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Leak Detectors, Lubricants, and Sealants

Products ■ Snoop® leak detectors ■ Goop™ thread lubricants ■ SWAK®, PTFE Tape, and PTFE-Free thread sealants 2 Leak Detectors, Lubricants, and Sealants Liquid Leak Detectors Snoop and Real Cool Snoop liquid leak detectors detect leaks in hard-to-reach areas. Features ■ Sustained bubble action works even on very small leaks and vertical surfaces. ■ Flexible snooper tube extends for hard-to-reach areas. ■ Noncorrosive, nonflammable formula does not contain chlorine. ■ Contains inhibitor for added protection. ■ Formula dries clean, without staining.

Snoop Liquid Leak Detector ■ Specifications: Meets the ■ Nontoxic formula performance requirements of: ■ MIL-PRF-25567 Leak Detector Technical Information Compound, Oxygen Systems, ■ Composition: Deionized water and a Type I, 1 to 70°C (33 to 158°F). surfactant. ■ NFPA 52 Section 6-12.2 Leak ■ rating: Can be used Testing Compressed over a temperature range of 27 to Vehicular Fuel System. 200°F (–2 to 93°C). ■ EPA Part 60, Appendix A, Method 21, Section 4.3.3 Alternative Screening Procedures Using Soap Solutions. ■ ASTM G186-05, Standard Test Method for Determining Whether Gas-Leak-Detector Solutions Can Cause Stress Corrosion Cracking of Brass Alloys.

Real Cool Snoop ■ Specifications: Meets the Liquid Leak Detector performance requirements of: ■ Works at as low as ■ MIL-PRF-25567 Leak Detector –65°F (–54°C), even on very small Compound, Oxygen Systems, leaks and vertical surfaces. Type II, –54 to 1°C (–65 to 33°F). ■ NFPA 52 Section 6-12.2 Leak Technical Information Testing Compressed Natural Gas ■ Composition: Deionized water, a Vehicular Fuel System. surfactant, and ethylene glycol to ■ EPA Part 60, Appendix A, prevent freezing at low temperatures. Method 21, Section 4.3.3 ■ Temperature rating: Can be used Alternative Screening Procedures over a temperature range of –65 to Using Soap Solutions. 200°F (–54 to 93°C). ■ ASTM G186-05, Standard Test Method for Determining Whether Gas-Leak-Detector Fluid Solutions Can Cause Stress Corrosion Cracking of Brass Alloys.

Ordering Information  Warning: Use Snoop and Real Cool Snoop liquid leak detectors Container Ordering Snooper Tube only on external surfaces. Size Number Length Snoop Liquid Leak Detector 2 fl oz (59 mL) MS-SNOOP-2OZ 6 in. (15 cm) 8 fl oz (236 mL) MS-SNOOP-8OZ 12 in. (30 cm) 1 gal (3.8 L) MS-SNOOP-GAL — Real Cool Snoop Liquid Leak Detector 8 fl oz (236 mL) MS-RC-SNOOP-8OZ 12 in. (30 cm) Material Safety Data Sheets are available from your 1 gal (3.8 L) MS-RC-SNOOP-GAL — authorized Swagelok representative or at swagelok.com. Leak Detectors, Lubricants, and Sealants 3 Pipe Thread Sealants Swagelok pipe thread sealants are compatible with a wide range of chemicals, enabling leak-tight sealing in a variety of applications. SWAK Anaerobic Pipe Thread Sealant Features Technical Information ■ Cures to a bond that resists vibration ■ Composition: Resin (containing or shock methacrylic ester) and PTFE particles ■ Lubricates threads, preventing costly ■ Cure time: At room temperature, thread damage due to galling and allow 24 h minimum before seizing during assembly pressurizing➀. Some and materials are NOT ■ Allows low breakaway torque for ■ rating: To pipe or fitting compatible with SWAK. While not easy-to-break connections, even working pressure up to 10 000 psig intended to be a complete list, they after fully cured (689 bar), based on proper thread include the following: engagement ■ Is compatible with a wide range of ■ Plastic pipe or components chemicals ■ Temperature rating: –65 to 350°F other than PTFE (–53 to 176°C) ■ Applies quickly and easily ■ Halogens ■ ■ Clings to threads and will not shred : Greater than 100 000 cP, in ■ Freon accordance with ASTM D1824 or tear on assembly ■ Pure oxygen ■ Storage temperature: 45 to 85°F (7 ■ Ozone to 29°C) Ordering Information ■ Hydrazine ■ Shelf life: Five years at ■ Nitrogen dioxide Tube Size Ordering Number recommended storage temperature ■ High concentrations of strong acids 0.2 fl oz (6 cm3) MS-PTS-6 ➀ Cure time and sealing are dependent on or bases 1.69 fl oz (50 cm3) MS-PTS-50 many variables, such as storage conditions, cleanliness of threads, quality of threads, ■ Food, cosmetic, drug, or water 3) 8.45 fl oz (250 cm MS-PTS-250 temperature, materials of construction, proper systems for human consumption assembly, specific gravity of system media, and system operating . ■ Vacuum systems where any hydrocarbon outgassing will affect performance

PTFE Tape Pipe Thread Sealant Features Applications ■ Material conforms ■ Plastics ■ Chemicals to Commercial Item ■ Aluminum ■ Corrosives Description A‑A‑58092 ■ Stainless steel ■ Hydraulic fluids ■ Temperatures up to 450°F ■ Ceramic ■ (232°C) ■ Synthetic rubber ■ Aromatic fuels ■ Carbon steel and special alloys Ordering Information  Caution: Tape should be used only on male tapered pipe threads. Do not use on flared, coned, or tube Male Tapered Tape Ordering Pipe Size Size Number fitting ends. 1/4 by 576 in. 1/8, 1/4, and 3/8 in. MS-STR-4 (6.4 mm by 1463 cm) 1/2 by 288 in. 1/2 in. and up MS-STR-8 (12.7 mm by 732 cm)

Material Safety Data Sheets are available from your authorized Swagelok representative or at swagelok.com. 4 Leak Detectors, Lubricants, and Sealants Pipe Thread Sealants PTFE-Free Pipe Thread Sealant Features Technical Information ■ Seals immediately ■ Composition: Particles of polyolefin ■ Lubricates threads, preventing resin and filler in a polymeric costly thread damage from galling plasticizer. Material has lubricating and seizing during assembly qualities. ■ Allows low breakaway torque for ■ Pressure rating: Effective with easy-to-break connections pipe or fitting working pressure up to 10 000 psig (689 bar) at room Sealing Considerations ■ Is compatible with a wide range of temperature Proper sealing depends on many chemicals ■ Temperature rating: –65 to 300°F variables—quality and cleanliness ■ Clings to threads and will not (–53 to 148°C) of threads, temperature, component shred or tear on assembly material, installation torque, specific ■ Flash point: 355°F (179°C) gravity of system media, and system Use with metal pipe threads  ■ Storage: Shelf life is up to 5 years operating pressures. only. when stored at 45 to 85°F (8 to 29°C).  Warning: Do not use Swagelok Ordering Information PTFE-free pipe thread sealant in systems containing a strong Tube Size Ordering Number oxidizer. A chemical reaction, 1.69 fl oz (50 cm3) MS-TFS-50 including spontaneous combustion, can occur.

Material Safety Data Sheets are available from your authorized Swagelok representative or at swagelok.com. Leak Detectors, Lubricants, and Sealants 5 Thread Lubricants Swagelok thread lubricants ease assembly of leak-tight connections for a variety of metals and alloys. Silver Goop Pure Goop Blue Goop Oil-based thread Halocarbon-based Oil-based thread lubricant for use on thread lubricant for lubricant for use stainless steel and use on titanium, on stainless steel, high-temperature stainless steel, steel, titanium, alloys steel, and nickel- aluminum, and based alloys nickel-based alloys Features ■ Prevents galling Features Features ■ Performs in temperatures up to ■ Resists galling ■ Resists galling 1500°F (815°C) ■ Is chemically nonreactive with a wide ■ Performs in temperatures up to ■ Contains a nonmelting antiseize range of materials 400°F (204°C) agent ■ Performs in temperatures up to ■ Resists water washout ■ Lowers torque on threaded parts 350°F (176°C) ■ Is a deep blue color that is not ■ Stays in place between mating ■ Is noncorrosive to metals affected by water surfaces regardless of force applied ■ Resists moisture ■ Contains PTFE ■ Resists moisture  Warning: Do not use on aluminum or magnesium threads. Ordering Information Ordering Information Ordering Ordering Ordering Information Container Size Number Container Size Number 2 fl oz (59 cm3) tube MS-TL-BGT 1 fl oz (29.5 cm3) tube MS-TL-SGT Ordering 1 lb (450 g) can MS-TL-BGC Container Size Number 1 lb (450 g) can MS-TL-SGC 50 lb (22.7 kg) bucket MS-TL-BGG 1 fl oz (29.5 cm3) tube MS-TL-PGT 1 lb (450 g) can MS-TL-PGC

Vac Goop Fluorosilicone- Temperature Versus Vapor Pressure based thread lubricant for use on threads, O‑rings, gaskets, glass seals, and metal parts in vacuum systems

Features ■ Resists galling Vapor Pressure, torr ■ Has extremely low vapor pressure ■ Minimizes outgassing problems ■ Is chemically nonreactive with a wide range of materials Temperature, °C ■ Performs in temperatures up to 300°F (148°C) ■ Resists moisture

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Ordering  Request and read the Material Safety Data Sheets Container Size Number before using these products. 1 fl oz (29.5 cm3) tube MS-TL-VGT Material Safety Data Sheets are available from your 1 lb (450 g) can MS-TL-VGC authorized Swagelok representative or at swagelok.com. 6 Leak Detectors, Lubricants, and Sealants Leak Detectors, Lubricants, and Sealants 7 Safe Product Selection Warranty Information When selecting a product, the total system design must Swagelok products are backed by The Swagelok Limited be considered to ensure safe, trouble-free performance. Lifetime Warranty. For a copy, visit swagelok.com or contact Function, material compatibility, adequate ratings, your authorized Swagelok representative. proper installation, operation, and maintenance are the responsibilities of the system designer and user.

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