Technical Data Sheet

LOCTITE® Nordbak®
Brushable Ceramic Gray
June-2012

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION Hardener:

LOCTITE® Nordbak® Brushable Ceramic Gray provides the Viscosity, Brookfield - RV, 25 °C, mPa·s (cP):
following product characteristics: Spindle 2, speed 20 rpm, 500 to 900LMS
Weight Per Gallon, lbs/gal 8.6 to 8.9LMS
Technology Epoxy
Chemical Type Epoxy Mixed:
Appearance (Resin) GreyLMS Viscosity, Cone & Plate, 25 °C, mPa·s (cP):
Appearance (Hardener) AmberLMS Shear rate 10 s-1 20,000
Appearance (Mixture) Gray flowable liquid Coverage 1.1 m² @ 0.5 mm thick/0.9 kg
(12 ft² @ 20 mils thick/2 lb)
Components Two component - requires mixing
Mix Ratio, by volume - 2.75 : 1 TYPICAL CURING PERFORMANCE
Resin : Hardener
Mix Ratio, by weight - 4.8 : 1 Curing Properties
Resin : Hardener Gel Time @ 25 °C, minutes:
400 g mass 34 to 48LMS
Cure Room temperature cure
Recoat Time @ 25 °C, hours 1 to 3
Application Coating
Specific Benefit ● Ceramic and silicon carbide
filled - to provide maximum Working Life
protection 70
● Ultra-smooth brushable
consistency 60
● Easy to mix and use
Time, minutes

50
● Reduces downtime
● Superior adhesion - forms a 40
solid bond
30
LOCTITE® Nordbak® Brushable Ceramic Gray is an ultra 20
smooth, ceramic reinforced epoxy that provides a high gloss,
10
low friction coating designed to protect against turbulence
and abrasion under typical dry service temperatures of -29 °C 0
to 120 °C. Used by itself, LOCTITE® Nordbak® Brushable 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50
Temperature, °C
Ceramic Gray is recommended for sealing and protecting
equipment from corrosion and wear. It also works as a top coat Cure Speed vs. Temperature
over Loctite® Nordbak® Wearing Compounds for applications The graph below shows the shear strength developed with time
requiring surface rebuilding and lasting protection. Typical on grit blasted steel lap shears at different temperatures and
tested according to ISO 4587.
applications include providing a smooth, protective abrasion
% Full Cured Strength @ 22 °C

resistant coating, repairing heat exchangers and condensers, 140

lining tanks and chutes, resurfacing and repairing rudders and 35 °C
C
120 45 °
pintel housings, and repairing cooling pump impellers
and butterfly valves. 100
°C

TYPICAL PROPERTIES OF UNCURED MATERIAL 80

25

Resin:
°C

60
Viscosity, Brookfield - RV, 25 °C, mPa·s (cP):
15

Spindle 7, speed 10 rpm, 200,000 to 260,000LMS 40 5 °C

Weight Per Gallon, lbs/gal 14.35 to 14.85LMS
20

0
0 12 24 36 48 60 72
Time, hours
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TYPICAL PROPERTIES OF CURED MATERIAL Heat Aging

Cured for 7 days @ 25 °C Aged at temperature indicated and tested @ 22 °C
Physical Properties: 140

% Initial Strength @ 22 °C
Compressive Strength, ISO 604 N/mm² 70 120 °C
(psi) (10,180) 120 93 °C
Compressive Modulus, ISO 604 N/mm² 3,855
100
(psi) (558,900) 66 °C
Tensile Strength, ISO 527-2 N/mm² 30 150
80 °C
(psi) (4,370)
Tensile Modulus, ISO 527-2 N/mm² 6,900 60 177 °C
(psi) (1,000,930)
40
Flexural strength , ASTM D790 N/mm² 62
(psi) (9,050) 20
Flexural Modulus , ASTM D790 N/mm² 5,305
0
(psi) (769,200) 0 200 400 600 800 1000
Elongation, at break, ISO 527-2, % 0.7 Exposure Time, hours
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion, ISO 11359-2 K-1:
Pre Tg 47×10-6 GENERAL INFORMATION
Post Tg 136×10-6 This product is not recommended for use in pure oxygen
and/or oxygen rich systems and should not be selected as
Shore Hardness, ISO 868, Durometer D 85
a sealant for chlorine or other strong oxidizing materials.
Glass Transition Temperature, °C:
(Tg) via TMA ISO 11359-2 59 For safe handling information on this product, consult the
Volume Shrinkage, ISO 1675, % 1.8 Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS).
Water Vapor Transmission Rate, ASTM E96:
Permeance, grams/Pa•s•m² 8.5×10-11 Directions for use:
Coefficient of Thermal Conductivity, ISO 8302, 0.53
W/(m·K)
Surface Preparation
Proper surface preparation is critical to the long-term
Abrasion Resistance, ASTM D4060: mg 12
1 Kg load, CS-10 wheels, Weight of Material Lost performance of this product. The exact requirements vary with
the severity of the application, expected service life, and initial
Heat Deflection Temperature, ASTM D648, °C 46 substrate conditions.
1. Clean, dry and abrade application surface. The more
Electrical Properties:
thorough the degree of surface preparation the better the
Volume Resistivity, IEC 60093, Ω·cm 3.7×1013
performance of the application. If possible, it is
Surface Resistivity, IEC 60093, Ω 5.8×1014
recommended that the surface be grit blasted to a Near
White Metal (SSPC-SP10/NACE No. 2) Standard. For
less severe applications roughening the surface with hand
TYPICAL PERFORMANCE OF CURED MATERIAL
tools is suitable.
Adhesive Properties
Cured for 7 days @ 25 °C
2. Solvent cleaning with a residue-free solvent is
recommended as the final step to aid in adhesion.
Lap Shear Strength, ISO 4587:
Steel (grit blasted) N/mm² 21 3. If flash rusting occurs, it must be removed from the
(psi) (3,020) application surface before appling the material. Flash
rusting could be prevented by immediately applying a thin
TYPICAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESISTANCE film of mixed material before the corrosion appears.
Cured for 72 hours @ 25 °C
Lap Shear Strength, ISO 4587: Mixing:
Steel (grit blasted) 1. Material temperature should be between 20 °C to 30 °C.
2. Add hardener contents to resin. Mix material vigorously
Hot Strength until uniform in color. Be sure to mix along the bottom and
Tested at temperature sides of mixing container. Mix three to five minutes.
30 3. Proper mix ratios are essential to the performance of this
Shear Strength - N/mm²

material, if mixing a partial kit it is very important to

25 calculate the proper amounts and measure the resin and
hardener before mixing.
20
Application Method:
15 1. Apply fully mixed material to the prepared surface using a
short bristle brush or plastic spatula.
10
2. Immediately clean tools and any contaminated skin or
5
clothing with soap and water.
Caution: Use an approved, positive-pressure, supplied air
0 respirator when welding or torch cutting near cured
0 30 60 90 120 150 180
Temperature, °C compound. Do Not use open flame on compound.

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Loctite Material SpecificationLMS Trademark usage

LMS dated May-22, 2001 (Resin) and LMS dated May-22, Except as otherwise noted, all trademarks in this document
2001 (Hardener). Test reports for each batch are available for are trademarks of Henkel Corporation in the U.S. and
the indicated properties. LMS test reports include selected QC
elsewhere. ® denotes a trademark registered in the U.S.
test parameters considered appropriate to specifications for
customer use. Additionally, comprehensive controls are in Patent and Trademark Office.
place to assure product quality and consistency. Special
customer specification requirements may be coordinated Reference 1.3
through Henkel Loctite Quality.
Storage
Store product in the unopened container in a dry location.
Material removed from containers may be contaminated during
use. Do not return liquid to original container. 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.
Henkel cannot assume responsibility for product which has
been contaminated or stored under conditions other than
those recommended. 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.

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