Product Description Sheet

1001 Trout Brook Crossing

Rocky Hill, CT 06067-3910
Superflex™ 596 Red High Temp
Telephone: (860) 571-5100
FAX: (860) 571-5465 RTV Silicone Adhesive Sealant
Industrial Version, April 2000

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
LOCTITE® Superflex™ Red High Temp RTV Silicone
Adhesive Sealant is a ready to use, single component, room
temperature, vulcanizing adhesive/sealant for making 500ºF to
600ºF gaskets and seals.
Uncured Superflex™ Red High Temp RTV Silicone Adhesive
Sealant is a red, viscous, non-sag, low volatile paste which
emits a small amount of acetic acid (vinegar-like odor) while
curing to a flexible rubber. The material cures on exposure to
atmospheric moisture to provide a tough, flexible, waterproof,
oil-resistant silicone rubber seal. It is specially formulated to
meet the low silicone volatiles requirements of the automotive
industry for 600ºF flange sealants. The non-sag properties of
this ready-to-use sealant allows its use on vertical as well as
horizontal surfaces.
TYPICAL APPLICATIONS
Applications for both plant maintenance and small, medium
and large-sized OEM include:
• High temperature (600ºF) Adhesive - Bonds most all
substrates including silicone rubber.
• Gasket dressing and sealant to up-grade conventional
metal and specialty pre-cut gaskets that often fail at
600ºF.
• Formed-in-place Gasket/Sealant to replace pre-formed
gaskets that fail to function up to +600ºF.
• Seal and encapsulate heating elements in electrical
appliances up to 500ºF continuous operation.
Method of Application
Clean all mating surfaces with Loctite ODC-Free Cleaner &
Degreaser prior to applying Superflex™ Red High Temp RTV
Silicone Adhesive Sealant. Loctite Chisel Gasket Remover is
recommended to remove all old gasketing material from
mating surfaces. Finally, clean and dry the surfaces with
Loctite ODC-Free Cleaner & Degreaser or mineral spirits.
Apply Superfelx™ Red High Temp RTV Silicone Adhesive
Sealant in a continuous bead around all holes and perimeters
of mating parts. Then assemble parts within 5 minutes by
mating the two surfaces. Press or clamp firmly (do not slide
parts together). The sealant will become tack-free on the
exposed surfaces in less than one hour after application. A
1/4 inch diameter bead exposed to atmospheric moisture
cures in approximately 24 hours.
Clean up and Removal
Uncured Superflex™ Red High Temp RTV Silicone Adhesive
Sealant should be cleaned up immediately with Loctite
Cleaning Solvent or mineral spirits. Cured silicone rubber can
be cut away with appropriate scrapers. The use of Loctite
Chisel® Gasket Remover or specially selected caustic
industrial (paint) strippers will dissolve the remaining rubber.
PROPERTIES OF UNCURED MATERIAL
Typical Value
Chemical Type Polysiloxane
Appearance Thixotropic red paste
Specific Gravity 1.05
Flash Point, TCC, ºF >200

• Sealant and adhesive for assembly and repair of

PROPERTIES OF CURED MATERIAL
industrial furnaces, ovens, boilers, exhaust stacks and
Measured on cured sheets ∼0.125” thick
high temperature ducting up to 500ºF continuous
Cured @ 77ºF, 50% RH for 7 days, tested at RT, 77ºF.
operation.
Typical Value
• Adhesive - sealant for MIL-A-46106A, Type 1 Durometer Hardness, ASTM D 676, Shore A 36
Elongation, ASTM D 638, % 330
2
USE AND APPLICATION Tensile Strength, ASTM D 882, psi (N/mm ) 315 (2.2)
This product is specifically formulated for gasketing and
sealing where high temperatures (600ºF) are experienced HEAT AGING
such as exhaust manifolds - crossovers, high temperature Heat Aging at 400ºF (204ºC)
ovens and furnaces. Applications where sealing and bonding Property Initial* WEEKS
are required under frequent exposure to temperatures above 1 2 4 8
450ºF to 600ºF would be the proper application for Shore A 36 29 28 25 22
Tensile, psi 315 290 320 340 280
Superflex™ Red High Temp RTV Silicone Adhesive Sealant.
Elongation, % 330 370 450 490 500

As a formed-in-place gasket/sealant Superflex™ Red High Heat Aging at 500ºF (260ºC)

Temp RTV Silicone Adhesive Sealant has been designed to Property Initial* WEEKS
give outstanding performance in typical automotive gasketing 1 2 4 7
Shore A 36 23 16 15 17
applications including valve covers, oil pans, water pumps,
Tensile, psi 315 190 100 55 50
end seals, and rear axle housings. Excellent adhesive for Elongation, % 330 520 440 280 210
bonding and repairing fabricated silicone gaskets.
Heat Aging at 600ºF (316ºC)
PRECAUTIONS FOR GASKETING APPLICATIONS Property Initial* WEEKS
Do not use Superflex™ Red High Temp RTV Silicone 1 2 3
Adhesive Sealant for gasketing carburetors or fuel control Shore A 36 48 64 82
devices where it will be in constant contact with hydrocarbon Tensile, psi 315 205 235 220
Elongation, % 330 175 70 25
fuels. Material will develop excessive swell and loss of
mechanical properties. *Measured on cured sheets ∼0.125” thick, cured @ 77ºF, 50% RH for 7
days, tested at room temperature 77ºF.
NOT FOR PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
THE TECHNICAL DATA CONTAINED HEREIN ARE INTENDED AS REFERENCE ONLY.
PLEASE CONTACT LOCTITE CORPORATION QUALITY DEPARTMENT FOR ASSISTANCE AND RECOMMENDATIONS ON SPECIFICATIONS FOR THIS PRODUCT.
ROCKY HILL, CT FAX: +1 (860)- 571-5473 DUBLIN, IRELAND FAX: +353-(1)-451-9959
 PDS Superflex™596 Red High Temp RTV Silicone Adhesive Sealant, April 2000

At 500ºF, softening is due to reversion and will occur

regardless of how the sealant is used. For flange sealing, this
softening is usually an attribute.
At 600ºF, hardening is due to thermal rearrangement of the
polymer and also oxidation. Oxidation is retarded when the
product is used as a flange sealant.

GENERAL INFORMATION
This product is not recommended for use in pure oxygen
and/or oxygen rich systems and should not be selected
as a sealant for chlorine or other strong oxidizing
materials.

For safe handling information on this product, consult the

Material Safety Data Sheet, (MSDS).

Storage
Product shall be ideally stored in a cool, dry location in
unopened containers at a temperature between 8°C to 28°C
(46°F to 82°F) unless otherwise labeled. Optimal storage is
at the lower half of this temperature range. To prevent
contamination of unused product, do not return any material
to its original container. For further specific shelf life
information, contact your local Technical Service Center.

Data Ranges
The data contained herein may be reported as a typical value
and/or range. Values are based on actual test data and are
verified on a periodic basis.

Note
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 and
use thereof. In light of the foregoing, Loctite Corporation
specifically disclaims all warranties expressed or implied,
including warranties of merchantability or fitness for a
particular purpose, arising from sale or use of Loctite
Corporation’s products. Loctite Corporation specifically
disclaims any liability for consequential of incidental
damages of any kind, including lost profits. The discussion
herein of various processes or compositions is not to be
interpreted as representation that they are free from
domination of patents owned by others or as a license under
any Loctite Corporation patents that may cover such
processes or compositions. We recommend that each
prospective user test his proposed application before 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.

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