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LOCTITE® 406™ Cyanoacrylate (Ethyl cyanoacrylate)-Bonding plastics and rubbers, designed for very fast fixturing of elastomeric materials

  • Item Name: LOCTITE® 406™
  • Manufacturer: Henkel
  • Product Category: Instant Adhesives
  • Technologies: Cyanoacrylate (Ethyl cyanoacrylate)
  • Applications: Bonding plastics and rubbers, designed for very fast fixturing of elastomeric materials
  • Color: Transparent, colorless to straw-colored liquid
  • Cure Type: Humidity cure
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1. Product Overview

Loctite® 406™ is a low-viscosity, ethyl cyanoacrylate adhesive designed for bonding plastics and elastomeric materials, offering very fast fixturing. It is a one-part adhesive that cures with humidity and is qualified under Commercial Item Description A-A-3097.

2. Applications

  • Suitable for bonding plastics and rubbers
  • Used where very fast fixture times are required
  • Can be used with Loctite® Primer for low-energy plastic bonding
  • Can be used with Loctite® Activator for large gap applications

3. Typical Properties

Property Value
Uncured Properties
Specific Gravity @ 25°C 1.1
Viscosity (mPa·s, 25°C) 12 – 22 (Cone & Plate), 15 – 25 (Brookfield)
Flash Point See SDS
Curing Performance
Fixture Time (seconds) Steel: 20-45, Aluminum: <5, Rubber: <5, PVC: <5, Polycarbonate: 10-20
Full Cure Time 24 hours
Cured Properties (After 24 hrs @ 22°C)
Lap Shear Strength (N/mm² / psi) Steel: 15.5 / 2,250, Aluminum: 12 / 1,740, ABS: 8.8 / 1,280, PVC: 8.7 / 1,260, Polycarbonate: 9.1 / 1,320
Block Shear Strength (N/mm² / psi) Polycarbonate: 13.1 / 1,900, ABS: 23.7 / 3,440, Phenolic: 13.8 / 2,000
Tensile Strength (Buna-N, N/mm² / psi) 13 / 1,890
Environmental Resistance
Heat Resistance Retains strength up to 120°C
Chemical Resistance Strong resistance to motor oil, gasoline, ethanol, and isopropanol. Moderate resistance to water and humidity.

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