LOCTITE® SI 5240: UV/Visible Light Curable Medical Device Adhesive – Flexible, Medium Strength
LOCTITE® SI 5240 is a flowable, liquid adhesive designed for disposable medical devices. This low-viscosity, self-leveling adhesive cures into a flexible silicone rubber upon exposure to UV or visible light.
Key Features:
- Fast Curing with UV/Visible Light: Ideal for high-speed production processes.
- Cures to a Medium-Strength, Flexible Silicone Rubber: Offers both flexibility and a secure bond.
- ISO-10993 Biocompatible: Meets Henkel’s ISO 10993 biocompatibility standards for safe use in medical devices.
- UV Resistant: Suitable for outdoor applications.
- Versatile Applications: Bonds and seals flexible bond lines.
LOCTITE® SI 5240 is a perfect solution for bonding and sealing applications requiring flexibility, fast curing, and good performance in UV light environments. It’s particularly well-suited for the production of disposable medical devices.
| Technology | Silicone |
| Chemical Type | Alkoxy silicone |
| Appearance (uncured) | Clear liquid with yellow to green tint slight haze permissible |
| Components | One component – requires no mixing |
| Cure | Ultraviolet (UV) / Visible light |
| Secondary Cure | Moisture for shadowed areas |
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| Unique Flow Characteristics | Thixotropic product that will thin with shear yet provides uniform cavity fill |
