Technical Data Sheet

LOCTITE® 401™
February -2012

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION Cure Speed vs. Substrate

LOCTITE® 401™ provides the following product The rate of cure will depend on the substrate used. The table
characteristics: below shows the fixture time achieved on different materials at
Technology Cyanoacrylate 22 °C / 50 % relative humidity. This is defined as the time to
develop a shear strength of 0.1 N/mm².
Chemical Type Ethyl cyanoacrylate
Fixture Time, seconds:
Appearance (uncured) Transparent, colorless to straw Steel <5
colored liquidLMS
Aluminum <5
Components One part - requires no mixing Neoprene <5
Viscosity Low Rubber, nitrile <5
Cure Humidity ABS <5
Application Bonding PVC <5
Key Substrates Metals , Plastics and Elastomers Polycarbonate 5 to 10
Phenolic <5
Wood (balsa) <5
This Technical Data Sheet is valid for LOCTITE® 401™ Wood (oak) 15 to 30
manufactured from the dates outlined in the Wood (pine) 15 to 20
"Manufacturing Date Reference" section. Chipboard <5
Fabric 10 to 20
Leather 15 to 30
Paper <5
LOCTITE® 401™ is designed for the assembly of difficult-
to-bond materials which require uniform stress distribution and
strong tension and/or shear strength. The product provides
rapid bonding of a wide range of materials, including metals, Cure Speed vs. Bond Gap
The rate of cure will depend on the bondline gap. Thin bond
plastics and elastomers. LOCTITE® 401™ is also suited for lines result in high cure speeds, increasing the bond gap will
bonding porous materials such as wood, paper, leather and decrease the rate of cure.
fabric.

Cure Speed vs. Humidity

NSF International The rate of cure will depend on the ambient relative humidity.
Registered to NSF Category P1 for use as a sealant where Higher relative humidity levels result in more rapid speed of
there is no possibility of food contact in and around food cure.
processing areas. Note: This is a regional approval. Please
contact your local Technical Service Center for more
information and clarification. Cure Speed vs. Activator
Where cure speed is unacceptably long due to large gaps,
applying activator to the surface will improve cure speed.
TYPICAL PROPERTIES OF UNCURED MATERIAL However, this can reduce ultimate strength of the bond and
Specific Gravity @ 25 °C 1.1 therefore testing is recommended to confirm effect.
Flash Point - See SDS

Viscosity, Cone & Plate, mPa·s (cP):

Temperature: 25 °C, Shear Rate: 3,000 s-1 70 to 110LMS
Viscosity, Brookfield - LVF,25°C,mPa·s (cP):
Spindle 1, speed 30 rpm 100 to 120

TYPICAL CURING PERFORMANCE

Under normal conditions, the atmospheric moisture initiates the
curing process. Although full functional strength is developed
in a relatively short time, curing continues for at least 24 hours
before full chemical/solvent resistance is developed.

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TYPICAL PERFORMANCE OF CURED MATERIAL Hot Strength

Adhesive Properties Tested at temperature
140
Cured for 10seconds @ 22°C
Tensile Strength, ISO 6922: 120

% Strength @ 22 °C
Buna-N N/mm² ≥6.9LMS
(psi) (≥1,000) 100

Cured for 72 hours @ 22°C 80

Tensile Strength, ISO 6922: 60
Buna-N N/mm² 13.7
(psi) (1,900) 40
Lap Shear Strength : 20
Steel (grit blasted) N/mm² 20
(psi) (2,900) 0
Aluminum (etched) N/mm² 12.4 -40 -20 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140
(psi) (1,800) Temperature, °C
Zinc dichromate N/mm² 2.5
(psi) (360)
ABS * N/mm² 7.5 Heat Aging
* (psi) (1,090) Aged at temperature indicated and tested @ 22 °C
PVC * N/mm² 10 125 60 °C
* (psi) (1,450)
Phenolic * N/mm² 12.6

% Strength @ 22 °C
100
* (psi) (1,820)
Polycarbonate * N/mm² 9.6 100 °C
* (psi) (1,400) 75
80 °C
Nitrile * N/mm² 1.2
* (psi) (170) 50
Neoprene * N/mm² 1.1 120 °C
* (psi) (160)
25
Block Shear Strength, ISO 13445:
Polycarbonate N/mm² 11 0
(psi) (1,600) 0 250 500 750 1000
ABS * N/mm² 23 Exposure Time, hours
* (psi) (3,340)
PVC N/mm² 2.6
(psi) (380) Chemical/Solvent Resistance
Phenolic * N/mm² 21.3 Aged under conditions indicated and tested @ 22 °C
* (psi) (3,090)
% of initial strength
* substrate failure Environment °C 100 h 500 h 1000 h
Motor oil 40 115 85 85
Unleaded gasoline 22 85 90 95
Water 22 75 80 75
TYPICAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESISTANCE Water/glycol 22 85 75 65
Cured for 1 week @ 22°C Ethanol 22 100 110 130
Lap Shear Strength : Isopropanol 22 115 100 120
Steel (grit blasted) 98% RH 40 80 65 65

Chemical/Solvent Resistance
Aged under conditions indicated and tested @ 22°C.
Lap Shear Strength, ISO 4587, Polycarbonate

% of initial strength
Environment °C 100 h 500 h 1000 h
Air 22 110 120 115
98% RH 40 110 120 105

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GENERAL INFORMATION Conversions

This product is not recommended for use in pure oxygen (°C x 1.8) + 32 = °F
and/or oxygen rich systems and should not be selected as kV/mm x 25.4 = V/mil
a sealant for chlorine or other strong oxidizing materials. mm / 25.4 = inches
µm / 25.4 = mil
N x 0.225 = lb
For safe handling information on this product, consult the
N/mm x 5.71 = lb/in
Safety Data Sheet (SDS).
N/mm² x 145 = psi
MPa x 145 = psi
N·m x 8.851 = lb·in
Directions for use N·m x 0.738 = lb·ft
1. Bond areas should be clean and free from grease. Clean N·mm x 0.142 = oz·in
mPa·s = cP
all surfaces with a Loctite® cleaning solvent and allow to
dry.
Disclaimer
2. To improve bonding on low energy plastic surfaces,
The information provided in this Technical Data Sheet (TDS) including
Loctite® Primer may be applied to the bond area. Avoid the recommendations for use and application of the product are based
applying excess Primer. Allow the Primer to dry. 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
3. LOCTITE® Activator may be used if necessary. Apply it to
differing application and working conditions in your environment that
one bond surface (do not apply activator to the primed are beyond our control. Henkel is, therefore, not liable for the suitability
surface where Primer is also used). Allow the Activator to of our product for the production processes and conditions in respect of
which you use them, as well as the intended applications and results.
dry. We strongly recommend that you carry out your own prior trials to
4. Apply adhesive to one of the bond surfaces (do not apply confirm such suitability of our product. Any liability in respect of the
the adhesive to the activated surface). Do not use items information in the Technical Data Sheet or any other written or oral
like tissue or a brush to spread the adhesive. Assemble recommendation(s) regarding the concerned product is excluded,
the parts within a few seconds. The parts should be except if otherwise explicitly agreed and except in relation to death or
accurately located, as the short fixture time leaves little personal injury caused by our negligence and any liability under any
opportunity for adjustment. applicable mandatory product liability law.
In case products are delivered by Henkel Belgium NV, Henkel
5. LOCTITE® Activator can be used to cure fillets of product Electronic Materials NV, Henkel Nederland BV, Henkel
outside the bond area. Spray or drop the activator on the Technologies France SAS and Henkel France SA please
excess product. additionally note the following:
In case Henkel would be nevertheless held liable, on whatever legal
6. Bonds should be held fixed or clamped until adhesive has ground, Henkel’s liability will in no event exceed the amount of the
fixtured. concerned delivery.
7. Product should be allowed to develop full strength before In case products are delivered by Henkel Colombiana, S.A.S. the
subjecting to any service loads (typically 24 to 72 hours following disclaimer is applicable:
after assembly, depending on bond gap, materials and The information provided in this Technical Data Sheet (TDS) including
ambient conditions). 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
Storage the production processes and conditions in respect of which you use
Store product in the unopened container in a dry location. them, as well as the intended applications and results. We strongly
Storage information may be indicated on the product container recommend that you carry out your own prior trials to confirm such
labeling. suitability of our product.
Optimal Storage: 2 °C to 8 °C. Storage below 2 °C or Any liability in respect of the information in the Technical Data Sheet or
greater than 8 °C can adversely affect product properties. any other written or oral recommendation(s) regarding the concerned
product is excluded, except if otherwise explicitly agreed and except in
Material removed from containers may be contaminated during
relation to death or personal injury caused by our negligence and any
use. Do not return product to the original container. Henkel liability under any applicable mandatory product liability law.
Corporation cannot assume responsibility for product which In case products are delivered by Henkel Corporation, or Henkel
has been contaminated or stored under conditions other than Canada Corporation, the following disclaimer is applicable:
those previously indicated. If additional information is required, The data contained herein are furnished for information only and are
please contact your local Henkel representative. 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
Loctite Material SpecificationLMS
any production methods mentioned herein and to adopt such
LMS dated December-22, 2011. Test reports for each batch precautions as may be advisable for the protection of property and of
are available for the indicated properties. LMS test reports persons against any hazards that may be involved in the handling and
include selected QC test parameters considered appropriate to use thereof. In light of the foregoing, Henkel Corporation specifically
specifications for customer use. Additionally, comprehensive disclaims all warranties expressed or implied, including
controls are in place to assure product quality and warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose,
consistency. Special customer specification requirements may arising from sale or use of Henkel Corporation’s products. Henkel
be coordinated through Henkel Quality. 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.

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