Sealant Strips | McMaster-Carr

	Width Width

	Thickness Thickness

	Length Length

	Color Color

	Black		Gray
	White		Green
	Orange		Red
	Yellow		Brown

	For Use On For Use On

	For Use With For Use With

Methyl Ethyl Ketone (MEK)

	For Joining For Joining

	Maximum Temperature Maximum Temperature

	Type Type

Thread Sealant

Applicator

Sealant

	For Maximum Thread Diameter For Maximum Thread Diameter

	For Use Outdoors For Use Outdoors

Yes

	Minimum Temperature Minimum Temperature

	Specifications Met Specifications Met

Mil. Spec.

MIL-A-A-58092 Type II

FDA Compliant

	Formulation Formulation

	DFARS (Defense Acquisition Regulations Supplement) DFARS (Defense Acquisition Regulations Supplement)

DFARS Specialty Metals
COTS-Exempt

	Diameter Diameter

	Hardness Rating Hardness Rating

Soft

Medium Hard

Not Rated

	Maximum Pressure for Gases Maximum Pressure for Gases

	RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances)

RoHS Compliant

	Material Material

Plastic

Foam

Graphite

	Maximum Pressure for Fluids Maximum Pressure for Fluids

	Density Density

	REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals) REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals)

REACH Compliant

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About Sealant Flexibility

Use color to identify water, gas, and chemical connections. This tape has a higher density than standard tape for a better seal between threads. Made of PTFE, it has a slippery surface that keeps threads from binding to make parts easy to assemble.

			Max. Pressure, psi							Each
Wd.	Lg., yd.	Density, g/cm³	For Fluids	For Gases	Temp. Range, °F	For Max. Thread Dia.	Specifications Met	Choose a Color		1-11	12-Up
PTFE
0.0032" Thick.
1/4"	14	1.2	10,000	10,000	-450° to 550°	1/2"	MIL-A-A-58092 Type II MIL-T-27730 UL Listed	Green, Orange, Red, Yellow	00000000	00000	00000
3/8"	14	1.2	10,000	10,000	-450° to 550°	3/4"	MIL-A-A-58092 Type II MIL-T-27730 UL Listed	Green, Orange, Red, Yellow	00000000	0000	0000
1/2"	14	1.2	10,000	10,000	-450° to 550°	1"	MIL-A-A-58092 Type II MIL-T-27730 UL Listed	Green, Orange, Red, Yellow	00000000	0000	0000
3/4"	14	1.2	10,000	10,000	-450° to 550°	1 1/2"	MIL-A-A-58092 Type II MIL-T-27730 UL Listed	Green, Orange, Red, Yellow	00000000	0000	0000
1"	14	1.2	10,000	10,000	-450° to 550°	2"	MIL-A-A-58092 Type II MIL-T-27730 UL Listed	Green, Orange, Red, Yellow	00000000	00000	0000
1 1/2"	14	1.2	10,000	10,000	-450° to 550°	3"	MIL-A-A-58092 Type II MIL-T-27730 UL Listed	Green, Orange, Red, Yellow	00000000	00000	00000
2"	14	1.2	10,000	10,000	-450° to 550°	4"	MIL-A-A-58092 Type II MIL-T-27730 UL Listed	Green, Orange, Red, Yellow	00000000	00000	00000

High-Density Thread Sealant Tape

This tape has a higher density than standard tape for a better seal between threads. Made of PTFE, it has a slippery surface that keeps threads from binding to make parts easy to assemble.

				Max. Pressure, psi
Mfr. Model No.	Wd.	Lg., yd.	Density, g/cm³	For Fluids	For Gases	Temp. Range, °F	For Max. Thread Dia.	Color		Each
3M PTFE
0.003" Thick.
48	1/2"	7	1.3	Not Rated	Not Rated	-450° to 400°	6"	White	0000000	000000

			Max. Pressure, psi							Each
Wd.	Lg., yd.	Density, g/cm³	For Fluids	For Gases	Temp. Range, °F	For Max. Thread Dia.	Specifications Met	Color		1-11	12-Up
PTFE
0.0032" Thick.
1/4"	14	1.2	10,000	10,000	-450° to 550°	1/2"	MIL-T-27730 FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1550 UL Listed C-UL Listed MIL-A-A-58092 Type II	White	0000000	00000	00000
1/4"	14	1.2	10,000	10,000	-450° to 550°	1/2"	MIL-T-27730 UL Listed C-UL Listed MIL-A-A-58092 Type II	Gray	0000000	0000	0000
3/8"	14	1.2	10,000	10,000	-450° to 550°	3/4"	MIL-T-27730 FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1550 UL Listed C-UL Listed MIL-A-A-58092 Type II	White	0000000	0000	0000
3/8"	14	1.2	10,000	10,000	-450° to 550°	3/4"	MIL-T-27730 UL Listed C-UL Listed MIL-A-A-58092 Type II	Gray	0000000	0000	0000
1/2"	14	1.2	10,000	10,000	-450° to 550°	1"	MIL-T-27730 FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1550 UL Listed C-UL Listed MIL-A-A-58092 Type II	White	0000000	0000	0000
1/2"	14	1.2	10,000	10,000	-450° to 550°	1"	MIL-T-27730 UL Listed C-UL Listed MIL-A-A-58092 Type II	Gray	0000000	0000	0000
3/4"	14	1.2	10,000	10,000	-450° to 550°	1 1/2"	MIL-T-27730 FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1550 UL Listed C-UL Listed MIL-A-A-58092 Type II	White	0000000	0000	0000
3/4"	14	1.2	10,000	10,000	-450° to 550°	1 1/2"	MIL-T-27730 UL Listed C-UL Listed MIL-A-A-58092 Type II	Gray	0000000	0000	0000
1"	14	1.2	10,000	10,000	-450° to 550°	2"	MIL-T-27730 FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1550 UL Listed C-UL Listed MIL-A-A-58092 Type II	White	0000000	00000	0000
1"	14	1.2	10,000	10,000	-450° to 550°	2"	MIL-T-27730 UL Listed C-UL Listed MIL-A-A-58092 Type II	Gray	0000000	00000	0000
1 1/2"	14	1.2	10,000	10,000	-450° to 550°	3"	MIL-T-27730 FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1550 UL Listed C-UL Listed MIL-A-A-58092 Type II	White	0000000	00000	00000
1 1/2"	14	1.2	10,000	10,000	-450° to 550°	3"	MIL-T-27730 UL Listed C-UL Listed MIL-A-A-58092 Type II	Gray	0000000	00000	00000
2"	14	1.2	10,000	10,000	-450° to 550°	4"	MIL-T-27730 FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1550 UL Listed C-UL Listed MIL-A-A-58092 Type II	White	0000000	00000	00000
0.0035" Thick.
1/4"	14	1.9	10,000	10,800	-450° to 550°	6"	MIL-T-27730 FDA Compliant 21 CFR 175.105 FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.2600 UL Listed MIL-A-A-58092 Type II	White	0000000	0000	0000
3/8"	14	1.9	10,000	10,800	-450° to 550°	6"	MIL-T-27730 FDA Compliant 21 CFR 175.105 FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.2600 UL Listed MIL-A-A-58092 Type II	White	0000000	00000	00000
1/2"	14	1.9	10,000	10,800	-450° to 550°	6"	MIL-T-27730 FDA Compliant 21 CFR 175.105 FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.2600 UL Listed MIL-A-A-58092 Type II	White	0000000	00000	00000
3/4"	14	1.9	10,000	10,800	-450° to 550°	6"	MIL-T-27730 FDA Compliant 21 CFR 175.105 FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.2600 UL Listed MIL-A-A-58092 Type II	White	0000000	00000	00000
1"	14	1.9	10,000	10,800	-450° to 550°	6"	MIL-T-27730 FDA Compliant 21 CFR 175.105 FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.2600 UL Listed MIL-A-A-58092 Type II	White	0000000	00000	00000
1 1/2"	14	1.9	10,000	10,800	-450° to 550°	6"	MIL-T-27730 FDA Compliant 21 CFR 175.105 FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.2600 UL Listed MIL-A-A-58092 Type II	White	0000000	00000	00000
2"	14	1.9	10,000	10,800	-450° to 550°	6"	MIL-T-27730 FDA Compliant 21 CFR 175.105 FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.2600 UL Listed MIL-A-A-58092 Type II	White	0000000	00000	00000

			Max. Pressure, psi							Each
Wd.	Lg., yd.	Density, g/cm³	For Fluids	For Gases	Temp. Range, °F	For Max. Thread Dia.	Specifications Met	Color		1-11	12-Up
PTFE with Nickel Filler
0.0035" Thick.
1/4"	14	1.4	10,000	10,000	-450° to 550°	1/2"	UL Listed C-UL Listed	Gray	00000000	00000	00000
3/8"	14	1.4	10,000	10,000	-450° to 550°	3/4"	UL Listed C-UL Listed	Gray	00000000	00000	0000
1/2"	14	1.4	10,000	10,000	-450° to 550°	1"	UL Listed C-UL Listed	Gray	00000000	00000	0000
3/4"	14	1.4	10,000	10,000	-450° to 550°	1 1/2"	UL Listed C-UL Listed	Gray	00000000	00000	00000
1"	14	1.4	10,000	10,000	-450° to 550°	2"	UL Listed C-UL Listed	Gray	00000000	00000	00000
0.004" Thick.
1/4"	14	1.9	10,500	11,500	-450° to 550°	6"	FDA Compliant 21 CFR 175.105 FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.2600 UL Listed	White	0000000	00000	00000
3/8"	14	1.9	10,500	11,500	-450° to 550°	6"	FDA Compliant 21 CFR 175.105 FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.2600 UL Listed	White	0000000	00000	00000
1/2"	14	1.9	10,500	11,500	-450° to 550°	6"	FDA Compliant 21 CFR 175.105 FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.2600 UL Listed	White	0000000	00000	00000
3/4"	14	1.9	10,500	11,500	-450° to 550°	6"	FDA Compliant 21 CFR 175.105 FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.2600 UL Listed	White	0000000	00000	00000
1"	14	1.9	10,500	11,500	-450° to 550°	6"	FDA Compliant 21 CFR 175.105 FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.2600 UL Listed	White	0000000	00000	00000
1 1/2"	14	1.9	10,500	11,500	-450° to 550°	6"	FDA Compliant 21 CFR 175.105 FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.2600 UL Listed	White	0000000	00000	00000
2"	14	1.9	10,500	11,500	-450° to 550°	6"	FDA Compliant 21 CFR 175.105 FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.2600 UL Listed	White	0000000	00000	00000

Thread Sealant Tape

Made of PTFE, this tape has a slippery surface that keeps threads from binding to make parts easy to assemble.

PTFE tape with graphite creates a better seal between threads than plain PTFE tape, which helps prevent fluid and gas leaks. The graphite attaches to the PTFE, so this tape does not emit harmful VOCs.

			Max. Pressure, psi
Mfr. Model No.	Wd.	Lg., yd.	For Fluids	For Gases	Temp. Range, °F	For Max. Thread Dia.	Color		Each
3M PTFE
0.003" Thick.
547	1/4"	36	Not Rated	Not Rated	-40° to 170°	6"	White	0000000	000000
547	3/8"	36	Not Rated	Not Rated	-40° to 170°	6"	White	0000000	00000
547	1/2"	36	Not Rated	Not Rated	-40° to 170°	6"	White	0000000	00000
547	3/4"	36	Not Rated	Not Rated	-40° to 170°	6"	White	0000000	00000
547	1"	36	Not Rated	Not Rated	-40° to 170°	6"	White	0000000	00000

			Max. Pressure, psi							Each
Wd.	Lg., yd.	Density, g/cm³	For Fluids	For Gases	Temp. Range, °F	For Max. Thread Dia.	Specifications Met	Color		1-11	12-Up
PTFE
0.0032" Thick.
1/4"	14	0.7	10,000	10,000	-450° to 550°	1/2"	FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1550, MIL-T-27730, UL Listed	White	0000000	00000	00000
3/8"	14	0.7	10,000	10,000	-450° to 550°	3/4"	FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1550, MIL-T-27730, UL Listed	White	0000000	0000	0000
1/2"	14	0.7	10,000	10,000	-450° to 550°	1"	FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1550, MIL-T-27730, UL Listed	White	0000000	0000	0000
3/4"	14	0.7	10,000	10,000	-450° to 550°	1 1/2"	FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1550, MIL-T-27730, UL Listed	White	0000000	0000	0000
1"	14	0.7	10,000	10,000	-450° to 550°	2"	FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1550, MIL-T-27730, UL Listed	White	0000000	0000	0000
1 1/2"	14	0.7	10,000	10,000	-450° to 550°	3"	FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1550, MIL-T-27730, UL Listed	White	0000000	0000	0000
2"	14	0.7	10,000	10,000	-450° to 550°	4"	FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1550, MIL-T-27730, UL Listed	White	0000000	00000	00000

			Max. Pressure, psi
Wd.	Lg., yd.	Density, g/cm³	For Fluids	For Gases	Temp. Range, °F	For Max. Thread Dia.	Color		Each
ePTFE with Graphite
0.002" Thick.
5/8"	27	0.8	2,900	2,900	-400° to 500°	1 1/4"	Gray	0000000	00000

Thread Sealant Tape for Stainless Steel Threads

This tape contains nickel to prevent seizing and galling associated with stainless steel threaded connections. It’s also good for use with other metals. This tape has a higher density than standard tape for a better seal between threads. Made of PTFE, it has a slippery surface that keeps threads from binding to make parts easy to assemble.

			Max. Pressure, psi							Each
Wd.	Lg., ft.	Density, g/cm³	For Fluids	For Gases	Temp. Range, °F	For Max. Thread Dia.	Specifications Met	Color		1-11	12-Up
PTFE with Nickel
0.0043" Thick.
1/4"	43	1.05	10,000	10,000	-450° to 550°	1 1/2"	MIL-T-27730 UL Listed	Gray	0000000	00000	00000
3/8"	43	1.05	10,000	10,000	-450° to 550°	1 1/2"	MIL-T-27730 UL Listed	Gray	0000000	0000	0000
1/2"	50	1.05	10,000	10,000	-450° to 550°	1 1/2"	MIL-T-27730 UL Listed	Gray	0000000	00000	0000
3/4"	21	1.05	10,000	10,000	-450° to 550°	1 1/2"	MIL-T-27730 UL Listed	Gray	0000000	0000	0000
1"	43	1.05	10,000	10,000	-450° to 550°	1 1/2"	MIL-T-27730 UL Listed	Gray	0000000	00000	00000
1 1/2"	43	1.05	10,000	10,000	-450° to 550°	1 1/2"	MIL-T-27730 UL Listed	Gray	0000000	00000	00000

Backer Rods

Provide support for sealants in gaps—insert these backer rods into gaps and fill in with sealant.

Closed-cell backer rods restrict moisture from being absorbed. Use them with joints that have wide, even spaces.

Bicellular backer rods are more compressible than closed-cell ones. They also restrict moisture from being absorbed. Use them with uneven joints where self-leveling is needed.

Open-cell backer rods are the most compressible and maintain their shape better than bicellular ones. They allow moisture to be absorbed.

Closed-Cell Polyethylene Foam
For Max. Joint Wd.	Dia.	Lg., yd.	Temp. Range, °F	Color		Each
1/4"	3/8"	33	-45° to 160°	Gray	000000000	000000
1/4"	3/8"	600	-45° to 160°	Gray	000000000	000000
1/2"	5/8"	33	-45° to 160°	Gray	000000000	00000
1/2"	5/8"	515	-45° to 160°	Gray	000000000	000000
11/16"	7/8"	33	-45° to 160°	Gray	000000000	00000
11/16"	7/8"	280	-45° to 160°	Gray	000000000	000000
Bicellular Polyethylene Foam
1/4"	3/8"	33	-45° to 160°	Gray	000000000	00000
1/2"	5/8"	33	-45° to 160°	Gray	000000000	00000
11/16"	7/8"	33	-45° to 160°	Gray	000000000	00000
7/8"	1 1/8"	16	-45° to 160°	Gray	000000000	00000
7/8"	1 1/8"	167	-45° to 160°	Gray	000000000	000000
1 1/8"	1 1/2"	140	-45° to 160°	Gray	000000000	000000
1 1/2"	2"	84	-45° to 160°	Gray	000000000	000000
1 7/8"	2 1/2"	54	-45° to 160°	Gray	000000000	000000
2 1/4"	3"	34	-45° to 160°	Gray	000000000	000000
3"	4"	18	-45° to 160°	Gray	000000000	000000
Open-Cell Polyethylene Foam
1/2"	5/8"	167	-45° to 500°	Yellow	000000000	00000
11/16"	7/8"	117	-45° to 500°	Yellow	000000000	000000
7/8"	1 1/8"	100	-45° to 500°	Yellow	000000000	000000

Non-Hardening Caulk

Also known as thumb-grade caulk, this forms a non-hardening, moisture-resistant seal that remains pliable.

Butyl rubber has a sticky, gummy consistency.

Butyl mastic has a clay-like consistency.

3M Butyl Rubber Strip

Butyl Rubber Strip

									Black
Mfr. Model No.	Wd.	Thick.	Lg., ft.	Tensile Strength	Hardness	Temp. Range, °F	For Joining	Number of Pieces		Each
08578	5/16"	5/16"	1	Not Rated	Not Rated	-20° to 200°	Metal Plastic Asphalt Composites Glass Masonry Wood	60	0000000	000000
5354	1/4"	1/8"	50	Not Rated	Medium Hard (Durometer 60A)	-50° to 190°	Metal Metal to Plastic Metal to Glass Plastic Plastic to Glass Glass Wood Wood to Glass	1	0000000	00000
5354	1/4"	1/4"	25	Not Rated	Medium Hard (Durometer 60A)	-50° to 190°	Metal Metal to Plastic Metal to Glass Plastic Plastic to Glass Glass Wood Wood to Glass	1	00000000	00000
5354	3/8"	1/8"	50	Not Rated	Medium Hard (Durometer 60A)	-50° to 190°	Metal Metal to Plastic Metal to Glass Plastic Plastic to Glass Glass Wood Wood to Glass	1	0000000	00000
5354	3/4"	1/8"	50	Not Rated	Medium Hard (Durometer 60A)	-50° to 190°	Metal Metal to Plastic Metal to Glass Plastic Plastic to Glass Glass Wood Wood to Glass	1	0000000	000000

Butyl Mastic Strip

							Brown		Gray
Dia.	Lg., ft.	Tensile Strength	Hardness	Temp. Range, °F	For Joining	Number of Pieces		Each		Each
1/8"	30	Not Rated	Not Rated	-30° to 150°	Metal Metal to Plastic Metal to Rubber Metal to Glass Plastic Plastic to Rubber Plastic to Glass Rubber Rubber to Glass Glass Masonry Wood	8	000000	00	00000000	00000
1/8"	45	Not Rated	Not Rated	-30° to 150°	Metal Metal to Plastic Metal to Rubber Metal to Glass Plastic Plastic to Rubber Plastic to Glass Rubber Rubber to Glass Glass Masonry Wood	8	00000000	00000	0000000	0000
1/8"	90	Not Rated	Not Rated	-30° to 150°	Metal Metal to Plastic Metal to Rubber Metal to Glass Plastic Plastic to Rubber Plastic to Glass Rubber Rubber to Glass Glass Masonry Wood	8	00000000	0000	0000000	0000

Caulking Tape

Press this adhesive-backed plastic tape into place for an immediate light-duty seal. It has a score line for easy installation in a corner.

PET Plastic with Butyl Rubber Adhesive
Wd.	Thick.	Lg., ft.	Reaches Full Strength	Tensile Strength	Hardness	Temp. Range, °F	For Joining	Color		Each
7/8"	1/4"	11	12 hrs.	Not Rated	Not Rated	55° to 80°	Metal, Plastic, Rubber, Composites, Glass, Masonry, Wood	White	0000000	00000

Fire-Rated Glass Sealing Tape

Seal glass windows in metal and wood fire-rated doors. Also known as glazing tape, it has an adhesive back with a peel-off liner.

Fire Safety
Rating, min.	Standard	Wd.	Lg., ft.	Tensile Strength, psi	Hardness	Application Temp. Range, °F	Max. Temp., °F	For Joining	Color		Each
Aluminum
3/64" Thick.
45	UL 10C	7/16"	8	230	Not Rated	10° to 155°	1800°	Metal Metal to Glass Glass Wood	White	0000000	000000
45	UL 10C	7/16"	14	230	Not Rated	10° to 155°	1800°	Metal Metal to Glass Glass Wood	White	0000000	00000
5/64" Thick.
90	UL 10C	7/16"	16	230	Not Rated	10° to 155°	1800°	Metal Metal to Glass Glass	White	000000000	00000

Glass Sealing Rope

Press this pliable rope into place to hold glass in window frames and seal leaks. It’s also known as glazing compound. The rope is non-sagging, so it won't drip from vertical and overhead surfaces. It’s good for use between dissimilar materials and in environments with wide temperature fluctuation. Remove the peel-off liner to install.

Butyl Rubber
Dia.	Lg., ft.	Tensile Strength, psi	Hardness	Application Temp. Range, °F	Temp. Range, °F	For Joining	Color		Each
1/4"	20	16	Soft (Durometer 15A)	-5° to 120°	-40° to 180°	Metal Metal to Glass Glass Wood Wood to Glass	Gray	0000000	000000

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About Sealant Flexibility

Choose-a-Color High-Density Thread Sealant Tape

High-Density Thread Sealant Tape

Thread Sealant Tape

Thread Sealant Tape for Stainless Steel Threads

Backer Rods

Non-Hardening Caulk

Caulking Tape

Fire-Rated Glass Sealing Tape

Glass Sealing Rope