
Product Description
Vibra-Tite 480 is a multi-purpose thread sealant with
PTFE. T his non-hardening soft s et, nontoxic thread
sealant is formulated for sealing and protecting NPT
pipe f ittings a nd is especially suited to seal p iping
for applications for pressurized air, natural gas, water
lines, a nd f ire s prinkler systems, as well as o ther
fluid/air c onditions. 480 provides s ealing
performance upon a pplication a nd is s pecifically
formulated t o s eal t hreaded co nnections against
leakage due to internal pressure.
Special Features
• Contains no lead or harmful metals and is perfectly
safe for use on potable water line.
• Conforms to Federal Specification TT-S-1732 and
the requirements of British Standard 6920: Parts 1
& 2.
• FGG/BM/CZ™ System Compatible*.
• Contains PTFE. Seals upon application.
• For use with potable water and a wide range of
other products, including liquids and gases.
• Nontoxic
• Nonstaining
• Conforms to assembly bill 1953
*FGG/BM/CZ™ S ystem C ompatible in dicates th at
this product has been tested, and is monitored on an
ongoing b asis, t o as sure i ts chemical c ompatibility
with F GG/BM/CZ™ FlowGuard G old®,
BlazeMaster®, and C orzan® pipe and f ittings.
FGG/BM/CZ™ FlowGuard G old®, B lazeMaster®,
and C orzan® ar e l icensed trademarks of T he
Lubrizol Corporation.
Instructions for Use
Ensure p arts ar e cl ean, d ry and f ree f rom o il an d
grease. Applied material directly onto threaded parts
using t he br ush t op c ap s upplied with t he pr oduct.
Coated parts may be installed immediately (no drying
time required).
Technical Data Sheet
Vibra-Tite® 480
MultiPurpose Thread Sealant
April 2014
Technical Features
Fluid Type: ................................................... Synthetic
Color/Appearance: .................................... White Paste
Specific Gravity: ..................................................... 1.2
Density, lb/gal: ........................................................ 10
Viscosity: ................................... 140,000-240,000 cps
ASTM D -2196 Spindle #7, 5 r pm @ 77° F
(25°C)
Oil Separation ....................................................... <5.0
Flash Point ....................................... >350 °F (177 °C)
ASTM D92
Application Temp .................... Down to 0 °F (-18 °C)
Service Temp ........................... up to 500 °F (260 °C)
Service Pressures
Liquids ................................................ 10,000 psi
Gases ..................................................... 2,000 psi
Presentation
Brush Top Cans .............................. ¼, ½ and 1 pint
General Information
Storage
Product should be stored in a cool and dry location at
temperatures b etween 1 4°F ( -10°C) t o 86° F ( 30°C).
Shelf l ife is 2 years f rom date of manufacture when
stored at 72±8°F (22±4°C).
Health & Safety in use
Not for use on oxygen lines