Technical Data Sheet

LOCTITE® Superflex® Red

High Temp RTV
July-2010

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION TYPICAL PROPERTIES OF CURED MATERIAL

LOCTITE® Superflex® Red High Temp RTV provides the Cured for 7 days @ 25 °C / 50% RH
following product characteristics: Physical Properties:
Technology Silicone Shore Hardness, ISO 868, Durometer A ≥18LMS
Elongation, ISO 37, % ≥300LMS
Chemical Type Acetoxy silicone
Tensile Strength, ISO 37 N/mm² ≥1.5LMS
Appearance (uncured) Red homogeneous pasteLMS (psi) (≥217)
Components One component - requires no mixing
Thixotropic Reduced migration of liquid product
after application to substrate
Cured for 14 days @ 25 °C
Cure Room temperature vulcanizing (RTV) 180° Peel Strength :
Application Gasketing or Sealing Aluminum N/mm ≥1.73LMS
Flexibility Enhances load bearing & shock (lb/in) (≥9.88)
absorbing characteristics of the bond Steel N/mm ≥1.73LMS
area. (lb/in) (≥9.88)
Specific Application Gasket dressing
Specific Benefit Good temperature resistance.

LOCTITE® Superflex® Red High Temp RTV is used for

TYPICAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESISTANCE
gasketing and sealing applications for both plant maintenance
Cured @ 25 °C / 50±5 % RH for 7 days, tested @ 25 °C, 3.2
and small, medium, and large-sized OEM. It is specially mm thick film
formulated to meet the low silicone volatiles requirements of
the automotive industry for 315°C flange sealants. As a Heat Aging
Aged at temperature indicated and tested @ 22 °C
formed-in-place gasket/sealant, LOCTITE® Superflex® Red
Week(s) @ 204 °C
High Temp RTV has been designed to give outstanding
1 2 4 8
performance in typical automotive gasketing applications Shore Hardness, ISO 868, Durometer A 29 28 25 22
including valve covers, rocker covers, oil pans, water pumps, Tensile Strength, ISO 527-3, N/mm² 2.0 2.2 2.3 1.9
end seals, intake manifolds, and rear axle housings. This Elongation, ISO 527-2, % 370 450 490 500
product is also used as a sealant and adhesive for assembly
and repair of industrial furnaces, ovens, boilers, exhaust Week(s) @ 260 °C
stacks, high temperature ducting, and heating elements in 1 2 4 7
electrical appliances. This product is typically used in Shore Hardness, ISO 868, Durometer A 23 16 15 17
applications up to 315 °C. Tensile Strength, ISO 527-3, N/mm² 1.3 0.7 0.4 0.3
Elongation, ISO 527-2, % 520 440 280 210
Mil-A-46106B
LOCTITE® Superflex® Red High Temp RTV is tested to the lot Week(s) @ 316 °C
requirements of Military Specification Mil-A-46106B. Note: This 1 2 3
is a regional approval. Please contact your local Technical Shore Hardness, ISO 868, Durometer A 48 64 82
Service Center for more information and clarification Tensile Strength, ISO 527-3, N/mm² 1.4 1.6 1.5
Elongation, ISO 527-2, % 175 70 25
TYPICAL PROPERTIES OF UNCURED MATERIAL
Specific Gravity @ 25 °C 1.05
Extrusion Rate, g/min: At 260°C, softening is due to reversion and will occur
Pressure 0.62 MPa, time 15 seconds, temperature 25 °C: regardless of how the sealant is cured. For flange sealing, this
Semco Cartridge ≥250LMS softening is usually an attribute.
Flash Point - See MSDS
Odor Acetic Acid At 315°C, hardening is due to thermal rearrangement of the
polymer and also oxidation. Oxidation is retarded when the
TYPICAL CURING PERFORMANCE product is used as a flange sealant.
LOCTITE® Superflex® Red High Temp RTV cures on exposure
to moisture in the air. The product dries tack free in 1 hour and
fully cures in 24 hours. Cure times will vary with temperature,
humidity and gap.
 TDS LOCTITE® Superflex® Red High Temp RTV, July-2010

GENERAL INFORMATION Note

This product is not recommended for use in pure oxygen The data contained herein are furnished for information only
and/or oxygen rich systems and should not be selected as and are believed to be reliable. We cannot assume
a sealant for chlorine or other strong oxidizing materials responsibility for the results obtained by others over whose
methods we have no control. It is the user's responsibility to
For safe handling information on this product, consult the determine suitability for the user's purpose of any production
Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS). methods mentioned herein and to adopt such precautions as
may be advisable for the protection of property and of persons
Directions for use: against any hazards that may be involved in the handling and
1. For best performance bond surfaces should be clean and use thereof. In light of the foregoing, Henkel Corporation
free from grease. specifically disclaims all warranties expressed or implied,
including warranties of merchantability or fitness for a
2. Full performance properties will develop over 24 hours.
particular purpose, arising from sale or use of Henkel
3. Moisture curing begins immediately after the product is Corporation’s products. Henkel Corporation specifically
exposed to the atmosphere, therefore parts to be disclaims any liability for consequential or incidental
assembled should be mated within a few minutes after the damages of any kind, including lost profits. The discussion
product is dispensed. herein of various processes or compositions is not to be
4. Press or firmly clamp parts together. Do not slide parts interpreted as representation that they are free from
together. domination of patents owned by others or as a license under
5. Excess material can be easily wiped away with non-polar any Henkel Corporation patents that may cover such
solvents. processes or compositions. We recommend that each
6. Excess cured material can be removed with a knife or prospective user test his proposed application before repetitive
single edge razor blade. use, using this data as a guide. This product may be covered
by one or more United States or foreign patents or patent
NOTE: Do not use LOCTITE® Superflex® Red High Temp applications.
RTV for gasketing carburetors or fuel control devices Trademark usage
where it will be in constant contact with hydrocarbon Except as otherwise noted, all trademarks in this document
fuels. Material will develop excessive swell and loss of are trademarks of Henkel Corporation in the U.S. and
mechanical properties. elsewhere. ® denotes a trademark registered in the U.S.
Loctite Material SpecificationLMS Patent and Trademark Office.
LMS dated July-06, 2005. Test reports for each batch are
available for the indicated properties. LMS test reports include
Reference 1.2
selected QC test parameters considered appropriate to
specifications for customer use. Additionally, comprehensive
controls are in place to assure product quality and
consistency. Special customer specification requirements may
be coordinated through Henkel Quality.
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
µm / 25.4 = mil
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·m x 0.738 = lb·ft
N·mm x 0.142 = oz·in
mPa·s = cP

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