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
Application
Bonding
Potting
Coating
Sealing
Unique Flow Characteristics
Thixotropic product that will thin with shear yet provides uniform cavity fill
