Loctite Metal-Bonding Instant Adhesive Clear 20G
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Loctite Metal-Bonding Instant Adhesive Clear 20G

Part number496Item numberCB-GDT-121HS code3506.10
MaterialMethyl cyanoacrylate
MOQ:1

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Product Description

Loctite 496 is a low-viscosity, one-part cyanoacrylate instant adhesive formulated for the bonding of metals. It gives rapid fixturing and high strength on close-fitting metal joints and is intended for thin bond gaps. Used by maintenance technicians and installation crews across industrial, marine and construction service.

Technical Specifications

Technology cyanoacrylate; chemical type methyl cyanoacrylate; appearance transparent, colorless liquid; one part, requires no mixing; low viscosity; cure by humidity; application bonding; optimised for metal substrates. Typical uncured properties
viscosity Brookfield 25 degC spindle 1 / 30 rpm 100 to 120 mPa.s (cP); cone and plate 25 degC 70 to 120 mPa.s. Glass transition temperature ASTM E 228 165 degC. Typical cured performance, lap shear strength ISO 4587 after 24 hours @ 22 degC on grit-blasted steel 20 to 30 N/mm2 (2,900 to 4,350 psi). Formulated for thin bond gaps (0.05 mm). Excess adhesive can be removed with Loctite cleanup solvent, nitromethane or acetone. PDF file (TDS) attached. 20 g bottle.
Type
Instant Adhesive
Color
Clear
Fill size
20 g
Chemical base
cyanoacrylate
Cure
Cyanoacrylate (instant)
Standards
ISO 4587

Standards & Compliance

Material
Methyl cyanoacrylate
HS Code
3506.10

Compatibility & Fitment

Metal-optimised cyanoacrylate; suited to tight (0.05 mm) gaps. For larger gaps or porous substrates use 460/3090.

Not sure if it fits? Email sales@cballast.com with your equipment serial number or photos — we confirm fit before you order.

Product Documentation

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Catalogue entry last verified: 2026-08-29. A manufacturer datasheet is attached to this entry — confirm application-critical values against it.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I buy 496?
496 can be ordered from cballast.com as a Loctite catalogue item: request a quotation on this page or email sales@cballast.com, and the order ships worldwide.
What is the manufacturer part number for this Loctite product?
The manufacturer part number is 496.
What is the HS code for 496?
The customs tariff (HS) code for 496 is 3506.10.
Who manufactures 496?
496 is a Loctite product in the Tools & Workshop Consumables range.
Is a datasheet available for 496?
Yes — the 496 datasheet can be viewed and downloaded on this page.
What is the minimum order quantity for 496?
The minimum order quantity is 1.
Is 496 available?
Yes — 496 is available to order: fulfilment is from supplier stock in cBallast's European network, dispatched directly from the warehouse to the customer, with the exact lead time stated in the quotation (reply within 24 hours).