1. Full performance properties will develop over 24 hours. 2. Moisture curing begins immediately after the product is exposed to the atmosphere, therefore parts to be assembled should be mated within a few minutes after the product is dispensed. 3. Press or firmly clamp parts together. Do not slide parts together. 4. Excess material can be easily wiped away with non-polar solvents. 5. Excess cured material can be removed with a knife or single edge razor blade
LOCTITE® SI 596 RED is used for gasketing and sealing applications for both plant maintenance and small, medium, and large-sized OEM. It is specially formulated to meet the low silicone volatiles requirements of the automotive industry for 315°C flange sealants. As a formed-in-place gasket/sealant, LOCTITE® SI 596 RED has been designed to give outstanding performance in typical automotive gasketing applications including valve covers, rocker covers, oil pans, water pumps, end seals, intake manifolds, and rear axle housings. This product is also used as a sealant and adhesive for assembly and repair of industrial furnaces, ovens, boilers, exhaust stacks, high temperature ducting, and heating elements in electrical appliances. This product is typically used in applications up to 315 °C
