Technical Data Sheet
LOCTITE® SF 7452™
Known as LOCTITE® 7452™
December-2013
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION flammable materials and in compliance with relevant local
LOCTITE® SF 7452™ provides the following product regulations.
characteristics: The solvent can affect certain plastics or coatings. It is
Technology Cyanoacrylate Activator recommended to check all surfaces for compatibility before
Chemical Type Amine (active ingredient) use.
Solvent Acetone
Active Ingredient 0.8 to 0.95LMS GENERAL INFORMATION
Concentration, % This product is not recommended for use in pure oxygen
Appearance Transparent colorless to slightly and/or oxygen rich systems and should not be selected
amber liquidLMS with a sealant for chlorine or other strong oxidizing
Viscosity Very low materials.
Cure Not applicable
For safe handling information on this product, consult the
Application CA adhesive cure accelerator
Safety Data Sheet (SDS).
Under no circumstances should activator and adhesive be
LOCTITE® SF 7452™ is used where increased cure speed of mixed directly as liquids. Use only in a well ventilated area.
LOCTITE® cyanoacrylate adhesives is required. It can be
either pre- or post-applied to the bond. The product is Directions for use
especially suited for post-application on cyanoacrylate Post Activation
adhesive to ensure rapid fixturing. Typical applications include 1. Apply Loctite cyanoacrylate to the parts to be bonded or
securing wires or coils to PCBs, tamper-proofing adjustable fixed.
components, mounting stand-offs, edge guides and board 2. Apply Activator over all exposed cyanoacrylate adhesive
stiffeners. by spray or drop. (Typically use one drop of activator per
drop of exposed adhesive).
TYPICAL PROPERTIES Surface Activation
Specific Gravity @ 25 °C 0.79 1. Apply one coating of Activator to the area to be bonded by
Viscosity @ 20 °C, mPa·s (cP) 0.3 to 0.5 spray, brush or dipping. Contaminated surfaces may need
Drying Time @ 20 °C, seconds ≤30 special cleaning or degreasing prior to activation to
On Part Life, minutes ≤1 remove any soluble contamination.
Infrared Spectrum To match standardLMS 2. Allow LOCTITE® SF 7452™ to fully evaporate from parts
Flash Point - See SDS prior to bonding to avoid solvent entrapment within the
bond joint.
3. Apply the Loctite cyanoacrylate product immediately after
drying or not more than 45- seconds thereafter.
TYPICAL PERFORMANCE
4. Activator can be re-applied if necessary if there is a delay
Fixture time and cure speed achieved as a result of using of more than 45- seconds between original activator and
LOCTITE® SF 7452™ depend on the adhesive used and the adhesive application.
substrate bonded.
Loctite Material SpecificationLMS
Fixture Time, ISO 4587, seconds:
LMS dated May-19, 1998. Test reports for each batch are
Steel (grit blasted) using LOCTITE® 495™, ≤10 LMS
available for the indicated properties. LMS test reports include
two side activation
selected QC test parameters considered appropriate to
specifications for customer use. Additionally, comprehensive
(Fixture time is defined as the time to develop a shear controls are in place to assure product quality and
strength of 0.1 N/mm²) consistency. Special customer specification requirements may
be coordinated through Henkel Quality.
Handling precautions
Activator must be handled in a manner applicable to highly
TDS LOCTITE® SF 7452™, December-2013
Storage and use thereof. In light of the foregoing, Henkel Corporation specifically
disclaims all warranties expressed or implied, including warranties of
This activator is classified as HIGHLY FLAMMABLE and merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, arising from sale or use
must be stored in an appropriate manner in compliance with of Henkel Corporation’s products. Henkel Corporation specifically
relevant regulations. Do not store near oxidising agents or disclaims any liability for consequential or incidental damages of any kind,
combustible materials. The product is light sensitve and including lost profits. The discussion herein of various processes or
compositions is not to be interpreted as representation that they are free from
accordingly, translucent containers should be kept in a dark domination of patents owned by others or as a license under any Henkel
place when not in use. Store product in the unopened Corporation patents that may cover such processes or compositions. We
container in a dry location. Storage information may also be recommend that each prospective user test his proposed application before
indicated on the product container labelling. 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.
Optimal Storage: 8 °C to 21 °C. Storage below 8 °C or Trademark usage
greater than 28 °C can adversely affect product properties Except as otherwise noted, all trademarks in this document are trademarks of
Material removed from containers may be contaminated during Henkel Corporation in the U.S. and elsewhere. ® denotes a trademark
use. Do not return product to the original container. Henkel registered in the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
cannot assume responsibility for product which has been
contaminated or stored under conditions other than those
previously indicated. If additional information is required, Reference 1.1
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
µm / 25.4 = mil
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·m x 0.738 = lb·ft
N·mm x 0.142 = oz·in
mPa·s = cP
Note:
The information provided in this Technical Data Sheet (TDS) including the
recommendations for use and application of the product are based on our
knowledge and experience of the product as at the date of this TDS. The product
can have a variety of different applications as well as differing application and
working conditions in your environment that are beyond our control. Henkel is,
therefore, not liable for the suitability of our product for the production processes
and conditions in respect of which you use them, as well as the intended
applications and results. We strongly recommend that you carry out your own
prior trials to confirm such suitability of our product.
Any liability in respect of the information in the Technical Data Sheet or any other
written or oral recommendation(s) regarding the concerned product is excluded,
except if otherwise explicitly agreed and except in relation to death or personal
injury caused by our negligence and any liability under any applicable mandatory
product liability law.
In case products are delivered by Henkel Belgium NV, Henkel Electronic
Materials NV, Henkel Nederland BV, Henkel Technologies France SAS and
Henkel France SA please additionally note the following:
In case Henkel would be nevertheless held liable, on whatever legal ground,
Henkel’s liability will in no event exceed the amount of the concerned delivery.
In case products are delivered by Henkel Colombiana, S.A.S. the following
disclaimer is applicable:
The information provided in this Technical Data Sheet (TDS) including the
recommendations for use and application of the product are based on our
knowledge and experience of the product as at the date of this TDS. Henkel is,
therefore, not liable for the suitability of our product for the production processes
and conditions in respect of which you use them, as well as the intended
applications and results. We strongly recommend that you carry out your own
prior trials to confirm such suitability of our product.
Any liability in respect of the information in the Technical Data Sheet or any other
written or oral recommendation(s) regarding the concerned product is excluded,
except if otherwise explicitly agreed and except in relation to death or personal
injury caused by our negligence and any liability under any applicable mandatory
product liability law.
In case products are delivered by Henkel Corporation, Resin Technology
Group, Inc., or Henkel Canada Corporation, the following disclaimer is
applicable:
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. It 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
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