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Designation: D 5363 – 03

Standard Specification for

Anaerobic Single-Component Adhesives (AN)1
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D 5363; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.

1. Scope and Opaque Liquids (and the Calculation of Dynamic

1.1 This specification covers single-component anaerobic Viscosity)
adhesives suitable for locking, sealing, and retaining threaded D 770 Specification for Isopropyl Alcohol
or cylindrical assemblies. The adhesives are cured to a solid D 907 Terminology of Adhesives
state when confined between closely fitting active metal D 1084 Test Methods for Viscosity of Adhesives
surfaces. D 1193 Specification for Reagent Water
1.2 This specification is intended to be a means of classify- D 2693 Specification for Ethylene Glycol
ing anaerobic adhesives. It is not intended for engineering D 3951 Practice for Commercial Packaging
design purposes. D 4562 Test Method for Shear Strength of Adhesives Using
1.3 This specification is intended to replace Military Speci- Pin-and-Collar Specimen
fications MIL-S-22473, MIL-S-46163, and MIL-R-46082. D 4800 Guide for Classifying and Specifying Adhesives
1.4 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the D 5648 Test Method for Torque-Tension Relationship of
standard. Adhesives Used on Threaded Fasteners (Lubricity)
D 5649 Test Method for Torque Strength of Adhesives Used
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1.5 The following safety hazards caveat pertains only to the
test methods portion, Section 7, of this specification. This on Threaded Fasteners
standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, D 5657 Test Method for Fluid Tightness Ability of Adhe-

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if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user
of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health
sives Used on Threaded Fasteners
E 122 Practice for Calculating Sample Size to Estimate.

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practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limita- With a Specified Tolerable Error, the Average for a
tions prior to use. Characteristic of a Lot or Process
2.2 Military Standards:
2. Referenced Documents MIL-STD-105 Sampling Procedures and Tables for Inspec-
2.1 ASTM Standards: 2 ASTM D5363-03
tion by Attributes4
MIL-STD-129 Marking for Shipment and Storage4
A https://standards.iteh.ai/catalog/standards/sist/c0ab6737-06ac-405b-a509-96b62be8578a/astm-d5363-03
109/A 109M Specification for Steel, Strip, Carbon, (0.25
Maximum Percent) Cold-Rolled MIL-STD-810 Environmental Test Methods and Engineer-
B 36/B 36M Specification for Brass Plate, Sheet, Strip, and ing Guides4
Rolled Bar MIL-STD-118 Commercial Packaging of Supplies and
B 209 Specification for Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy Equipment4
Sheet and Plate 2.3 Federal Standards:
B 633 Specification for Electrodeposited Coatings of Zinc FED-STD-313 Material Safety Data Sheets, Preparation
on Iron and Steel and Submission of4
D 56 Test Method for Flash Point by Tag Closed Tester 2.4 Federal Specifications:
D 439 Specification for Automotive Gasoline3 FF-N-836 Nut: Square, Hexagon, Cap, Slotted, Castle,
D 445 Test Method for Kinematic Viscosity of Transparent Knurled, Welding and Single Ball Seat4
PPP-B-636 Box, Shipping, Fiberboard4
QQ-P-416 Plating, Cadmium, Electrodeposited4
2.5 Military Specifications:
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D14 on MIL-R-46082 Retaining Compounds, Single-Component,
Adhesives and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D14.60 on Adhesive
Anaerobic4
Material Classification System.
Current edition approved Dec. 1, 2003. Published January 2004. Originally MIL-S-22473 Sealing, Locking, Retaining Compounds;
approved in 1993. Last previous edition approved in 1997 as D 5363 – 97. Single-Component4
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MIL-S-46163 Sealing, Lubricating, and Wicking Com- torque is most often defined as the torque measured at 180°
pounds: Thread-Locking, Anaerobic, Single-Component4 rotation of the nut. However, for purposes of this specification,
MIL-T-5624 Turbine Fuel, Aviation, Grades JP-4 and JP-54 the definition of prevailing torque as the average of the four
2.6 U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT): torques measured at 90, 180, 270, and 360° rotation of the nut
Code of Federal Regulations, Parts 100 to 199 , Department is also acceptable.
of Transportation Rules and Regulations for the Transpor-
tation of Explosives and Other Dangerous Articles5 4. Classification
2.7 Society of Automotive Engineers: 4.1 Anaerobic adhesives are classified into groups in accor-
SAE J311 Fluid for Passenger Care Type Automatic Trans- dance with their performance properties. These groups are
missions, Information Report6 subdivided into classes and grades, as shown in Table AN.
SAE J429 Mechanical and Material Requirements for Ex- NOTE 1—For example, the designation AN 0411 would indicate:
ternally Threaded Fasteners6 AN = anaerobic adhesive (from Guide D 4800),
SAE AMS 2629 Jet Reference Fuel6 04 (Group) = retaining compound,
1 (Class) = low strength, and
3. Terminology 1 (Grade) = viscosity of 100–500 mPa.

3.1 Definitions—Some terms in this specification are de- 5. Requirements

fined in Terminology D 907. 5.1 General Requirements—General requirements are prop-
3.1.1 active metal surface, n— relative to anaerobic adhe- erties that are inherent in every lot of adhesive produced, but
sives, a metal surface that initiates the formation of free may be tested in accordance with Table AN at a frequency
radicals within anaerobic adhesives. agreed on by the purchaser and the manufacturer in order to
3.1.2 anaerobic adhesive, n—an adhesive that is kept in the verify specification conformance.
uncured state by oxygen, as in air, and that cures in the absence 5.1.1 Ultraviolet Fluorescence—The uncured adhesive
of oxygen when exposed to metal ions, especially copper or shall fluoresce under ultraviolet illumination when tested in
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3.1.3 Newtonian behavior, n—the property of a liquid in 5.1.2 Color and Workmanship—The color supplied shall be
which its viscosity is constant over a stated range of strain the color for the given group, class, and grade, as specified in
rates. (Compare non-Newtonian behavior.) Table AN. The uncured adhesive shall be smooth and homo-
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3.1.4 non-Newtonian behavior, n—the property of a liquid
in which its viscosity is not constant over a stated range of
geneous after shaking, free from lumps, caked material, and
particles of foreign matter when examined in accordance with

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strain rates. (Compare Newtonian behavior.)
3.1.5 thixotropy, n—in a liquid, the property of thinning
when subjected to strains greater than the yield strain and of
7.2.
5.1.3 Flash Point— The uncured adhesive shall have a flash
point above 93°C when tested in accordance with 7.3.
rethickening with time upon subsequent rest. 5.1.4 Storage Stability—The strength shall conform to the
3.1.5.1 Discussion—The liquid must exhibit yieldASTM to be D5363-03
properties specified for the given class in Table AN. The
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thixotropic. If the liquid is deformed more than the yield strain, viscosity shall increase no more than 50 % above the upper-
the underlying elastic network is disrupted and its viscosity is most limit for the given grade in Table AN when tested in
reduced. The network reestablishes itself in time when at rest. accordance with 7.12.
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard: 5.1.5 Toxicity—The supplier shall furnish a Material Safety
3.2.1 breakaway torque—the initial torque required to break Data Sheet (MSDS) in accordance with FED-STD-313 so that
the bond, measured at the first movement between the nut and the user can evaluate the safety of the material for the proposed
the bolt, when unscrewing an unseated assembly. use.
3.2.2 prevailing torque, n—the torque measured at 180° 5.1.6 Solvent Resistance—The average strength of each
rotation of the nut. adhesive, after solvent immersion testing in accordance with
3.2.2.1 Discussion—Prevailing torque was originally de- 7.11, shall meet the requirements specified for the given class
fined in MIL-S-46163 and MIL-S-22473 as the average of the in Table AN.
four torques measured at 90, 180, 270, and 360° rotation of the 5.1.7 Hot Strength— The average strength of each adhesive,
nut. Studies have shown that the torque measured at 180° after hot-strength testing in accordance with 7.8, shall meet the
rotation of the nut is statistically equivalent to the average of requirements specified for the given class in Table AN.
the torque measured at the four 1⁄4 turns. Since measuring the 5.1.8 Heat Aging—The average strength of each adhesive,
torque at the one angle of rotation is more efficient, prevailing after heat-aging testing in accordance with 7.9, shall meet the
requirements specified for the given class in Table AN.
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5.1.9 Cold Strength— The average strength of each adhe-
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 TABLE AN Basic Properties—Anaerobic Adhesives
Group 1 Products
Strength at
Solvent
Standard Hot Strength Heat Aging Cold Strength Speed of
Resistance
Conditions, Viscosity (5.1.7), (5.1.8), (5.1.9), Cure (5.2.2),
(5.1.6),
Group Description Class Description Grade Color (5.1.2) Prevailing (5.2.1), Prevailing Prevailing Prevailing Prevailing
Prevailing
Torque mPa·s Torque, N·m, Torque, N·m, Torque, N·m, Torque, N·m,
Torque, N·m,
Strength min min min min
min
(5.2.3.1), N·m
01 Threadlocking and retaining 1 1 green 17.0–42.4 10–25 17.0 10.2A 8.5A 17.0 8.5
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2 1 red 11.3–28.2 10–25 11.3 6.8A 5.6A 11.3 5.6
2 orange 11.3–28.2 40–80 11.3 6.8A 5.6A 11.3 5.6

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4
red
red
11.3–28.2
11.3–28.2
100–250
1000–10000
11.3
11.3
6.8B
6.8B
5.6A
5.6A
11.3
11.3
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3 1 yellow 7.9–19.8 100–200 7.9 4.7B 3.9A 7.9 3.9

0
4 1 blue 4.5–11.3 10–25 4.5 2.7A 2.3A 4.5 2.3
2 blue 4.5–11.3 100–250 4.5 2.7B 2.3A 4.5 2.3
3 blue ASTM D5363-03
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0
5 1
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purple 2.3–5.6 100–250 2.3 1.3B 1.1A 2.3 1.1
0
6 1 brown 1.1–2.8 10–25 1.1 0.7A 0.6A 1.1 0.6
2 brown 1.1–2.8 100–250 1.1 0.7B 0.6A 1.1 0.6
3 brown 1.1–2.8 1000–10000 1.1 0.7A 0.6A 1.1 0.6
0
7 1 yellow 0.8–1.5 100–250 0.8 0.4A 0.4A 0.8 0.4
0
0 other 0
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Groups 2 and 3 Products
Strength at Standard Conditions, Torque Strength Solvent Resistance Hot Strength (5.1.7),
(5.2.3.1), N·m Viscosity (5.1.6), N·m, min N·m, minA
Color
Group Description Class Description Grade (5.2.1),
(5.1.2) Steel Plated mPa·s Steel Steel
Break Prevail Break Prevail Break Prevail Break Prevail
02 Threadlocking 1 1 red 16.9–39.5 16.9–56.5 5.6–39.5 4.5–56.5 6000–8000 8.4 8.4 8.4 8.4C
adhesives; 0
fast curing;
Newtonian
flow properties
2 1 red 16.9–39.5 16.9–56.5 4.5–39.5 4.5–56.5 400–600 8.4 8.4 8.4 8.4A

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3 1 blue 11.3–22.6 5.6–17.0 3.4–22.6 2.3–22.6 110–150 5.6 2.8 5.6 2.8C
0
4 wicking 1 blue 2.3–11.3 2.3–11.3 1.1–11.3 1.1–11.3 10–30 1.1 1.1 1.1 1.1C

5 wicking
0
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green 2.3–16.9 17.0–56.5 1.1–11.3 8.5–56.5 10–30 1.1 8.5 1.1 8.5A
4

0
0 other 0
03 Threadlocking 1 1 purple 3.4–11.3 1.1–11.3 1.1–11.3 0.6–11.3 at 2 rpm $ 1.7 0.5 1.7 0.5C
adhesives; 0 5000
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2 1 ac-405b-a509-96b62be8578a/astm-d5363-
blue 7.9–22.6 2.3–22.6 1.1–22.6 0.6–22.6 at 2 rpm $ 3.9 1.1 3.9 1.1B
5000
at 20 rpm
800–1600
0
3 1 red 11.3–28.2 11.3–33.9 5.6–28.2 5.6–28.2 at 2 rpm $ 5.6 5.6 5.6 5.6A
5000
at 20 rpm
1200–2400
0
0 other 0
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Groups 2 and 3 Products
Group Description Class Description Grade Color Heat Aging Cold Strength Speed of Cure
(5.1.2) (5.1.8), (5.1.9), (5.2.2),
N·m, minA N·m, min N·m, min

Steel Steel Steel

Break Prevail Break Prevail Break Prevail
02 Threadlocking 1 1 red 8.4 8.4C 8.4 8.4 8.4 8.4
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C
3 1 blue 5.6 2.8 5.6 2.8 5.6 2.8
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5

0
5 wicking 1 blue 1.1 5.6C 1.1 5.6 1.1 5.6
0
A
6 wicking 1 green 1.1 8.5 1.1 8.5 1.1 8.5
0
0 other 0 ASTM D5363-03
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03 Threadlocking 1 1 purple 1.7 0.5 1.7 0.5 1.7 0.5
adhesives; 0
fast curing; ac-405b-a509-96b62be8578a/astm-d5363-
thixotropic
flow properties;
lubricating
2 1 blue 3.9 1.1B 3.9 1.1 3.9 1.1
0
3 1 red 5.6 5.6A 5.6 5.6 5.6 5.6
0
0 other 0
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Group 4 Products
Strength at Standard Solvent
Hot Strength Heat Aging Cold Strength Speed of Cure
Conditions, Shear Strength Viscosity Resistance
Group Description Class Description Grade Color (5.1.2) (5.1.7), MPa, (5.1.8), MPa, (5.1.9), MPa, (5.2.2), MPa,

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min min min min
MPa, min min
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2 1 green 24.1 1500–2500 10.3 6.9A 10.3A 17.2
0
0 other 0
otherB,C
A
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Test temperature = 121°C.
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