Specification Sheet

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Technical Data Sheet
Permatex

Form-A-Gasket
®
No. 1
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. 1 Sealant is a reddish brown,
viscous paste with a characteristic alcoholic odor. It is a fast
drying paste that changes to a hard, semi flexible seal through
solvent evaporation. It seals flanges, fittings, connections and
assembles against leakage. Improves gasket seal in
permanent and rigid assemblies.
PRODUCT BENEFITS
• Extends gasket life
• Prevents leaks
• Fast drying
• Hard setting
• Withstands pressures up to 5000 psi
TYPICAL APPLICATIONS
• Freeze plugs
• Automotive and industrial sealant for permanent
assemblies
• Threaded connections
• Manifold gaskets
• Air ducts
• Boilers
• Pipe fittings
• Plumbing 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.
5. Assembly is operational after 2 hours, full cure is
effective 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 Red - brown paste
Odor Alcohol
Specific Gravity 1.5
Viscosity Viscous paste
Flash Point, TCC,
_
C (
_
F)
Does not apply
TYPICAL CURING PERFORMANCE
Permatex

Form-A-Gasket
®
No. 1 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
80007 (1AR) 1.5 oz. tube, carded
80008 (1BR) 3 oz tube, carded
80003 (1C) 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.