Technical Data Sheet

LOCTITE® 406™
(TDS for new formulation of Loctite® 406™) February-2012

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION Steel (degreased) 20 to 45

LOCTITE® 406™ provides the following product Aluminum (etched) <5
characteristics: Neoprene <5
Rubber, nitrile <5
Technology Cyanoacrylate
ABS <5
Chemical Type Ethyl cyanoacrylate PVC <5
Appearance (uncured) Transparent, colorless to straw Polycarbonate 10 to 20
colored liquidLMS Phenolic <5
Components One part - requires no mixing
Viscosity Low
Cure Humidity
Application Bonding Cure Speed vs. Bond Gap
Key Substrates Plastics and Rubbers The rate of cure will depend on the bondline gap. Thin bond
lines result in high cure speeds, increasing the bond gap will
This Technical Data Sheet is valid for LOCTITE® 406™ decrease the rate of cure.
manufactured from the dates outlined in the
"Manufacturing Date Reference" section.
Cure Speed vs. Humidity
®
LOCTITE 406™ is designed for bonding of plastics and The rate of cure will depend on the ambient relative
humidity. The best results are achieved when the relative
elastomeric materials where very fast fixturing is required. humidity in the working environment is 40% to 60% at 22°C.
Commercial Item Description A-A-3097: Lower humidity leads to slower cure. Higher humidity
accelerates it, but may impair the final strength of the bond.
LOCTITE® 406™ has been qualified to Commercial Item
Description A-A-3097. Note: This is a regional approval.
Please contact your local Technical Service Center for more Cure Speed vs. Activator
information and clarification. Where cure speed is unacceptably long due to large gaps,
applying activator to the surface will improve cure speed.
TYPICAL PROPERTIES OF UNCURED MATERIAL However, this can reduce ultimate strength of the bond and
therefore testing is recommended to confirm effect.
Specific Gravity @ 25 °C 1.1
Viscosity, Cone & Plate, mPa·s (cP):
Temperature: 25 °C, Shear Rate: 3,000 s-1 12 to 22LMS
TYPICAL PERFORMANCE OF CURED MATERIAL
Viscosity, Brookfield - LVF, 25 °C, mPa·s (cP):
Adhesive Properties
Spindle 1, speed 30 rpm 15 to 25
Flash Point - See SDS After 24 hours @ 22 °C
Lap Shear Strength, ISO 4587:
Steel (grit blasted) N/mm² 15.5
(psi) (2,250)
Aluminum (etched) N/mm² 12
TYPICAL CURING PERFORMANCE (psi) (1,740)
Under normal conditions, the atmospheric moisture initiates the Zinc dichromate N/mm² 14
curing process. Although full functional strength is developed (psi) (2,030)
in a relatively short time, curing continues for at least 24 hours ABS * N/mm² 8.8
before full chemical/solvent resistance is developed. * (psi) (1,280)
PVC * N/mm² 8.7
* (psi) (1,260)
Cure Speed vs. Substrate Polycarbonate * N/mm² 9.1
The rate of cure will depend on the substrate used. The table * (psi) (1,320)
below shows the fixture time achieved on different materials Phenolic * N/mm² 11.3
at 22 °C / 50 % relative humidity. This is defined as the time to * (psi) (1,640)
develop a shear strength of 0.1 N/mm². Neoprene * N/mm² 1
* (psi) (150)
Fixture Time, seconds:
Nitrile * N/mm² 1.2
* (psi) ()
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Block Shear Strength, ISO 13445: Chemical/Solvent Resistance

Polycarbonate N/mm² 13.1 Aged under conditions indicated and tested @ 22 °C.
(psi) (1,900) % of initial strength
ABS * N/mm² 23.7
* (psi) (3,440) Environment °C 100 h 500 h 1000 h
PVC N/mm² 1.8 Motor oil 40 100 85 70
(psi) (260) Gasoline 22 90 100 95
Phenolic * N/mm² 13.8 Water 22 55 70 70
* (psi) (2,000)
Water/glycol 22 85 75 80
* substrate failure Ethanol 22 105 105 100
Isopropanol 22 120 110 120
Tensile Strength, ISO 6922:
Buna-N N/mm² 13 98% RH 40 50 60 45
(psi) (1,890)
Chemical/Solvent Resistance
After 10 seconds @ 22 °C Aged under conditions indicated and tested @ 22°C.
Tensile Strength, ISO 6922: Lap Shear Strength, ISO 4587, Polycarbonate
Buna-N N/mm² ≥6.9LMS
(psi) (≥1,000)
% of initial strength
Environment °C 100 h 500 h 1000 h
TYPICAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESISTANCE
Air 22 100 100 105
Cured for 1 week @ 22 °C
Lap Shear Strength, ISO 4587: 98% RH 40 85 90 85
Mild Steel (grit blasted)
GENERAL INFORMATION
This product is not recommended for use in pure oxygen
Hot Strength and/or oxygen rich systems and should not be selected as
Tested at temperature a sealant for chlorine or other strong oxidizing materials.
140
For safe handling information on this product, consult the
120 Safety Data Sheet (SDS).
% Strength @ 22 °C

100

80 Directions for use:

1. Bond areas should be clean and free from grease. Clean
60
all surfaces with a Loctite® cleaning solvent and allow to
40 dry.
20 2. To improve bonding on low energy plastic surfaces,
Loctite® Primer may be applied to the bond area. Avoid
0
-40 -20 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 applying excess Primer. Allow the Primer to dry.
Temperature, °C 3. LOCTITE® Activator may be used if necessary. Apply it to
Heat Aging one bond surface (do not apply activator to the primed
Aged at temperature indicated and tested @ 22 °C surface where Primer is also used). Allow the Activator to
dry.
125 4. Apply adhesive to one of the bond surfaces (do not apply
60 °C
% Initial Strength @ 22 °C

the adhesive to the activated surface). Do not use items

100
like tissue or a brush to spread the adhesive. Assemble
the parts within a few seconds. The parts should be
accurately located, as the short fixture time leaves little
75 80 °C opportunity for adjustment.
5. LOCTITE® Activator can be used to cure fillets of product
50 outside the bond area. Spray or drop the activator on the
100 °C
120 °C excess product.
25 6. Bonds should be held fixed or clamped until adhesive has
fixtured.
0 7. Product should be allowed to develop full strength before
0 250 500 750 1000 subjecting to any service loads (typically 24 to 72 hours
Exposure Time, hours
after assembly, depending on bond gap, materials and
ambient conditions).

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Loctite Material SpecificationLMS In case products are delivered by Henkel Belgium NV, Henkel
LMS dated December-22, 2011. Test reports for each batch Electronic Materials NV, Henkel Nederland BV, Henkel
are available for the indicated properties. LMS test reports Technologies France SAS and Henkel France SA please
include selected QC test parameters considered appropriate to additionally note the following:
In case Henkel would be nevertheless held liable, on whatever legal
specifications for customer use. Additionally, comprehensive ground, Henkel’s liability will in no event exceed the amount of the
controls are in place to assure product quality and concerned delivery.
consistency. Special customer specification requirements may In case products are delivered by Henkel Colombiana, S.A.S. the
be coordinated through Henkel Quality. following disclaimer is applicable:
The information provided in this Technical Data Sheet (TDS) including
Storage the recommendations for use and application of the product are based
Store product in the unopened container in a dry location. on our knowledge and experience of the product as at the date of this
Storage information may be indicated on the product container TDS. Henkel is, therefore, not liable for the suitability of our product for
labeling. the production processes and conditions in respect of which you use
Optimal Storage: 2 °C to 8 °C. Storage below 2 °C or them, as well as the intended applications and results. We strongly
greater than 8 °C can adversely affect product properties. recommend that you carry out your own prior trials to confirm such
Material removed from containers may be contaminated during suitability of our product.
Any liability in respect of the information in the Technical Data Sheet or
use. Do not return product to the original container. Henkel
any other written or oral recommendation(s) regarding the concerned
Corporation cannot assume responsibility for product which product is excluded, except if otherwise explicitly agreed and except in
has been contaminated or stored under conditions other than relation to death or personal injury caused by our negligence and any
those previously indicated. If additional information is required, liability under any applicable mandatory product liability law.
please contact your local Technical Service Center or In case products are delivered by Henkel Corporation, Resin
Customer Service Representative. Technology Group, Inc., or Henkel Canada Corporation, the
following disclaimer is applicable:
Conversions The data contained herein are furnished for information only and are
(°C x 1.8) + 32 = °F believed to be reliable. We cannot assume responsibility for the results
kV/mm x 25.4 = V/mil obtained by others over whose methods we have no control. It is the
mm / 25.4 = inches user's responsibility to determine suitability for the user's purpose of
µm / 25.4 = mil any production methods mentioned herein and to adopt such
N x 0.225 = lb precautions as may be advisable for the protection of property and of
persons against any hazards that may be involved in the handling and
N/mm x 5.71 = lb/in use thereof. In light of the foregoing, Henkel Corporation specifically
N/mm² x 145 = psi disclaims all warranties expressed or implied, including
MPa x 145 = psi warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose,
N·m x 8.851 = lb·in arising from sale or use of Henkel Corporation’s products. Henkel
N·m x 0.738 = lb·ft Corporation specifically disclaims any liability for consequential
N·mm x 0.142 = oz·in or incidental damages of any kind, including lost profits. The
mPa·s = cP discussion herein of various processes or compositions is not to be
interpreted as representation that they are free from domination of
Manufacturing Date Reference patents owned by others or as a license under any Henkel Corporation
patents that may cover such processes or compositions. We
This Technical Data Sheet is valid for LOCTITE® 406™ recommend that each prospective user test his proposed application
manufactured from the dates below: 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
Made in: First manufacturing date: applications.
EU November 2011 Trademark usage
China Pending Except as otherwise noted, all trademarks in this document are
India Pending trademarks of Henkel Corporation in the U.S. and elsewhere. ®
U.S.A. February 2012 denotes a trademark registered in the U.S. Patent and Trademark
Brazil February 2013 Office.

The manufacturing date can be determined from the batch

code on the pack. For assistance please contact your local Reference 1.5
Technical Service Center or Customer Service Representative.

Note:
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. 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
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.

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