Technical Data Sheet

LOCTITE® 404
February-2010

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION Cure Speed vs. Bond Gap

LOCTITE® 404 provides the following product characteristics: The rate of cure will depend on the bondline gap. Thin bond
Technology Cyanoacrylate lines result in high cure speeds, increasing the bond gap will
decrease the rate of cure.
Chemical Type Ethyl cyanoacrylate
Appearance (uncured) Transparent, colorless to straw
colored liquidLMS Cure Speed vs. Activator
Components One part - requires no mixing Where cure speed is unacceptably long due to large gaps,
Viscosity Low applying activator to the surface will improve cure speed.
Cure Humidity However, this can reduce ultimate strength of the bond and
Application Bonding therefore testing is recommended to confirm effect.
Key Substrates Plastics and Rubbers

LOCTITE® 404 is designed for bonding of plastics and TYPICAL PROPERTIES OF CURED MATERIAL
After 24 hours @ 22 °C
elastomeric materials where very fast fixturing is required.
Physical Properties:
Commercial Item Description A-A-3097: Coefficient of Thermal Expansion, 80×10-6
LOCTITE® 404 has been qualified to Commercial Item ISO 11359-2, K-1
Coefficient of Thermal Conductivity, ISO 8302, 0.1
Description A-A-3097. Note: This is a regional approval. W/(m·K)
Please contact your local Technical Service Center for more Glass Transition Temperature, ASTM E 228, °C 120
information and clarification.
Electrical Properties:
Dielectric Constant / Dissipation Factor, IEC 60250:
TYPICAL PROPERTIES OF UNCURED MATERIAL 0.05-kHz 2.3 / <0.02
Specific Gravity @ 25 °C 1.09 1-kHz 2.3 / <0.02
Viscosity, Brookfield - LVF, 25 °C, mPa·s (cP): 10-kHz 2.3 / <0.02
Spindle 1, speed 30 rpm, 70 to 110LMS Volume Resistivity, IEC 60093, Ω·cm 10×1015
Flash Point - See SDS Dielectric Breakdown Strength, 25
IEC 60243-1, kV/mm

TYPICAL CURING PERFORMANCE

Under normal conditions, the atmospheric moisture initiates the
curing process. Although full functional strength is developed TYPICAL PERFORMANCE OF CURED MATERIAL
in a relatively short time, curing continues for at least 24 hours Adhesive Properties
before full chemical/solvent resistance is developed.
After 24 hours @ 22 °C
Lap Shear Strength, ISO 4587:
Cure Speed vs. Substrate Steel (grit blasted) N/mm² 18 to 26
(psi) (2,610 to 3,770)
The rate of cure will depend on the substrate used. The table
Aluminum (etched) N/mm² 11 to 19
below shows the fixture time achieved on different materials (psi) (1,595 to 2,755)
at 22 °C / 50 % relative humidity. This is defined as the time to ABS N/mm² >6
develop a shear strength of 0.1 N/mm². (psi) (>870)
Fixture Time, seconds: PVC N/mm² >4
Steel (degreased) 15 to 30 (psi) (>580)
Aluminum 2 to 10 Polycarbonate N/mm² >5
Neoprene <5 (psi) (>725)
Rubber, nitrile <5 Phenolic N/mm² 5 to 15
ABS 2 to 10 (psi) (725 to 2,175)
PVC 2 to 10 Neoprene N/mm² >10
Polycarbonate 15 to 50 (psi) (>1,450)
Phenolic 5 to 15 Nitrile N/mm² >10
(psi) (>1,450)
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After 2 minutes @ 22 °C GENERAL INFORMATION

Tensile Strength, ISO 6922: This product is not recommended for use in pure oxygen
Steel (grit blasted) N/mm² ≥5.2LMS and/or oxygen rich systems and should not be selected as
(psi) (≥755) a sealant for chlorine or other strong oxidizing materials.
For safe handling information on this product, consult the
Safety Data Sheet (SDS).

TYPICAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESISTANCE

Cured for 1 week @ 22 °C
Directions for use:
Lap Shear Strength, ISO 4587: 1. For best performance bond surfaces should be clean and
Mild Steel (grit blasted) free from grease.
2. This product performs best in thin bond gaps (0.05 mm).
3. Excess adhesive can be dissolved with Loctite cleanup
solvents, nitromethane or acetone.
Hot Strength
Tested at temperature
100 Loctite Material SpecificationLMS
LMS dated August-23, 1999. Test reports for each batch are
% Strength @ 22 °C

available for the indicated properties. LMS test reports include

75 selected QC test parameters considered appropriate to
specifications for customer use. Additionally, comprehensive
controls are in place to assure product quality and
50 consistency. Special customer specification requirements may
be coordinated through Henkel Quality.
25
Storage
Store product in the unopened container in a dry location.
0
0 60 80 100 120 Storage information may be indicated on the product container
Temperature, °C labeling.
Optimal Storage: 2 °C to 8 °C. Storage below 2 °C or
Heat Aging greater than 8 °C can adversely affect product properties.
Aged at temperature indicated and tested @ 22 °C Material removed from containers may be contaminated during
use. Do not return product to the original container. Henkel
150 Corporation cannot assume responsibility for product which
% Initial Strength @ 22 °C

has been contaminated or stored under conditions other than

125 those previously indicated. If additional information is required,
80 °C please contact your local Technical Service Center or
100 Customer Service Representative.

75
100 °C Conversions
50 (°C x 1.8) + 32 = °F
kV/mm x 25.4 = V/mil
25 mm / 25.4 = inches
µm / 25.4 = mil
0 N x 0.225 = lb
24 100 500 1000 5000 N/mm x 5.71 = lb/in
Exposure Time, hours
N/mm² x 145 = psi
Chemical/Solvent Resistance MPa x 145 = psi
Aged under conditions indicated and tested @ 22 °C. N·m x 8.851 = lb·in
N·m x 0.738 = lb·ft
% of initial strength
N·mm x 0.142 = oz·in
Environment °C 100 h 500 h 1000 h mPa·s = cP
Motor oil (MIL-L-46152) 40 100 100 95
Gasoline 22 100 100 100
Note:
Isopropanol 22 100 100 100 The information provided in this Technical Data Sheet (TDS) including
Heat/humidity 95% RH 40 80 75 65 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

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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 Materials NV, Henkel Nederland BV, Henkel
Technologies France SAS and 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.
In case products are delivered by Henkel Colombiana, S.A.S. the
following 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.
In case products are delivered by Henkel Corporation, Resin
Technology Group, Inc., or Henkel Canada Corporation, the
following disclaimer is applicable:
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.
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