Product Description Sheet

1001 Trout Brook Crossing

Rocky Hill, CT 06067-3910
Telephone: (860) 571-5100
Gasket Sealant Number 2
FAX: (860) 571-5465
Maintenance, Repair & Operations, May 2001

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION PERFORMANCE OF CURED MATERIAL

LOCTITE® Gasket Sealant #2 is a black, viscous paste with a Withstands pressures to 5000 psi.
characteristic alcohol odor. It is a slow drying, flexible setting
paste that changes to a pliable, non-hardening film through TYPICAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESISTANCE
solvent evaporation. It seals flanges, fittings, connections and Temperature Resistance Typical Values
flexible assemblies against leakage. It increases the reliability Continuous, °C (°F) -54 to 204 (-65 to 400)
of gasket seals.
Chemical / Solvent Resistance
PRODUCT BENEFITS The product retains effective properties in contact with water,
• Improves reliability ethylene glycol, gasoline, motor oil, transmission fluid and sea
• Extends gasket life water.
• Stops leakage GENERAL INFORMATION
• Excellent for metal to metal assemblies This product is not recommended for use in pure oxygen
• Slow drying and/or oxygen rich systems and should not be selected as
• Flexible setting a sealant for chlorine or other strong oxidizing materials.

TYPICAL APPLICATIONS For safe handling information on this product, consult the
• Valve cover gaskets Material Safety Data Sheet, (MSDS).
• Oil pan gaskets
• Threaded connections Ordering Information
• Cover plates Part Number Container Size
• Hose connections 30513 1.5 oz. Net Wt. Tube, Boxed
30514 3 oz. Net Wt. Tube, Boxed
DIRECTIONS FOR USE 30515 11 oz. Net Wt. Tube, Boxed
1. Remove all previous material from mating surfaces. 80964 5 gal. Can
2. For best results, clean and dry all surfaces with a (requires 45 day lead time)
residue-free solvent
3. Remove cap, puncture tube or cartridge seal and attach Storage
extension nozzle (if provided). Products shall be ideally stored in a cool, dry location in
4. When used as a gasket dressing, spread product with a unopened containers at a temperature between 8° to 28°C
spatula to a uniform film on one side of gasket and then (46° to 82°F) unless otherwise labeled. Optimal storage is at the
position it on the assembly. Coat the second side of lower half of this temperature range. To prevent contamination
gasket and re-assemble. Slower drying formula of unused product, do not return any material to its original
increases work time. container. For specific shelf-life information, contact your local
5. Assembly is operational after 4 hours, full cure is Technical Service Center.
affected after 24 hours.
Note
For Cleanup The data contained herein are furnished for information only and are
1. The product can be removed from metal surfaces with believed to be reliable. We cannot assume responsibility for the results
isopropyl alcohol. If the sealant has been dried for a 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
long time or at high temperatures, cover the sealant with
production methods mentioned herein and to adopt such precautions as
alcohol and allow to soften overnight. may be advisable for the protection of property and of persons against
2. Clean hands with hand cleaners. any hazards that may be involved in the handling and use thereof. In
light of the foregoing, Loctite Corporation specifically disclaims all
PROPERTIES OF UNCURED MATERIAL warranties expressed or implied, including warranties of
Typical Value merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, arising from
Chemical Type Modified resin, fillers & alcohol sale or use of Loctite Corporation’s products. Loctite Corporation
Appearance Black paste specifically disclaims any liability for consequential or incidental
Odor Alcoholic damages of any kind, including lost profits. The discussion herein of
Specific Gravity 1.5 various processes or compositions is not to be interpreted as
Viscosity Flow similar to molasses representation that they are free from domination of patents owned by
Flash Point Does Not Apply others or as a license under any Loctite Corporation patents that may
cover such processes or compositions. We recommend that each
TYPICAL CURING PERFORMANCE prospective user test his proposed application before repetitive use,
Loctite Gasket Sealant #2 once applied, develops a flexible using this data as a guide. This product may be covered by one or more
United States or foreign patents or patent applications.
sealant by solvent evaporation. Dry times will vary with
temperature, humidity and gap.

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

Loctite is a Trademark of Loctite Corporation U.S.A.