J.C. Whitlam - WHITLAM Yellow Gas Line PTFE Tape - ABS

Knowde Enhanced TDS

Identification & Functionality

Backing Material Type: Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE)
Product Type: Thread Seal Tape
Technologies: Ready-to-Use Products
Product Families: Ready-to-Use Products — Adhesives & Sealants
Pressure Sensitive Adhesives & Tapes

Features & Benefits

Applications & Uses

Markets: Building & Construction
Applications: Building & Construction — Building Materials
Pipes & Plumbing
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,
Steel
Recommended Uses: YELLOW GAS LINE can be used on galvanized steel, iron, brass, copper, aluminum, stainless steel, polyethylene, polypropylene, PVC, CPVC, ABS and fiberglass threaded piping. It is chemically inert and is suitable for use on systems carrying almost all types of chemicals and gasses.
Can be used on: ABS

PVC

CPVC

Delrin

Zytel

FlowGuard

GOLD

CPVC

Blazemaster

CPVC

Fiberglass

Nylon

Polypropylene

Polybutylene,

Polyethylene

Celcon

Cycolac

Plastics

All types of metal.
Direction for Use: Remove plastic spool

Apply tape clockwise onto male threads

Make up joint in a normal manner

Note: On large diameter pipe 4" (10.2 cm) and up, first wrap the pipe threads with two or more thicknesses of YELLOW GAS LINE, then apply SELECT-UNYTE over the tape.

Properties

Typical Properties
Typical Properties: Corrosiveness: YELLOW GAS LINE is non-corrosive and prevents the corrosion and seizing of threads

Flammability: Non Flammable

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Temperature Range (Gases)	-450 to 260	°C	-
Temperature Range (Liquids)	-450 to 260	°C	-
Pressure Range (Gases)	max. 3,000	psi	-
Pressure Range (Liquids)	max. 10,000	psi	-
Density	0.8 - 1.0	g/l	-
Tensile Strength (Longitudinal)	max. 3000	psi	ASTM D882 (mod)
Elongation	min. 50	%	ASTM D882 (mod)
Thickness	0.0035 - 0.0045	inches	ASTM D374-42 -A.
Specific Gravity	0.9	g/cm³	-

Regulatory & Compliance

Approvals: YELLOW GAS LINE meets MIL-T-27730A

Meets International Fuel Gas Code 403.9.3 for Thread Joint Compounds

Meets ANSI LC 7-2009 for Pipe Joint Sealing Compounds and Materials

UL approved

Safety & Health

Environmental Statement: YELLOW GAS LINE is chemically inert to virtually all environments.

Packaging & Availability