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J.C. Whitlam Manufacturing TALON PTFE Pipe Thread Compound

SELECT-UNYTE is an all purpose, non-seizing, PTFE thread sealing compound that produces a leakproof seal on all types of metal and plastic threaded connections. SELECT- UNYTE is a smooth, grit free, completely homogenized, white PTFE paste.

Product Type: Thread Sealant

Application Area: Pipes

Compatible Substrates & Surfaces: Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS), Aluminum, Brass, Copper, Fiberglass, Galvanized Steel, Iron, Metal, Plastics, Polybutylene (PB), Polyethylene (PE), Polypropylene (PP), Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC), Stainless Steel

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Identification & Functionality

Product Type

Features & Benefits

Features
  • Non-Separating
  • Grit Free
  • Non-Toxic
  • Easy Cleanup
  • Adheres to Oily Threads

Applications & Uses

Application Area
Recommended Uses

SELECT-UNYTE will not transfer any taste or odor to the system being sealed. Excellent for food and water systems. SELECT-UNYTE will never harden, and is an anti-galling compound making it possible to disassemble pipes and bolts easily after years of service. Suitable for PVC and CPVC threaded connections.

Can be used on
  • ABS
  • PVC
  • CPVC
  • Delrin
  • Zytel
  • Fiberglass
  • Nylon
  • Polypropylene
  • Polybutylene
  • Polyethylene
  • Celcon
  • Cycolac
  • All types of metals
Direction for Use
  1. Stir well before using
  2. Brush liberally onto male threads
  3. Make up joint in a normal manner

Note: On large diameter pipe 2" (5.08 cm) and up, first wrap the pipe threads with two or more thicknesses of Tape-Unyte® PTFE Tape, and then apply SELECT- UNYTE over the tape.

Properties

Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Temperature Range (Gases)-46 to 204°C-
Temperature Range (Liquids)-46 to 204°C-
Pressure Range (Gases)max. 3,000psi-
Pressure Range (Liquids)max. 10,000psi-
Brushable to-46.0°C-
Typical Properties

Drying Time: The system may be pressurized immediately after assembly. Soft set, non-hardening.

Corrosiveness: SELECT-UNYTE is non-corrosive and prevents the corrosion and seizing of threads.

 

Regulatory & Compliance

Approvals
  • NSF/ANSI 14 Plastics Piping System Components and Related Materials approved
  • NSF/ANSI 61 Drinking Water System Components - Health Effects approved
  • Product is Certified to NSF/ANSI 372 and conforms with the lead content requirements for “lead free” plumbing as defined by California, Vermont, Maryland, and Louisiana state laws and the U.S. Safe Drinking Water Act
  • Meets CAN/ULC-S642-2010 (R2016), Standard for Compounds and Tapes for Threaded Pipe Joints
  • Meets ANSI LC 7-2009 for Pipe Joint Sealing Compounds and Materials
  • Meets International Fuel Gas Code 403.9.3 for Thread Joint Compounds

Safety & Health

Environmental Statement

SELECT-UNYTE is formulated with non-toxic inert oils and is free from any lead containing ingredients.

Packaging & Availability

Country Availability
Packaging Type
Regional Availability
  • USA
Packaging
  • 1/4 Pint (118 ml)
  • 1/2 Pint (237 ml)
  • Pint (473 ml)
  • Quart (.95 L)
  • 5 Gallon (18.9 L)
  • 55 Gallon (208 kg)