Loctite MR 5923 Aviation Gasket Dressing Sealant

Loctite MR 5923 Aviation Gasket Dressing Sealant 473ml

• Viscosity : Flow similar to SAE 10 Motor Oil
• Color : Brown
• Curing Type : Air dry
• Application : Gasketing and sealing

 

LOCTITE MR 5923 is a dark reddish brown, viscous liquid thread sealant with a characteristic alcoholic odor. It is a slow drying liquid that changes to a pliable, tacky film through solvent evaporation. It seals close fitting parts, machined surfaces and threaded connections in industrial, aircraft, and marine applications.

• For close tolerance flanges
• Slow drying
• Flexible setting

LOCTITE® MR 5923™ seals close fitting parts, machined
surfaces and threaded connections in industrial, aircraft, and
marine applications. It is a slow drying liquid that changes to a
pliable, tacky film through solvent evaporation. Typical
applications include solid gasket dressing, close fitting
machined surfaces, threaded connections, aviation engines
and marine engines. This product is typically used in
applications with an operating range of -54 °C to +204 °C.

Chemical/Solvent Resistance

LOCTITE® MR 5923™ 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 prep the area with an oil free
   solvent.
3. Remove cap. Coat with brush-top applicator.
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. Slower drying formula increases
   work time.
5. Assembly is operational after 4 hours, full cure is effective
   after 24 hours.
6. The product can be removed from metal surfaces with
   isopropyl alcohol. If the sealant has been dried for a long
   time or at high temperatures, cover the sealant with
   alcohol and allow to soften overnight.

Clean-up

1. Clean hands with hand cleaners.

Loctite Material Specification

LMS dated August-02, 2001. Test reports for each batch are
available for the indicated properties. LMS test reports include
selected QC test parameters considered appropriate to
specifications for customer use. Additionally, comprehensive
controls are in place to assure product quality and
consistency. Special customer specification requirements may
be coordinated through Henkel Quality.

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.