Product Description Sheet

1001 Trout Brook Crossing

Rocky Hill, CT 06067-3910
Telephone: (860) 571-5100
Product 549
FAX: (860) 571-5465
Industrial Products, October 1996

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION 100

% of Full Strength on Steel

LOCTITE® Product 549 is a ready to use, one component, gel-
like anaerobic thread sealant that cures at room temperature 0.0 mm Gap
when it is isolated from air contact. 75

TYPICAL APPLICATIONS 50
Seals close fitting joints between rigid metal faces and flanges.
Provides an instant seal to low pressures immediately after
assembly of flanges. Typically used as a formed-in-place gasket 25
for pumps, thermostats, compressors, transmission housings 0.25 mm
and axle covers.
0 5min 10min 30min 1hr 3hr 6hr 24hr 72hr
PROPERTIES OF UNCURED MATERIAL
Typical Cure Time, Hours
Value Range
Chemical Type Methacrylate Ester Cure speed vs. temperature
Appearance Orange The rate of cure will depend on the ambient temperature. The
homogenous graph below shows the shear strength developed with time on
material grit blasted steel lap shears at different temperatures and tested
Specific Gravity @ 25°C 1.25 according to ASTM-D1002.
Viscosity @ 25°C, Pa.s (cP)
Brookfield RV
Spindle #6 @ 20 rpm 22,500 10,000 to 35,000 100
% of Full Strength on Steel

Flash Point (TCC), °C >93

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TYPICAL CURING PERFORMANCE

Cure speed vs. substrate 40°C
50
The rate of cure will depend on substrate used. The graph
below shows the shear strength developed with time on grit
blasted steel lap shears compared to different materials and 25
tested according to ASTM-D1002. 22°C

100 0 5min 10min 30min 1hr 3hr 6hr 24hr 72hr

% of Full Strength on Steel

Cure Time, Hours

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Steel
TYPICAL PROPERTIES OF CURED MATERIAL
50 Physical Properties

Coefficient of thermal expansion, ASTM D696, K-1 80 x 10-6

Aluminum
25 Coefficient of thermal conductivity, ASTM C177, W.m-1K-1 0.1
Specific Heat , [Link]-1K-1 0.3

0 5min 10min 30min 1hr 3hr 6hr 24hr 72hr

Cure Time, Hours
PERFORMANCE OF CURED MATERIAL
Cure speed vs. bond gap (After 24 hr at 22°C, on grit blasted mild steel)
The rate of cure will depend on the bondline gap. The following Typical
Value Range
graph shows the shear strength developed with time on grit
blasted steel lap shears compared to different controlled gaps Shear Strength, ASTM D1002, N/mm2 9 6 to 12
(psi) (1305) (870 to 1740)
and tested according to ASTM-D1002.
Tensile Strength, DIN 53288, N/mm2 16 10 to 22
(psi) (2320) (1450 to 3190)

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
 PDS Product 549, October 1996

TYPICAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESISTANCE Where aqueous washing systems are used to clean the
The following tests refer to the effect of environment on surfaces before bonding, it is important to check for compatibility
strength. This is not a measure of sealing performance. of the washing solution with the adhesive. In some cases these
aqueous washes can affect the cure and performance of the
Test Procedure : Shear Strength, ASTM D1002 adhesive.
Substrate: Grit Blasted Mild Steel Laps
Cure procedure: 1 week at 22°C This product is not normally recommended for use on plastics
Hot Strength (particularly thermoplastic materials where stress cracking of the
Tested at temperature. plastic could result). It is recommended to confirm compatibility
of the product with such substrates.
100
Directions for use
For best performance surfaces should be clean and free of
75
grease. The product is designed for close fitting flanged parts
% RT Strength

with gaps up to 0.25mm. Apply manually as a continuous bead

or by screen printing to one surface of the flanges. Low
50
pressures (<0.5 bar) may be used when testing to confirm a
complete seal immediately after assembly and before curing.
Flanges should be tightened as soon as possible after assembly
25
to avoid shimming.

Storage
0 50 100 150 Products shall be ideally stored in a cool, dry location in
unopened containers at a temperature between 8° to 28°C
Temperature, °C (46° to 82°F) unless otherwise labeled. To prevent
contamination of unused product, do not return any material to
Heat Aging its original container. For specific shelf-life information, contact
Aged at temperature indicated and tested at 22°C. your local Technical Service Center.

Data Ranges
250
The data contained herein may be reported as a typical value
and/or range (based on the mean value ±2 standard deviations).
% of Full Strength on Steel

200 Values are based on actual test data and are verified on a
periodic basis.
150
100°C Note
The data contained herein are furnished for information only and
100 120°C
are believed to be reliable. We cannot assume responsibility for
the results obtained by others over whose methods we have no
50 control. It is the user's responsibility to determine suitability for
150°C the user's purpose of any production methods mentioned herein
and to adopt such precautions as may be advisable for the
0 250 500 750 1,000 protection of property and of persons against any hazards that
Hours may be involved in the handling and use thereof. In light of the
foregoing, Loctite Corporation specifically disclaims all
Chemical / Solvent Resistance warranties expressed or implied, including warranties of
Aged under conditions indicated and tested at 22°C. merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, arising
Solvent Temp. % Initial Strength retained at from sale or use of Loctite Corporation’s products. Loctite
100 hr 500 hr 1000 hr Corporation specifically disclaims any liability for
Motor Oil 125°C 200 210 consequential or incidental damages of any kind, including
Gasoline 22°C 100 100 lost profits. The discussion herein of various processes or
1,1,1 Trichloroethane 22°C 80 80 compositions is not to be interpreted as representation that they
Water/Glycol (50%/50%) 87°C 85 65 are free from domination of patents owned by others or as a
license under any Loctite Corporation patents that may cover
GENERAL INFORMATION such processes or compositions. We recommend that each
This product is not recommended for use in pure oxygen prospective user test his proposed application before repetitive
and/or oxygen rich systems and should not be selected as use, using this data as a guide. This product may be covered
a sealant for chlorine or other strong oxidizing materials. by one or more United States or foreign patents or patent
applications.
For safe handling information on this product, consult the
Material Safety Data Sheet, (MSDS).

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