Technical Data Sheet

LOCTITE® 403™
(TDS for new formulation of Loctite® 403™) August-2012

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION Wood (pine) 20 to 30

LOCTITE® 403™ provides the following product Paper <5
characteristics:
Technology Cyanoacrylate Cure Speed vs. Bond Gap
Chemical Type Alkoxyethyl cyanoacrylate The rate of cure will depend on the bondline gap. Thin bond
lines result in high cure speeds, increasing the bond gap will
Appearance (uncured) Transparent, colorless to pale
decrease the rate of cure.
yellow liquidLMS
Components One part - requires no mixing Cure Speed vs. Humidity
Viscosity High The rate of cure will depend on the ambient relative
Cure Humidity humidity. The best results are achieved when the relative
Application Bonding humidity in the working environment is 40% to 60% at 22°C.
Lower humidity leads to slower cure. Higher humidity
Key Substrates Metals , Plastics and Elastomers
accelerates it, but may impair the final strength of the bond.
This Technical Data Sheet is valid for LOCTITE® 403™ Cure Speed vs. Activator
manufactured from the dates outlined in the Where cure speed is unacceptably long due to large gaps,
"Manufacturing Date Reference" section. applying activator to the surface will improve cure speed.
However, this can reduce ultimate strength of the bond and
LOCTITE® 403™ has low odor and low blooming properties therefore testing is recommended to confirm effect.
and is particularly suitable for applications where vapor control
TYPICAL PERFORMANCE OF CURED MATERIAL
is difficult. The product provides rapid bonding of a wide range
Adhesive Properties
of materials, including metals, plastics and elastomers.
LOCTITE® 403™ is particularly suited for bonding porous or Cured for 10 seconds @ 22 °C
absorbent materials such as wood, paper, leather and fabric. Tensile Strength, ISO 6922:
Buna-N N/mm² ≥4.5LMS
TYPICAL PROPERTIES OF UNCURED MATERIAL (psi) (≥652)
Specific Gravity @ 25 °C 1.1
Viscosity, Cone & Plate, mPa·s (cP): Cured for 24 hours @ 22 °C
Temperature: 25 °C, Shear Rate: 100 s-1 900 to 1,500LMS Tensile Strength, ISO 6922:
Viscosity, Brookfield - LVF, 25 °C, mPa·s (cP): Steel pin to steel pin N/mm² 30
Spindle 2, speed 12 rpm, 1,100 to 1,650 (psi) (4,340)
Flash Point - See MSDS

Cured for 72 hours @ 22 °C

TYPICAL CURING PERFORMANCE Shear Strength
Under normal conditions, the atmospheric moisture initiates the
Lap Shear Strength, ISO 4587:
curing process. Although full functional strength is developed
Steel (grit blasted) N/mm² 20.3
in a relatively short time, curing continues for at least 24 hours (psi) (2,940)
before full chemical/solvent resistance is developed. Aluminum (etched) N/mm² 14.1
(psi) (2,050)
Cure Speed vs. Substrate
Zinc dichromate N/mm² 2.2
The rate of cure will depend on the substrate used. The table (psi) (320)
below shows the fixture time achieved on different materials ABS N/mm² 8.6
at 22 °C / 50 % relative humidity. This is defined as the time to (psi) (1,250)
develop a shear strength of 0.1 N/mm². PVC N/mm² 2.7
Fixture Time, seconds: (psi) (400)
Steel 20 to 45 Phenolic N/mm² 1.3
Aluminum 5 to 20 (psi) (195)
Zinc dichromate 30 to 60 Polycarbonate N/mm² 6
Neoprene 20 to 40 (psi) (870)
Rubber, nitrile 5 to 10 Nitrile * N/mm² 0.5
ABS 5 to 10 * (psi) (75)
PVC 45 to 75 Neoprene * N/mm² 0.7
Polycarbonate 10 to 20 * (psi) (100)
Phenolic 5 to 10
Leather 10 to 20 * substrate failure
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Lap Shear Strength, ISO 4587:

Block Shear Strength, ISO 13445: Polycarbonate
Polycarbonate N/mm² 16.1
(psi) (2,340)
PVC N/mm² 2.2
(psi) (320) % of initial strength
Environment °C 100 h 500 h 1000 h
Air 22 85 130 155
TYPICAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESISTANCE 98% RH 40 75 75 75
Cured for 1 week @ 22 °C
Lap Shear Strength, ISO 4587:
Steel (grit blasted): GENERAL INFORMATION
This product is not recommended for use in pure oxygen
and/or oxygen rich systems and should not be selected as
Hot Strength
a sealant for chlorine or other strong oxidizing materials.
Tested at temperature
120 For safe handling information on this product, consult the
Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS).
% Strength @ 22 °C

100

80
Directions for use:
60 1. Bond areas should be clean and free from grease. Clean
all surfaces with a Loctite® cleaning solvent and allow to
40
dry.
20 2. To improve bonding on low energy plastic surfaces,
Loctite® Primer may be applied to the bond area. Avoid
0 applying excess Primer. Allow the Primer to dry.
40 -20 0 20 40 60 80 100 120
Temperature, °C 3. LOCTITE® Activator may be used if necessary. Apply it to
one bond surface (do not apply activator to the primed
surface where Primer is also used). Allow the Activator to
Heat Aging
dry.
Aged at temperature indicated and tested @ 22 °C
4. Apply adhesive to one of the bond surfaces (do not apply
125
the adhesive to the activated surface). Do not use items
% Initial Strength @ 22 °C

60 °C like tissue or a brush to spread the adhesive. Assemble

100 the parts within a few seconds. The parts should be
80 °C accurately located, as the short fixture time leaves little
75 opportunity for adjustment.
5. LOCTITE® Activator can be used to cure fillets of product
50 outside the bond area. Spray or drop the activator on the
100 °C
excess product.
25 6. Bonds should be held fixed or clamped until adhesive has
fixtured.
0 7. Product should be allowed to develop full strength before
0 500 1000 1500 2000 subjecting to any service loads (typically 24 to 72 hours
Exposure Time, hours after assembly, depending on bond gap, materials and
ambient conditions).

Chemical/Solvent Resistance
Aged under conditions indicated and tested @ 22 °C. Loctite Material SpecificationLMS
% of initial strength LMS dated December-22, 2011. Test reports for each batch
Environment °C 100 h 500 h 1000 h are available for the indicated properties. LMS test reports
include selected QC test parameters considered appropriate to
Motor oil 40 105 50 105 specifications for customer use. Additionally, comprehensive
Unleaded gasoline 22 115 90 85 controls are in place to assure product quality and
Ethanol 22 105 105 100 consistency. Special customer specification requirements may
Isopropanol 22 110 110 125 be coordinated through Henkel Quality.
Water 22 90 45 50
98% RH 40 60 45 75
Water/glycol 22 100 90 95

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Storage Note
Store product in the unopened container in a dry location. The data contained herein are furnished for information only
Storage information may be indicated on the product container and are believed to be reliable. We cannot assume
labeling. responsibility for the results obtained by others over whose
Optimal Storage: 2 °C to 8 °C. Storage below 2 °C or methods we have no control. It is the user's responsibility to
greater than 8 °C can adversely affect product properties. determine suitability for the user's purpose of any production
Material removed from containers may be contaminated during methods mentioned herein and to adopt such precautions as
use. Do not return product to the original container. Henkel may be advisable for the protection of property and of persons
Corporation cannot assume responsibility for product which against any hazards that may be involved in the handling and
has been contaminated or stored under conditions other than use thereof. In light of the foregoing, Henkel Corporation
those previously indicated. If additional information is required, specifically disclaims all warranties expressed or implied,
please contact your local Technical Service Center or including warranties of merchantability or fitness for a
Customer Service Representative. particular purpose, arising from sale or use of Henkel
Corporation’s products. Henkel Corporation specifically
disclaims any liability for consequential or incidental
Conversions damages of any kind, including lost profits. The discussion
(°C x 1.8) + 32 = °F herein of various processes or compositions is not to be
kV/mm x 25.4 = V/mil interpreted as representation that they are free from
mm / 25.4 = inches domination of patents owned by others or as a license under
µm / 25.4 = mil any Henkel Corporation patents that may cover such
N x 0.225 = lb processes or compositions. We recommend that each
N/mm x 5.71 = lb/in prospective user test his proposed application before repetitive
N/mm² x 145 = psi use, using this data as a guide. This product may be covered
MPa x 145 = psi by one or more United States or foreign patents or patent
N·m x 8.851 = lb·in applications.
N·m x 0.738 = lb·ft
N·mm x 0.142 = oz·in
mPa·s = cP Trademark usage
Except as otherwise noted, all trademarks in this document
are trademarks of Henkel Corporation in the U.S. and
Manufacturing Date Reference
elsewhere. ® denotes a trademark registered in the U.S.
This Technical Data Sheet is valid for LOCTITE® 403™ Patent and Trademark Office.
manufactured from the dates below:
Made in: First manufacturing date:
EU Pending
Reference 2.5
China April 2012
U.S.A. February 2012

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