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