Specification Sheet

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Technical Data Sheet
Permatex

Form-A-Gasket
®
No. 2
Sealant
AAM Revised 09/02
NOT FOR PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS.
THE TECHNICAL DATA CONTAINED HEREIN ARE INTENDED AS REFERENCE ONLY.
PLEASE CONTACT PERMATEX, INC., TECHNICAL SERVICE DEPARTMENT FOR ASSISTANCE AND RECOMMENDATIONS FOR YOUR SPECIFIC APPLICATION.
PERMATEX, INC., HARTFORD SQUARE NORTH, 10 COLUMBUS BOULEVARD, HARTFORD, CT 06106 PHONE – (1-87PERMATEX)
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION S.I.N.: 834-300
Permatex

Form-A-Gasket

No. 2 Sealant is a black, viscous
paste with a characteristic alcoholic odor. It is a slow drying,
flexible setting paste that changes to a pliable, non-hardening
film through solvent evaporation. It seals flanges, fittings,
connections and flexible assemblies against leakage. It
increases the reliability of gasket seals.
PRODUCT BENEFITS
• Improves reliability
• Extends gasket life
• Stops leakage
• Excellent for metal to metal assemblies
• Slow drying
• Flexible setting
TYPICAL APPLICATIONS
• Valve cover gaskets
• Oil pan gaskets
• Threaded connections
• Cover plates
• Hose connections
DIRECTIONS FOR USE
1. Remove all previous material from mating surfaces.
Permatex

Gasket Remover is recommended for most
materials, not for plastics or painted surfaces.
2. For best results, clean and dry all surfaces with a
residue-free solvent, such as Permatex

Brake and
Parts Cleaner.
3. Remove cap, puncture tube or cartridge seal and attach
extension nozzle (if provided).
4. When used as a gasket dressing, spread product with a
spatula to a uniform film on one side of gasket and then
position it on the assembly. Coat the second side of
gasket and re-assemble. Slower drying formula
increases work time.
5. Assembly is operational after 4 hours, full cure is
affected after 24 hours.
For Cleanup
1. The product can be removed from metal surfaces with
isopropyl alcohol. If the sealant has been dried for a
long time or at high temperatures, cover the sealant with
alcohol and allow to soften overnight.
2. Clean hands with Permatex

brand hand cleaners.
PROPERTIES OF UNCURED MATERIAL
Typical Value
Chemical Type Modified resin, fillers & alcohol
Appearance Black paste
Odor Alcoholic
Specific Gravity 1.5
Viscosity Viscous paste
Flash Point Does not apply
TYPICAL CURING PERFORMANCE
Permatex

Form-A-Gasket

No. 2 Sealant once applied,
develops a hard, semi-flexible sealant by solvent evaporation.
Dry times will vary with temperature, humidity and gap.
TYPICAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESISTANCE
Temperature Resistance
Typical Values
Continuous, °C (°F) -54 to 204 (-65 to 400)
Chemical / Solvent Resistance
The product retains effective properties in contact with water,
ethylene glycol, gasoline, motor oil, transmission fluid and sea
water.
GENERAL INFORMATION
This product is not recommended for use in pure oxygen
and/or oxygen rich systems and should not be selected as
a sealant for chlorine or other strong oxidizing materials.
For safe handling information on this product, consult the
Material Safety Data Sheet, (MSDS).
ORDERING INFORMATION
Part Number Container Size
80009 (2A) 1.5 oz. tube, boxed
80015 (2AR) 1.5 oz. tube, carded
80010 (2B) 3 oz tube, boxed
80016 (2BR) 3 oz tube, carded
80011 (2C) 11 oz tube, boxed
STORAGE
Products shall be ideally stored in a cool, dry location in
unopened containers at a temperature between 8
_
to 28
_
C
(46
_
to 82
_
F) unless otherwise labeled. Optimal storage is at
the lower half of this temperature range. To prevent
contamination of unused product, do not return any material to
its original container.