Description
PETROLATUM TAPE is composed of a non-woven synthetic fabric carrier, fully impregnated with a neutral compound based on saturated petrolatum and inert siliceous fillers.
The tapes are designed to provide long term corrosion protection to pipes, flanges, valves, and related surfaces.
Typical Applications:
- Corrosion prevention
Benefits:
- Applied to marginally prepared surfaces (SSPC SP 2-3)
- Conforms to irregular shapes and profiles
- Contains corrosion inhibiting, moisture displacing and flow control additives
- UV resistant
- Can be applied to cold, wet surfaces
- Not effected by water, acid, salts or soil organics
- Encapsulation of lead paint
- Contains no solvents or volatile or organic compounds
- Easy application from arctic to tropical temperatures
- Ready for immediate service after application
- Meets AWWA C217 Standard
- Can be applied above and below ground
Physical Properties:
- Service Temperature: Max: 58°F (70°C)
- Weight: 0.295 lbs/ft2 (1.44 kg/m2 avg.)
- Resistance to Acids, Alkalies and Salts:Excellent
- Roll Widths: 2” to 12” (50 to 300 mm)
- Roll Lengths: 33’ (10 m)
- Recommended Primer:Petrolatum Paste Primer
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TESTING DATA & RESULTS
Mechanical Properties:
| Test | Method | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Thickness | ASTM D1000 | 46 mils. (1.15 mm avg.) |
| Breaking Strength | ASTM 1000 | 22.5 lbf/in.(200 N/50 mm min.) |
| Water Vapor Transmission | ASTM E96 - 66 Procedure A | 0.006 perms avg. |
| Elongation @ Break | Percentage | 10% avg. |
| Breakdown Voltage | 55% overlap | 16 kV min. |
| Resistance to Cathodic Disbonding | ASTM G-8 - 30 days | 0.28 in2 avg. (180 mm2 avg.) |
For NRI's full range of testing on the Petrolatum Tape, please email sales@neptuneresearch.com.
PREPARATION & APPLICATION
