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10 Columbus Blvd., Hartford,
Connecticut 06106
Permatex Water Pump &
6875 Parkland Boulevard, Solon
Ohio 44139 Thermostat RTV Silicone Gasket
AAM Revised 06/13

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION S.I.N.: 834-300 6. Secure or tighten to recommended torque

Permatex Water Pump & Thermostat RTV Silicone Gasket is specifications.
a single component, room temperature vulcanizing gasketing Re-torque will not be necessary after the product has
compound designed to provide reliable “formed-in-place” cured.
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 For assembly as a gasket dressing
and thermal cycling without hardening, shrinking or cracking. 1. Repeat steps 1 thru 4 as in previous section.
Provides the highest water-glycol resistance available in an 2. Apply a thin film of silicone to one surface to be sealed.
RTV silicone. 3. Place the pre-cut gasket onto silicone film.
4. Apply a second thin to pre-cut gasket surface.
PRODUCT BENEFITS 5. Remove any excess and assemble parts immediately.
• Sensor safe, non-corrosive Note: Product not recommended for use as a cylinder
• Superior adhesion and flexibility head gasket or head gasket sealant.
• Easy application
• Replaces most cut gaskets For Cleanup
• Can be used as a gasket maker or dressing 1. Replace the cap on the tube.
• Non-flammable 2. Remove uncured product from parts and hand-tools with
a dry cloth, if skinned over, break film with a dry cloth to
• Non-toxic
remove as much as possible, and remove the remaining
TYPICAL APPLICATIONS material with Permatex Gasket Remover as previously
stated.
• Thermostat housings
3. Clean hands with a dry cloth or Permatex Fast
• Water pumps
Orange hand cleaner.
DIRECTIONS FOR USE
For assembly as a form-in-place gasket PROPERTIES OF UNCURED MATERIAL
Typical Value
1. Remove all previous material from mating surfaces. Chemical Type Oxime silicone rubber
Permatex Gasket Remover is recommended for most Appearance Grey non-sag paste
materials, not for plastics or painted surfaces. Odor Low odor
2. For best results, clean and dry all surfaces with a Specific Gravity 1.5
residue-free solvent, such as Permatex Brake and Extrusion rate @ 25C, (grams/min) >250
Parts Cleaner. Flash Point C (F) >93 (>200)
3. Remove cap and puncture tube seal.
4. Apply a continuous and even bead of silicone TYPICAL CURING PERFORMANCE
(approximately 1/8” in diameter) to one surface, first Permatex Water Pump & Thermostat RTV Silicone Gasket
tracing the internal areas of the gasket configuration, cures on exposure to moisture in the air. The product dries
then all surrounding bolt holes as shown below: tack free in one hour and fully cures in 24 hours. Cure times
will vary with temperature, humidity and gap.

PERFORMANCE OF CURED MATERIAL

After 7 days at 25C (77F), 50% Relative Humidity
Typical Values
Hardness (Shore A) >45
Elongation, %* >120
Tensile Strength, N/mm2 (psi)** >2.6 (377)

*Material will stretch 1.2 times its original length before breaking.
**Amount of force required to break material.

5. Assemble parts immediately while silicone is still wet.

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)
 Technical Data Sheet Water Pump & Thermostat RTV Silicone Gasket
TYPICAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESISTANCE
Temperature Resistance Typical Values
Continuous, C (F) -54 to 232 (-65 to 450)
Intermittent, C (F) -54 to 260 (-65 to 500)

Chemical / Solvent Resistance

The product retains effective properties in contact with
automotive fluids, such as motor oil, transmission fluids,
alcohol, and antifreeze solutions. Note: Not recommended for
parts in contact with gasoline.

GENERAL INFORMATION
This product is not recommended for use in pure oxygen
and/or oxygen rich systems and should not be selected as
a sealant for chlorine or other strong oxidizing materials.

For safe handling information on this product, consult the

Material Safety Data Sheet, (MSDS).

Ordering Information
Part Number Container Size
22071 .5 oz. tube, carded

Storage
Products shall be ideally stored in a cool, dry location in
unopened containers at a temperature between 8 to 28C
(46 to 82F) unless otherwise labeled. Optimal storage is at
the lower half of this temperature range. To prevent
contamination of unused product, do not return any material to
its original container.

Note
The data contained herein are furnished for information only
and are believed to be reliable. We cannot assume
responsibility for the results obtained by others over whose
methods we have no control. Permatex, Inc. specifically
disclaims all warranties expressed or implied, including
warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular
purpose, arising from sale or use of Permatex, Inc.
products and disclaims any liability for consequential or
incidental damages of any kind, including lost profits.
This product may be covered by one or more United States or
foreign patents or patent applications.

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