ASTM D5363-97

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Designation: D 5363 – 97
Standard Specification for
Anaerobic Single-Component Adhesives (AN)
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D 5363; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope D 770 Specification for Isopropyl Alcohol
D 907 Terminology of Adhesives
1.1 This specification covers single-component anaerobic
D 1084 Test Methods for Viscosity of Adhesives
adhesives suitable for locking, sealing, and retaining threaded
D 1193 Specification for Reagent Water
or cylindrical assemblies. The adhesives are cured to a solid
D 2693 Specification for Ethylene Glycol
state when confined between closely fitting active metal
D 3951 Practice for Commercial Packaging
surfaces.
D 4562 Test Method for Shear Strength of Adhesives Using
1.2 This specification is intended to be a means of classify-
Pin and Collar Specimen
ing anaerobic adhesives. It is not intended for engineering
D 4800 Guide for Classifying and Specifying Adhesives
design purposes.
D 5648 Test Method for Torque-Tension Relationship of
1.3 This specification is intended to replace Military Speci-
Adhesives Used on Threaded Fasteners (Lubricity)
fications MIL-S-22473, MIL-S-46163, and MIL-R-46082.
D 5649 Test Method for Torque Strength of Adhesives Used
1.4 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the
on Threaded Fasteners
standard.
D 5657 Test Method for Fluid Tightness Ability of Adhe-
1.5 The following safety hazards caveat pertains only to the
sives Used on Threaded Fasteners
test methods portion, Section 7, of this specification. This
E 122 Practice for Choice of Sample Size to Estimate a
standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns,
Measure of Quality for a Lot or Process
if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user
2.2 Military Standards:
of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health
MIL-STD-105 Sampling Procedures and Tables for Inspec-
practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limita-
tion by Attributes
tions prior to use.
MIL-STD-129 Marking for Shipment and Storage
2. Referenced Documents
MIL-STD-810 Environmental Test Methods and Engineer-
ing Guides
2.1 ASTM Standards:
MIL-STD-118 Commercial Packaging of Supplies and
A 109 Specification for Steel, Strip, Carbon, Cold-Rolled
Equipment
B 36/B 36M Specification for Brass Plate, Sheet, Strip, and
2.3 Federal Standards:
Rolled Bar
FED-STD-313 Material Safety Data Sheets, Preparation
B 209 Specification for Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy
and Submission of
Sheet and Plate
2.4 Federal Specifications:
B 633 Specification for Electrodeposited Coatings of Zinc
FF-N-836 Nut: Square, Hexagon, Cap, Slotted, Castle,
on Iron and Steel
Knurled, Welding and Single Ball Seat
D 56 Test Method for Flash Point by Tag Closed Tester
PPP-B-636 Box, Shipping, Fiberboard
D 439 Specification for Automotive Gasoline
QQ-P-416 Plating, Cadmium, Electrodeposited
D 445 Test Method for Kinematic Viscosity of Transparent
2.5 Military Specifications:
and Opaque Liquids (and the Calculation of Dynamic
MIL-R-46082 Retaining Compounds, Single-Component,
Viscosity)
Anaerobic
MIL-S-22473 Sealing, Locking, Retaining Compounds;
Single-Component
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D-14 on
Adhesives and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D14.60 on Adhesive
Material Classification System.
Current edition approved Nov. 10, 1997. Published March 1998. Originally
published as D 5363–93. Last previous edition D 5363–93. Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 06.04.
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Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 01.03. Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 15.06.
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Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 02.01. Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 11.01.
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Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 02.02. Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 15.09.
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Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 02.05. Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 14.02.
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D 5363
MIL-S-46163 Sealing, Lubricating, and Wicking Com- dance with their performance properties. These groups are
pounds: Thread-Locking, Anaerobic, Single-Component
subdivided into classes and grades, as shown in Table AN.
MIL-T-5624 Turbine Fuel, Aviation, Grades JP-4 and JP-5
NOTE 1—For example, the designation AN 0411 would indicate:
2.6 U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT):
AN = anaerobic adhesive (from Guide D 4800),
Code of Federal Regulations, Parts 100 to 199, Department
04 (Group) = retaining compound,
of Transportation Rules and Regulations for the Transpor-
1 (Class) = low strength, and
1 (Grade) = viscosity of 100–500 mPa.
tation of Explosives and Other Dangerous Articles
2.7 Society of Automotive Engineers:
SAE J311 Fluid for Passenger Care Type Automatic Trans-
5. Requirements
missions, Information Report
5.1 General Requirements—General requirements are prop-
SAE J429 Mechanical and Material Requirements for Ex-
erties that are inherent in every lot of adhesive produced, but
ternally Threaded Fasteners
may be tested in accordance with Table AN at a frequency
SAE AMS 2629 Jet Reference Fuel
agreed on by the purchaser and the manufacturer in order to
3. Terminology
verify specification conformance.
3.1 Definitions—Some terms in this specification are de- 5.1.1 Ultraviolet Fluorescence—The uncured adhesive
fined in Terminology D 907.
shall fluoresce under ultraviolet illumination when tested in
3.1.1 active metal surface, n— relative to anaerobic adhe- accordance with 7.1.
sives, a metal surface that initiates the formation of free
5.1.2 Color and Workmanship—The color supplied shall be
radicals within anaerobic adhesives.
the color for the given group, class, and grade, as specified in
3.1.2 anaerobic adhesive, n—an adhesive that is kept in the
Table AN. The uncured adhesive shall be smooth and homo-
uncured state by oxygen, as in air, and that cures in the absence
geneous after shaking, free from lumps, caked material, and
of oxygen when exposed to metal ions, especially copper or
particles of foreign matter when examined in accordance with
iron.
7.2.
3.1.3 Newtonian behavior, n—the property of a liquid in
5.1.3 Flash Point— The uncured adhesive shall have a flash
which its viscosity is constant over a stated range of strain
point above 93°C when tested in accordance with 7.3.
rates. (Compare non-Newtonian behavior.)
5.1.4 Storage Stability—The strength shall conform to the
3.1.4 non-Newtonian behavior, n—the property of a liquid
properties specified for the given class in Table AN. The
in which its viscosity is not constant over a stated range of
viscosity shall increase no more than 50 % above the upper-
strain rates. (Compare Newtonian behavior.)
most limit for the given grade in Table AN when tested in
3.1.5 thixotropy, n—in a liquid, the property of thinning
accordance with 7.12.
when subjected to strains greater than the yield strain and of
rethickening with time upon subsequent rest. 5.1.5 Toxicity—The supplier shall furnish a Material Safety
3.1.5.1 Discussion—The liquid must exhibit yield to be Data Sheet (MSDS) in accordance with FED-STD-313 so that
thixotropic. If the liquid is deformed more than the yield strain, the user can evaluate the safety of the material for the proposed
the underlying elastic network is disrupted and its viscosity is
use.
reduced. The network reestablishes itself in time when at rest.
5.1.6 Solvent Resistance—The average strength of each
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
adhesive, after solvent immersion testing in accordance with
3.2.1 breakaway torque—the initial torque required to break
7.11, shall meet the requirements specified for the given class
the bond, measured at the first movement between the nut and
in Table AN.
the bolt, when unscrewing an unseated assembly.
5.1.7 Hot Strength— The average strength of each adhesive,
3.2.2 prevailing torque, n—the torque measured at 180°
after hot-strength testing in accordance with 7.8, shall meet the
rotation of the nut.
requirements specified for the given class in Table AN.
4. Classification 5.1.8 Heat Aging—The average strength of each adhesive,
after heat-aging testing in accordance with 7.9, shall meet the
4.1 Anaerobic adhesives are classified into groups in accor-
requirements specified for the given class in Table AN.
5.1.9 Cold Strength— The average strength of each adhe-
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sive, after cold-strength testing in accordance with 7.10, shall
Office, Washington, DC 20402.
15 meet the requirements specified for the given class in Table
Available from Society of Automotive Engineers, 400 Commonwealth Drive,
Warrendale, PA 15096. AN.
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D 5363
TABLE AN Basic Properties—Anaerobic Adhesives
Group 1 Products
Strength at
Solvent
Standard Hot Strength Heat Aging Cold Strength Speed of
Resistance
Conditions, Viscosity (5.1.7), (5.1.8), (5.1.9), Cure (5.2.2),
(5.1.6),
Group Description Class Description Grade Color (5.1.2) Prevailing (5.2.1), Prevailing Prevailing Prevailing Prevailing
Prevailing
Torque mPa·s Torque, N·m, Torque, N·m, Torque, N·m, Torque, N·m,
Torque, N·m,
Strength min min min min
min
(5.2.3.1), N·m
A A
01 Threadlocking and retaining11 green 17.0–42.4 10–25 17.0 10.2 8.5 17.0 8.5
adhesives; slow curing; 0
Newtonian flow
properties
A A
2 1 red 11.3–28.2 10–25 11.3 6.8 5.6 11.3 5.6
A A
2 orange 11.3–28.2 40–80 11.3 6.8 5.6 11.3 5.6
B A
3 red 11.3–28.2 100–250 11.3 6.8 5.6 11.3 5.6
B A
4 red 11.3–28.2 1000–10000 11.3 6.8 5.6 11.3 5.6
B A
3 1 yellow 7.9–19.8 100–200 7.9 4.7 3.9 7.9 3.9
A A
4 1 blue 4.5–11.3 10–25 4.5 2.7 2.3 4.5 2.3
B A
2 blue 4.5–11.3 100–250 4.5 2.7 2.3 4.5 2.3
A A
3 blue 4.5–11.3 1000–10000 4.5 2.7 2.3 4.5 2.3
A A
5 1 purple 2.3–5.6 10–25 2.3 1.3 1.1 2.3 1.1
B A
2 purple 2.3–5.6 100–250 2.3 1.3 1.1 2.3 1.1
A A
6 1 brown 1.1–2.8 10–25 1.1 0.7 0.6 1.1 0.6
B A
2 brown 1.1–2.8 100–250 1.1 0.7 0.6 1.1 0.6
A A
3 brown 1.1–2.8 1000–10000 1.1 0.7 0.6 1.1 0.6
A A
7 1 yellow 0.8–1.5 100–250 0.8 0.4 0.4 0.8 0.4
0 other 0
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TABLE AN Continued
Groups 2 and 3 Products
Solvent Resistance Hot Strength Heat Aging (5.1.8), Cold Strength
Strength at Standard Conditions, Torque
A A
Viscosity (5.1.6), N·m, min (5.1.7), N·m, min N·m, min (5.1.9), N·m, min
Strength (5.2.3.1), N·m
Color
Group Description Class Description Grade (5.2.1),
(5.1.2)
Steel Plated
mPa·s Steel Steel Steel Steel
Break Prevail Break Prevail Break Prevail Break Prevail Break Prevail Break Prevail
C C
02 Threadlocking11 red 16.9–39.5 16.9–56.5 5.6–39.5 4.5–56.5 6000–8000 8.4 8.4 8.4 8.4 8.4 8.4 8.4 8.4
adhesives; 0
fast curing;
Newtonian
flow properties
A A
2 1 red 16.9–39.5 16.9–56.5 4.5–39.5 4.5–56.5 400–600 8.4 8.4 8.4 8.4 8.4 8.4 8.4 8.4
C C
3 1 blue 11.3–22.6 5.6–17.0 3.4–22.6 2.3–22.6 110–150 5.6 2.8 5.6 2.8 5.6 2.8 5.6 2.8
C C
4 wicking 1 blue 2.3–11.3 2.3–11.3 1.1–11.3 1.1–11.3 10–30 1.1 1.1 1.1 1.1 1.1 1.1 1.1 1.1
C C
5 wicking 1 blue 2.3–11.3 11.3–22.6 1.7–22.6 1.7–22.6 10–30 1.1 5.6 1.1 5.6 1.1 5.6 1.1 5.6
A A
6 wicking 1 green 2.3–16.9 17.0–56.5 1.1–11.3 8.5–56.5 10–30 1.1 8.5 1.1 8.5 1.1 8.5 1.1 8.5
0 other 0
C C
03 Threadlocking11 purple 3.4–11.3 1.1–11.3 1.1–11.3 0.6–11.3 at 2 rpm $ 1.7 0.5 1.7 0.5 1.7 0.5 1.7 0.5
adhesives; 0 5000
fast curing; at 20 rpm
thixotropic 800–1600
flow properties;
lubricating
B B
2 1 blue 7.9–22.6 2.3–22.6 1.1–22.6 0.6–22.6 at 2 rpm $ 3.9 1.1 3.9 1.1 3.9 1.1 3.9 1.1
at 20 rpm
800–1600
A A
3 1 red 11.3–28.2 11.3–33.9 5.6–28.2 5.6–28.2 at 2 rpm $ 5.6 5.6 5.6 5.6 5.6 5.6 5.6 5.6
at 20 rpm
1200–2400
0 other 0
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TABLE AN Continued
Group 4 Products
Strength at Standard Solvent
Hot Strength Heat Aging Cold Strength Speed of Cure
Conditions, Shear Strength Viscosity Resistance
Group Description Class Description Grade Color (5.1.2) (5.1.7), MPa, (5.1.8), MPa, (5.1.9), MPa, (5.2.2), MPa,
(5.2.3.2), ASTM D 4562 (5.2.1), mPa·s (5.1.6), MPa,
min min min min
MPa, min min
A A
04 retaining adhesives 1 1 green 13.8 100–500 10.3 6.9 10.3 13.8
A A
2 green 13.8 400–800 10.3 10.3 12.4 13.8
A A
2 1 green 24.1 1500–2500 10.3 6.9 10.3 17.2
0 other 0
B,C
00 other 0 other 0
A
Test temperature = 150°F.
B
Test temperature = 93°C.
C
Test temperature = 121°C.
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5.1.10 Lubricity—Group 03 products shall show lubricity
AN 0411 = information from Note 1,
H = hot strength,
on the thread flanks to within 610 % of an as-received
1 = to be tested in accordance with 7.8 at a test temperature
phosphate and oil, ⁄8 in.-16 grade 5 bolt, when tested in
of 204°C,
accordance with 7.14.
1 = hot strength shall meet the requirement stated in Table 2,
P = package/container,
5.1.11 Fluid Tightness— Groups 01, 02, and 03 products
1 = bottle (plastic), and
shall be capable of making leak-tight assemblies when tested in
5 = 250 mL.
accordance with 7.15.
5.1.12 Wicking—The average breakaway and prevailing
torque strength for Group 02, Class 4, 5, and 6 products, when
7. Test Methods
tested in accordance with 7.16, shall meet the requirements
7.1 Ultraviolet Fluorescence—Place two to five drops of
specified in Table 1.
adhesive to be examined on a microscope slide and expose to
5.2
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