Vibra-Tite 486 Technical Data

Technical Data Sheet

Vibra-TITE® 486

Non-curingThread Sealant

with PTFE

January 2014

Product Description

Vibra-Tite 486 Non-Curing Thread Sealant
with PTFE is a creamy white paste for
general purpose pipe and thread sealing.
Typical applications include sealing
threaded pipes, pipe fittings and flanges to
seal against liquids and gases.

Typical Applications
Vibra-Tite Non-Curing Thread Sealant with
PTFE can be used to seal against many
liquids and gases both under pressure and
under vacuum. It is an ideal sealant for
water pipes. It can be used on metal and
most of plastics. The operating temperature
range for this material in most applications
is about -50 °C to 150 °C.

Instructions for Use

When applying Vibra-Tite Non-Curing

Thread Sealant with PTFE, the threads should

be free of grease, dirt or grit. Material should

be applied liberally to male threads using a
brush applicator or spatula, working the

material into the threads. After assembly wipe
away excess material with a dry cloth.

Technical Features

Resin: ........................................... Polymeric

Odor ....................................... Slight alcohol

Color: .......................................... .Off White

Solvent: ............................................ Ethanol

Viscosity: ..................... 25,000-100,000 cps

@ 25°C

Solids content: ................................. 60-80%

Specific gravity: ...................................... 1.2

Flashpoint:........................... Refer to MSDS

, Brookfield RVT, Spindle 6 @ 10 rpm

Presentation

16 oz. brush top bottles.

Inquire about other bottling options.

General Information

Limitations

Vibra-Tite Non-Curing Thread Sealant with
PTFE should not be used in with pure
oxygen or in a strong oxidizing
environment.

Safe Handling and Storage

Avoid breathing product vapors. Keep
product away from all sources of ignition,
heat or flame. Keep container closed when
not in use. Store material in a cool, dry
place.

Shelf Life

Five years from date of manufacture.

Note

Data furnished for information only and is
believed to be reliable. We cannot assume

responsibility for the results obtained by others
over whose methods we have no control. It is
recommended that the product be tested in the
application for which it is to be used.

Performance

Engagement torque: ............................... Low

Breakaway torque: ............. No distinct break