite Corporation, 705 North
Mountain Road, Newington, Connecticut 06111.

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6.15 Definition. Anaerobic compounds: compounds that harden or set in the
absence of air.

6.16 Metric equivalents, Fiqure 2. The metric equivalents of the dimension

given in figure 2 are as shown in table III.

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Table 111. Metrick equivalents for figure 2

INCH MILLIMETER

0.001 0.025
*002 .050
.499 12.67
.501 12.73
1 25.4
2 51
7/16 11.1

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(See Instructions - Reverse Side)
DoCUMENT NUMBEFl

MIL-R-46082B I RETAINING COMPOUNDS, SINGLE COMPONENT, ANAEROBIC

h NAME OF SUBMITTING ORGANIZATION TYF’EOF ORGANIZATION (Mark one)

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~a. NAME OF SUBMITTER oat, JVret, Ml) - Optional b. WORK TELEPHONE NUMBER (Include Area
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