Vibra-Tite 420 Technical Data

Technical Data Sheet

Vibra-Tite® 420

Thread Sealant

September 2012

Product Description

Vibra-Tite 420 is an anaerobic thread sealing and
thread locking compound for pipe fittings. Vibra-Tite
420 is designed to allow disassembly with standard
hand tools. The product performs on aluminum, steel,
plated, and brass. Vibra-Tite 420 exhibits good
temperature and solvent resistance.

Typical Applications

Vibra-Tite 420 will seal and lock pipe thread fittings
and components. Typical Application includes
plumping pipes and fittings, sprinkler heads and
connectors, and pipe plugs.

Properties of Uncured Material

Chemical Type: Anaerobic
Appearance: White
Toxicity: Low
Solids: 100%
Viscosity @ 25ºC, cP
Brookfield RVF,
Spindle 7 @ 2 rpm: 175,000 to 525,000
Specific Gravity: 1.10

Typical Curing Performance

Cure Speed

The cure speed is dependent on temperature and
substrates. Typical full cure in 72 hours.

Compatible Primers

Primers such as Vibra-Tite Excel 611 (Primer N) or
Vibra-Tite Excel 612 (Primer T) can be used. The use
of primers can cause loss of strength and
performance should be tested.

Performance of Cured Material

Typical Values

Full Cure Time: 72 hrs @ 72oF
Temperature Range: -60oF to 300oF (-51oC to 150oC)

Breakaway Strength

3/8” Phosphate nut and bolt @24 hr 10-75 lbf-in

Environmental and Fluid Resistance

(Shear strength values)

Typical Values

Heat age 100%
Engine oil@ 150oC 100%
Brake fluid @ 150oC 85%
ATF @ 150oC 85%
50/50 water/
ethylene glycol @ 120oC 80%
Water @ 90oC 100%
Gasoline @ 25oC 100%
Diesel fuel @ 25oC 100%
Ethyl Alcohol @25oC 95%

Presentation

Tubes…..........50ml, 250ml and liter (bottle)

General Information

Storage

Product should be stored in a cool and dry location at
temperatures between 14°F (-10°C) to 86°F (30°C).
Shelf life is 2 years from date of manufacture when
stored at 72±8°F (22±4°C).

Note

Apply to clean fittings filling the 2nd and 3rd threads.
Prevent uncured sealant from entering the system by
not filling the first thread.

Health & Safety in use

IRRITANT: Contains Methacrylate Esters which
may irritate eyes, respiratory organs and skin. In case
of contact with the skin, wash immediately with
plenty of water.