LOCTITE® 242

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A medium strength, medium viscosity, thixotropic threadlocking adhesive for metal thread sizes up to M36.
LOCTITE® 242 is a general purpose, medium strength, medium viscosity, anaerobic-curing threadlocking adhesive. It is thixotropic to prevent migration after application, and is perfect for fasteners requiring normal disassembly with standard hand tools.
  • Medium strength
  • Medium viscosity
  • Quick fixture time
  • Thixotropic to reduce adhesive migration
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LOCTITE® 242™
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Technical Information

Chemical basis / base Methacrylate
Colour Blue
Fixture time 5.0 - 20.0 min.
Key characteristics Thixotropic
Recommended for use with 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)