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| Dripseal comes in two colored packs, black (resin) and white (hardener). Mix both parts homogeneously in the supplied proportion. In cold weather conditions, both unmixed packets may be placed under sun or heated to room temperature (25 degC) to make them more workable for mixing.
Clean the pipe joint to make it free from dust, grease/oil, algae, mould growth, loose particulates, cement splashes and all other foreign matters and contaminants. Ensure the pipe joint is dry. Provide hamp yarn as usual in pipe joint as bakc filler. Force the mixed compound into the gap of pipe joint with caulking tool / MS flat piece / hand. Proper pressing of the compound is necessary to avoid air entrapment. For a smooth appearance of the cured compound, hand rub with water or a damp cloth prior to hardening. Don't disturb the joint till the compound has hardened. Pot Life Depending on the working temperature, the mixed compound shall have a pot life of 30 to 40 minutes and should be used within this period. Mix only that much quantity, which can be used within the pot life. Consumption |
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Packing One kg and half kg packs. Larger packs are also available on demand. Shelf Life Unused material may be stored for 15 months in sealed containers. Precautions Wash hands with lukewarm water, soap and thinner before the compound hardens. Disposable gloves and protective cream may be used while handling large quantities of compound. |
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