Technical Data Sheet

1001 Trout Brook Crossing

Rocky Hill, CT 06067-3910
Product 545
Telephone: (860) 571-5100
FAX: (860) 571-5465
Worldwide Version, December 1997

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

% of Full Strength on steel

100
LOCTITE® Product 545 is a single component, high viscosity 40°C
anaerobic pipe sealant material. This product cures when 4 °C
confined in the absence of air between close fitting metal 75
surfaces.
50

TYPICAL APPLICATIONS
Used to lock and seal hydraulic and pneumatic fittings, 25
22°C
servomechanisms, and fine-filtration systems. This Teflon-
free product is specially formulated to offer lubricity for easy 0
assembly. 5min10min 30min 1hr 3hr 6hr 24hr 72hr
Cure Time, Hours

PROPERTIES OF UNCURED MATERIAL

Typical Cure speed vs. activator
Value Range Where cure speed is unacceptably long, or large gaps are
Chemical Type Methacrylate ester present, applying activator to the surface will improve cure
Appearance Purple liquid speed. The graph below shows the shear strength
Specific Gravity @ 25°C 1.02 developed with time on zinc dichromate plated steel M10
Viscosity, @ 25°C, mPa.s (cP) nuts and bolts and tested according to ISO 10964.
Brookfield RVT
Spindle 3 @ 2.5 rpm 14,000 9,000 to 20,000
Flash Point (TCC), °C >93
% of Full Strength on steel

100
TYPICAL CURING PERFORMANCE
Cure speed vs. substrate 75
The rate of cure will depend on substrate used. The graph Act T Act N
below shows the shear strength developed with time on M10
nuts and bolts compared to different materials and tested 50
No Activator
according to ISO 10964.
25

0
% of Full Strength on steel

100
5min10min 30min 1hr 3hr 6hr 24hr 72hr
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ee

Cure Time, Hours

St

75

e TYPICAL PROPERTIES OF CURED MATERIAL

50 at
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ich
D Physical Properties
s Zn -6
25 as Coefficient of thermal expansion, ASTM D696, K-1 80 x 10
Br
Coefficient of thermal conductivity, ASTM C177, W.m-1K-1 0.1
0 72hr Specific Heat , [Link]-1K-1 0.3
5min 10min 30min 1hr 3hr 6hr 24hr
Cure Time, Hours
PERFORMANCE OF CURED MATERIAL
Cure speed vs. temperature (After 24 hrs at 22 °C)
The rate of cure will depend on the temperature. The graph Typical
below shows the shear strength developed with time on M10 Value Range
black oxide nuts and bolts at different temperatures and Breakaway Torque, ISO 10964, N.m. 2 2 to 3
tested according to ISO 10964. ([Link]) (15) (8 to 24)

NOT FOR PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

THE TECHNICAL DATA CONTAINED HEREIN ARE INTENDED AS REFERENCE ONLY.
PLEASE CONTACT LOCTITE CORPORATION QUALITY DEPARTMENT FOR ASSISTANCE AND RECOMMENDATIONS ON SPECIFICATIONS FOR THIS PRODUCT.
ROCKY HILL, CT FAX: +1 (860)-571-5473 DUBLIN, IRELAND FAX: +353-(1)-451 - 9959
 TDS 545 December 1997

TYPICAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESISTANCE Directions for use

For best performance surfaces should be clean and free of
Test Procedure : Breakloose Torque, DIN 54454 grease. Product should be applied to the thread engagement
Substrate: M10 Zinc Phosphate Nuts & Bolts area in sufficient quantity to fill all engaged threads. This
Cure procedure: 1 week at 22°C product performs best in thin bond gaps, (0.05mm). Very
Heat Aging large thread sizes may create large gaps which will affect
Aged at temperature indicated and tested at 22°C cure speed and strength. This product is designed to give
150
controlled friction, (torque/tension ratio), during assembly. In
% Initial Strength, at RT

critical tightening applications this ratio should be confirmed.

125 120°C
150°C
Storage
100
Product shall be ideally stored in a cool, dry location in
75
unopened containers at a temperature between 8°C to 28°C
(46°F to 82°F) unless otherwise labeled. Optimal storage is
50 at the lower half of this temperature range. To prevent
contamination of unused product, do not return any material
25
to its original container. For further specific shelf life
0
information, contact your local Technical Service Center.
0 1,000 2,000 3,000 4,000 5,000
Hours Data Ranges
The data contained herein may be reported as a typical value
Chemical / Solvent Resistance and/or range (based on the mean value ±2 standard
Aged under conditions indicated and tested at 22°C deviations). Values are based on actual test data and are
verified on a periodic basis.
Solvent Temp. % Initial Strength retained at
100hr 500hr 1000hr Note
The data contained herein are furnished for information only
Motor Oil 125°C 100 100 100 and are believed to be reliable. We cannot assume
Unleaded Gasoline 22°C 100 100 95
responsibility for the results obtained by others over whose
Brake fluid 22°C 100 100 100
methods we have no control. It is the user's responsibility to
Ethanol 22°C 100 90 90
Acetone 100 95 95
determine suitability for the user's purpose of any production
22°C
Water/glycol 87°C 100 100 100 methods mentioned herein and to adopt such precautions as
may be advisable for the protection of property and of
GENERAL INFORMATION persons against any hazards that may be involved in the
This product is not recommended for use in pure oxygen handling and use thereof. In light of the foregoing, Loctite
and/or oxygen rich systems and should not be selected Corporation specifically disclaims all warranties
as a sealant for chlorine or other strong oxidizing expressed or implied, including warranties of
materials. merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose,
arising from sale or use of Loctite Corporation’s
For safe handling information on this product, consult products. Loctite Corporation specifically disclaims any
the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS). liability for consequential or incidental damages of any
kind, including lost profits. The discussion herein of
Where aqueous washing systems are used to clean the various processes or compositions is not to be interpreted as
surfaces before bonding, it is important to check for representation that they are free from domination of patents
compatibility of the washing solution with the adhesive. In owned by others or as a license under any Loctite
some cases these aqueous washes can affect the cure and Corporation patents that may cover such processes or
performance of the adhesive. compositions. We recommend that each prospective user
test his proposed application before repetitive use, using this
This product is not normally recommended for use on plastics data as a guide. This product may be covered by one or
(particularly thermoplastic materials where stress cracking of more United States or foreign patents or patent applications.
the plastic could result). Users are recommended to confirm
compatibility of the product with such substrates.

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