Technical Data Sheet

LOCTITE® 444™
March-2010

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION TYPICAL PROPERTIES OF CURED MATERIAL

LOCTITE® 444™ provides the following product After 24 hours @ 22 °C
characteristics: Physical Properties:
Technology Cyanoacrylate Coefficient of Thermal 80×10-5
Expansion,
Chemical Type Ethyl cyanoacrylate ISO 11359-2, K-1
Appearance Colorless transparent liquidLMS Coefficient of Thermal 0.11
Components One part - requires no mixing Conductivity, ISO 8302,
Viscosity Medium W/(m·K)
Glass Transition Temperature, 130
Cure Humidity
ASTM E 228, °C
Application Bonding
Key Substrates Rubbers, Plastics and Metals Electrical Properties:
Volume Resistivity, IEC 60093, 7.2×1015
Ω·cm
LOCTITE® 444™ is a single part, fast curing medium viscosity Surface Resistivity, IEC 60093, 66×1015
cyanoacrylate adhesive formulated for electronics applications. Ω
LOCTITE® 444™ is designed to use with TAK PAK® Dielectric Breakdown Strength, 36.6
IEC 60243-1, kV/mm
Accelerators to attain instant cures for tacking electronics
Dielectric Constant / Dissipation Factor, IEC 60250:
components . Typical applications include wire tacking to coil
1-kHz 3.0 / 0.028
forms; tamper proofing adjustable components; mounting
standoffs, edge guides and stiffeners to circuit boards.

Commercial Item Description A-A-3097: TYPICAL PERFORMANCE OF CURED MATERIAL

LOCTITE® 444™ has been qualified to Commercial Item Cured for 2 minutes @ 22 °C
Description A-A-3097. Note: This is a regional approval. Lap Shear Strength, ISO 4587:
Steel (grit blasted) N/mm² ≥5.4LMS
Please contact your local Technical Service Center for more (psi) (≥780)
information and clarification.
GENERAL INFORMATION
TYPICAL PROPERTIES OF UNCURED MATERIAL This product is not recommended for use in pure oxygen
Specific Gravity @ 25 °C 1.05 and/or oxygen rich systems and should not be selected as
Viscosity, Brookfield - LVF, 25 °C, mPa·s (cP): a sealant for chlorine or other strong oxidizing materials
Spindle 2, speed 30 rpm 550 to 850LMS For safe handling information on this product, consult the
Flash Point - See MSDS Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS).

TYPICAL CURING PERFORMANCE Directions for use:

Under normal conditions, the atmospheric moisture initiates the
1. Apply one coating of TAK PAK® accelerator to the area to
curing process. Although full functional strength is developed
in a relatively short time, curing continues for at least 24 hours be bonded, by spray, brush or dipping. Prior to
before full chemical/solvent resistance is developed. application, contaminated surfaces may need special
cleaning or degreasing to remove any dissolvable
Cure Speed vs. Bond Gap
The rate of cure will depend on the bondline gap. Thin bond contamination.
lines result in high cure speeds, increasing the bond gap will
decrease the rate of cure. NOTE: Because the solvent base of TAK PAK® accelerators
can affect certain plastics or coatings, checking all surfaces for
Cure Speed vs. Activator compatibility is recommended.
Where cure speed is unacceptably long due to large gaps,
applying activator to the surface will improve cure speed. .
However, this can reduce ultimate strength of the bond and 2. Allow the accelerator time to evaporate under good
therefore testing is recommended to confirm effect. ventilation until the surfaces are completely dry (approx.
15 to 30- seconds)..

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3. Apply LOCTITE® 444™ cyanoacrylate product Note

immediately after solvent has dried. The data contained herein are furnished for information only
and are believed to be reliable. We cannot assume
NOTE: If cyanoacrylate is not applied to the accelerator within responsibility for the results obtained by others over whose
45 seconds, accelerator should be reapplied 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
4. Where possible, move surfaces in relation to each other may be advisable for the protection of property and of persons
for a few seconds on assembly to properly distribute the against any hazards that may be involved in the handling and
adhesive and for maximum activation.. use thereof. In light of the foregoing, Henkel Corporation
5. Secure the assembly and await fixturing before any specifically disclaims all warranties expressed or implied,
further handling.. including warranties of merchantability or fitness for a
particular purpose, arising from sale or use of Henkel
Corporation’s products. Henkel Corporation specifically
Loctite Material SpecificationLMS disclaims any liability for consequential or incidental
LMS dated December-28, 1999. Test reports for each batch damages of any kind, including lost profits. The discussion
are available for the indicated properties. LMS test reports herein of various processes or compositions is not to be
include selected QC test parameters considered appropriate to interpreted as representation that they are free from
specifications for customer use. Additionally, comprehensive domination of patents owned by others or as a license under
controls are in place to assure product quality and any Henkel Corporation patents that may cover such
consistency. Special customer specification requirements may processes or compositions. We recommend that each
be coordinated through Henkel Quality. prospective user test his proposed application before repetitive
use, using this data as a guide. This product may be covered
Storage by one or more United States or foreign patents or patent
Store product in the unopened container in a dry location. applications.
Storage information may be indicated on the product container
labeling. Trademark usage
Optimal Storage: 2 °C to 8 °C. Storage below 2 °C or
Except as otherwise noted, all trademarks in this document
greater than 8 °C can adversely affect product properties.
Material removed from containers may be contaminated during are trademarks of Henkel Corporation in the U.S. and
use. Do not return product to the original container. Henkel elsewhere. ® denotes a trademark registered in the U.S.
Corporation cannot assume responsibility for product which Patent and Trademark Office.
has been contaminated or stored under conditions other than
those previously indicated. If additional information is required,
please contact your local Technical Service Center or Reference 1.3
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

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