LOCTITE® 242
LOCTITE® 242 is a medium strength, medium viscosity, methacrylate-based threadlocking adhesive offering general purpose qualities. The product provides quick fixture times on steel, brass and stainless steel of 5, 15 and 20 min respectively. LOCTITE 242 is thixotropic to prevent migration after application and is intended for fasteners that require normal disassembly with standard hand tools.
- Medium strength
- Medium viscosity
- Quick fixture time
- Thixotropic to reduce adhesive migration
| Chemical Basis / Base | Methacrylate |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fixture Time | 5.0 - 20.0 min. |
| Key Characteristics | Thixotropic |
| Substrates | Metal: Brass, Metal: Steel, Metal: Steel - Stainless Steel |
| Viscosity, Brookfield - RVF, @ 25.0 °C Spindle 3, speed 20 rpm, Helipath | 800.0 - 1600.0 mPa·s (cP) |