Henkel introduces Loctite halogen-free adhesives

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(2009), "Henkel introduces Loctite halogen-free adhesives", Pigment & Resin Technology, Vol. 38 No. 5. https://doi.org/10.1108/prt.2009.12938ead.005

Henkel introduces Loctite halogen-free adhesives

Article Type: New products From: Pigment & Resin Technology, Volume 38, Issue 5

In response to industry initiatives and legislation designed to protect the environment from halogenated materials, Henkel has introduced a new line of Loctite adhesives and sealants that meet the requirements of IPC IEC No. 61249-2-21. Used primarily in handheld electronics such as cell phones, PDAs, notebook/laptop computers and hard disk drives, these adhesives are formulated to contain less than 900 ppm bromine and chlorine, and 1,500 ppm total halogens. Often, halogen levels in these products are undetectable.

The full line of Loctite halogen-free adhesives includes more than 30 products in a range of technologies including cyanoacrylates, light cure cyanoacrylates, epoxies, urethanes, UV acrylics, silicones, hot melts, two-part acrylics, and anaerobics. These materials are used for bonding, sealing, gasketing and mounting a range of components including connectors, keypads, cameras, microphones, speakers, trim, emblems, frames, screens, latches, magnets, hinges, cases, batteries, head gimbals, head stacks, sliders, and bearings.