Specification Sheet

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Technical Data Sheet
Permatex
®
Sensor-Safe Blue
RTV Silicone Gasket
AAM Revised 01/03
NOT FOR PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS.
THE TECHNICAL DATA CONTAINED HEREIN ARE INTENDED AS REFERENCE ONLY.
PLEASE CONTACT PERMATEX, INC., TECHNICAL SERVICE DEPARTMENT FOR ASSISTANCE AND RECOMMENDATIONS FOR YOUR SPECIFIC APPLICATION.
PERMATEX, INC., HARTFORD SQUARE NORTH, 10 COLUMBUS BOULEVARD, HARTFORD, CT 06106 PHONE – (1-87PERMATEX)
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION S.I.N.: 834-300
Permatex
®
Sensor-Safe Blue RTV Silicone Gasket is a single
component, room temperature vulcanizing gasketing
compound designed to provide reliable “formed-in-place”
gaskets for mechanical assemblies. This material cures on
exposure to moisture in the air to form a tough, flexible,
silicone rubber gasket. The product resists aging, weathering
and thermal cycling without hardening, shrinking or cracking.
The original “Blue” gasketing product, refined and oxygen
sensor safe. OEM Specified.
PRODUCT BENEFITS
• Superior adhesion and flexibility
• Sensor safe
• Replaces most cut gaskets
• Can be used as a gasket maker or dressing
• Easy application
• Non-flammable, Non-toxic
TYPICAL APPLICATIONS
• Valve covers
• Timing gear covers
• Differential covers
• Oil pans
• Transmission pans
• Water pumps
• Thermostat housings
DIRECTIONS FOR USE
For assembly as a form-in-place gasket
1. Remove all previous material from mating surfaces.
Permatex

Gasket Remover is recommended for most
materials, not for plastics or painted surfaces.
2. For best results, clean and dry all surfaces with a
residue-free solvent, such as Permatex

Brake and
Parts Cleaner.
3. Cut nozzle to desired bead size, 1/16“ to 1/4“ in
diameter. A 1/8” bead is usually sufficient for most
applications.
4. Remove cap, puncture tube or cartridge seal and attach
extension nozzle.
5. Apply a continuous and even bead of silicone to one
surface, first tracing the internal areas of the gasket
configuration, then all surrounding bolt holes as shown
below:
6. Assemble parts immediately while silicone is still wet.
7. Finger tighten flange only until material begins to seep
out the sides of the flange.
8. Allow to set for at least two hours and re-torque at lease
one quarter to one half turn.
9. For best results, allow to cure overnight.
For assembly as a gasket dressing
1. Repeat steps 1 thru 4 as in previous section.
2. Apply a thin film of silicone to one surface to be sealed.
3. Place the pre-cut gasket onto silicone film.
4. Apply a second thin to pre-cut gasket surface.
5. Remove any excess and assemble parts immediately.
Note: Product not recommended for use as a cylinder
head gasket or head gasket sealant.
Instructions for PowerBead
1. Clean and dry all flange surfaces to be sealed.
2. Remove black cap from top of extension nozzle.
3. Turn nozzle extension one complete turn (360°)
counterclockwise.
4. Depress finger trigger and apply a continuous 1/16 inch
to 1/8 inch PowerBead to one surface.
5. Assemble parts immediately while silicone is still wet.
6. Finger tighten flange only until material begins to seep
out the sides of the flange.
7. Allow to set for at least two hours and re-torque at least
one quarter to one half turn.
8. For best results, allow to cure overnight.
9. To close, turn extension nozzle clockwise until tight
(about one full turn). Wipe off excess material from
nozzle and replace black cap.
Storage of Unused Product
1. Create a “Silicone Plug” by allowing excess material to
extend beyond the extension nozzle or aerosol tip to
cure, sealing and protecting the remaining product from
moisture. For reuse, simply remove the cured product
from the tip.
2. For PowerBead dispensers, you may store remaining
product using either the above “silicone plug” method or
using the included plastic cap.
For Cleanup
1. Remove uncured product from parts and hand-tools
with Permatex
®
Envirosafe
®
ODC Free
Cleaner/Degreaser. If skinned over, break film with a
dry cloth to remove as much as possible. Remove the
remaining material with Permatex
®
Gasket Remover.
2.
Clean hands with a dry cloth or Permatex

Fast
Orange

hand cleaner.
PROPERTIES OF UNCURED MATERIAL
Typical Value
Chemical Type Acetoxy silicone rubber
Appearance Blue non-sag paste
Odor Mild acetic acid
Specific Gravity 1.3
Extrusion rate @ 25
_
C, (grams/min) 350
Flash Point
_
C (
_
F) >93 (>200)