Henkel Loctite 243 Medium Strength Blue Threadlocker

Loctite 243 is the recommended replacement for Loctite 2440?.

Registered to NSF Category P1. RoHS compliant.

This product is not recommended for use in pure oxygen and/or oxygen rich systems and should not be selected as a sealant for chlorine or other strong oxidizing materials.

For safe handling information on this product, consult the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS).

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 some cases these aqueous washes can affect the cure and performance of the adhesive.

This product is not normally recommended for use on plastics (particularly thermoplastic materials where stress cracking of the plastic could result). Users are recommended to confirm compatibility of the product with such substrates.

2. If the cure speed is too slow, use appropriate activator. (Please see the Cure Speed vs. Activator graph on the Technical Data Sheet for reference.) Allow the activator to dry when needed.

3. Shake the product thoroughly before use.

4. To prevent the product from clogging in the nozzle, do not allow the tip to touch metal surfaces during application.

5. For Thru Holes, apply several drops of the product onto the bolt at the nut engagement area.

6. For Blind Holes, apply several drops of the product to the lower third of the internal threads in the blind hole, or the bottom of the blind hole.

7. For Sealing Applications, apply a 360? bead of product to the leading threads of the male fitting, leaving the first thread free. Force the material into the threads to thouroughly fill the voids. For bigger threads and voids, adjust product amount accordingly and apply a 360? bead of product on the female threads also.

8. Assemble and tighten as required.

For Disassembly
1. Remove with standard hand tools.

2. In rare instances where hand tools do not work because of excessive engagement length, apply localized heat to nut or bolt to approximately 250 ?C. Disassemble while hot.

3. Apply localized heat to the assembly to approximately 250 ?C. Disassemble while hot.

For Cleanup
1. Cured product can be removed with a combination of soaking in a Loctite solvent and mechanical abrasion such as a wire brush.

Loctite Material Specification LMS
LMS dated June-29, 2009. Test reports for each batch are available for the indicated properties. LMS test reports include selected QC test parameters considered appropriate to specifications for customer use. Additionally, comprehensive controls are in place to assure product quality and consistency. Special customer specification requirements may be coordinated through Henkel Quality.

Storage
Store product in the unopened container in a dry location. Storage information may be indicated on the product container labeling.

Optimal Storage: 8 ?C to 21 ?C. Storage below 8 ?C or greater than 28 ?C can adversely affect product properties.

Material removed from containers may be contaminated during use. Do not return product to the original container. Henkel Corporation cannot assume responsibility for product which has been contaminated or stored under conditions other than those previously indicated. If additional information is required, please contact your local Technical Service Center or Customer Service Representative.