Methacrylate ester acrylic retaining compound. Its lubricating properties facilitate assembly when heavy interference or high torque values are used. LOCTITE® 232 is a brown, opaque, methacrylate ester acrylic retaining compound. Its lubricating properties facilitate assembly when heavy interference or high torque values are utilized. It prevents galling and pick-up during disassembly and eliminates corrosion within the joints while increasing dismounting forces. Typically used for highly torqued threaded assemblies and heavy press fits. Its lubricating properties facilitate assembly when heavy interference or high torque values are utilized Prevents galling and pick-up during disassembly Eliminates corrosion within the joints while increasing dismounting force