Technical Data Sheet

Research, Development & Engineering Product 3421

Tallaght Business Park,
Dublin, Ireland Preliminary March, 2000

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
LOCTITE® Product 3421 is a two component epoxy adhesive The following graph indicates development of shear strength
which cures slowly at room temperature after mixing. It is a on a steel lap shear with 0.05mm gap as a function of time
general purpose, flowable adhesive which develops high and temperature.
strength and high moisture resistance.
100
40°C

% RT Shear strength on steel

TYPICAL APPLICATIONS
The gap filling properties make this adhesive system suitable 75
10°C
for rough or poorly fitting surfaces made from metal, ceramic, 22°C
wood, or rigid plastics. 50

PROPERTIES OF UNCURED MATERIAL

25
Part A (Resin)
Chemical Type Epoxy 0
2 12 24 36 48 60 72
Appearance Clear Hours
Specific Gravity @ 25°C 1.0-1.2
Viscosity Characteristics Slightly Shear Thinning
TYPICAL PROPERTIES OF CURED MATERIAL
Thixotropic
Physical Properties
Viscosity, mPas
Coefficient of thermal conductivity, W.m-1K-1 (ASTM 0.28
(Haake PK1 2° Cone, 10 sec -1 @ 23°C) 16,500
C177)
Brookfield Viscosity mPas 60,000-100,000
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion µm/m/°C 95
(Spindle 6 @ 5rpm @ 23°C)
(ASTM E831-86)
Hardness (Shore D) 70-80
Part B (Hardener)
Glass Transition Temperature Tg °C (ASTM E1545-95a) 36
Chemical Type Epoxy
Appearance Clear Yellow
Specific Gravity @ 25°C 0.9-1.1
Viscosity Characteristics Newtonian PERFORMANCE OF CURED MATERIAL
Viscosity, mPas (7 days cure at 23°C, tested at 23°C)
(Haake PK1, 2° Cone, 10 sec -1 @ 15,000 Shear Strength, ASTM D1002/DIN 53283 (0.05mm bond gap unless
23°C) otherwise stated)
Brookfield Viscosity 9,000-19,000 Typical Value Range
(Spindle 6 @ 5rpm,23°C) N/mm² N/mm²
(psi)
Mixed Adhesive Steel Grit Blasted 23 20-25
Appearance Clear Amber-Yellow (3300)
Working Time in Static Mixer Nozzle 180-210 minutes Steel, Grit Blasted, 1mm open gap 19.5 16-23
Maximum Gap Fill (mm) 1 (2850)
Open Time (minutes) of mixed Stainless Steel 11 9-12
adhesive 25°C (6-10g mix) 150 (1760)
Mix Ratio by Volume 1:1 Zinc Dichromate Steel 10 7-12
Mix Ratio by Weight (g) 520/473 (1470)
(Resin/Hardener) Aluminium Abraded 10 8-12
Fixture Time (light handling, 0.1N/mm2) 280 minutes (3640)
@23°C (GBMS 0.05mm gap) Brass 10 8-11
(1470)
GRP 1.2 0.5-2
TYPICAL CURING PERFORMANCE
(176)
Cure Speed vs. time/temperature Phenolic 3.5 2.5-4.5
When mixed in a 1:1 ratio by volume Product 3421 develops (514)
high strength at room temperature within 36 hours. The ABS 0.75 0.5-1
assembled parts will be fixtured for light handling (0.1N/mm2) (110)
after 4 hours at room temperature in a 0.05mm GBMS gap. Hardwood (Mahogany) 11 6-15
Elevated temperatures may be used to accelerate the cure. (1760)
Typical accelerated cure cycles would be 16 hours at 40°C, or Softwood (Red Deal) 9 8-10
2 hours a t 80°C, or paint bake cycle after assembly. (1323)
Polycarbonate 3.2 2.5-4
(470)
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 Product 3421 TDS (Preliminary) March, 2000

180° Rigid Peel Strength N/mm (GBMS) 1 0.7-1.5

(ASTM D1876) TYPICAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESISTANCE
Test Procedure : DIN 53283
Substrate: Grit Blasted Mild Steel (0.05mm bond gap)
Cure procedure: 7 days @ 23°C

Strength at Temperature
Tested at the temperature indicated.
125

% RT Strength on GBMS
100

75

50

25

-15 25 50 75 100
Temperature °C

Heat Ageing.

125
70°C
% RT Strength on GBMS.

100

75

50

25

0
0 100
Hours 500 1,000

Aged at temperature indicated and tested at 23°C

Chemical / Solvent Resistance

Solvent Temp. % Initial Strength retained after

100 hr 400 hr 1000 hr
Motor Oil 23°C 100 100 50
Acetic Acid 10% 23°C 73 70 60
7.5% NaCl 23°C 100 100 55
6.5% H2SO4 23°C 100 100 100
Water 60°C 100 90 90
Water 90°C 75 75 75
Humidity 98% RH 40°C 100 100 100

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 oxidising materials.

For safe handling information on this product, consult the

Material Safety Data Sheet, (MSDS).

Where aqueous washing systems are used to clean the

surfaces before bonding, it is important to check for
compatibility of the washing solution with the adhesive.

Loctite is a Registered Trademark of Loctite Corporation, Hartford, CT 06106

 Loctite Product 3421 TDS (Preliminary) March, 2000

Directions for use

For best performances bond surfaces should be clean and
free from grease. Resin and hardener should be blended to
form a homogeneous mix. Product can be applied directly
from cartridges by dispensing (1:1) through mixer head
supplied or hand mixing with spatula in ratio recommended
(volume or weight). Open time (working time) of the mixed
adhesive in small quantities is about 150 mins at 25°C for
small (6g) quantities. Higher temperature, or larger mixed
quantities will shorten working time. Clear Yellow Amber
(homogeneous) is the colour of the correctly mixed product.
The first 5cm of bead dispensed from the mixer nozzle should
be discarded to ensure only fully mixed product is applied in
the bondline. Product supplied in quart cans should be stirred
for 2-4 minutes before mixing.

The recommended bondline gap is 0.05 to 1.00mm. Parts

should be assembled immediately after mixed adhesive has
been applied to one surface. Excess adhesive can be wiped
away with organic solvent (e.g. acetone). The bond should be
clamped until adhesive has fixtured. The joint should be
allowed to develop full strength before subjecting to any
service loads. After use and before adhesive hardens mixing
and dispensing equipment should be cleaned with hot soapy
water.
Loctite Product 3421 is suitable for use in the fabrication of
metal products which will be subsequently subjected to a
paint bake cycle after assembly. Tests of shear strength at
23°C after 180°C for 30 minutes in such a cycle gave excellent
results.
Storage (Part A Resin and Part B Hardener)
Product shall be ideally stored in a cool, dry location in
unopened containers at a temperature between 8°C to 21°C
unless otherwise labelled. Optimal storage is at the lower
half of this temperature range. To prevent contamination of
unused product, do not return any material to its original
container. For further specific shelf life information, contact
your local Technical Service Centre.

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, Loctite Corporation
specifically disclaims all warranties expressed or implied,
including warranties of merchantability or fitness for a
particular purpose, arising from sale or use of Loctite
Corporation’s products. Loctite 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 Loctite Corporation patents which may cover such
processes or compositions. We recommend that each
prospective user test his proposed applications before
repetitive use, using this data as a guide. This product may
be covered by one or more patents or patent applications.

Loctite is a Registered Trademark of Loctite Corporation, Hartford, CT 06106