Product details
| Grade | Loctite SF 7063 |
| Strength | Cleaner — not an adhesive |
| Colour | Colourless |
| Family | Surface prep, primers & cleaners |
| Brand | Loctite (Henkel) |
| Stock | Held in Dubai — buy one or bulk |
Pack sizes
Prices on request. Tell us the quantity you need.
Check stockWhat Loctite SF 7063 is for
The cleaner named in the directions on almost every Loctite product we stock. Anaerobics and cyanoacrylates both depend on a clean, grease-free surface — an unclean or partly cleaned joint is one of the commonest reasons a bond underperforms. SF 7063 is a non-CFC solvent blend that flashes off in under 60 seconds and leaves nothing behind, so the adhesive can go straight on.
Key features
- Non-CFC solvent formulation
- Dries in under 60 seconds at 20°C — no waiting around
- Leaves no residue; no effect on cure speed or final adhesive strength
- Also used for general degreasing of machine components in maintenance
- Very low viscosity at 2 mPa·s — penetrates and runs off
- Specific gravity 0.74
Technical data
Product data
| Technology | Solvent cleaner |
| Chemical type | Isoparaffin, dimethoxymethane and ethanol blend |
| Appearance | Clear, colourless solution |
| Viscosity at 20°C | 2 mPa·s |
| Specific gravity at 25°C | 0.74 |
| Drying time at 20°C | ≤60 seconds |
| TLV (ACGIH) | 600 ppm |
| Application | Surface cleaning and degreasing before bonding |
Effect on the adhesive
| Cure speed | No effect |
| Final strength | No effect |
| What it does | Provides a clean surface for good adhesion and cure |
| Why it matters | Unclean or partly cleaned surfaces reduce adhesive performance |
How to use it
- Spray the surface, or wipe it with a solvent-soaked paper towel.
- Wipe while still wet with a clean cloth to lift heavy contamination. If needed, spray again and let the product run off.
- Repeat if necessary.
- Let it evaporate fully before bonding — trapped solvent in the bond line will spoil the joint.
- Apply the adhesive immediately after drying and assemble.
Handling and storage
- Classified as highly flammable — handle and store in compliance with local regulations.
- Keep the product and its vapour away from naked flame and any electrical equipment that is not flameproof.
- The solvent can affect certain plastics and coatings — check compatibility before use.
- Do not store near oxidising agents or combustible materials.
- Store unopened and dry, ideally 8°C to 21°C.
- Do not return decanted product to the original container.
Cleaner or activator — which do you need?
They do opposite jobs. SF 7063 cleans and has no effect on cure speed; use it on every joint. SF 7471 and SF 7649 are activators that speed up anaerobic cure on passive metals, in large gaps, or below 15°C. Most jobs need the cleaner; only some need an activator. If a threadlocker is curing too slowly on stainless, the answer is an activator, not more cleaner.
Always read the current technical and safety data before use —
ask us and we'll send it with your quotation.
