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TUF-GLIDE® Thread Sealant with PTFE
Tuf-Glide® is the #1 selling PTFE paste in the fire sprinkler industry.
It has replaced it’s competitors as the pipefitters choice.
APPLICATIONS:
Tuf-Glide may be used on steel, aluminum, brass, copper, iron, reinforced
fiberglass, CPVC, PVC and ABS threaded connections.
FBC™ System Compatible indicates that this product has been
tested, and is monitored on an ongoing basis, to assure its chemical
Tuf-Glide thread sealant is a non hardening, safe to use sealant
containing PTFE for sealling and protecting threaded connections.
Its low coefficient of friction allows tight makeup with low torque
and breaks out easily without damaging threads.
compatibility with FlowGuard Gold®, BlazeMaster® and Corzan®
pipe and fi ttings.
FBC™, FlowGuard Gold®, BlazeMaster® and Corzan® are licensed
trademarks of The Lubrizol Corporation.
Tuf-Glide is recommended for threaded pipe carrying:
Tuf-Glide contains no lead or other harmful metals and is perfectly
safe for use on potable water lines.
Contains no silicone.
NOT FOR USE ON OXYGEN LINES.
Service Rating: -35° F (-37° C) to 500° F (260° C)
Pressures to 10,000 psi for liquids
2,000 psi for gases
Shelf Life: Indefinite
V.O.C. Content: None
Fluid Type Synthetic
Color/Appearance White Grainy Paste
Dropping Point (ASTM D-566) Not Applicable
Specific Gravity 1.20
Density (lb/gal) 10.0
Oil Separation <5.0
WT. % LOSS @ 212°F (100°C)
Flash Point (ASTM D-92) >350°F (177°C)
Nonvolatile Content 100%
Viscosity, Brookfield (ASTM D-2196)
#7 Spindle, 5 rpm @ 77°F (25°C) 160,000-260,000 cps
Brushable To 0°F (-18°C)
Copper Strip Corrosion 1A
(ASTM D-4048)
Tuf-Glide is listed under the Uniform Plumbing Code (IAPMO), File No.
1282.
Conforms to Federal Specification TT-S-1732 and the requirements
of British Standard 6920: Parts 1 & 2.
TFW is recommended for Plumbing, HVAC, Industrial Piping, Chemical
Processing Plants, Manufacturing Plants, Gas Utilities and Fire Sprinkler
Piping. Meets U.S. Federal Specification TT-S-1732.
VOC Conent: Zero Grams per Liter
Acids, Dilute
Air
Ammonia
Aliphatic Solvents
Brine
CO2
Caustic, Dilute
Cold Tar Naphtha
Cutting Oils
Fatty Acids
Heating Oils
Freon
Helium Gases
Hydraulic OIl
Inert Gases
Kerosene
LP Gases
Mineral Oils
Natural Gas
Nitrogen, Gaseous
Petroleum Solvents
Steam
Vegetable Oils
Water
The information contained herein is produced in good faith and is believed to be reliable but is for guidance only. ARGCO and its agents cannot
assume liability or responsibility for results obtained in the use of its product by persons whose methods are outside or beyond our control. It is the
user's responsibility to determine the suitability of any of the products, methods of use, or preparation prior to use, mentioned in our literature. It is
the user's responsibility to observe and adapt such precautions as may be advisable for the protection of personnel and property in the handling and
use of any of our products.
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