RectorSeal® No. 5® pipe thread sealant is a soft-set, slow drying compound which seals, lubricates, and protects threaded pipe and fittings. It can be pressurized immediately for piping up through 2" and 100 psi (for natural gas, air and water only) and is ideal for application with a wide variety of fluids and gases, including potable water applications. Recommended for use on threaded galvanized steel, iron, brass, copper, aluminum, stainless steel, polyethylene, fiberglass reinforced and PVC pipe.Not recommended for use with ABS,CPVC pipe or oxygen, chlorine and other oxidizers
FeaturesCharacteristics:
- For use with potable water (hot or cold)
- Lead free and contains no other metals
- Soft setting, slow drying
- Brushable from 20 degree F to 140 degree F
- Will not dry out in the can
- Multipurpose - wide range of service uses
- Immediate pressurization on pipe up to 2" and 100 psi
- For pressure up to 12,000 psi (liquids) and 2,600 psi (gases)
- Smooth easy application
- Permits easy break out with no damage to threads
- Economical - requires only a small amount
- Reduces friction to allow tighter joint makeup
- Lubricates and protects threads