LOCTITE® 460

Features and Benefits

LOCTITE 460 Instant Adhesive is a low viscosity, single component, ethyl cyanoacrylate product with a low bloom and low odour formula that is particularly suitable for absorbent surfaces.
LOCTITE® 460 Instant Adhesive is a transparent and colourless liquid that offers rapid bonding for a wide variety of materials, including metals, elastomers, and plastics. LOCTITE 460 adhesive is designed for applications where vapour control is difficult. It is also well suited for bonding porous or absorbent materials.
  • Low odour for applications where vapour control is vital
  • Low bloom for cosmetic applications
  • Low viscosity
  • Well suited to porous substrates
  • Rapid bonding (5 – 20 secs., depending on substrate)
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Technical Information

Application method, Recommended Dispense system, Manual
Applications, Recommended Bonding close fitting parts
Colour Ultra clear
Fixture time, Steel 20.0 sec.
Gap fill 0.12 mm
Key characteristics, Recommended Bloom: low bloom, Odor: low odor, Surface insensitive, Viscosity: low viscosity
Operating temperature -40.0 - 80.0 °C (-40.0 - 175.0 °F )
Shear strength, Mild Steel (grit blasted) 21.0 N/mm² (3050.0 psi )
Viscosity 40.0 mPa·s (cP)

How to

Step by Step Guide

1. Preparation - Cleaning

It is recommended to use the correct LOCTITE® cleaner for the surface to be bonded (such as LOCTITE® SF 7063) to degrease and clean surfaces prior to applying the adhesive.

2. Preparation - Priming

To improve adhesion on difficult to bond plastic surfaces, apply LOCTITE® SF 770 to the bond area by brushing or dipping. Avoid applying excess primer. Allow the primer to dry.

3. Preparation - Activation

If cure speed is too slow, use appropriate activator LOCTITE® SF 7455 or LOCTITE® SF 7455. Apply activator to one bond surface by spray, brush or dipping (not primed surfaces). Allow the activator to dry.

4. Application

Apply adhesive to one side or part.Recommended dispensing equipment: for precise dispensing of small amounts of adhesive, use dispensing needles.

5. Assembly

Assemble parts immediately. The parts should be accurately located as the short fixture time leaves little opportunity for adjustment. Bond should be held or clamped until the adhesive has fixtured. Hint: if necessary, excess product can be cured by activator LOCTITE® SF 7455. Spray or drop activator onto excess product.

Frequently Asked Questions