RectorSeal No. 5 Pipe Thread Sealant w/ Brush Top
RectorSeal No. 5 Pipe Thread Sealant w/ Brush Top
RectorSeal No. 5 Pipe Thread Sealant w/ Brush Top
RectorSeal No. 5 Pipe Thread Sealant w/ Brush Top
Manufacturer #: 25431
APEX #: C02250000
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RectorSeal No. 5 pipe thread sealant is a soft-set, slow-drying compound designed to seal, lubricate, and protect threaded pipes and fittings. It enables immediate pressurization of piping up to 2"" and 100 psi (for natural gas, air, and water applications only). This versatile sealant is suitable for a wide variety of fluids and gases, including potable water. It is recommended for use on threaded galvanized steel, iron, brass, copper, aluminum, stainless steel, polyethylene, fiberglass-reinforced, and PVC pipes. However, it is not advisable for use with ABS or CPVC pipes, or in applications involving oxygen, chlorine, and other oxidizers.
Key Characteristics:
Safe for use with potable water (hot or cold)
Lead-free and devoid of other metals
Soft setting and slow drying
Applicable in temperatures ranging from 20°F to 140°F
Will not dry out in the container
Multipurpose - suitable for a wide range of service applications
Allows immediate pressurization of pipes up to 2"" and 100 psi
Can withstand pressures up to 12,000 psi (liquids) and 2,600 psi (gases)
Smooth and straightforward application
Facilitates easy disassembly without causing damage to threads
Cost-effective - requires only a small quantity
Reduces friction, enabling tighter joint connections
Provides lubrication and safeguards threads.
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