CastSeal

Casting Porosity Sealant

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION CastSeal is a two component low viscosity anaerobic

Technical Information
Uncured Properties Composition/type:...methacrylate monomers Appearance/Color..translucent, red liquid Viscosity @25 C:.....3-5mPa-s Specific Gravity... ....0.98 g/cc Flash Point.....>93 C VOC Content.............0% Shelf Life12 months Vapor Pressure....Very Low Cured Properties Appearance .hard, slightly flexible Hardness Shore D (ASTM D2240)..78 II. SOLVENT RESISTANCE

sealant. The product cures when confined in the absence of air within porosity or close fitting metal surfaces. Its very low viscosity and excellent wettability enable it to wick into porosity through capillary action.

TYPICAL APPLICATIONS CastSeal is the best choice for sealing porosity in cast iron,
brass, bronze, and copper parts when the part is required to contain a liquid or gas under pressure.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE

For optimum sealing results, the following process is recommended: 1. Pressure test: The casting or part should be pressure tested and leaking areas identified prior to applying CastSeal. 2. Casting Preparation: The casting must be clean and dry, free of oils, greases and other materials prior to application. For best results the casting temperature should be between 15-60C, (60140F.) 3. Mixing: Remove contents of the large container and pour entire contents of CastSeal parts A & B into it. Using the wooden spatula provided, stir for 1 minute. 4. Application: Apply CastSeal with a brush to the leak areas, seams and other areas as desired. Allow to stand for 3-5 minutes. Repeat as necessary. For improved penetration, apply a 91.2-89.5 kPa, (3-3.5 in. Hg.) vacuum to the part prior to and while applying the CastSeal. This can be accomplished easily using a shop vac. 5. Cure: Allow CastSeal to cure before pressure testing. 6. Re-application: CastSeal can be reapplied if required.

CastSeal produces a high quality polymer when cured,

which is resistant to many common solutions, including oils, glycol, chlorinated and fluorinated solvents, mild caustics and acid solutions, and water. Specific data concerning resistance to other solvent is available upon request. III. SERVICE TEMPERATURE RANGE

CastSeal is formulated from the highest quality monomers to maximize the service operating range of the polymer. CastSeal is recommended for continuous service at least to 180C (356F). Contact your Impco representative for help in evaluating your application needs.
IV. CURING RATES AND METHODS

CLEANUP
CastSeal remains wet on the surface for ease of clean-up. Uncured CastSeal can be easily wiped off or rinsed from parts, tools and brushes using water. No detergents or solvents are required. I. GENERAL PROPERTIES The following data is not intended to be used for specifications, but are typical properties based on laboratory results. Impco technical personnel can help determine actual specification data. (4-27-11)

CastSeal forms a densely cross linked thermoset polymer when cured. Polymerization (cure) occurs as a result of the presence of free ions and the absence of oxygen. Because it cures anaerobically, CastSeal will cure at room temperature in as little as 60 minutes. Cure speeds can be accelerated through the use of heat. Once cured, CastSeal will fluoresce under UV light.
V. STORAGE

CastSeal should be stored in a cool, dry location in unopened containers at a temperature between 8-28C,(4682F). Optimal storage is at the lower half of the temperature range. Shelf life is approximately 12 months. Once parts A&B are mixed shelf life is less than 24 hours.
VI. DISPOSAL Cured (solid) CastSeal can be disposed as a non-hazardous, solid waste. Liquid CastSeal should be solidified prior to disposal.

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