LOCTITE MR GS1

LOCTITE MR GS1

• Viscosity : Very high
• Color : Red brown
• Curing Type : Solvent evaporation
• Application : Sealing

LOCTITE® MR GS1 Gasket Sealant for extended gasket life, fast drying, rigid cure. LOCTITE Gasket Sealant 1 is asolvent based, reliable, paste-like gasket sealant, dressing, and coating. Sets quickly to a hard set and is recommended for rigid, permanent assemblies. Use to 400F. Resistant to gasoline and other solvents.Applications include threaded connections, air ducts, plumbing connections.
LOCTITE®
MR GS 1™ is a reddish brown, viscous, fast
drying paste that changes to a hard, semi flexible seal through
solvent evaporation. It seals flanges, fittings, connections and
assemblies against leakage.
Typical applications include freeze plugs, industrial sealant for
permanent assemblies, threaded connections, manifold
gaskets, air ducts, boilers, pipe fittings and plumbing
connections

TYPICAL CURING PERFORMANCE

LOCTITE®
MR GS 1™ , once applied, develops a hard,
semi-flexible sealant by solvent evaporation. Dry times will
vary with temperature, humidity and gap.

Chemical/Solvent Resistance

LOCTITE®
MR GS 1™ retains effective properties in contact
with water, ethylene glycol, gasoline, motor oil, transmission
fluid and sea water.

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
Safety Data Sheet (SDS).

Directions for use

1. Remove all previous material from mating surfaces.
2. For best results, clean and dry all surfaces with a residuefree solvent.
3. Remove cap, puncture tube (using self-piercing cap) or
   cartridge seal and attach extension nozzle (if provided).
4. When used as a gasket dressing, spread product with a
   spatula to a uniform film on one side of gasket and then
   position it on the assembly. Coat the second side of
   gasket and re-assemble.
5. Assembly is operational after 2 hours, full cure is effective
   after 24 hours.

Clean-up

1. LOCTITE®
   MR GS 1™ can be removed from metal
   surfaces with isopropanol. If the sealant has been dried
   for a long time or at high temperatures, cover the sealant
   with alcohol and allow to soften overnight.
2. Clean hands with hand cleaners.

Not for product specifications

The technical data contained herein are intended as reference
only. Please contact your local quality department for
assistance and recommendations on specifications for this
product.

Storage

Store product in the unopened container in a dry location.
Storage information may be indicated on the product container
labeling.
Optimal Storage: 8 °C to 21 °C. Storage below 8 °C or
greater than 28 °C can adversely affect product properties.
Material removed from containers may be contaminated during
use. Do not return product to the original container. Henkel
Corporation cannot assume responsibility for product which
has been contaminated or stored under conditions other than
those previously indicated. If additional information is required,
please contact your local Technical Service Center or
Customer Service Representative.