Henkel LOCTITE-4850 (20GM-BOTTLE)

Additional Product Information

Overview

LOCTITE 4850 is a high-performance cyanoacrylate adhesive engineered to bond difficult-to-adhere materials while maintaining flexible bondlines. Widely used in aviation and MRO operations, it ensures rapid and reliable adhesion across metals, plastics, elastomers, leather, fabrics, and paper. Teams rely on LOCTITE 4850 for fast, durable repairs and assembly tasks where both strength and flexibility are critical.

Key Technical Specs for LOCTITE 4850

• Type: One-part ethyl/butyl cyanoacrylate adhesive
• Size/Volume: Various industrial sizes available (contact supplier)
• Color: Clear, colorless liquid
• Viscosity/Consistency: Medium (250 500 mPa s at 25 C, shear rate 100 s? )
• Cure/Working Time: Humidity-cured; fixture time 3 75 seconds depending on substrate and bond gap
• Tensile/Peel Strength: Lap shear strength (steel, grit blasted) 11 15 N/mm ; ABS 7 9 N/mm ; PVC 3 7 N/mm
• Shore Hardness: A 80 90
• Service Temperature: Up to 125 C with partial strength retention; maintains performance under heat/humidity
• Typical Uses: Bonding metals, plastics, elastomers, leather, fabrics, and paper; assembly and repair in aviation MRO
• Shelf Life: Store unopened at 2 8 C; do not return used material to original container

Approvals & Specifications

• Compliance with Henkel quality standards
• Suitable for industrial, aviation, and MRO applications
• Not recommended for pure oxygen or strong oxidizers

Typical Aircraft MRO / AOG Applications

• Bonding leather and fabric interior panels
• Fast repairs on plastic cabin components
• Rubber sealing repairs and flexible joint assembly
• Adhesion of paper or cardboard-based assemblies in manuals or packaging
• Temporary or permanent structural assembly of composite panels

Compatibility & Safety Notes

• Compatible substrates: metals, plastics, elastomers, leather, fabrics, paper
• Wear gloves and safety glasses during handling
• Avoid skin and eye contact; use in well-ventilated areas
• Clean excess adhesive with nitromethane or acetone

Packaging & Procurement

• Available in multiple industrial sizes
• Market packs designed for ease of use in MRO environments
• Store unopened containers in a dry location at 2 8 C
• Do not return used material to original container to avoid contamination

Why LOCTITE 4850 is Chosen for AOG / MRO

• Fast curing to reduce downtime and speed repairs
• Reliable adhesion on difficult substrates
• Maintains flexibility in bonded joints
• Versatile across metals, plastics, elastomers, and porous materials
• Portable and easy to apply on-site

Practical Suggestions for Your Team (AOG Mindset)

• Stock a range of industrial sizes for rapid-response repairs
• Train staff on correct application for thin bond gaps (0.05 mm) to maximize performance
• Keep PPE available for safe handling
• Use activators cautiously on larger gaps to speed cure without compromising bond strength

Manufacture / Aviation Spec Codes

• Manufacturer: Henkel Corporation
• Product ID: LOCTITE 4850
• Henkel Material Specification (LMS) available upon request
• Compliance with relevant MIL/OEM codes for industrial MRO applications

Alternative Names & Descriptions

• LOCTITE 4850 Adhesive
• Henkel 4850 Cyanoacrylate
• Flexible Instant Adhesive 4850
• LOCTITE Industrial Bonding 4850
• 4850 MRO Adhesive Solution