Technical Data Sheet

LOCTITE® MR 5923™
Known as LOCTITE® 5923™ or Aviation Gasket Sealant
September-2015

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION For safe handling information on this product, consult the
LOCTITE® MR 5923™ provides the following product Safety Data Sheet (SDS).
characteristics:
Technology Solvent based Directions for use:
Chemical Type Modified resin, fillers and alcohol 1. Remove all previous material from mating surfaces.
Appearance Brown liquidLMS 2. For best results, clean and prep the area with an oil free
Viscosity Flow similar to SAE 10 Motor Oil solvent.
Cure Air dry 3. Remove cap. Coat with brush-top applicator.
Application Gasketing & sealing 4. When used as a gasket dressing, spread product with a
Specific Benefit ● For close tolerance flanges spatula to a uniform film on one side of gasket and then
position it on the assembly. Coat the second side of
● Slow drying gasket and re-assemble. Slower drying formula increases
● Flexible setting work time.
5. Assembly is operational after 4 hours, full cure is effective
after 24 hours.
LOCTITE® MR 5923™ seals close fitting parts, machined 6. The product can be removed from metal surfaces with
surfaces and threaded connections in industrial, aircraft, and isopropyl alcohol. If the sealant has been dried for a long
marine applications. It is a slow drying liquid that changes to a time or at high temperatures, cover the sealant with
pliable, tacky film through solvent evaporation. Typical alcohol and allow to soften overnight.
applications include solid gasket dressing, close fitting
Clean-up
machined surfaces, threaded connections, aviation engines
1. Clean hands with hand cleaners.
and marine engines. This product is typically used in
applications with an operating range of -54 °C to +204 °C. Loctite Material SpecificationLMS
LMS dated August-02, 2001. Test reports for each batch are
available for the indicated properties. LMS test reports include
TYPICAL PROPERTIES OF UNCURED MATERIAL selected QC test parameters considered appropriate to
Specific Gravity @ 25 °C 1.1 specifications for customer use. Additionally, comprehensive
controls are in place to assure product quality and
Flash Point - See SDS consistency. Special customer specification requirements may
Viscosity, Brookfield - RV, 25 °C, mPa·s (cP): be coordinated through Henkel Quality.
Spindle 3, speed 5 rpm 8,000 to 10,000LMS Storage
Store product in the unopened container in a dry location.
TYPICAL CURING PERFORMANCE Storage information may be indicated on the product container
LOCTITE® MR 5923™, once applied, develops a hard, labeling.
semi-flexible sealant by solvent evaporation. Dry times will Optimal Storage: 8 °C to 21 °C. Storage below 8 °C or
greater than 28 °C can adversely affect product properties.
vary with temperature, humidity and gap.
Material removed from containers may be contaminated during
use. Do not return product to the original container. Henkel
TYPICAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESISTANCE Corporation cannot assume responsibility for product which
has been contaminated or stored under conditions other than
Chemical/Solvent Resistance those previously indicated. If additional information is required,
LOCTITE® MR 5923™ retains effective properties in contact please contact your local Technical Service Center or
Customer Service Representative.
with water, ethylene glycol, gasoline, motor oil, transmission
fluid and sea water

GENERAL INFORMATION
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 oxidizing materials.
 TDS LOCTITE® MR 5923™, September-2015

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 information provided in this Technical Data Sheet (TDS) including the
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
can have a variety of different applications as well as differing application and
working conditions in your environment that are beyond our control. Henkel is,
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
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
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
product liability law.

In case products are delivered by Henkel Belgium NV, Henkel Electronic

Materials NV, Henkel Nederland BV, Henkel Technologies France SAS and
Henkel France SA please additionally note the following:
In case Henkel would be nevertheless held liable, on whatever legal ground,
Henkel’s liability will in no event exceed the amount of the concerned delivery.

In case products are delivered by Henkel Colombiana, S.A.S. the following

disclaimer is applicable:
The information provided in this Technical Data Sheet (TDS) including the
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. Henkel is,
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
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
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
product liability law.

In case products are delivered by Henkel Corporation, Resin Technology

Group, Inc., or Henkel Canada Corporation, the following disclaimer is
applicable:
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
Except as otherwise noted, all trademarks in this document 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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