RectorSeal® No. 5® is our most popular thread sealant. It has withstood the test of time in a variety of uses and is widely known as the "standard of the industry." RectorSeal® No. 5® is a soft-setting, slow-drying thread sealant made from special inert fillers dispersed in an oleoresinous base to facilitate its application to threaded pipe connections. RectorSeal® No. 5® is a unique, versatile and reliable sealant that is non-toxic in accordance with NSF Standard 61-G & 372. In addition, it is Underwriters Laboratories Inc. (UL) classified, listed under the Uniform Plumbing Code (IAPMO) File No. 1282, and it is approved and listed with the Canadian Standards Association (CSA).
RectorSeal No. 5 is recommended for pipe made of galvanized steel, iron, brass, copper, aluminum, stainless steel, polyethylene, reinforced fiberglass, and PVC. DO NOT USE ON ABS OR CPVC.
- For use with potable water (hot or cold)
- Lead free and contains no other metals
- Soft setting, slow drying
- Brushable from 20°F to 140°F
- Will not dry out in the can
- Multipurpose – wide range of service uses
- Immediate pressurization on pipe up to 2" and 100 psi
- For pressure up to 12,000 psi (liquids) and 2,600 psi (gases)
- Smooth easy application
- Permits easy break out with no damage to threads
- Economical – requires only a small amount
- Reduces friction to allow tighter joint makeup
- Lubricates and protects threads