Technical Data Sheet

LOCTITE® EA 3463
March-2021

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION TYPICAL PERFORMANCE OF CURED MATERIAL

LOCTITE® EA 3463 provides the following product Cured for 1 week @ 23ºC
characteristics:
Technology Epoxy Physical Properties
Chemical Type Epoxy Glass Transition Temperature (Tg), °C 54
Appearance (Resin) Paste grey TMA, ISO 11359-2
Appearance (Hardener) Paste black Shore Hardness, Durometer D 70
Appearance - Mixed Metallic black ISO 868
Components Two components – resin & hardener Elongation , ISO 527-5, % 0.3
Cure Room temperature cure after mixing Tensile Strength N/mm² 18.8
Application Industrial maintenance ISO 527-2 (psi) (2,700)
Application Temperature 15 to 30°C (59 to 86 °F) Tensile Modulus, N/mm² 105
Specific Benefits ● Cures under water and will ISO 527-2 (psi) (15,000)
adhere to most damp surfaces Compressive Strength, N/mm² 50
● Adheres to most types of clean ISO 604 (psi) (7,200)
surfaces Coefficient of Thermal Expansion, K-1
● Cures in 10 minutes for fast ISO 11359-2
repairs Below Tg 29×106
● Epoxy adhesive stick applies Above Tg 115×106
like putty and cures to a steel- Coefficient of Thermal Conductivity, 1.01
like finish W/(m∙K)
ISO 8302
LOCTITE® EA 3463 is a two component steel filled epoxy resin
system. It is ideal for restoring metal parts worn by mechanical
Electrical Properties
and/or corrosion. It is applied like a putty and when cured it has
Surface Resistivity, IEC 60093, ohms 46×1012
a high compressive strength and good adhesion to most
Volume Resistivity, IEC 60093, ohm-cm 110×1012
surfaces. Typical applications include stopping leaks in pipes
and tanks, filling oversized bolt holes, smoothing welds, and
Adhesive Properties
repairing non-structural defects in castings holes in tanks.
Lap Shear Strength,
TYPICAL CURING PERFORMANCE ISO 4587
Mild Steel (grit blasted) N/mm² 3.8
Gel Time, ASTM D2471, minutes 3 (psi) (550)
Working life, @ 25 °C, minutes 4
Cure Time @ 25 °C, minutes 10
GENERAL INFORMATION
Cure Speed vs. Temperature This product is not recommended for use in pure oxygen
The graph below shows the shear strength developed with time and/or oxygen rich systems and should not be selected as
on grit blasted mild steel lap shears at different temperatures a sealant for chlorine or other strong oxidizing materials.
and tested according to ISO 4587.
For safe handling information on this product, consult the
9 Safety Data Sheet (SDS).
35 °C
Shear Strength - N/mm²

8
7 Directions for use
15 °C
6 Surface Preparation
5 45 °C Proper surface preparation is critical to the long-term
5 °C 25 °C
performance of this product. The exact requirements vary
4
with the severity of the application, expected service life, and
3 initial substrate conditions.
2
1 Application
0 1. Caution: Do not apply to surfaces above 66°C (150°F).
0 2 4 6 8 24 2. Apply to clean and dry surface for best strength. LOCTITE
Time, hours ®
EA 3463 can be applied to wet surfaces, but bond

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strength will be lower. carry out your own prior trials to confirm such suitability of our
3. For maximum adhesion, clean and sand surface. product.
4. Use gloves; do not mix with bare hands. Any liability in respect of the information in the Technical Data
5. Cut required amount of material from stick. Remove clear Sheet or any other written or oral recommendation(s) regarding
plastic wrapper from cut section. the concerned product is excluded, except if otherwise
explicitly agreed and except in relation to death or personal
6. To mix, first twist the material to produce a spiral pattern injury caused by our negligence and any liability under any
of resin and hardener. Next, knead material for 2 to 3 applicable mandatory product liability law.
minutes or until a uniform color is achieved.
7. Firmly apply for patch, repair or bonding. In case products are delivered by Henkel Belgium NV,
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Optimal Storage: 8 °C to 21 °C. Storage below 8 °C or S.A.S. the following disclaimer is applicable:
greater than 28 °C can adversely affect product properties. The information provided in this Technical Data Sheet (TDS)
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Temperature/Humidity Ranges: 23 °C / 50% RH = 23+2 °C / 50 methods mentioned herein and to adopt such precautions as
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