Technical Data Sheet
LOCTITE® SI 595
Known as LOCTITE® Superflex® Clear RTV Silicone
January-2018
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION TYPICAL CURING PERFORMANCE
LOCTITE® SI 595 provides the following product LOCTITE® SI 595 cures on exposure to moisture in the air.
characteristics: The product dries tack free in 45 minutes and fully cures in 24
Technology Silicone hours. Cure times will vary with temperature, humidity and
Chemical Type Acetoxy silicone gap.
Appearance (uncured) clearLMS
Components One component - Tack Free Time / Surface Cure
requires no mixing Tack Free Time, minutes ≤45LMS
Viscosity Thixotropic paste Full cure time, hours 24
Cure Room temperature vulcanizing
(RTV)
Odor Acetic Acid TYPICAL PROPERTIES OF CURED MATERIAL
Application Sealing Cured for 1 week @ RT
Physical Properties:
Specific Benefits ● Non-slumping
Tensile Strength, ISO 37 N/mm² ≥0.8LMS
● Superior adhesion and flexibility (psi) (≥120)
● Seals out moisture and
contaminants Elongation, ISO 37, % ≥275LMS
● Fills large cracks and seams Shore Hardness, ISO 868, Durometer A ≥14LMS
● Non-flammable
● Non-toxic
LOCTITE® SI 595 is a single component, room temperature TYPICAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESISTANCE
vulcanizing compound designed to provide an excellent Silicones provide excellent environmental resistance due to
adhesive sealant for mechanical assemblies. This material their unique chemical structure and the inherent properties of
cures on exposure to moisture in the air to form a tough, the materials.
flexible, silicone rubber seal. This product resists aging,
GENERAL INFORMATION
weathering and thermal cycling without hardening, shrinking or This product is not recommended for use in pure oxygen
cracking. Designed for superior bonding and sealing properties and/or oxygen rich systems and should not be selected as
to most surfaces (not recommended for concrete). Formulated a sealant for chlorine or other strong oxidizing materials.
to withstand extreme temperature cycling, UV light and ozone.
For safe handling information on this product, consult the
Typical applications include electrical insulation, protection of
Safety Data Sheet (SDS).
leads from mechanical shock, trim bonding, and sealing of
ductwork, vents, flues, doors, and windows.
Loctite Material SpecificationLMS
NSF International LMS dated July-6, 2005. Test reports for each batch are
Certified to ANSI/NSF Standard 51 for use with plastic materials and available for the indicated properties. LMS test reports include
components used in food equipment not exceeding 204°C. Note: This selected QC test parameters considered appropriate to
is a regional approval. Please contact your local Technical Service specifications for customer use. Additionally, comprehensive
Center for more information and clarification. controls are in place to assure product quality and
UL Certification consistency. Special customer specification requirements may
Recognized by Underwriters Laboratories Inc.® - Plastics &
be coordinated through Henkel Quality.
Components. Please visit the UL website for additional information. Directions for use
Note: This is a regional approval. Please contact your local Technical 1. Clean and dry surfaces. Remove all oil and grease.
Service Center for more information and clarification
2. Apply product to surface. For bonding applications, apply
to one surface only and join surfaces immediately. When
TYPICAL PROPERTIES OF UNCURED MATERIAL using pressurized cans and cartridges, apply silicone by
Specific Gravity @ 25 °C 1.01 pushing the product in the direction of use (Forward) into
Extrusion Rate, g/min 350 to 750LMS the surface.
Flash Point - See SDS 3. Wipe away excess material immediately.
Clean-up
1. Allow excess material to extend beyond the extension
nozzle or aerosol tip to cure, sealing and protecting the
remaining product from moisture. For reuse, simply
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TDS LOCTITE® SI 595, January-2018
remove the cured product from the tip. merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, arising from sale or use
of Henkel Corporation’s products. Henkel Corporation specifically
2. Remove uncured product from parts and hand-tools with a disclaims any liability for consequential or incidental damages of any kind,
dry cloth. If skinned over, break film with a dry cloth to including lost profits. The discussion herein of various processes or
remove as much as possible. 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
3. Clean hands with a dry cloth or hand cleaner. Corporation patents that may cover such processes or compositions. We
recommend that each prospective user test his proposed application before
Storage repetitive use, using this data as a guide. This product may be covered by one or
Store product in the unopened container in a dry location. more United States or foreign patents or patent applications.
Storage information may be indicated on the product container Trademark usage
labeling. Except as otherwise noted, all trademarks in this document are trademarks of
Optimal Storage: 8 °C to 21 °C. Storage below 8 °C or Henkel Corporation in the U.S. and elsewhere. ® denotes a trademark registered
greater than 28 °C can adversely affect product properties. in the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
Material removed from containers may be contaminated during
use. Do not return product to the original container. Henkel Reference 0.2
Corporation cannot assume responsibility for product which
has been contaminated or stored under conditions other than
those previously indicated. If additional information is required,
please contact your local Henkel representative.
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
Disclaimer
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.
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, 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
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