Henkel Corporation has introduced a new light and moisture curing silicone adhesive designed for use on medical devices that incorporate silicone materials or require highly flexible bond joints or coatings. Loctite® 5240™ Silicone Adhesive cures within 30 seconds on exposure to a suitable UV/visible light source, with cure in shadowed areas taking place at room temperature in 24 to 72 hours.

Loctite® 5240™ eliminates part racking and allows immediate quality control testing. To ensure robust assemblies, the product offers high bond strengths on silicone and plastics including polycarbonate. The silicone demonstrates tear strengths in excess of 75 pounds per inch and an elongation of 270% in the cured state, resulting in tough, yet flexible bond lines. As it meets ISO-10993 requirements, this adhesive is ideal for use on catheters, respiratory devices and connections, medical tubing, and tracheotomy devices. Loctite® 5240™ cures to depths of 0.75 inches and delivers a colorless bond line.

For more information on Loctite® 5240™ Silicone Adhesive, call 1-800-LOCTITE, send an e-mail to marketing@loctite.com, or visit www.loctite.com.