ASTM D5363-03(2008)

Standard Specification for Anaerobic Single-Component Adhesives (AN)

ABSTRACT
This specification establishes the requirements for single-component anaerobic adhesives suitable for locking, sealing, and retaining threaded or cylindrical assemblies. It is intended to be a means of classifying the adhesives, and does not address engineering design purposes. The adhesives are cured to a solid state when confined between closely fitting active metal surfaces. Materials shall undergo test procedures and conform accordingly to the following requirements: ultraviolet fluorescence; color and workmanship; flash point; storage stability; toxicity; solvent resistance; hot strength; heat aging; cold strength; lubricity; fluid tightness; wicking; viscosity; speed of cure; prevailing torque strength (strength at standard conditions); and qualification of primers.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers single-component anaerobic adhesives suitable for locking, sealing, and retaining threaded or cylindrical assemblies. The adhesives are cured to a solid state when confined between closely fitting active metal surfaces.
1.2 This specification is intended to be a means of classifying anaerobic adhesives. It is not intended for engineering design purposes.
1.3 This specification is intended to replace Military Specifications MIL-S-22473, MIL-S-46163, and MIL-R-46082.
1.4 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard.
1.5 The following safety hazards caveat pertains only to the test methods portion, Section 7, of this specification. This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 30-Sep-2008
• ICS: 83.180 - Adhesives
• Technical Committee: D14 - Adhesives
• Drafting Committee: D14.60 - Adhesive Material Classification System

Relations

• Replaces: ASTM D5363-03e1 - Standard Specification for Anaerobic Single-Component Adhesives (AN)
• Effective Date: 01-Oct-2008
• Referred By: ASTM D6465-99(2016) - Standard Guide for Selecting Aerospace and General Purpose Adhesives and Sealants
• Effective Date: 01-Oct-2008
• Referred By: ASTM D4054-23 - Standard Practice for Evaluation of New Aviation Turbine Fuels and Fuel Additives
• Effective Date: 01-Oct-2008
• Referred By: ASTM D4800-94(2023) - Standard Guide for Classifying and Specifying Adhesives
• Effective Date: 01-Oct-2008

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Designation:D5363 −03(Reapproved 2008)
Standard Specification for
Anaerobic Single-Component Adhesives (AN)
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D5363; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision.Anumber in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense.
1. Scope D56Test Method for Flash Point by Tag Closed Cup Tester
D439Specification for Automotive Gasoline (Withdrawn
1.1 This specification covers single-component anaerobic
1990)
adhesives suitable for locking, sealing, and retaining threaded
D445Test Method for Kinematic Viscosity of Transparent
or cylindrical assemblies. The adhesives are cured to a solid
and Opaque Liquids (and Calculation of DynamicViscos-
state when confined between closely fitting active metal
ity)
surfaces.
D770Specification for Isopropyl Alcohol
1.2 This specification is intended to be a means of classify-
D907Terminology of Adhesives
ing anaerobic adhesives. It is not intended for engineering
D1084Test Methods for Viscosity of Adhesives
design purposes.
D1193Specification for Reagent Water
1.3 This specification is intended to replace Military Speci-
D2693Specification for Ethylene Glycol
fications MIL-S-22473, MIL-S-46163, and MIL-R-46082.
D3951Practice for Commercial Packaging
D4562Test Method for Shear Strength of Adhesives Using
1.4 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the
Pin-and-Collar Specimen
standard.
D4800Guide for Classifying and Specifying Adhesives
1.5 The following safety hazards caveat pertains only to the
D5648Test Method for Torque-Tension Relationship of
test methods portion, Section 7, of this specification.This
Adhesives Used on Threaded Fasteners (Lubricity)
standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns,
D5649Test Method for Torque Strength ofAdhesives Used
if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user
on Threaded Fasteners
of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health
D5657TestMethodforFluidTightnessAbilityofAdhesives
practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limita-
Used on Threaded Fasteners
tions prior to use.
E122PracticeforCalculatingSampleSizetoEstimate,With
2. Referenced Documents Specified Precision, the Average for a Characteristic of a
Lot or Process
2.1 ASTM Standards:
A109/A109MSpecification for Steel, Strip, Carbon (0.25
2.2 Military Standards:
Maximum Percent), Cold-Rolled MIL-STD-105Sampling Procedures and Tables for Inspec-
B36/B36MSpecification for Brass Plate, Sheet, Strip, And
tion by Attributes
Rolled Bar
MIL-STD-129Marking for Shipment and Storage
B209Specification for Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy
MIL-STD-810Environmental Test Methods and Engineer-
Sheet and Plate
ing Guides
B633SpecificationforElectrodepositedCoatingsofZincon
MIL-STD-118 Commercial Packaging of Supplies and
Iron and Steel
Equipment
2.3 Federal Standards:
FED-STD-313Material Safety Data Sheets, Preparation and
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D14 on
Submission of
Adhesives and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D14.60 on Adhesive
Material Classification System.
Current edition approved Oct. 1, 2008. Published October 2008. Originally
ε1
approved in 1993. Last previous edition approved in 2003 as D5363–03 . DOI:
10.1520/D5363-03R08. The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced on
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2.4 Federal Specifications: 3.2.2 prevailing torque, n—the torque measured at 180°
FF-N-836 Nut: Square, Hexagon, Cap, Slotted, Castle, rotation of the nut.
Knurled, Welding and Single Ball Seat
3.2.2.1 Discussion—Prevailing torque was originally de-
PPP-B-636Box, Shipping, Fiberboard
fined in MIL-S-46163 and MIL-S-22473 as the average of the
QQ-P-416Plating, Cadmium, Electrodeposited
fourtorquesmeasuredat90,180,270,and360°rotationofthe
2.5 Military Specifications:
nut. Studies have shown that the torque measured at 180°
MIL-R-46082Retaining Compounds, Single-Component,
rotation of the nut is statistically equivalent to the average of
Anaerobic
the torque measured at the four ⁄4 turns. Since measuring the
MIL-S-22473 Sealing, Locking, Retaining Compounds;
torque at the one angle of rotation is more efficient, prevailing
Single-Component
torque is most often defined as the torque measured at 180°
MIL-S-46163 Sealing, Lubricating, and Wicking Com-
rotationofthenut.However,forpurposesofthisspecification,
pounds: Thread-Locking,Anaerobic, Single-Component
the definition of prevailing torque as the average of the four
MIL-T-5624Turbine Fuel,Aviation, Grades JP-4 and JP-5
torques measured at 90, 180, 270, and 360° rotation of the nut
2.6 U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT):
is also acceptable.
Code of Federal Regulations, Parts 100 to 199, Department
ofTransportation Rules and Regulations for theTranspor-
4. Classification
tation of Explosives and Other Dangerous Articles
4.1 Anaerobic adhesives are classified into groups in accor-
2.7 Society of Automotive Engineers:
dance with their performance properties. These groups are
SAE J311 Fluid for Passenger Care Type Automatic
6 subdivided into classes and grades, as shown in Table 1.
Transmissions, Information Report
SAEJ429MechanicalandMaterialRequirementsforExter-
NOTE 1—For example, the designation AN 0411 would indicate:
nally Threaded Fasteners
AN = anaerobic adhesive (from Guide D4800),
SAE AMS 2629Jet Reference Fuel 04 (Group) = retaining compound,
1 (Class) = low strength, and
1 (Grade) = viscosity of 100–500 mPa.
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions:
5. Requirements
3.1.1 Some terms in this specification are defined in Termi-
5.1 General Requirements—General requirements are prop-
nology D907.
erties that are inherent in every lot of adhesive produced, but
3.1.2 active metal surface, n—relative to anaerobic
maybetestedinaccordancewithTable1atafrequencyagreed
adhesives, a metal surface that initiates the formation of free
on by the purchaser and the manufacturer in order to verify
radicals within anaerobic adhesives.
specification conformance.
3.1.3 anaerobic adhesive, n—an adhesive that is kept in the
5.1.1 Ultraviolet Fluorescence—Theuncuredadhesiveshall
uncuredstatebyoxygen,asinair,andthatcuresintheabsence
fluoresce under ultraviolet illumination when tested in accor-
of oxygen when exposed to metal ions, especially copper or
dance with 7.1.
iron.
5.1.2 Color and Workmanship—The color supplied shall be
3.1.4 Newtonian behavior, n—the property of a liquid in
the color for the given group, class, and grade, as specified in
which its viscosity is constant over a stated range of strain
Table 1. The uncured adhesive shall be smooth and homoge-
rates. (Compare non-Newtonian behavior.)
neous after shaking, free from lumps, caked material, and
3.1.5 non-Newtonian behavior, n—the property of a liquid
particles of foreign matter when examined in accordance with
in which its viscosity is not constant over a stated range of
7.2.
strain rates. (Compare Newtonian behavior.)
5.1.3 Flash Point—The uncured adhesive shall have a flash
3.1.6 thixotropy, n—in a liquid, the property of thinning
point above 93°C when tested in accordance with 7.3.
when subjected to strains greater than the yield strain and of
5.1.4 Storage Stability—The strength shall conform to the
rethickening with time upon subsequent rest.
propertiesspecifiedforthegivenclassinTable1.Theviscosity
3.1.6.1 Discussion—The liquid must exhibit yield to be
shallincreasenomorethan50%abovetheuppermostlimitfor
thixotropic.Iftheliquidisdeformedmorethantheyieldstrain,
thegivengradeinTable1whentestedinaccordancewith7.12.
the underlying elastic network is disrupted and its viscosity is
5.1.5 Toxicity—The supplier shall furnish a Material Safety
reduced. The network reestablishes itself in time when at rest.
Data Sheet (MSDS) in accordance with FED-STD-313 so that
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
theusercanevaluatethesafetyofthematerialfortheproposed
3.2.1 breakaway torque, n—the initial torque required to
use.
break the bond, measured at the first movement between the
5.1.6 Solvent Resistance—The average strength of each
nut and the bolt, when unscrewing an unseated assembly.
adhesive, after solvent immersion testing in accordance with
7.11, shall meet the requirements specified for the given class
AvailablefromU.S.GovernmentPrintingOfficeSuperintendentofDocuments, in Table 1.
732 N. Capitol St., NW, Mail Stop: SDE, Washington, DC 20401, http://
5.1.7 Hot Strength—The average strength of each adhesive,
www.access.gpo.gov.
afterhot-strengthtestinginaccordancewith7.8,shallmeetthe
Available from Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE), 400 Commonwealth
Dr., Warrendale, PA 15096-0001, http://www.sae.org. requirements specified for the given class in Table 1.
D5363−03 (2008)
TABLE 1 AN Basic Properties—Anaerobic Adhesives
Group 1 Products
Strength at
Solvent
Standard Hot Strength Heat Aging Cold Strength Speed of
Resistance
Conditions, Viscosity (5.1.7), (5.1.8), (5.1.9), Cure (5.2.2),
(5.1.6),
Group Description Class Description Grade Color (5.1.2) Prevailing (5.2.1), Prevailing Prevailing Prevailing Prevailing
Prevailing
Torque mPa·s Torque, N·m, Torque, N·m, Torque, N·m, Torque, N·m,
Torque, N·m,
Strength min min min min
min
(5.2.3.1), N·m
A A
01 Threadlocking and retaining11 green 17.0–42.4 10–25 17.0 10.2 8.5 17.0 8.5
adhesives; slow curing; 0
Newtonian flow
properties
A A
2 1 red 11.3–28.2 10–25 11.3 6.8 5.6 11.3 5.6
A A
2 orange 11.3–28.2 40–80 11.3 6.8 5.6 11.3 5.6
B A
3 red 11.3–28.2 100–250 11.3 6.8 5.6 11.3 5.6
B A
4 red 11.3–28.2 1000–10000 11.3 6.8 5.6 11.3 5.6
B A
3 1 yellow 7.9–19.8 100–200 7.9 4.7 3.9 7.9 3.9
A A
4 1 blue 4.5–11.3 10–25 4.5 2.7 2.3 4.5 2.3
B A
2 blue 4.5–11.3 100–250 4.5 2.7 2.3 4.5 2.3
A A
3 blue 4.5–11.3 1000–10000 4.5 2.7 2.3 4.5 2.3
A A
5 1 purple 2.3–5.6 10–25 2.3 1.3 1.1 2.3 1.1
B A
2 purple 2.3–5.6 100–250 2.3 1.3 1.1 2.3 1.1
A A
6 1 brown 1.1–2.8 10–25 1.1 0.7 0.6 1.1 0.6
B A
2 brown 1.1–2.8 100–250 1.1 0.7 0.6 1.1 0.6
A A
3 brown 1.1–2.8 1000–10000 1.1 0.7 0.6 1.1 0.6
A A
7 1 yellow 0.8–1.5 100–250 0.8 0.4 0.4 0.8 0.4
0 other 0
D5363−03 (2008)
TABLE 1 AN
Groups 2 and 3 Products
(continued)
Solvent Resistance
Strength at Standard Conditions, Torque Strength Hot Strength (5.1.7),
A
Viscosity (5.1.6), N·m, min
N·m, min
(5.2.3.1), N·m
Color
Group Description Class Description Grade (5.2.1),
(5.1.2)
Steel Plated Steel
mPa·s Steel
Break Prevail Break Prevail Break Prevail Break Prevail
C
02 Threadlocking11 red 16.9–39.5 16.9–56.5 5.6–39.5 4.5–56.5 6000–8000 8.4 8.4 8.4 8.4
adhesives; 0
fast curing;
Newtonian
flow properties
A
2 1 red 16.9–39.5 16.9–56.5 4.5–39.5 4.5–56.5 400–600 8.4 8.4 8.4 8.4
C
3 1 blue 11.3–22.6 5.6–17.0 3.4–22.6 2.3–22.6 110–150 5.6 2.8 5.6 2.8
C
4 wicking 1 blue 2.3–11.3 2.3–11.3 1.1–11.3 1.1–11.3 10–30 1.1 1.1 1.1 1.1
C
5 wicking 1 blue 2.3–11.3 11.3–22.6 1.7–22.6 1.7–22.6 10–30 1.1 5.6 1.1 5.6
A
6 wicking 1 green 2.3–16.9 17.0–56.5 1.1–11.3 8.5–56.5 10–30 1.1 8.5 1.1 8.5
0 other 0
C
03 Threadlocking11 purple 3.4–11.3 1.1–11.3 1.1–11.3 0.6–11.3 at 2 rpm$ 1.7 0.5 1.7 0.5
adhesives; 0 5000
fast curing; at 20 rpm
thixotropic 800–1600
flow properties;
lubricating
B
2 1 blue 7.9–22.6 2.3–22.6 1.1–22.6 0.6–22.6 at 2 rpm$ 3.9 1.1 3.9 1.1
at 20 rpm
800–1600
A
3 1 red 11.3–28.2 11.3–33.9 5.6–28.2 5.6–28.2 at 2 rpm$ 5.6 5.6 5.6 5.6
at 20 rpm
1200–2400
0 other 0
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TABLE 1 AN
Groups 2 and 3 Products
(continued)
Group Description Class Description Grade Color Heat Aging Cold Strength Speed of Cure
(5.1.2) (5.1.8), (5.1.9), (5.2.2),
A
N·m, min N·m, min N·m, min
Steel
Steel Steel
Break Prevail Break Prevail Break Prevail
C
02 Threadlocking11 red 8.4 8.4 8.4 8.4 8.4 8.4
adhesives; 0
fast curing;
Newtonian
flow properties
A
2 1 red 8.4 8.4 8.4 8.4 8.4 8.4
C
3 1 blue 5.6 2.8 5.6 2.8 5.6 2.8
C
4 wicking 1 blue 1.1 1.1 1.1 1.1 1.1 1.1
C
5 wicking 1 blue 1.1 5.6 1.1 5.6 1.1 5.6
A
6 wicking 1 green 1.1 8.5 1.1 8.5 1.1 8.5
0 other 0
C
03 Threadlocking11 purple 1.7 0.5 1.7 0.5 1.7 0.5
adhesives; 0
fast curing;
thixotropic
flow properties;
lubricating
B
2 1 blue 3.9 1.1 3.9 1.1 3.9 1.1
A
3 1 red 5.6 5.6 5.6 5.6 5.6 5.6
0 other 0
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TABLE 1 AN
Group 4 Products (continued)
Strength at Standard
Solvent Resis- Hot Strength Heat Aging Cold Strength Speed of Cure
Conditions, Shear Strength Viscosity
Group Description Class Description Grade Color (5.1.2) tance (5.1.6), (5.1.7), MPa, (5.1.8), MPa, (5.1.9), MPa, (5.2.2), MPa,
(5.2.3.2), ASTM D4562 (5.2.1), mPa·s
MPa, min min min min min
MPa, min
A A
04 retaining adhesives 1 1 green 13.8 100–500 10.3 6.9 10.3 13.8
A A
2 green 13.8 400–800 10.3 10.3 12.4 13.8
A A
2 1 green 24.1 1500–2500 10.3 6.9 10.3 17.2
0 other 0
B,C
00 other 0 other 0
A
Test temperature = 150°C.
B
Test temperature = 93°C.
C
Test temperature = 121°C.
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TABLE 3 Cure Time for Speed-of-Cure Test
5.1.8 Heat Aging—The average strength of each adhesive,
after heat-aging testing in accordance with 7.9, shall meet the Group Class Time
requirements specified for the given class in Table 1. 01 all 6 h
02 1, 2, 3 90 min
5.1.9 Cold Strength—The average strength of each
02 4, 5, 6 15 min
adhesive, after cold-strength testing in accordance with 7.10,
03 all 60 min
shall meet the requirements specified for the given class in
Table 1.
5.1.10 Lubricity—Group 03 products shall show lubricity TABLE 4 Primer Qualification Requirements % of Strength at
Standard Conditions
on the thread flanks to within 610% of an as-received
Grade N Grade T
phosphate and oil, ⁄8 in.-16 grade 5 bolt, when tested in
Plated Steel Plated
accordance with 7.14.
Cure Strength Cure Strength Cure Strength
5.1.11 Fluid Tightn
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Designation:D5363–97 Designation: D 5363 – 03 (Reapproved 2008)
Standard Specification for
Anaerobic Single-Component Adhesives (AN)
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D5363; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision.Anumber in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the Department of Defense.
1. Scope
1.1 This specification covers single-component anaerobic adhesives suitable for locking, sealing, and retaining threaded or
cylindrical assemblies. The adhesives are cured to a solid state when confined between closely fitting active metal surfaces.
1.2 This specification is intended to be a means of classifying anaerobic adhesives. It is not intended for engineering design
purposes.
1.3 This specification is intended to replace Military Specifications MIL-S-22473, MIL-S-46163, and MIL-R-46082.
1.4 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard.
1.5 Thefollowingsafetyhazardscaveatpertainsonlytothetestmethodsportion,Section7,ofthisspecification. This standard
does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this
standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
2. Referenced Documents
2.1 ASTM Standards:
A109Specification for Steel, Strip, Carbon, Cold-Rolled 109/A109M Specification for Steel, Strip, Carbon (0.25 Maximum
Percent), Cold-Rolled
B36/B36M Specification for Brass Plate, Sheet, Strip, andAnd Rolled Bar
B209 Specification for Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy Sheet and Plate
B633 Specification for Electrodeposited Coatings of Zinc on Iron and Steel
D56 Test Method for Flash Point by Tag Closed Cup Tester
D439Specification for Automotive Gasoline Specification for Automotive Gasoline
D445 Test Method for Kinematic Viscosity of Transparent and Opaque Liquids (and the Calculation of Dynamic Viscosity)
D770 Specification for Isopropyl Alcohol
D907 Terminology of Adhesives
D1084 Test Methods for Viscosity of Adhesives
D1193 Specification for Reagent Water
D2693 Specification for Ethylene Glycol
D3951 Practice for Commercial Packaging
D4562 Test Method for Shear Strength of Adhesives Using Pin-and-Collar Specimen
D4800 Guide for Classifying and Specifying Adhesives
D5648 Test Method for Torque-Tension Relationship of Adhesives Used on Threaded Fasteners (Lubricity)
D5649 Test Method for Torque Strength of Adhesives Used on Threaded Fasteners
D5657 Test Method for Fluid Tightness Ability of Adhesives Used on Threaded Fasteners
E122PracticeforChoiceofSampleSizetoEstimateaMeasureofQualityforaLotorProcess PracticeforCalculatingSample
Size to Estimate, With Specified Precision, the Average for a Characteristic of a Lot or Process
2.2 Military Standards:
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D-14 on Adhesives and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D14.60 on Adhesive Material
Classification System.
Current edition approved Nov. 10, 1997. Published March 1998. Originally published as D 5363–93. Last previous edition D 5363–93.
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D14 on Adhesives and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D14.60 on Adhesive Material
Classification System.
´1
Current edition approved Oct. 1, 2008. Published October 2008. Originally approved in 1993. Last previous edition approved in 2003 as D5363–03 .
ForreferencedASTMstandards,visittheASTMwebsite,www.astm.org,[e-mail] Annual Book of ASTM Standards
, Vol 01.03.volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
Withdrawn.
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D 5363 – 03 (2008)
MIL-STD-105 Sampling Procedures and Tables for Inspection by Attributes
MIL-STD-129 Marking for Shipment and Storage
MIL-STD-810 Environmental Test Methods and Engineering Guides
MIL-STD-118 Commercial Packaging of Supplies and Equipment
2.3 Federal Standards:
FED-STD-313 Material Safety Data Sheets, Preparation and Submission of
2.4 Federal Specifications:
FF-N-836 Nut: Square, Hexagon, Cap, Slotted, Castle, Knurled, Welding and Single Ball Seat
PPP-B-636 Box, Shipping, Fiberboard
QQ-P-416 Plating, Cadmium, Electrodeposited
2.5 Military Specifications:
MIL-R-46082 Retaining Compounds, Single-Component, Anaerobic
MIL-S-22473 Sealing, Locking, Retaining Compounds; Single-Component
MIL-S-46163 Sealing, Lubricating, and Wicking Compounds: Thread-Locking, Anaerobic, Single-Component
MIL-T-5624 Turbine Fuel, Aviation, Grades JP-4 and JP-5
2.6 U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT):
Code of Federal Regulations, Parts 100 to 199 , Department of Transportation Rules and Regulations for the Transportation of
Explosives and Other Dangerous Articles
2.7 Society of Automotive Engineers:
SAE J311 Fluid for Passenger Care Type Automatic Transmissions, Information Report
SAE J429 Mechanical and Material Requirements for Externally Threaded Fasteners
SAE AMS 2629 Jet Reference Fuel
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions—Some terms in this specification are defined in Terminology D907.
3.1.1 activemetal surface, n— relative to anaerobicadhesives,ametalsurfacethatinitiatestheformationoffreeradicalswithin
anaerobic adhesives.
3.1.2 anaerobic adhesive, n—an adhesive that is kept in the uncured state by oxygen, as in air, and that cures in the absence
of oxygen when exposed to metal ions, especially copper or iron.
3.1.3 Newtonian behavior, n—the property of a liquid in which its viscosity is constant over a stated range of strain rates.
(Compare non-Newtonian behavior.)
3.1.4 non-Newtonian behavior, n—the property of a liquid in which its viscosity is not constant over a stated range of strain
rates. (Compare Newtonian behavior.)
3.1.5 thixotropy, n—in a liquid, the property of thinning when subjected to strains greater than the yield strain and of
rethickening with time upon subsequent rest.
3.1.5.1 Discussion—The liquid must exhibit yield to be thixotropic. If the liquid is deformed more than the yield strain, the
underlying elastic network is disrupted and its viscosity is reduced. The network reestablishes itself in time when at rest.
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
3.2.1 breakaway torquebreakaway torque, n—the initial torque required to break the bond, measured at the first movement
between the nut and the bolt, when unscrewing an unseated assembly.
3.2.2 prevailing torque, n—the torque measured at 180° rotation of the nut.
3.2.2.1 Discussion—Prevailing torque was originally defined in MIL-S-46163 and MIL-S-22473 as the average of the four
torques measured at 90, 180, 270, and 360° rotation of the nut. Studies have shown that the torque measured at 180° rotation of
the nut is statistically equivalent to the average of the torque measured at the four ⁄4 turns. Since measuring the torque at the one
angle of rotation is more efficient, prevailing torque is most often defined as the torque measured at 180° rotation of the nut.
However, for purposes of this specification, the definition of prevailing torque as the average of the four torques measured at 90,
180, 270, and 360° rotation of the nut is also acceptable.
4. Classification
4.1 Anaerobicadhesivesareclassifiedintogroupsinaccordancewiththeirperformanceproperties.Thesegroupsaresubdivided
into classes and grades, as shown in TableAN.
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Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 05.01.
Available from Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE), 400 Commonwealth Dr., Warrendale, PA 15096-0001, http://www.sae.org.
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NOTE 1—For example, the designation AN 0411 would indicate:
AN = anaerobic adhesive (from Guide D 4800),
04 (Group) = retaining compound,
1 (Class) = low strength, and
1 (Grade) = viscosity of 100–500 mPa.
5. Requirements
5.1 General Requirements—General requirements are properties that are inherent in every lot of adhesive produced, but may
be tested in accordance with TableAN at a frequency agreed on by the purchaser and the manufacturer in order to verify
specification conformance.
5.1.1 Ultraviolet Fluorescence—The uncured adhesive shall fluoresce under ultraviolet illumination when tested in accordance
with 7.1.
5.1.2 Color and Workmanship—The color supplied shall be the color for the given group, class, and grade, as specified in
TableAN. The uncured adhesive shall be smooth and homogeneous after shaking, free from lumps, caked material, and particles
of foreign matter when examined in accordance with 7.2.
5.1.3 Flash Point— The uncured adhesive shall have a flash point above 93°C when tested in accordance with 7.3.
5.1.4 Storage Stability—The strength shall conform to the properties specified for the given class in TableAN. The viscosity
shallincreasenomorethan50%abovetheuppermostlimitforthegivengradeinTableANwhentestedinaccordancewith7.12.
5.1.5 Toxicity—The supplier shall furnish a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) in accordance with FED-STD-313 so that the
user can evaluate the safety of the material for the proposed use.
5.1.6 Solvent Resistance—Theaveragestrengthofeachadhesive,aftersolventimmersiontestinginaccordancewith7.11,shall
meet the requirements specified for the given class in TableAN.
5.1.7 Hot Strength— The average strength of each adhesive, after hot-strength testing in accordance with 7.8, shall meet the
requirements specified for the given class in TableAN.
5.1.8 Heat Aging—The average strength of each adhesive, after heat-aging testing in accordance with 7.9, shall meet the
requirements specified for the given class in TableAN.
5.1.9 Cold Strength—Theaveragestrengthofeachadhesive,aftercold-strengthtestinginaccordancewith7.10,shallmeetthe
requirements specified for the given class in Table AN.
TABLE 1 Wicking Requirements for Group 02 Products, N · m
min
Pretorqued Non-Pretorqued
Steel Plated Steel Plated
Prevail Prevail Break Prevail Break Prevail
Class 4 1.1 0.6 1.1 1.1 0.6 0.6
Class 5 5.6 0.8 1.1 5.6 0.8 0.8
Class 6 8.5 4.2 11.1 8.5 0.6 4.2
Class 6 8.5 4.2 1.1 † 8.5 0.6 4.2
† N·m value for Class 6 was corrected editorially.
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TABLE 2 Cure Time for Speed-of-Cure Test
Group Class Time
01 all 6 h
02 1, 2, 3 90 min
02 4, 5, 6 15 min
03 all 60 min
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TABLE 3 Primer Qualification Requirements % of Strength at
Standard Conditions
Grade N Grade T
Plated Steel Plated
Cure Strength Cure Strength Cure Strength
6h 50 % 10 min 50 % 30 min 50 %
24 h 100 % 40 min 100 % 2h 100 %

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, shall meet the requirements specified for the given class in Table AN.
5.1.10 Lubricity—Group 03 products shall show lubricity on the thread flanks to within 610% of an as-received phosphate and oil, ⁄8 in.-16 grade 5 bolt, when
tested in accordance with 7.14.
5.1.11 Fluid Tightness— Groups 01, 02, and 03 products shall be capable of making leak-tight assemblies when tested in accordance with 7.15.
5.1.12 Wicking—The average breakaway and prevailing torque strength for Group 02, Class 4, 5, and 6 products, when tested in accordance with 7.16, shall meet
the requirements specified in Table 1.
5.2 Detail Requirements—Detail requirements are properties which are adjusted in each lot of adhesive produced to provide different groups, classes, and grades,
and are tested on every lot in accordance with TableAN to verify specification conformance.
5.2.1 Viscosity—The uncured adhesive shall have a viscosity within the range given in TableAN for the grade specified when tested in accordance with 7.4.
5.2.2 Speed of Cure— The average strength of each adhesive, when tested in accordance with 7.7, shall meet the requirements specified for the given class in
TableAN.
5.2.3 Strength at Standard Conditions —Standard conditions are 21 to 25°C (69.8 to 77°F) and 45 to 55% relative humidity.
5.2.3.1 Groups 01, 02, and 03 Products —The average strength of each adhesive, when tested in accordance with 7.5, shall meet the requirements specified for the
given class in TableAN.
5.2.3.2 Group 04 Products—The minimum strength of each adhesive, when tested in accordance with 7.6, shall meet the requirements specified for the given class
in TableAN.
6. Other Requirements
6.1 Suffıxes—When requirements are needed that supersede or supplement TableAN, they shall be specified through the use of suffixes.
6.2 When using the callout for materials covered by this specification, the suffixes that are found in Annex A1 may be used for the specific requirements for the
material for the application intended. In general, the suffix letter gives the general requirement needed, the first digit following gives the test condition, and the second
digit gives the specific requirement.
6.3 Additional suffixes will be added to this specification as test methods and requirements are developed. A further list of suffixes can be found in Guide D4800
and may be used for additional requirements as appropriate.
NOTE 2—Using the information from Note 1, an example of the suffix system follows. The designation AN 0411 H11 P15 would indicate:
AN 0411 = information from Note 1,
H = hot strength,
1 = to be tested in accordance with 7.8 at a test temperature
of 204°C,
1 = hot strength shall meet the requirement stated in Table 2,
P = package/container,
1 = bottle (plastic), and
5 = 250 mL.
6.4 Qualification of Primers—Primers Grade N and GradeTshall be tested in accordance with 7.17 with adhesive specified by the adhesive manufacturer, and shall
meet the requirements specified in Table 3.

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