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TFE pipe joint tape
Tape and Packing
SPEC SHEET #S00008
Hercules Chemical Company, Inc.
111 South Street, Passaic, NJ 07055-9100
Phone: [phone] • Fax: [phone]
e-mail: [e-mail]
http://www.herchem.com
APPROVALS AND LISTINGS
SPECIFIC USES
For Delivery by Fax Call 1-800-942-4636
Internet See MSDS section of
www.herchem.com
Mail Contact Hercules at address below or
any Hercules representative
.
SPECIFIC APPLICATIONS*
TFE pipe joint tape can be used for repairs and
maintenance of any threading application in plumbing,
mechanical and chemical processing equipment, or as
electrical insulation due to its low dielectric properties.
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
Solubility: Not soluble in water, organic
solvents, acids or bases.
Reactivity: Chemically inert to most chemicals.
Flammability: Non-flammable.
Thickness: 3.0 mils min.
Temperature Use Range: -450°F to 500°F.
Appearance/color/odor: White tape. No odor.
WARNINGS OR CAUTIONS
• Read all cautions and directions carefully before using
product.
• Avoid prolonged exposure to fumes given off at
temperatures over 500°F
• Should not be used on high-speed shafts where the surface
speed exceeds 150 sfpm.
DIRECTIONS FOR USE
1) Hold roll in the palm of the hand. Lay end of TFE pipe
joint tape on male threads as close as possible to end of
threads without over
lapping edge. Hold end of TFE pipe
joint tape firmly and apply clockwise on standard threads
stretching tightly as you wind.
2) Continue to wind and stretch tape tight so tape seats in
threads. At least one and half tur
ns for joints under 2", twice
around on 2" and larger sizes.
3) Complete circle and overlap starting point about 1/2".
Since TFE pipe joint tape has no adhesive, be sure to
continue holding tightly until tape is firmly o
verlapped.
4) Tear tape by pulling in the same direction as you w
ere
winding until it separates. Smooth torn end by running fingers
over it in the same direction it was applied. Tape will adhere
to itself. Make up joint or connection in normal manner.
For heavy duty applications use Hercules tape
dope
®
high density polytetrafluoroethylene thread sealing
tape.
MATERIAL SAFETY INFORMATION
FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THIS PRODUCT,
REQUEST MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET (MSDS) #8
HMIS Hazard Warning 0-0-0-A.
INGREDIENTS CAS#
Polytetrafluoroethylene 9002-84-0
This product is not classified as hazardous in accordance
with 29 CFR OSHA 1910.1200.
* For special applications which may not be covered on this or other
Hercules literature, please contact Hercules Technical Services
Department by phone at 1-800-221-9330 or send a fax to
1-800-333-3456.
Meets MIL-T-27730A (ASG)
Use TFE pipe joint tape for sealing threaded pipes, valv
es,
fittings and accessories.
.
ISO 9001: 2000 Certified
©2004 HCCI / KA / EW / 0404/ 0000