PL® 375 Heavy Duty

Construction Adhesive
Description: Loctite® PL® 375 VOC Heavy Duty Construction Adhesive is a versatile premium grade
water-based adhesive for more demanding construction jobs. It provides a professional strength bond with
exceptional holding power for a wide variety of building materials. It is tough, long lasting and moisture
resistant. Bridges irregularities on uneven surfaces. For indoor and outdoor use. Low VOC formulation
meets stringent State and Federal regulatory requirements.

Available As:
Item # Size Package
1390601
10 fl oz (295 ml) Paper Cartridge
1445995

1390599
28 fl oz (828 ml) Paper Cartridge
1655956

Features & Benefits:  Rapid Bond Development

 Bridges Minor Gaps in Framing
 Bonds to Most Building Materials
 Low Odor, Easy Clean-Up
 Low VOC Content

Recommended For: Bonds to a large variety of building materials including wood, fiberboard, metal, masonry, brick, concrete, drywall, fiberglass
panel, wallboard and cork. Use for installing metal and wood studs, strapping to concrete, mounting paneling, and much more.

For Best Results: Not recommended for the following applications:

 Bonding two non-porous surfaces

 Landscape block and wall projects
 Underwater applications or permanent water immersion
 Applications requiring temperature resistance greater than 160°F (71°C)
 Exterior applications where rain is expected within 24 hours
 Use on mirrors and metals that will corrode
 Bonding polyethylene, polypropylene, nylon or PTFE/Teflon®
 Use on Cement Board (Durock®)

Coverage: For a 10 fl. oz. (295 ml) cartridge:

 A 1/4” (6 mm) bead extrudes approximately 30.6 ft. (9.3 m)
 A 3/8” (9.5 mm) bead extrudes approximately 13.6 ft. (4.1 m)

For a 28 fl. oz. (828 mL) cartridge:

 A 1/4” (6 mm) bead extrudes approximately 86 ft. (26 m)
 A 3/8” (9.5 mm) bead extrudes approximately 38 ft. (12 m)

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Typical Uncured Color: Off-White
Physical Properties: Appearance: Thick paste
Base: Poly Vinyl Acetate (PVA)
Odor: Mild acrylic odor
Specific Gravity: 1.224
Viscosity: 225,000 to 325,000 cps
% Solids by Weight: 70%
VOC Content: <0.1% by weight CARB
49 g/l SCAQMD rule 1168
Shelf Life: 24 months from date of manufacture (unopened)
Lot Code Explanation: YYDDD
Printed on plastic nozzle or YY= Last two digits of year of manufacture
bottom plunger of cartridge DDD= Day of manufacture based on 365 days in a year
Example: 14061 = 61st day of 2014 = March 2, 2014

Typical Application Application Temperature: Apply between 40°F (4°C) and 100°F (38°C)
Properties: For best results, use at 70°F (21°C)
Open Time: 60 minutes* At 70°F and 50% relative humidity
Repositioning Time: 15 minutes*
Cure Time: 48 hours*
*Time is dependent on temperature, humidity, porosity of substrate and amount of adhesive
applied
Extrusion Force: 30 lbf At 73°F
Vertical Sag: 0.05 inches ASTM C639

Typical Cured Color: Off-White

Performance Properties: Cured Form: Non-flammable solid
Service Temperature: 10°F (-12°C) to 160°F (71°C)
Water Resistant: Yes. Do not use outdoors if rain is expected within 24 hours
Shear Strength: ASTM C557
24 hours @ 73°F: 26.3 psi
14 days @ 73°F: 42.3 psi
Tensile Strength: ASTM C557
24 hours @ 73°F: 18.3 psi
14 days @ 73°F: 27.5 psi
Shear Strength : ASTM D3498
Wet Lumber: 195 psi
Frozen Lumber 125 psi
Dry Lumber: 221 psi
Gap Filling: 228 psi
Moisture Resistance: 158 psi no delamination
Specifications:  Tested per ASTM E72 – Racking Load Evaluation of Sheathing Materials on a Standard
Wood Frame
 Meets the performance requirements of ASTM C557
 Complies to the following VOC regulations:
o SCAQMD Rule 1168 VOC
o CARB
o BAAQMD
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Directions: Tools Typically Required:
Utility knife, caulking gun and tool to puncture inside seal of cartridge.

Safety Precautions:
Interior applications require ventilation to the outside during application and cure. Wear gloves. Wash hands after use.

Preparation:
The temperature of the product, the surfaces and the working area must be above 40°F (4°C) and below 100°F (38°C). For
best performance, apply adhesive at 70°F (21°C). Ensure surfaces to be bonded are clean, dry, structurally sound and free of
dust, grease, oil, and other foreign contaminants. Pre-cut and fit materials before applying adhesive. Cut off tip of cartridge in
an “X” cutting method, cutting both sides of the nozzle. Puncture inside seal of cartridge.

Application:
Using a caulking gun, apply adhesive to one of the surfaces to be bonded. Press materials firmly together. Materials should be
glued together within 60 minutes of adhesive application. Repositioning time is approximately 15 minutes. After use, wipe off
nozzle tip and recap immediately.

Clean-up:
Clean tools and uncured adhesive residue immediately with warm water and soap. Cured adhesive may be carefully cut away
with a sharp-edged tool.

Storage & Disposal: DAMAGED BY FREEZING. Store in a cool, dry place at room temperature. For maximum shelf life store at 75°F (24°C). Take
unwanted product to an approved household hazardous waste transfer facility. Hardened material may be disposed of with trash.

Label Precautions: CAUTION! Contains ethylene glycol and crystalline silica. May cause skin, eye and respiratory irritation. Avoid contact with eyes
and skin. Use with adequate ventilation. Do not swallow. FIRST AID:If swallowed do not induce vomiting, call a physician or
Poison Control center. For eye contact flush with water for 15 minutes. For skin contact wash thoroughly with soap and water.
If affected by vapors, get fresh air. KEEP OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN.

WARNING: This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer.

Refer to Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for further information.

Disclaimer: The information and recommendations contained herein are based on our research and are believed to be accurate, but no
warranty, express or implied, is made or should be inferred. Purchasers should test the products to determine acceptable quality
and suitability for their own intended use. Nothing contained herein shall be construed to imply the nonexistence of any relevant
patents or to constitute a permission, inducement or recommendation to practice any invention covered by any patent, without
authority from the owner of the patent.

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For over 50 years, Loctite Brand adhesives and sealants have taken on the toughest jobs. Used in race cars, airplanes, and
even in the space-shuttle, Loctite provides solutions for the most demanding industrial, professional and consumer applications.
Loctite gives you not the specialization, power and performance to not only get your job done, but to get it done right.

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Loctite Brand is part of the Henkel family of brands. Founded in 1876, Henkel is a global leader in the consumer and
industrial businesses. Henkel operates worldwide with leading brands and technologies in three business areas:
Laundry & Home Care, Beauty Care and Adhesive Technologies.

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Revision Date: 04/01/2015 Supercedes: 07/13/2014 Ref. #: 1269393

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