Technical Data Sheet

LOCTITE® 243™
(TDS for new formulation of Loctite® 243™)August-2009

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION 100 l

% of Full Strength on Steel

LOCTITE® 243™ provides the following product ee an
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Technology Acrylic
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Chemical Type Dimethacrylate ester s
Appearance (uncured) Blue liquidLMS ras
50 B el
Fluorescence Positive under UV lightLMS s ste
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Components One component - requires no mixing ain

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Viscosity Medium, thixotropic

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Cure Anaerobic

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Secondary Cure Activator 0
Application Threadlocking 1min 5min10min 30min 1h 3h 6h 24h 72h
Cure Time
Strength Medium
Cure Speed vs. Bond Gap
This Technical Data Sheet is valid for LOCTITE® 243™
The rate of cure will depend on the bondline gap. Gaps in
manufactured from the dates outlined in the threaded fasteners depends on thread type, quality and size.
"Manufacturing Date Reference" section. The following graph shows shear strength developed with time
on steel pins and collars at different controlled gaps and tested
LOCTITE® 243™ is designed for the locking and sealing of according to ISO 10123.
threaded fasteners which require normal disassembly with
standard hand tools. The product cures when confined in the 100
% of Full Strength on Steel

absence of air between close fitting metal surfaces and

prevents loosening and leakage from shock and vibration. The 75
thixotropic nature of LOCTITE® 243™ reduces the migration of
liquid product after application to the substrate. LOCTITE®

m
5m
50
243™ provides robust curing performance. It not only works

5m
0.0

m
0.1
on active metals (e.g. brass, copper) but also on passive

m
25
substrates such as stainless steel and plated surfaces. The 25

0.
product offers high temperature performance and oil tolerance.
It tolerates minor surface contaminations from various oils,
0
such as cutting, lubrication, anti-corrosion and protection fluids. 1min 5min10min 30min 1h 3h 6h 24h 72h
Cure Time
NSF International
Registered to NSF Category P1 for use as a sealant where Cure Speed vs. Temperature
there is no possibilty of food contact in and around food The rate of cure will depend on the temperature. The graph
processing areas. Note: This is a regional approval. Please below shows the breakaway strength developed with time at
contact your local Technical Service Center for more different temperatures on M10 steel nuts and bolts and tested
information and clarification. according to ISO 10964.
TYPICAL PROPERTIES OF UNCURED MATERIAL 120
% of Full Strength on Steel

Specific Gravity @ 25 °C 1.08

Flash Point - See MSDS 100
Viscosity, Brookfield - RVT, 25 °C, mPa·s (cP):
°C

°C

Spindle 3, speed 20 rpm 1,300 to 3,000LMS 80

40

22

Viscosity, Cone & Plate, 25 °C, mPa·s (cP):

°C

Cone 35/2°Ti @ shear rate 129 s-1 350 60

5

40

TYPICAL CURING PERFORMANCE 20

Cure Speed vs. Substrate 0

The rate of cure will depend on the substrate used. The graph 1min 5min10min 30min 1h 3h 6h 24h 72h
below shows the breakaway strength developed with time on Cure Time
M10 steel nuts and bolts compared to different materials and
tested according to ISO 10964.
 TDS LOCTITE® 243™, August-2009

Cure Speed vs. Activator Cured for 1 week @ 22 °C

Where cure speed is unacceptably long, or large gaps are Breakloose Torque, ISO 10964, Pre-torqued to 5 N·m:
present, applying activator to the surface will improve cure M10 zinc phosphate nuts and bolts N·m 26
speed. The graph below shows the breakaway strength (lb.in.) (230)
developed with time on M10 zinc dichromate steel nuts and M10 stainless steel nuts and bolts N·m 17
bolts using Activator 7471™, 7649™, 7088™ and 7091™ and (lb.in.) (150)
tested according to ISO 10964.
100
% of Full Strength on Steel

TYPICAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESISTANCE

80 Cured for 1 week @ 22 °C
Breakloose Torque, ISO 10964, Pre-torqued to 5 N·m:
60 M10 zinc phosphate steel nuts and bolts
8™
708
40 7649™
91™ Hot Strength
70 Tested at temperature
20 ™
71 120
74 No Activator
0

% Strength @ 22 °C
100
1min 5min10min 30min 1h 3h 6h 24h 72h
Cure Time
80
TYPICAL PERFORMANCE OF CURED MATERIAL
Adhesive Properties 60

Cured for 24 hours @ 22 °C 40

Breakaway Torque, ISO 10964, Unseated:
M10 steel nuts and bolts N·m 26 20
(lb.in.) (230)
M6 steel nuts and bolts N·m 3 0
(lb.in.) (26) 0 50 100 150 200
Temperature, °C
M16 steel nuts and bolts N·m 44
(lb.in.) (390)
3/8 x 16 steel nuts and bolts N·m 12
(lb.in.) (106) Heat Aging
Aged at temperature indicated and tested @ 22 °C
Prevail Torque @ 180°, ISO 10964, Unseated: 150
% Initial Strength @ 22 °C

M10 steel nuts and bolts N·m 5 °C

(lb.in.) (40) 120
125 100 °C
M6 steel nuts and bolts N·m 1 150 °C
(lb.in.) (8) 100
M16 steel nuts and bolts N·m 13 180 °
(lb.in.) (115) C
75 200 °C
3/8 x 16 steel nuts and bolts N·m 3
(lb.in.) (26) 50
Breakloose Torque, ISO 10964, Pre-torqued to 5 N·m:
M10 steel nuts and bolts N·m 24 25
(lb.in.) (210)
3/8 x 16 steel nuts and bolts N·m 15 0
0 200 400 600 800 1000
(lb.in.) (130) Exposure Time, hours
Prevail Torque @ 180°, ISO 10964, Pre-torqued to 5 N·m:
M10 steel nuts and bolts N·m 4
(lb.in.) (35)
3/8 x 16 steel nuts and bolts N·m 3.5
(lb.in.) (30)

Compressive Shear Strength, ISO 10123:

Steel pins and collars N/mm² ≥7.6LMS
(psi) (≥1,100)

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Heat Aging/Hot Strength Directions for use:

Aged under conditions indicated and tested at temperature For Assembly
120 1. For best results, clean all surfaces (external and internal)
% Initial Strength @ 22 °C

100 °C
with a LOCTITE® cleaning solvent and allow to dry.
100 120 °C 2. If the cure speed is too slow, use appropriate activator.
80 Please see the Cure Speed vs. Activator graph for
150 °C reference. Allow the activator to dry when needed.
60 3. Shake the product thoroughly before use.
180 °C 4. To prevent the product from clogging in the nozzle, do not
40 200 allow the tip to touch metal surfaces during application.
°C
5. For Thru Holes, apply several drops of the product onto
20 the bolt at the nut engagement area.
6. For Blind Holes, apply several drops of the product to the
0
0 200 400 600 800 1000 lower third of the internal threads in the blind hole, or the
Exposure Time, hours bottom of the blind hole.
7. For Sealing Applications, apply a 360° bead of product
to the leading threads of the male fitting, leaving the first
Chemical/Solvent Resistance thread free. Force the material into the threads to
Aged under conditions indicated and tested @ 22 °C. thouroughly fill the voids. For bigger threads and voids,
% of initial strength adjust product amount accordingly and apply a 360° bead
Environment °C 500 h 1000 h
of product on the female threads also.
8. Assemble and tighten as required.
Motor oil 125 110 115
Unleaded gasoline 22 100 95 For Disassembly
Brake fluid 22 105 110 1. Remove with standard hand tools.
Water/glycol 50/50 87 120 125 2. In rare instances where hand tools do not work because
Acetone 22 85 85
of excessive engagement length, apply localized heat to
nut or bolt to approximately 250 °C. Disassemble while
Ethanol 22 95 90 hot.
E85 Ethanol fuel 22 95 100 3. Apply localized heat to the assembly to approximately
B100 Bio-Diesel 22 110 110 250 °C. Disassemble while hot.
For Cleanup
Breakloose Torque, ISO 10964, Pre-torqued to 5 N·m: 1. Cured product can be removed with a combination of
M10 Stainless steel nuts and bolts soaking in a Loctite solvent and mechanical abrasion
such as a wire brush.
% of initial strength
Environment °C 500 h 1000 h Loctite Material SpecificationLMS
Sodium Hydroxide, 20% 22 105 105
LMS dated June-29, 2009. Test reports for each batch are
available for the indicated properties. LMS test reports include
Phosphoric Acid, 10% 22 110 105 selected QC test parameters considered appropriate to
specifications for customer use. Additionally, comprehensive
controls are in place to assure product quality and
GENERAL INFORMATION consistency. Special customer specification requirements may
This product is not recommended for use in pure oxygen be coordinated through Henkel Quality.
and/or oxygen rich systems and should not be selected as
a sealant for chlorine or other strong oxidizing materials Storage
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
Where aqueous washing systems are used to clean the Material removed from containers may be contaminated during
surfaces before bonding, it is important to check for use. Do not return product to the original container. Henkel
compatibility of the washing solution with the adhesive. In Corporation cannot assume responsibility for product which
some cases these aqueous washes can affect the cure and has been contaminated or stored under conditions other than
performance of the adhesive. those previously indicated. If additional information is required,
please contact your local Technical Service Center or
This product is not normally recommended for use on plastics Customer Service Representative.
(particularly thermoplastic materials where stress cracking of
the plastic could result). Users are recommended to confirm
compatibility of the product with such substrates.

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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
Manufacturing Date Reference
This Technical Data Sheet is valid for LOCTITE® 243™
manufactured from the dates below:
Made in: First manufacturing date:
EU July 2009
Brazil Pending
China August 2009
India August 2009
U.S.A. December 2009

The manufacturing date can be determined from the batch

code on the pack. For assistance please contact your local
Technical Service Center or Customer Service Representative.

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.
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