Technical Specifications

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Loctite® PL® 400® Subfloor
All Weather Construction Adhesive
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Directions:
Tools Typically Required:
Utility knife, caulking gun and tool to puncture inside seal of cartridge.
Safety Precautions:
Wear gloves. Wash hands after use.
Preparation:
The temperature of the adhesive, surfaces and the working area must be between 18°F (-8°C) and 120°F (49°C). For smooth,
fast, easy application during cold weather, store adhesive at room temperature (70° ± 5°F) 24 hours prior to use. Ensure surfaces
to be bonded are clean, structurally sound and free of standing water, snow, ice, dust, grease, oil or other contaminants. To
increase adhesion, sand glossy surfaces to a dull finish. Pre-fit all materials prior to applying product. Cut off tip of cartridge at
45° angle to desired bead size. The recommended bead size is 3/8” (9.5 mm). Puncture seal inside of nozzle.
Application:
General Construction Use:
Pre-cut and fit materials before applying adhesive. Apply adhesive to one of the surfaces to be bonded. Use enough adhesive
to ensure proper contact between surfaces. Do not smear beads. Press materials firmly together within 60 minutes of adhesive
application. If work is delayed, remove excess adhesive and begin again. Materials can be repositioned for up to 30 minutes
after joining. After use, wipe off nozzle top and recap immediately. Allow minimum 48 hours for curing and before additional
coverings are placed over adhered surfaces.
Sub-Floor and Decking:
Apply continuous beads (1/4" to 3/8") of adhesive to all floor joists. For tongue and groove panels, apply 1/4" beads to groove
avoiding excess "squeeze out". Position panels allowing 1/8" gap for expansion at butt joints and nail within 60 minutes of
adhesive application. Use proper nailing method as designated by APA Adhesive Nail-On Schedule.
Clean-up:
Clean tools and uncured adhesive residue immediately with warm water and soap. Cured adhesive may be carefully cut away
with a sharp-edged tool.
Storage & Disposal:
KEEP FROM FREEZING. For best results, store at 70° ± 5°F in a cool, dry place. Take unwanted product to an approved
household hazardous waste transfer facility. Hardened material may be disposed of with trash.
Label Precautions:
WARNING! COMBUSTIBLE. MAY BE HARMFUL IF INHALED. MAY CAUSE EYE, SKIN AND RESPIRATORY IRRITATION.
WARNING! Contains acetone, urea, ethanol and crystalline silica. Do not use or store near heat, sparks or open flame. Do not
smoke when using this product. Prevent build-up of vapors by opening all windows and doors to achieve cross ventilation. Use
in a well-ventilated area. Avoid breathing vapors. Avoid contact with eyes and skin. Prolonged or repeated exposure may affect
the nervous system causing dizziness, headache or nausea. If you experience eye watering, headache or dizziness, leave the
area to obtain fresh air. Do not swallow. FIRST AID: If swallowed do not induce vomiting, call a physician or Poison Control
center immediately. For eye contact flush with water for 15 minutes, call a physician. For skin contact wash thoroughly with soap
and water. If overcome by vapors, get fresh air. KEEP OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN.
WARNING: This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other
reproductive harm.
NOTICE: Reports have associated repeated and prolonged occupational overexposure to solvents with permanent brain,
nervous system, liver and kidney damage or may cause cardiac arrhythmia. INTENTIONAL MISUSE BY DELIBERATELY
INHALING THE CONTENTS MAY BE HARMFUL OR FATAL.
Refer to the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for further information.
Limited Warranty:
User shall determine suitability of product for use and assumes all risk. Except as described in the No Call Back Limited Warranty,
the sole and exclusive remedy is a refund of the purchase price or replacement of the product. For warranty service and details
about the No Call Back Limited Warranty, call 1-800-624-7767 or visit loctiteproducts.com. You may also have other rights which
vary from state to state.
Disclaimer:
The information and recommendations contained herein are based on our research and are believed to be accurate, but no
warranty, express or implied, is made or should be inferred. Purchasers should test the products to determine acceptable quality
and suitability for their own intended use. Nothing contained herein shall be construed to imply the nonexistence of any relevant
patents or to constitute a permission, inducement or recommendation to practice any invention covered by any patent, without
authority from the owner of the patent.