Technical Data Sheet

LOCTITE

5251"
February-2005

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
LOCTTE

5251 provides the following product

characteristics:
TechnoIogy Acrylic
Chemical Type Aromatic urethane acrylate
Appearance (uncured) Clear to slightly hazy viscous paste
LMS
Components One component - requires no mixing
Viscosity Thixotropic
Cure Ultraviolet (UV) light
AppIication Sealing or Gasketing
LOCTTE

5251 cures 100% when exposed to ultraviolet

light and forms an elastomeric cure-in-place gasket. t is
designed for automotive OEM, sub-component and industrial
applications where a pre-applied and reusable acrylic
rubber gasket is desired. Typical applications
include water/dust sealing or BSR (buzz, squeak,rattle) and
wind noise reduction on automotive exterior applications. The
thixotropic nature of LOCTTE

5251 reduces the migration

of liquid product after application to the substrate.
TYPICAL PROPERTIES OF UNCURED MATERIAL
Specific Gravity @ 25 C 1.12
Viscosity, Cone & Plate, mPas (cP):
Temperature: 25 C, Shear Rate: 1 s
-1
165,000 to 340,000
LMS
Temperature: 25 C, Shear Rate: 20 s
-1
70,000 to 180,000
LMS
Extrusion Rate, g/min:
Pressure 0.62 MPa, time 15 seconds, temperature 25 C:
Semco Cartridge 77
Flow, SO 7390, mm:
After 2 minutes @ 25 C 15
Flash Point - See MSDS
TYPICAL CURING PERFORMANCE
Processing conditions must include exposure to sufficient UV
light irradiance to effectively cure the material. Full cure
typically requires 20 seconds exposure at an irradiance of 100
mW/cm at 365 nm.
TYPICAL PROPERTIES OF CURED MATERIAL
Cured @ 100 mW/cm @ 365 nm for 20 seconds per side
PhysicaI Properties:
Shore Hardness, SO 868, Durometer A 50 to 70
LMS
Elongation, ASTM D 412, % <200
Tensile Strength, at 100% elongation,
ASTM D 412
N/mm <1.0
LMS
(psi) (<145)
Compression Set @ 25% initial deflection, %:
ASTM D 395, Method B:
Clamped for 22- hours @ 70 C 4.6
TYPICAL PERFORMANCE OF CURED MATERIAL
Adhesive Properties
Cured @ 100 mW/cm @ 365 nm for 20 seconds
Lap Shear Strength, SO 4587:
Aluminum (Alclad) to Polycarbonate N/mm 1.4
(psi) (200)
Nylon to Polycarbonate N/mm 1.1
(psi) (160)
GENERAL INFORMATION
This product is not recommended for use in pure oxygen
and/or oxygen rich systems and shouId not be seIected as
a seaIant for chIorine or other strong oxidizing materiaIs.
For safe handIing information on this product, consuIt the
MateriaI 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. n
some cases these aqueous washes can affect the cure and
performance of the adhesive.
Directions for use
1. n contrast to liquid flange sealants, this elastomeric
pre-applied gasket provides an effective seal by
compression only. Therefore, it is necessary to follow
recommended Loctite guidelines for bead size relative to
the flange design to accomodate the compression set
characteristics in specified operating environments.
2. The rheology of this product is designed to maintain the
profile of a robotically applied bead. Product should be
applied to a clean and dry surface and quickly exposed to
UV light for the appropriate time.
Loctite MateriaI Specification
LMS
LMS dated February-6, 1997. 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.
OptimaI Storage: 8 C to 21 C. Storage beIow 8 C or
greater than 28 C can adverseIy 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. f additional information is required,
please contact your local Technical Service Center or
Customer Service Representative.
TDS LOCTTE

5251, February-2005
Conversions
(C x 1.8) + 32 = F
kV/mm x 25.4 = V/mil
mm / 25.4 = inches
N x 0.225 = lb
N/mm x 5.71 = lb/in
N/mm x 145 = psi
MPa x 145 = psi
Nm x 8.851 = lbin
Nm x 0.738 = lbft
Nmm x 0.142 = ozin
mPas = cP
Note
The data contained herein are furnished for information only
and are believed to be reliable. We cannot assume
responsibility for the results obtained by others over whose
methods we have no control. t 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. n light of the foregoing, HenkeI Corporation
specificaIIy discIaims aII warranties expressed or impIied,
incIuding warranties of merchantabiIity or fitness for a
particuIar purpose, arising from saIe or use of HenkeI
Corporation's products. HenkeI Corporation specificaIIy
discIaims any IiabiIity for consequentiaI or incidentaI
damages of any kind, incIuding Iost profits. The discussion
herein of various processes or compositions is not to be
interpreted as representation that they are free from
domination of patents owned by others or as a license under
any Henkel Corporation 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.
Trademark usage
Except as otherwise noted, all trademarks in this document
are trademarks of Henkel Corporation in the U.S. and
elsewhere.

denotes a trademark registered in the U.S.

Patent and Trademark Office.

Reference 1
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+81.45.758.1810
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