Product details
Medium strength, medium viscosity thixotropic threadlocking adhesive for metal thread sizes up to M36.
LOCTITE® 242 is a medium strength, medium viscosity, methacrylate-based threadlocking adhesive offering general purpose qualities. The product provides quick fixture times on steel, brass and stainless steel of 5, 15 and 20 min respectively. LOCTITE 242 is thixotropic to prevent migration after application and is intended for fasteners that require normal disassembly with standard hand tools.
Medium strength
Medium viscosity
Quick fixture time
Thixotropic to reduce adhesive migration
Content: 50 ml
Hazardous good: NO
This product contains chemical substances that are subject to labelling requirements under the REACH and CLP Regulations.
The relevant Hazard statements (H-phrases) are:
Precautionary statements (P-phrases):
LOCTITE® 242 is a medium strength, medium viscosity, methacrylate-based threadlocking adhesive offering general purpose qualities. The product provides quick fixture times on steel, brass and stainless steel of 5, 15 and 20 min respectively. LOCTITE 242 is thixotropic to prevent migration after application and is intended for fasteners that require normal disassembly with standard hand tools.
Medium strength
Medium viscosity
Quick fixture time
Thixotropic to reduce adhesive migration
Content: 50 ml
Hazardous good: NO
Notice according to the REACH Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006:
This product contains chemical substances that are subject to labelling requirements under the REACH and CLP Regulations.
The relevant Hazard statements (H-phrases) are:
- H319 Causes serious eye irritation.
- H335 May cause respiratory irritation.
Precautionary statements (P-phrases):
- Prevention: P261 Avoid breathing vapours.
- Response: P337+P313 If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.


