Technical Data Sheet

LOCTITE® SI 5970™
Known as LOCTITE® 5970™
December-2013

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION 100

% of Full Cured Strength

LOCTITE® SI 5970™ provides the following product
characteristics:
75
Technology Silicone
Chemical Type Alkoxy silicone
Appearance (uncured) Black pasteLMS 50
Components One component -
requires no mixing
Thixotropic Reduced migration 25
of liquid product after
application to substrate
0
Cure Room temperature vulcanizing (RTV) 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 21
Application Gasketing Cure Time, days
Specific Benefit Excellent resistance to automotive
engine oils
Depth of Cure
The depth of cure depends on temperature and humidity.
LOCTITE® SI 5970™ has been designed specifically for Depth of cure was measured on strip pulled from a
gasketing applications. It withstands on line, low pressure tests ramped PTFE mold (maximum depth 10 mm).
carried out before product begins to cure. Typical applications The graph below shows the increase in depth of cure with
include stamped sheet metal covers (timing covers and oil time at 23±2 °C / 50±5 % RH.
sumps) where good oil resistance and the ability to withstand
high joint-movement is required.
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TYPICAL PROPERTIES OF UNCURED MATERIAL 10
Depth of Cure, mm

Specific Gravity @ 25 °C 1.38 to 1.44LMS

Flash Point - See SDS 8
Extrusion Rate, g/min:
Pressure 0.62 MPa, time 15 seconds, temperature 25 °C: 6
Semco Cartridge 40 to 80LMS
4

TYPICAL CURING PERFORMANCE 2

0
Surface Cure 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14
Cure Time, days
LOCTITE® SI 5970™ becomes tack free on exposure to
atmospheric moisture within 25 minutes at 23±2°C
/ 50±5%RH.
TYPICAL PROPERTIES OF CURED MATERIAL
Physical Properties:
Shore Hardness, ISO 868, Durometer A 44
Cure Speed Elongation, ISO 37, % ≥200LMS
The graph below shows shear strength developed with time Tensile Strength, ISO 37 N/mm² ≥1.5LMS
on Aluminum lapshears at a bond gap of 0.5 mm. Cure (psi) (≥278)
condition 23±2 °C, 60±5% RH. Strength is determined
according to ISO 4587.
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Electrical Properties: Heat Aging

Surface Resistivity, IEC 60093, Ω 1.4×1016 Aged at temperature indicated and tested @ 22 °C
Volume Resistivity, IEC 60093, Ω·cm 1.8×1015
Dielectric Constant / Dissipation Factor, IEC 60250: 200
1-kHz 3.44 / 3.25×10-3 200 °C
100-kHz 3.41 / 2.63×10-3

% Strength @ 22 °C
150 °C
1-MHz 3.4 / 2.51×10-3 150
10-MHz 3.45 / 3.97×10-3

100

50
TYPICAL PERFORMANCE OF CURED MATERIAL
Adhesive Properties

Cured for 21 days @ 23 °C / 50±5 % RH and 0.5 mm gap 0

0 200 400 600 800 1000
Lap Shear Strength, ISO 4587: Exposure Time, hours
Mild steel N/mm² 1.3 to 2.0
(psi) (190 to 290) Environmental Aging - Effect on bulk properties
Aluminum 2024-T3 N/mm² 0.7 to 1.3 Cured for 21 days @ 23±2 °C / 50±5% RH, tested @ 22 °C, 2 mm thick
(psi) (100 to 190) film
Alclad N/mm² 1.0 to 1.8 Tensile strength, ISO 37, N/mm² (Elongation, at break, %):
(psi) (145 to 260)
Zinc dichromate N/mm² 1.5 to 2.0 Environment 100 h 500 h 1000 h
(psi) (220 to 290) 22 °C 2.0(225) 2.0(230) 2.0(225)
Thermoset plastic(Novalac resin N/mm² 0.8 to 1.5 5W30 oil, 150 °C 1.5(140) 1.9(170) 1.9(180)
based) (psi) (120 to 220)
Water/glycol 50/50, 120°C 0.4(180) 0.9(55) 1.3(55)
Nylon 66 (30% Glass filled) N/mm² 0.1 to 0.2
Water/OAT 50/50, 105 °C 0.7(120) 0.9(40) 1.1(40)
(psi) (15 to 30)
Polyphenylene sulphide N/mm² 0.8 to 1.1
(psi) (120 to 160)
Environmental Aging
TYPICAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESISTANCE Alclad
Cured for 21 days @ 23±2 °C / 50±5% RH and 0.5 mm gap
% of initial strength
Lap Shear Strength, ISO 4587:
Alclad Environment °C 100 h 500 h 1000 h
Air 150 130 170 170
Hot Strength Motor oil (5W30) 150 70 70 70
Tested at temperature Water/glycol 50/50 120 60 70 70
100 Water/OAT 50/50 105 55 60 75

Zinc dichromate
% Strength @ 22 °C

75 % of initial strength
Environment °C 100 h 500 h 1000 h
Motor oil (5W30) 150 55 55 55
50
Water/glycol 50/50 120 45 45 45
Water/OAT 50/50 105 50 50 70
25
Novalac Thermoset
% of initial strength
0 Environment °C 100 h 500 h 1000 h
0 25 50 75 100 125 150 175 200
Temperature, °C Motor oil (5W30) 150 35 45 55
Water/glycol 50/50 120 50 50 60

Polyphenylene sulphide
% of initial strength
Environment °C 100 h 500 h 1000 h
Motor oil (5W30) 150 --- 100 ---
Water/glycol 50/50 120 --- 100 ---

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GENERAL INFORMATION recommendations for use and application of the product are based on our
knowledge and experience of the product as at the date of this TDS. The product
This product is not recommended for use in pure oxygen can have a variety of different applications as well as differing application and
and/or oxygen rich systems and should not be selected as working conditions in your environment that are beyond our control. Henkel is,
a sealant for chlorine or other strong oxidizing materials. therefore, not liable for the suitability of our product for the production processes
and conditions in respect of which you use them, as well as the intended
For safe handling information on this product, consult the applications and results. We strongly recommend that you carry out your own
prior trials to confirm such suitability of our product.
Safety Data Sheet (SDS). Any liability in respect of the information in the Technical Data Sheet or any other
written or oral recommendation(s) regarding the concerned product is excluded,
except if otherwise explicitly agreed and except in relation to death or personal
injury caused by our negligence and any liability under any applicable mandatory
Directions for use: product liability law.
1. For best performance bond surfaces should be clean and In case products are delivered by Henkel Belgium NV, Henkel Electronic
free from grease. Materials NV, Henkel Nederland BV, Henkel Technologies France SAS and
Henkel France SA please additionally note the following:
2. Moisture curing begins immediately after the product is In case Henkel would be nevertheless held liable, on whatever legal ground,
exposed to the atmosphere, therefore parts to be Henkel’s liability will in no event exceed the amount of the concerned delivery.
assembled should be mated within a few minutes after the In case products are delivered by Henkel Colombiana, S.A.S. the following
product is dispensed. disclaimer is applicable:
The information provided in this Technical Data Sheet (TDS) including the
3. The bond should be allowed to cure (e.g. seven days), recommendations for use and application of the product are based on our
before subjecting to heavy service loads. knowledge and experience of the product as at the date of this TDS. Henkel is,
4. Excess material can be easily wiped away with non-polar therefore, not liable for the suitability of our product for the production processes
and conditions in respect of which you use them, as well as the intended
solvents. applications and results. We strongly recommend that you carry out your own
prior trials to confirm such suitability of our product.
Any liability in respect of the information in the Technical Data Sheet or any other
Loctite Material SpecificationLMS written or oral recommendation(s) regarding the concerned product is excluded,
LMS dated May-15, 2001. Test reports for each batch are except if otherwise explicitly agreed and except in relation to death or personal
available for the indicated properties. LMS test reports include injury caused by our negligence and any liability under any applicable mandatory
selected QC test parameters considered appropriate to product liability law.
In case products are delivered by Henkel Corporation, Resin Technology
specifications for customer use. Additionally, comprehensive Group, Inc., or Henkel Canada Corporation, the following disclaimer is
controls are in place to assure product quality and applicable:
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be coordinated through Henkel Quality. 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
Storage 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
Store product in the unopened container in a dry location. and use thereof. In light of the foregoing, Henkel Corporation specifically
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labeling. merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, arising from sale or use
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disclaims any liability for consequential or incidental damages of any kind,
greater than 28 °C can adversely affect product properties. including lost profits. The discussion herein of various processes or
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not encompassed by Henkel's storage requirements. It Corporation patents that may cover such processes or compositions. We
recommend that each prospective user test his proposed application before
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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:
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