Features and Benefits

LOCTITE 401 is a general purpose, fast curing, instant adhesive that is ideal for use on porous substrates.

LOCTITE 401 is a fast curing instant adhesive designed for the assembly of difficult-to-bond materials requiring uniform stress distribution and high tensile and/or shear strength. The product provides for the rapid bonding of a wide range of materials, including metals, plastics and elastomers. LOCTITE 401 is also suited to bonding porous materials such as wood, paper, leather and fabric. Perfect for all quick repairs and all types of small emergency repairs.


Universal instant adhesive

Very high strength on close-fitting parts

Perfect for all quick repairs and all types of small emergency repairs

Bonds a wide range of similar or dissimilar substrates (metals, rubber, wood, cardboard, ceramics, as well as most plastics)

Technical Information

Application method Dispense System, Manual
Applications Bonding Close Fitting Parts, Repairing
Colour Clear
Cure type Moisture Cure
Fixture time, Steel 5.0 sec.
Gap fill 0.15 mm
Key characteristics Fixture: Very Fast Fixture, General Purpose, Strength: High Strength, Viscosity: Low Viscosity
Operating temperature -40.0 - 120.0 °C (-40.0 - 250.0 °F )
Physical form Liquid
Recommended for use with Elastomer, Metal, Plastic, Porous Surface
Shear strength, Mild Steel (grit blasted) 20.0 N/mm² (2900.0 psi )
Viscosity 100.0 mPa·s (cP)

Documents and Downloads

 Technical Data Sheet