Technical Data Sheet

1001 Trout Brook Crossing

Rocky Hill, CT 06067-3910
Telephone: (860) 571-5100
Product 572
FAX: (860) 571-5465
Worldwide Version, October 1995

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION Cure speed vs. bond gap

LOCTITE® Product 572 is a single component, thixotropic The rate of cure will depend on the bondline gap. Gaps in
anaerobic sealant which develops medium strength. The threaded fasteners depend on thread type, quality and size.
product cures slowly when confined in the absence of air The graph below shows shear strength developed with time on
between close fitting metal surfaces. steel pins and collars at different controlled gaps and tested
according to ISO 10123.

% of Full Strength on steel

TYPICAL APPLICATIONS 100
Used to seal threaded metal fittings. The slow cure allows
more assembly time but it is recommended that the joints be
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fully torqued up.

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5m
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PROPERTIES OF UNCURED MATERIAL 50

Typical 0.15mm
Value Range 25
Chemical Type Dimethacrylate ester
Appearance White
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Specific Gravity @ 25°C 1.25 5min 10min 30min 1hr 3hr 6hr 24hr 72hr
Viscosity @ 25°C,mPa.s (cP) Cure Time, Hours
Brookfield RVT (Helipath)
Spindle 5 @ 2.5 rpm 50,000 30,000 to 70,000 Cure speed vs. temperature
@ 20 rpm 17,000 12,000 to 22,000
The rate of cure will depend on the ambient temperature. The
DIN 54453, MV
graph below shows the breakaway strength developed with
D = 36 s-1 after t=180secs 3,750 2,500 to 5,000
Flash Point (TCC), °C >100
time at different temperatures on M10 steel nuts and bolts and
tested according to ISO 10964.
% of Full Strength on steel

100
TYPICAL CURING PERFORMANCE
40°C
Cure speed vs. substrate 75
The rate of cure will depend on substrate used. The graph
below shows the breakaway strength developed with time on
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M10 steel nuts and bolts compared to different materials and
tested according to ISO 10964.
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22°C
% of Full Strength on steel

100
Steel
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5min 10min 30min 1hr 3hr 6hr 24hr 72hr
75 Cure Time, Hours

50
Cure speed vs. activator
Where cure speed is unacceptably long, or large gaps are
present, applying activator to the surface will improve cure
25 ss ate speed. The graph below shows breakaway strength
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Dichr developed with time using ACTIVATOR N and T on M10 Zinc
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Zin Dichromate steel nuts and bolts and tested according to
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5min 10min 30min 1hr 3hr 6hr 24hr 72hr ISO 10964.
Cure Time, Hours
% of Full Strength on steel

100

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5min 10min 30min 1hr 3hr 6hr 24hr 72hr
Cure Time, Hours

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
 TDS 572 October 1995
TYPICAL PROPERTIES OF CURED MATERIAL Chemical / Solvent Resistance
Physical Properties Aged under conditions indicated and tested at 22°C.

Coefficient of thermal expansion, ASTM D696, K-1 80 x 10-6 Solvent Temp. % Initial Strength retained at
Coefficient of thermal conductivity, ASTM C177, W.m-1K-1 0.1 100 hr 500 hr 1000 hr
Motor Oil 125°C 75 70 70
Specific Heat , kJ.kg-1K-1 0.3
Leaded Petrol 22°C 95 95 95
PERFORMANCE OF CURED MATERIAL Brake fluid 22°C 100 100 100
(After 24 hr at 22°C, on steel) Water/Glycol (50%/50%) 87°C 90 80 55
Ethanol 22°C 90 90 90
Typical Acetone 22°C 85 85 75
Value Range
Breakaway Torque, ISO 10964 (4.3) N.m 7 4 to 10 Where aqueous washing systems are used to clean the
(lb.in) (62) (35 to 89)
surfaces before bonding, it is important to check for
Prevail Torque, ISO 10964 (4.5), N.m 3 1 to 5
(lb.in) (27) (9 to 44) compatibility of the washing solution with the adhesive. In
Breakloose Torque, DIN 54454, N.m 20 12 to 28 some cases these aqueous washes can affect the cure and
(lb.in) (180) (106 to 248) performance of the adhesive.
Maximum Prevail Torque, DIN54454, N.m 20 12 to 28
(lb.in) (180) (106 to 248) This product is not normally recommended for use on plastics
(particularly thermoplastic materials where stress cracking of
TYPICAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESISTANCE the plastic could result). Users are recommended to confirm
The following tests refer to the effect of environment on compatibility of the product with such substrates.
strength. This is not a measure of sealing performance.
Directions for use
Test Procedure : DIN 54454 Breakloose torque For best performance surfaces should be clean and free of
Substrate: Zn Phosphate M10 Nuts & Bolts grease. Product should be applied to the bolt in sufficient
Cure procedure: 1 week at 22°C quantity to fill all engaged threads. This product performs best
in thin bond gaps, (0.05mm). Very large thread sizes may
create large gaps, which will affect cure speed and strength.
Hot Strength This product is designed to give controlled friction,
Tested at temperature. (torque/tension ratio), during assembly. In critical tightening
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applications this ratio.
Storage
% RT Strength

75 Product shall be ideally stored in a cool, dry location in

unopened containers at a temperature between 8°C to 28°C
(46°F to 82°F) unless otherwise labeled. Optimal storage is at
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the lower half of this temperature range. To prevent
contamination of unused product, do not return any material to
25 its original container. For further specific shelf life information,
contact your local Technical Service Center.
0 Data Ranges
0 50 100 150
Temperature, °C The data contained herein may be reported as a typical value
and/or range (based on the mean value ±2 standard
Heat Aging deviations). Values are based on actual test data and are
Aged at temperature indicated and tested at 22°C. verified on a periodic basis.

100 Note
% Initial Strength, at RT

The data contained herein are furnished for information only and are
120°C believed to be reliable. We cannot assume responsibility for the
75 results obtained by others over whose methods we have no control. It
is the user's responsibility to determine suitability for the user's
150°C
purpose of any production methods mentioned herein and to adopt
50 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
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Corporation specifically disclaims all warranties expressed or
implied, including warranties of merchantability or fitness for a
0 particular purpose, arising from sale or use of Loctite
0 1,000 2,000 3,000 4,000 5,000 Corporation’s products. Loctite Corporation specifically
Hours disclaims any liability for consequential or incidental damages of
any kind, including lost profits. The discussion herein of various
GENERAL INFORMATION processes or compositions is not to be interpreted as representation
This product is not recommended for use in pure oxygen that they are free from domination of patents owned by others or as a
and/or oxygen rich systems and should not be selected as license under any Loctite Corporation patents that may cover such
processes or compositions. We recommend that each prospective
a sealant for chlorine or other strong oxidizing materials.
user test his proposed application before repetitive use, using this data
For safe handling information on this product, consult the as a guide. This product may be covered by one or more United
States or foreign patents or patent applications.
Material Safety Data Sheet, (MSDS).

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