Technical Data Sheet

LOCTITE® 408™
(TDS for new formulation of Loctite® 408™) August-2012

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION Fixture Time, seconds:

LOCTITE® 408™ provides the following product Steel 20 to 30
characteristics: Aluminum <5
Zinc dichromate 30 to 45
Technology Cyanoacrylate
Neoprene <5
Chemical Type Alkoxyethyl cyanoacrylate Rubber, nitrile <5
Appearance (uncured) Transparent, colorless to straw ABS <5
colored liquidLMS PVC 30 to 45
Components One part - requires no mixing Polycarbonate 20 to 45
Viscosity Very low Phenolic <5
Cure Humidity Wood (pine) 10 to 20
Application Bonding Leather <5
Key Substrates Metals , Plastics and Elastomers Paper <5

This Technical Data Sheet is valid for LOCTITE® 408™

manufactured from the dates outlined in the
"Manufacturing Date Reference" section. Cure Speed vs. Bond Gap
The rate of cure will depend on the bondline gap. Thin bond
lines result in high cure speeds, increasing the bond gap will
LOCTITE® 408™ has low odor and low blooming properties decrease the rate of cure.
and is particularly suitable for applications where vapor control
is difficult. The product provides rapid bonding of a wide range Cure Speed vs. Humidity
of materials, including metals, plastics and elastomers. The rate of cure will depend on the ambient relative
LOCTITE® 408™ is particularly suited for bonding porous or humidity. The best results are achieved when the relative
absorbent materials such as wood, paper, leather and fabric. humidity in the working environment is 40% to 60% at 22°C.
Lower humidity leads to slower cure. Higher humidity
accelerates it, but may impair the final strength of the bond.
TYPICAL PROPERTIES OF UNCURED MATERIAL
Specific Gravity @ 25 °C 1.1
Cure Speed vs. Activator
Where cure speed is unacceptably long due to large gaps,
Flash Point - See SDS applying activator to the surface will improve cure speed.
However, this can reduce ultimate strength of the bond and
therefore testing is recommended to confirm effect.
Viscosity, Cone & Plate, mPa·s (cP):
Temperature: 25 °C, Shear Rate: 3,000 s-1 4 to 10LMS
Viscosity, Brookfield - LVF, 25 °C, mPa·s (cP): TYPICAL PERFORMANCE OF CURED MATERIAL
Spindle 1, speed 60 rpm, 4 to 10 Adhesive Properties

Cured for 10 seconds @ 22 °C

Tensile Strength, ISO 6922:
Buna-N N/mm² ≥4.5LMS
(psi) (≥652)

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.

Cure Speed vs. Substrate

The rate of cure will depend on the substrate used. The table
below shows the fixture time achieved on different materials
at 22 °C / 50 % relative humidity. This is defined as the time to
develop a shear strength of 0.1 N/mm².
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Cured for 72 hours @ 22 °C Heat Aging

Lap Shear Strength, ISO 4587: Aged at temperature indicated and tested @ 22 °C
Steel (grit blasted) N/mm² 20.8 125

% Initial Strength @ 22 °C
(psi) (3,020) 80 °C
Aluminum (etched) N/mm² 17.3
(psi) (2,500) 100
Zinc dichromate N/mm² 2.0 60 °C
(psi) (290) 75
ABS N/mm² 9.7 100 °C
(psi) (1,400)
50
PVC N/mm² 2.8
(psi) (410)
Phenolic N/mm² 1.3 25
(psi) (180)
Polycarbonate N/mm² 8.6 0
(psi) (1,240) 0 500 1000 1500 2000
Nitrile N/mm² 0.3 Exposure Time, hours
(psi) (45)
Neoprene * N/mm² 0.6 Chemical/Solvent Resistance
* (psi) (88) Aged under conditions indicated and tested @ 22 °C.
% of initial strength
* substrate failure
Environment °C 100 h 500 h 1000 h
Block Shear Strength, ISO 13445: Motor oil 40 95 60 95
Polycarbonate N/mm² 22.9 Unleaded gasoline 22 90 85 80
(psi) (3,330)
Ethanol 22 90 85 85
PVC N/mm² 1.2
(psi) (180) Isopropanol 22 90 100 95
Water 22 75 40 35
98% RH 40 60 55 75
Water/glycol 22 95 85 85
Cured for 24 hours @ 22 °C
Tensile Strength, ISO 6922:
Steel pin to steel pin N/mm² 27.3
(psi) (3,950) Lap Shear Strength, ISO 4587:
Polycarbonate

TYPICAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESISTANCE

Cured for 1 week @ 22 °C
% of initial strength
Lap Shear Strength, ISO 4587:
Steel (grit blasted) Environment °C 100 h 500 h 1000 h
Air 22 90 105 165
98% RH 40 90 85 85
Hot Strength
Tested at temperature GENERAL INFORMATION
120 This product is not recommended for use in pure oxygen
and/or oxygen rich systems and should not be selected as
% Strength @ 22 °C

100 a sealant for chlorine or other strong oxidizing materials.

For safe handling information on this product, consult the
80 Safety Data Sheet (SDS).
60
Directions for use:
40 1. Bond areas should be clean and free from grease. Clean
all surfaces with a Loctite® cleaning solvent and allow to
20
dry.
0 2. To improve bonding on low energy plastic surfaces,
-40 -20 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 Loctite® Primer may be applied to the bond area. Avoid
Temperature, °C
applying excess Primer. Allow the Primer to dry.
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
dry.

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4. Apply adhesive to one of the bond surfaces (do not apply Manufacturing Date Reference
the adhesive to the activated surface). Do not use items This Technical Data Sheet is valid for LOCTITE® 408™
like tissue or a brush to spread the adhesive. Assemble
manufactured from the dates below:
the parts within a few seconds. The parts should be
accurately located, as the short fixture time leaves little Made in: First manufacturing date:
opportunity for adjustment. EU Pending
5. LOCTITE® Activator can be used to cure fillets of product China April 2012
outside the bond area. Spray or drop the activator on the India Pending
excess product. U.S.A. February 2012
6. Bonds should be held fixed or clamped until adhesive has The manufacturing date can be determined from the batch
fixtured. code on the pack. For assistance please contact your local
7. Product should be allowed to develop full strength before Technical Service Center or Customer Service Representative.
subjecting to any service loads (typically 24 to 72 hours
after assembly, depending on bond gap, materials and
ambient conditions). Note:
The information provided in this Technical Data Sheet (TDS) including
the recommendations for use and application of the product are based
Loctite Material SpecificationLMS on our knowledge and experience of the product as at the date of this
LMS dated December-22, 2011. Test reports for each batch TDS. The product can have a variety of different applications as well as
are available for the indicated properties. LMS test reports differing application and working conditions in your environment that
include selected QC test parameters considered appropriate to are beyond our control. Henkel is, therefore, not liable for the suitability
specifications for customer use. Additionally, comprehensive of our product for the production processes and conditions in respect
controls are in place to assure product quality and of which you use them, as well as the intended applications and
consistency. Special customer specification requirements may results. We strongly recommend that you carry out your own prior trials
to confirm such suitability of our product.
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any other written or oral recommendation(s) regarding the concerned
Storage product is excluded, except if otherwise explicitly agreed and except in
Store product in the unopened container in a dry location. relation to death or personal injury caused by our negligence and any
Storage information may be indicated on the product container liability under any applicable mandatory product liability law.
labeling. In case products are delivered by Henkel Belgium NV, Henkel
Optimal Storage: 2 °C to 8 °C. Storage below 2 °C or Electronic Materials NV, Henkel Nederland BV, Henkel
Technologies France SAS and Henkel France SA please
greater than 8 °C can adversely affect product properties. additionally note the following:
Material removed from containers may be contaminated during In case Henkel would be nevertheless held liable, on whatever legal
use. Do not return product to the original container. Henkel ground, Henkel’s liability will in no event exceed the amount of the
Corporation cannot assume responsibility for product which concerned delivery.
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those previously indicated. If additional information is required, following disclaimer is applicable:
please contact your local Technical Service Center or The information provided in this Technical Data Sheet (TDS) including
Customer Service Representative. 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
Conversions the production processes and conditions in respect of which you use
(°C x 1.8) + 32 = °F them, as well as the intended applications and results. We strongly
kV/mm x 25.4 = V/mil recommend that you carry out your own prior trials to confirm such
mm / 25.4 = inches suitability of our product.
µm / 25.4 = mil Any liability in respect of the information in the Technical Data Sheet or
N x 0.225 = lb any other written or oral recommendation(s) regarding the concerned
product is excluded, except if otherwise explicitly agreed and except in
N/mm x 5.71 = lb/in
relation to death or personal injury caused by our negligence and any
N/mm² x 145 = psi liability under any applicable mandatory product liability law.
MPa x 145 = psi In case products are delivered by Henkel Corporation, Resin
N·m x 8.851 = lb·in Technology Group, Inc., or Henkel Canada Corporation, the
N·m x 0.738 = lb·ft following disclaimer is applicable:
N·mm x 0.142 = oz·in The data contained herein are furnished for information only and are
mPa·s = cP 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, Henkel Corporation specifically
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warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose,
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or incidental damages of any kind, including lost profits. The
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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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