Technical Data Sheet

LOCTITE® 587™
December-2010

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION Flow, ISO 7390, mm:

LOCTITE® 587™ provides the following product After 2 minutes @ 25 °C ≤12.7LMS
characteristics: Flash Point - See MSDS
Technology Silicone
Chemical Type Oxime silicone TYPICAL CURING PERFORMANCE
Appearance (uncured) Metallic blue pasteLMS
Components One component - requires no mixing Surface Cure
Thixotropic Reduced migration of liquid product Tack Free Time, minutes:
after application to substrate Cured @ 25 °C / 50±5 % RH 10 to 50LMS
Cure Room temperature vulcanizing (RTV)
Application Gasketing or Sealing TYPICAL PROPERTIES OF CURED MATERIAL
Flexibility Enhances load bearing & shock Cured for 7 days @ 25 °C / 50±5 % RH
absorbing characteristics of the bond Physical Properties:
area. Tensile Strength, ISO 37 N/mm² ≥1.6LMS
(psi) (≥232)
Specific Application Gasket replacement or Gasket
Elongation, ISO 37, % ≥350LMS
dressing
Shore Hardness, ISO 868, Durometer A 26 to 40LMS
Specific Benefit Excellent resistance to automotive
engine oils and Adheres to a wide
range of substrates GENERAL INFORMATION
This product is not recommended for use in pure oxygen
and/or oxygen rich systems and should not be selected as
LOCTITE® 587™ is used for gasketing and sealing a sealant for chlorine or other strong oxidizing materials
applications for both plant maintenance and small, medium, For safe handling information on this product, consult the
and large-sized OEM. As a formed-in-place gasket/sealant, Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS).
LOCTITE® 587™ has been designed to give outstanding
performance in typical automotive gasketing applications Directions for use:
including valve covers, rocker covers, oil pans, water pumps, 1. For best performance bond surfaces should be clean and
end seals, intake manifolds, and rear axle housings. Excellent free from grease.
adhesive for bonding and repairing fabricated silicone gaskets. 2. Full performance properties will develop over 72 hours.
This product is typically used in applications up to 260 °C. 3. Moisture curing begins immediately after the product is
exposed to the atmosphere, therefore parts to be
assembled should be mated within a few minutes after the
NSF International product is dispensed.
Registered to NSF Category P1 for use as a sealant where 4. Excess material can be easily wiped away with non-polar
there is no possibilty of food contact in and around food solvents.
processing areas. Note: This is a regional approval. Please 5. Excess cured material can be removed with a knife or
contact your local Technical Service Center for more single edge razor blade.
information and clarification.
NOTE: Do not use LOCTITE® 587™ for gasketing
UL Classification carburetors or fuel control devices where it will be in
Classified by Underwriters Laboratories Inc.® E257711 - constant contact with hydrocarbon fuels. Material will
Plastics & Components. Please visit the UL website for develop excessive swell and loss of mechanical
additional information. Note: This is a regional approval. properties.
Please contact your local Technical Service Center for more
Do not use LOCTITE® 587™ as a sealant for
information and clarification
concentrated solutions of acetic, hydrochloric, nitric or
sulfuric acids.
Loctite Material SpecificationLMS
TYPICAL PROPERTIES OF UNCURED MATERIAL LMS dated June-8, 2004. Test reports for each batch are
Specific Gravity @ 25 °C 1.28 to 1.33LMS available for the indicated properties. LMS test reports include
Extrusion Rate, g/min: selected QC test parameters considered appropriate to
Pressure 0.62 MPa, time 15 seconds, temperature 25 °C: specifications for customer use. Additionally, comprehensive
Semco Cartridge 250 to 600LMS
controls are in place to assure product quality and
consistency. Special customer specification requirements may
be coordinated through Henkel Quality.
 TDS LOCTITE® 587™, December-2010

Storage
Store product in the unopened container in a dry location.
Storage information may be indicated on the product container
labeling.
Optimal Storage: 8 °C to 21 °C. Storage below 8 °C or
greater than 28 °C can adversely affect product properties.
Material removed from containers may be contaminated during
use. Do not return product to the original container. Henkel
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 Technical Service Center or
Customer Service 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
Note
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 disclaims all warranties expressed or implied,
including warranties of merchantability or fitness for a
particular purpose, arising from sale or use of Henkel
Corporation’s products. Henkel Corporation specifically
disclaims any liability for consequential or incidental
damages of any kind, including lost profits. The discussion
herein of various processes or 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 Corporation patents that may cover such
processes or compositions. We recommend that each
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
applications.
Trademark usage
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are trademarks of Henkel Corporation in the U.S. and
elsewhere. ® denotes a trademark registered in the U.S.
Patent and Trademark Office.

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