Technical Data Sheet

LOCTITE® 270™
(TDS for new formulation of Loctite® 270™) November-2009

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION TYPICAL CURING PERFORMANCE

LOCTITE® 270™ provides the following product
characteristics:
Cure Speed vs. Substrate
Technology Acrylic
The rate of cure will depend on the substrate used. The graph
Chemical Type Dimethacrylate ester below shows the breakaway strength developed with time on
Appearance (uncured) Green liquidLMS M10 steel nuts and bolts compared to different materials and
Fluorescence Positive under UV lightLMS tested according to ISO 10964.
Components One component - requires no mixing
Viscosity Low
Cure Anaerobic 100

% of Full Strength on Steel

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Secondary Cure Activator

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Application Threadlocking 80
Strength High
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This Technical Data Sheet is valid for LOCTITE® 270™ Zinc dichromate

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"Manufacturing Date Reference" section.

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LOCTITE® 270™ is designed for the permanent locking and Cr free, Zinc organic
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sealing of threaded fasteners. The product cures when 1min 5min10min 30min 1h 3h 6h 24h 72h
confined in the absence of air between close fitting metal Cure Time
surfaces and prevents loosening and leakage from shock and
vibration. LOCTITE® 270™ is particularly suited for heavy duty Cure Speed vs. Bond Gap
applications such as studs into motor housings, nuts onto studs The rate of cure will depend on the bondline gap. Gaps in
in pump housings and other fasteners where high strength is threaded fasteners depends on thread type, quality and size.
required. LOCTITE® 270™ provides robust curing The following graph shows shear strength developed with time
performance. It not only works on active metals (e.g. brass, on steel pins and collars at different controlled gaps and tested
copper) but also on passive substrates such as stainless steel according to ISO 10123.
and plated surfaces. The product offers high temperature
performance and oil tolerance. It tolerates minor surface 100
% of Full Strength on Steel

contaminations from various oils, such as cutting, lubrication,

anti-corrosion and protection fluids.
75
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NSF International
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Registered to NSF Category P1 for use as a sealant where 50

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there is no possibilty of food contact in and around food

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processing areas. Note: This is a regional approval. Please

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contact your local Technical Service Center for more

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information and clarification.

TYPICAL PROPERTIES OF UNCURED MATERIAL 0

1min 5min10min 30min 1h 3h 6h 24h 72h
Specific Gravity @ 25 °C 1.1 Cure Time
Flash Point - See MSDS
Viscosity, Brookfield - RVT, 25 °C, mPa·s (cP):
Spindle 2, speed 20 rpm 400 to 600LMS
Viscosity, Cone & Plate, 25 °C, mPa·s (cP):
Cone C60/1°Ti @ shear rate 129 s-1 450
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Cure Speed vs. Temperature Prevail Torque @ 180°, ISO 10964, Unseated:
The rate of cure will depend on the temperature. The graph M10 steel nuts and bolts N·m 33
below shows the breakaway strength developed with time at ([Link].) (290)
different temperatures on M10 steel nuts and bolts and tested M6 steel nuts and bolts N·m 3
according to ISO 10964. ([Link].) (26)
M16 steel nuts and bolts N·m 125
([Link].) (1,100)
100 3/8 x 16 steel nuts (grade 2) and bolts N·m 33
% of Full Strength on Steel

(grade 5) ([Link].) (290)

Breakloose Torque, ISO 10964, Pre-torqued to 5 N·m:

75
40 °C

M10 steel nuts and bolts N·m 39

([Link].) (345)
°C
5 3/8 x 16 steel nuts (grade 2) and bolts N·m 35
50 22
°C (grade 5) ([Link].) (310)

Prevail Torque @ 180°, ISO 10964, Pre-torqued to 5 N·m:

25 M10 steel nuts and bolts N·m 25
([Link].) (220)
3/8 x 16 steel nuts (grade 2) and bolts N·m 31
0 (grade 5) ([Link].) (275)
1min 5min10min 30min 1h 3h 6h 24h 72h
Cure Time

Compressive Shear Strength, ISO 10123:

Cure Speed vs. Activator Steel pins and collars N/mm² ≥9.0LMS
Where cure speed is unacceptably long, or large gaps are (psi) (≥1,305)
present, applying activator to the surface will improve cure
speed. The graph below shows the breakaway strength
Cured for 1 week @ 22ºC,
developed with time on M10 zinc dichromate steel nuts and
Breakloose Torque, ISO 10964, Pre-torqued to 5 N·m:
bolts using Activator 7471™, 7649™, 7088™ and 7091™ and
M10 zinc phosphate nuts and bolts N·m 46
tested according to ISO 10964.
([Link].) (400)
M10 stainless steel nuts and bolts N·m 30
([Link].) (265)
100
% of Full Strength on Steel

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80 70

7088™ TYPICAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESISTANCE

60 7649™ Cured for 1 week @ 22 °C
Breakloose Torque, ISO 10964, Pre-torqued to 5 N·m:
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40 M10 zinc phosphate steel nuts and bolts

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1min 5min10min 30min 1h 3h 6h 24h 72h
% Strength @ 22 °C

Cure Time 100

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TYPICAL PERFORMANCE OF CURED MATERIAL
Adhesive Properties 60

Cured for 24 hours @ 22 °C 40

Breakaway Torque, ISO 10964, Unseated:
M10 steel nuts and bolts N·m 33 20
([Link].) (290)
M6 steel nuts and bolts N·m 5 0
([Link].) (45) 0 50 100 150 200
Temperature, °C
M16 steel nuts and bolts N·m 90
([Link].) (800)
3/8 x 16 steel nuts (grade 2) and bolts N·m 31
(grade 5) ([Link].) (275)

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Heat Aging GENERAL INFORMATION

Aged at temperature indicated and tested @ 22 °C This product is not recommended for use in pure oxygen
125 and/or oxygen rich systems and should not be selected as
% Initial Strength @ 22 °C

180 °C a sealant for chlorine or other strong oxidizing materials

100
100 °C For safe handling information on this product, consult the
75 120 °C Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS).
150 °C
50 200 °C
Where aqueous washing systems are used to clean the
surfaces before bonding, it is important to check for
compatibility of the washing solution with the adhesive. In
25 some cases these aqueous washes can affect the cure and
performance of the adhesive.
0
0 1000 2000 3000 4000 5000
Exposure Time, hours This product is not normally recommended for use on plastics
(particularly thermoplastic materials where stress cracking of
Heat Aging/Hot Strength the plastic could result). Users are recommended to confirm
Aged under conditions indicated and tested at temperature compatibility of the product with such substrates.
120
% Initial Strength @ 22 °C

100 °C
100 120 °C Directions for use:
80 For Assembly
1. For best results, clean all surfaces (external and internal)
60
150 °C
with a LOCTITE® cleaning solvent and allow to dry.
2. If the cure speed is too slow, use appropriate activator.
40 Please see the Cure Speed vs. Activator graph for
180 °C
reference. Allow the activator to dry when needed.
20 200 °C 3. To prevent the product from clogging in the nozzle, do not
0 allow the tip to touch metal surfaces during application.
0 1000 2000 3000 4000 5000 4. For Thru Holes, apply several drops of the product onto
Exposure Time, hours the bolt at the nut engagement area.
5. For Blind Holes, apply several drops of the product to the
Chemical/Solvent Resistance lower third of the internal threads in the blind hole, or the
Aged under conditions indicated and tested @ 22 °C. bottom of the blind hole.
% of initial strength 6. For Sealing Applications, apply a 360° bead of product
Environment °C 500 h 1000 h 5000 h to the leading threads of the male fitting, leaving the first
Motor oil 125 65 75 75 thread free. For bigger threads and voids, adjust product
Unleaded gasoline 22 90 95 95 amount accordingly and apply a 360° bead of product on
the female threads also.
Brake fluid 22 105 105 100
7. Assemble and tighten as required.
Water/glycol 50/50 87 75 85 90
Acetone 22 95 95 100 For Disassembly
Ethanol 22 95 95 95 1. Remove with standard hand tools.
E85 Ethanol fuel 22 95 95 95 2. In rare instances where hand tools do not work because
of excessive engagement length, apply localized heat to
B100 Bio-Diesel 22 100 100 110
nut or bolt to approximately 250 °C. Disassemble while
Breakloose Torque, ISO 10964, Pre-torqued to 5 N·m: hot.
M10 Stainless steel nuts and bolts 3. Apply localized heat to the assembly to approximately
250 °C. Disassemble while hot.
% of initial strength For Cleanup
Environment °C 500 h 1000 h 5000 h 1. Cured product can be removed with a combination of
Sodium Hydroxide, 20% 22 75 65 55 soaking in a Loctite solvent and mechanical abrasion
Phosphoric Acid, 10% 22 100 95 65 such as a wire brush.

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Loctite Material SpecificationLMS Note

LMS dated June-26, 2009. Test reports for each batch are The data contained herein are furnished for information only
available for the indicated properties. LMS test reports include and are believed to be reliable. We cannot assume
selected QC test parameters considered appropriate to responsibility for the results obtained by others over whose
specifications for customer use. Additionally, comprehensive methods we have no control. It is the user's responsibility to
controls are in place to assure product quality and determine suitability for the user's purpose of any production
consistency. Special customer specification requirements may methods mentioned herein and to adopt such precautions as
be coordinated through Henkel Quality. may be advisable for the protection of property and of persons
against any hazards that may be involved in the handling and
Storage use thereof. In light of the foregoing, Henkel Corporation
Store product in the unopened container in a dry location. specifically disclaims all warranties expressed or implied,
Storage information may be indicated on the product container including warranties of merchantability or fitness for a
labeling. particular purpose, arising from sale or use of Henkel
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Material removed from containers may be contaminated during damages of any kind, including lost profits. The discussion
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Customer Service Representative. prospective user test his proposed application before repetitive
use, using this data as a guide. This product may be covered
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Conversions applications.
(°C x 1.8) + 32 = °F
kV/mm x 25.4 = V/mil
mm / 25.4 = inches Trademark usage
µm / 25.4 = mil Except as otherwise noted, all trademarks in this document
N x 0.225 = lb are trademarks of Henkel Corporation in the U.S. and
N/mm x 5.71 = lb/in elsewhere. ® denotes a trademark registered in the U.S.
N/mm² x 145 = psi Patent and Trademark Office.
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 Reference 0.1
mPa·s = cP

Manufacturing Date Reference

This Technical Data Sheet is valid for LOCTITE® 270™
manufactured from the dates below:
Made in: First manufacturing date:
EU July 2009
Brazil Pending

The manufacturing date can be determined from the batch

code on the pack. For assistance please contact your local
Technical Service Center or Customer Service Representative.

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