Can I use oatey great white pipe joint compound with PTFE on natural gas?
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Oatey PTFE tapes can be used on all threaded pipe, valves and fittings carrying acids, solvents, alkalis, steam, hot and cold water, LP gas, natural gas, oxygen and almost any chemical.
What type of sealant is used on gas line piping?
Teflon tape
Teflon tape is the most common pipe sealants. It’s used on all types of threaded pipe connections and comes in a variety of colors each meant for a different purpose.
Can I use oatey great white on natural gas?
A Yes. All Oatey thread sealant tapes are safe to use with potable (drinking) water. Q Is Oatey White General Purpose thread seal tape safe to use on natural gas lines? use of yellow gas line thread tape with PTFE on all natural gas line installations, product #31403.
Is oatey great white for natural gas?
What kind of pipe is used for natural gas?
The most common materials used to make gas piping are steel, black iron, polyvinyl chloride (PVC), high-density polyethylene (HDPE) and copper. Some utilities prohibit some of these materials, so be sure to check with your local utility to determine what is allowed in your area before you install any.
What is great white pipe joint compound used for?
Oatey® Great White® Pipe Joint Compound With PTFE is a non-hardening, non-separating, non-toxic paste that lubricates and seals all threaded joints. This compound permits a tighter assembly with lower torque for secure permanent sealing of all threaded connections.
What is Oatey pipe joint compound?
Oatey® Pipe Joint Compound is a firm, smooth sealing compound formulated for most metal threads to create tight joints on lines carrying water, steam or air. Available in 3 variations Technical Resources (6)
Which Oatey products are approved for use in this application?
The following Oatey pipe joint compound products are approved for use in this application: Oatey Great Blue, Hercules Block, Hercules Grrip, Hercules Megaloc, Hercules Pipe Joint Compound, Hercules Pro Dope or Hercules Real-Tuff are all safe for this application.
What is great blue pipe joint compound?
Oatey® Great Blue Pipe Joint Compound is a non-separating thread sealant formulated to seal threaded connections on metal and plastic pipe up to and including 2″ diameter. Oatey® 1 oz. Great Blue® Pipe Joint Compound
How many ounces of Oatey is in a great white pipe?
Oatey products have earned the trust of plumbing professionals for over 100 years. Oatey® 1 oz. Great White® Pipe Joint Compound with PTFE Oatey® 16 oz.