Technical Data Sheet

LOCTITE® 498
June-2004

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION TYPICAL PROPERTIES OF CURED MATERIAL

LOCTITE® 498 provides the following product characteristics: After 24 hours @ 22 °C
Technology Cyanoacrylate Physical Properties:
Chemical Type Ethyl cyanoacrylate Coefficient of Thermal Expansion, ASTM D 696, K-1 80×10-6
Appearance (uncured) Transparent, colorless to pale Coefficient of Thermal Conductivity, ASTM C 177, 0.10
W/(m·K)
yellow liquidLMS
Glass Transition Temperature, ASTM E 228, °C 120
Components One part - requires no mixing
Viscosity Medium Electrical Properties:
Cure Humidity Dielectric Constant / Dissipation Factor, ASTM D 150:
Application Bonding 0.05-kHz 2.30 / <0.02
Key Substrates Rubbers, Plastics and Metals 1-kHz 2.30 / <0.02
1,000-kHz 2.30 / <0.02
LOCTITE® 498 is a general purpose adhesive suitable for Volume Resistivity, ASTM D 257, Ω·cm 10×1015
applications where heat resistance is required. LOCTITE® 498 Dielectric Breakdown Strength, ASTM D 149, kV/mm 25
is formulated to resist thermal cycling and also exhibits
superior resistance to humidity. TYPICAL PERFORMANCE OF CURED MATERIAL
Adhesive Properties
TYPICAL PROPERTIES OF UNCURED MATERIAL Cured for 24 hours @ 22 °C
Specific Gravity @ 25 °C 1.10 Lap Shear Strength, ISO 4587:
Viscosity, Brookfield - LVF, 25 °C, mPa·s (cP): Steel (grit blasted) N/mm² 19
Spindle 2, speed 30 rpm 400 to 600LMS (psi) (2,755)
Flash Point - See MSDS Polycarbonate N/mm² 10
(psi) (1,450)
TYPICAL CURING PERFORMANCE Phenolic N/mm² 10
(psi) (1,450)
Under normal conditions, the atmospheric moisture initiates the
curing process. Although full functional strength is developed Cured for 24 hours @ 22 °C, followed by 24 hours @ 121 °C,
in a relatively short time, curing continues for at least 24 hours tested @ 121 °C
before full chemical/solvent resistance is developed. Lap Shear Strength, ISO 4587:
Steel (grit blasted) N/mm² ≥6.90LMS
Cure Speed vs. Substrate
(psi) (≥1,000)
The rate of cure will depend on the substrate used. The table
below shows the fixture time achieved on different materials Cured for 2 minutes @ 22 °C
at 22 °C / 50 % relative humidity. This is defined as the time to Lap Shear Strength, ISO 4587:
develop a shear strength of 0.1 N/mm². Steel (grit blasted) N/mm² ≥4.80LMS
Fixture Time, ISO 4587, seconds: (psi) (≥695)
Steel (degreased) 20 to 30
TYPICAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESISTANCE
Aluminum 2 to 10
ABS 5 to 10 After 1 week @ 22 °C
Phenolic 10 to 20 Lap Shear Strength, ISO 4587:
Mild steel (grit blasted)

Cure Speed vs. Bond Gap Hot Strength

The rate of cure will depend on the bondline gap. Thin bond Tested at temperature
lines result in high cure speeds, increasing the bond gap will 100
decrease the rate of cure.
Cure Speed vs. Activator 75
% RT Strength

Where cure speed is unacceptably long due to large gaps,

applying activator to the surface will improve cure speed.
However, this can reduce ultimate strength of the bond and 50
therefore testing is recommended to confirm effect.

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0 60 80 100 120
Temperature, °C
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Heat Aging Note

Aged at temperature indicated and tested @ 22 °C The data contained herein are furnished for information only
150 and are believed to be reliable. We cannot assume
responsibility for the results obtained by others over whose
% Initial Strength at RT

125 methods we have no control. It is the user's responsibility to

determine suitability for the user's purpose of any production
100 80°C methods mentioned herein and to adopt such precautions as
may be advisable for the protection of property and of persons
75 against any hazards that may be involved in the handling and
100°C use thereof. In light of the foregoing, Henkel Corporation
50 specifically disclaims all warranties expressed or implied,
including warranties of merchantability or fitness for a
25 particular purpose, arising from sale or use of Henkel
Corporation’s products. Henkel Corporation specifically
0 disclaims any liability for consequential or incidental
0 100 500 1000 2000 damages of any kind, including lost profits. The discussion
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herein of various processes or compositions is not to be
GENERAL INFORMATION interpreted as representation that they are free from
This product is not recommended for use in pure oxygen domination of patents owned by others or as a license under
and/or oxygen rich systems and should not be selected as any Henkel Corporation patents that may cover such
a sealant for chlorine or other strong oxidizing materials. processes or compositions. We recommend that each
prospective user test his proposed application before repetitive
For safe handling information on this product, consult the use, using this data as a guide. This product may be covered
Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS). by one or more United States or foreign patents or patent
applications.
Directions for use Trademark usage
1. For best performance bond surfaces should be clean and LOCTITE is a trademark of Henkel Corporation
free from grease.
2. This product performs best in thin bond gaps (0.05 mm). Reference 1
3. Excess adhesive can be dissolved with Loctite cleanup
solvents, nitromethane or acetone.
Loctite Material SpecificationLMS
LMS dated November-19, 2002. 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 Loctite Quality.
Storage
Store product in the unopened container in a dry location.
Storage information may be indicated on the product container
labeling.
Optimal Storage: 2 °C to 8 °C. Storage below 2 °C or
greater than 8 °C can adversely 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. If additional information is required,
please contact your local Technical Service Center or
Customer Service Representative.
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/mm² x 145 = psi
MPa x 145 = psi
N·m x 8.851 = lb.in
N·mm x 0.142 = oz.in
mPa·s = cP

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