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 1500 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, light cure 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. For more information on Loctite^® halogen-free adhesives, visit the company’s website at www.loctitehf.com. 

Loctite® halogen-free adhesives offer significant advantages over mechanical methods of assembly such as welding or brazing and use of fasteners and help design engineers in electronics industry design products that are lighter, stronger, more reliable and use multiple substrates such metal, glass and plastics. Loctite^® halogen-free adhesives also make the assembly process faster and more reliable.

In addition to Loctite branded halogen-free products, Henkel also offers materials, technical and engineering support to meet the unique processing requirements of lead-free operations.

Loctite® is the world’s leading brand of engineering adhesives and sealants. Since the original invention of anaerobic adhesives in 1953, the Loctite® brand stands for innovative technologies, superior performance, cost savings, and strong partnership with its customers. Today, Loctite® is the flagship brand of Henkel and offers over 5,000 unique products through a wide distribution network covering 125 countries. Industrial users across the globe trust Loctite® products to improve reliability of their assemblies and reduce overall costs.

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