Technical Data Sheet

Product 577
Worldwide Version, October 1995

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION Cure speed vs. temperature

LOCTITE® Product 577 is a single component, medium The rate of cure will depend on the ambient temperature. The
strength, thixotropic anaerobic sealant with fast curing graph below shows the breakaway strength developed with
properties. The product cures rapidly when confined in the time at different temperatures on M10 steel nuts and bolts and
absence of air between close fitting metal surfaces. tested according to ISO 10964.

% of Full Strength on steel

100
TYPICAL APPLICATIONS

°C
40
Used to seal metal threaded fittings. Particularly suitable for C
5°
use on stainless steel without the need for surface activation. 75

°C
22
PROPERTIES OF UNCURED MATERIAL
Typical 50
Value Range
Chemical Type Dimethacrylate
ester 25
Appearance Yellow, fluorescent
Specific Gravity @ 25°C 1.09
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Viscosity @ 25°C, Pa.s (P) 5min10min 30min 1hr 3hr 6hr 24hr 72hr
Brookfield RVT Cure Time, Hours
Spindle 5 @ 2.5 rpm 80,000 50,000 to 110,000
@ 20 rpm 24,000 17,000 to 31,000
DIN 54453, MV Cure speed vs. activator
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D = 36 s after t=180secs 6,750 4,500 to 9,000 Where cure speed is unacceptably long, or large gaps are
Flash Point (COC), °C >100 present, applying activator to the surface will improve cure
speed. The graph below shows the shear strength developed
TYPICAL CURING PERFORMANCE with time using ACTIVATOR N and T on M10 Zinc Dichromate
Cure speed vs. substrate steel nuts and bolts and tested according to ISO 10964.
The rate of cure will depend on substrate used. The graph 100
% of Full Strength on steel

below shows the breakaway strength developed with time on

M10 steel nuts and bolts compared to different materials and
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tested according to ISO 10964. to
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% of Full Strength on steel

100
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Zinc dichromate
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Stainless steel 0
5min10min 30min 1hr 3hr 6hr 24hr 72hr
25 Cure Time, Hours

0 TYPICAL PROPERTIES OF CURED MATERIAL

5min10min 30min 1hr 3hr 6hr 24hr 72hr
Physical Properties
Cure Time, Hours Coefficient of thermal expansion, ASTM D696, K-1 80 x 10-6
Coefficient of thermal conductivity, ASTM C177, W.m- 0.1
1K-1
Cure speed vs. bond gap
The rate of cure will depend on the bondline gap. Gaps in Specific Heat , kJ.kg-1K-1 0.3
threaded fasteners depend on thread type, quality and size.
The following graph shows shear strength developed with time
on steel pins and collars at different controlled gaps and tested PERFORMANCE OF CURED MATERIAL
according to ISO 10123. (After 24 hr at 22°C, on steel)
100 Typical
% of Full Strength on steel

Value Range
0.05mm
Breakaway Torque, ISO 10964, N.m 11 6 to 15
75 (lb.in) (97) (53 to 133)
Prevail Torque, ISO 10964, N.m 6 2.5 to 9
0.15mm
(lb.in) (53) (22 to 80)
50 Breakloose Torque, DIN 54454, N.m 17 9 to 25
0.25mm (lb.in) (150) (80 to 221)
Max. Prevail Torque, DIN 54454, N.m 17 9 to 25
25 (lb.in) (150) (80 to 221)

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5min10min 30min 1hr 3hr 6hr 24hr 72hr
Cure Time, Hours

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 577 October 1995

TYPICAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESISTANCE This product is not normally recommended for use on plastics
The following tests refer to the effect of environment on (particularly thermoplastic materials where stress cracking of
strength. This is not a measure of sealing performance. the plastic could result). Users are recommended to confirm
compatibility of the product with such substrates.
Test Procedure: DIN 54454 Breakloose Torque
Substrate: Zn Phosphate M10 Nuts & Bolts Directions for use
Cure Procedure: 1 week at 22°C. For best performance surfaces should be clean and free of
grease. Product should be applied to the bolt in sufficient
Hot Strength quantity to fill all engaged threads. This product performs best
Tested at temperature. in thin bond gaps, (0.05mm). Very large thread sizes may
create large gaps which will affect cure speed and strength.
100 This product is designed to give controlled friction,
(torque/tension ratio), during assembly. In critical tightening
75 applications this ratio.
% RT Strength

Storage
50 Product shall be ideally stored in a cool, dry location in
unopened containers at a temperature between 8°C to 28°C
25 (46°F to 82°F) unless otherwise labelled. Optimal storage is at
the lower half of this temperature range. To prevent
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contamination of unused product, do not return any material to
0 50 100 150 its original container. For further specific shelf life information,
Temperature, °C contact your local Technical Service Centre.

Heat Ageing Data Ranges

Aged at temperature indicated and tested at 22°C. The data contained herein may be reported as a typical value
and/or range (based on the mean value ±2 standard
100
% Initial Strength, at RT

deviations). Values are based on actual test data and are

120°C verified on a periodic basis.
75
Note
150°C The data contained herein are furnished for information only
50
and are believed to be reliable. We cannot assume
responsibility for the results obtained by others over whose
25 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
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0 1,000 2,000 3,000 4,000 5,000 may be advisable for the protection of property and of persons
Hours against any hazards that may be involved in the handling and
use thereof. In light of the foregoing, Loctite Corporation
Chemical / Solvent Resistance specifically disclaims all warranties expressed or implied,
Aged under conditions indicated and tested at 22°C. including warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular
purpose, arising from sale or use of Loctite Corporation’s
Solvent Temp. % Initial Strength retained at products. Loctite Corporation specifically disclaims any liability
100 hr 500 hr 1000 hr for consequential or incidental damages of any kind, including
Motor Oil 125°C 100 100 100 lost profits. The discussion herein of various processes or
Unleaded Petrol 22°C 100 100 100 compositions is not to be interpreted as representation that
Brake Fluid 22°C 100 100 95 they are free from domination of patents owned by others or as
Ethanol 22°C 100 100 95 a licence under any Loctite Corporation patents that may cover
Acetone 22°C 90 80 65 such processes or compositions. We recommend that each
Water/Glycol (50%/50%) 87°C 100 90 90 prospective user test his proposed application 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
GENERAL INFORMATION applications.
This product is not recommended for use in pure oxygen
and/or oxygen rich systems and should not be selected as
a sealant for chlorine or other strong oxidising materials.

For safe handling information on this product, consult the

Material Safety Data Sheet, (MSDS).

Where aqueous washing systems are used to clean the

surfaces before bonding, it is important to check for
compatibility of the washing solution with the adhesive. In
some cases these aqueous washes can affect the cure and
performance of the adhesive.

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