GASKET MAKER is a fantastic RTV silicone rubber sealant, which can be used to replace felt, rubber, cork, paper and asbestos gaskets. Makes instant gaskets on valve covers, water pumps, oil pans, rear-end covers, thermostats, outlets, timing gear covers and whatever else needs a durable, watertight, leak-proof seal. It's acetoxy-curing, permanently flexible and can withstand low and high temperatures ranging from -60°C to +300°C.
This Gasket Silicone aims to provide you with a silicone that:-
- will not shrink or crack upon curing, thus making it an excellent gasket maker.
- will resist heat up to +250°c with continuous exposure.
- will resist heat up to +300°c with short term exposure.
- will remain flexible at temperatures as low as -60°c.
- will be suitable for use indoors or outdoors.
- will have excellent adhesion.
- will not sag over time.
- will resist abrasions.
- will have good resistance to oil, transmission fluid, water and anti-freeze mixtures.
- will not be affected by soap, household detergents, alkalis, alcohols or dilute acids.
APPLICATIONS & USES:
- Ideal for applications where gaskets are exposed to high temperatures, such as automotive, plant pipes, housing gaskets, form-in-place gaskets, chimney construction, heaters and installation of ovens.
SPECIFICATIONS:
- Not suitable for cylinder head gaskets or for parts permanently exposed to fuel.
- This product should not be used to replace composite head gaskets, specifically where tolerances are predetermined and are critical to engine performance.
- Not suitable for some metals such as galvanised iron, lead, mild steel, brass, copper, zinc or tin as it may cause.
- This product releases acetic acid during the curing process, therefore it's not suitable to use on alkaline surfaces such as fibrous cement, concrete, asbestos, plaster or to come in contact with the following surfaces like marble, granite or any other natural stone as it may cause discolouration on the surfaces. It should also not be used at the back of mirrors as it will de-silver the mirror-backing.
- It is advisable to wear gloves whilst applying this silicone as it contains acetic acid which can irritate the skin and eyes.
- Not suitable for certain plastics such as polypropylene, polyethylene or Teflon.
- Cannot paint over this silicone.
- This silicone is unsuitable for fish-tanks.
STORAGE AND SHELF LIFE:
GLUEDEVIL RED GASKET MAKER has a shelf life of 12 months (the expiry date is shown on the packaging), when stored at a temperature between 0°C to 25°C in its original unopened packaging.
HEALTH AND SAFETY:
For more information and advice on the safe handling, storage and disposal of chemical products, users shall refer to the most recent Material Safety Data Sheet containing, physical, ecological, and toxicological and other safety related data
What's in the box:
1 x GLUEDEVIL Red Gasket Maker RTV Silicone Rubber Sealant 70ml
