LOCTITE SI 596 Red RTV Silicone Gasket Maker
High-Temperature Silicone Sealant for Demanding Applications
LOCTITE® SI 596 is a red, single-part, flowable smooth acetoxy silicone paste sealant that cures at room temperature on exposure to moisture in the air. It forms a tough, flexible, waterproof, oil-resistant silicone rubber bond that maintains its integrity under extreme conditions.
Key Features:
- High Temperature Resistance: Withstands temperatures up to 316°C (600°F) continuous
- Sensor-Safe Formulation: Specially formulated to meet low silicone volatiles requirements
- Excellent Durability: Resists aging, weathering and thermal cycling without hardening, shrinking or cracking
- Versatile Bonding: Forms waterproof, oil-resistant bonds on various substrates
- Easy Application: Single-part formula requires no mixing
Technical Specifications:
- Operating Range: -50°C to +315°C (-59°F to +600°F) intermittent
- Color: Red
- Cure Type: Acetoxy (releases acetic acid odor during cure)
- Fixture Time: 30 minutes
- Skin Formation Time: 8 minutes
Typical Applications:
- Valve covers and rocker covers
- Oil pans and water pumps
- Intake manifolds and end seals
- Industrial furnaces and ovens
- Boilers and exhaust stacks
- High-temperature ducting
- Heating elements in electrical appliances
Note: Not recommended for use in pure oxygen and/or oxygen-rich systems.
This professional-grade gasket maker provides reliable sealing performance in high-temperature automotive and industrial environments where conventional gaskets may fail.