UNIVERSAL BLUE RACING FORMULA SEALANT

[oilboy123]

Anybody have thoughts on this gasket sealer? I saw it on a web site.


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Technical Data Sheet
Permatex Hylomar Universal
Blue Racing Formula Gasket
Dressing & Flange Sealant
AAM Revised 12/07
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)
Permatex Is a trademark of Illinois Tool Works, Inc. 2007 ITW Permatex, Inc. All rights reserved.
Hylomar is a trademark of Hylomar Limited
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Permatex Hylomar Universal Blue Racing Formula is a nonsetting
and non-hardening gel sealant designed for use with all
pre-cut gaskets, including head gaskets and as a sealant for
machined flanges. The product has a temperature range of -
60°F to 500°F(-50°C to 260°C), is non-running and resists
automotive fluids including all industrial fuels, oils, water/glycol
mixtures, petroleum and synthetic lubricating oils, gasoline,
diesel fuels, gasoline/alcohol mixtures and fluorocarbon
refrigerants.
Permatex Hylomar Universal Blue Racing Formula can be
used to seal machined joint faces and threaded parts. The
Universal Blue Racing Formula exhibits excellent adhesive
properties making the product acceptable for high
performance applications.
Permatex Hylomar Universal Blue Racing Formula may be
used as a gasket sealant or as a gasket-maker for machined
flanges.
PRODUCT BENEFITS
• High temperature resistance
• Non-running - can be used on vertical or underside
applications
• Permanently flexible, may be re-sealed without additional
application of product
• Sensor Safe
TYPICAL APPLICATIONS
• Head gaskets
• Valve cover gaskets
• Oil pan gaskets
• Intake gaskets
• Marine engines
• Diesel engines
• Gear boxes
• Axle assemblies
DIRECTIONS FOR USE
1. Provide adequate ventilation.
2. Surfaces should be free of oil, dirt and grease. Clean
flange surfaces with Permatex Brake and Parts
Cleaner.
3. Apply a thin film or bead to both surfaces.
4. Allow solvent to completely evaporate. Acetone/solvent
odor will no longer exist when dry.
5. Assemble parts.
6. Recheck torque after 10 minutes.
For Cleanup
1. Remove residues of Hylomar with acetone.
2. Clean hands with Permatex brand hand cleaners.
PROPERTIES OF MATERIAL
Typical Value
Chemical Type Polyester Urethane
Appearance Blue gel
Odor Acetone
Flash Point °C CC -17
Flammability Rating Highly Flammable
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
85249 1.2 fl oz tube
STORAGE
Products shall be ideally stored in a cool, dry location in
unopened containers at a temperature between 8° and 28°C
(46° to 82°F) unless otherwise labeled. Optimal storage is at
the lower half of this temperature range.
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. I T W 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.

 

[mechtech2]

Sounds like Hylomar.
It's been around for a LONG time. I haven't had great results with it, and thus haven't used it in years.
I use silicone RTV for most sealing needs. Get the good stuff. Clean the surfaces, and let it cure.

 

[oilboy123]

What did you try it on?

 

[mechtech2]

All sorts of gaskets like intakes , water pumps, etc..
It said it was also a gasket substitute, and that's when it was at it's worst. Like a differential cover with no gasket.
I am uncomfortable with using it.

 

[another Todd]

I use it a lot. It is not IMO a replacement for gaskets. I use it on gaskets especially if the flanges are rough, and I also use it on drain plugs.

 

[oilboy123]

Do you like better than the black Permatex?

 

[another Todd]

I use them for different applications. I use Ultra black, blue, or copper usually instead of gaskets for water pumps, diff. covers, thermostat housings etc. I use Hylomar on drain plugs and other threaded assemblies, or as a sealer with a gasket. On threaded assemblies it prevents weeping, lubes the threads, and because of it's thick body, if something comes loose, it won't vibrate out. I also use the permatex instead of locktite on assemblies I have to remove occasionally, it just boogers up the threads enough so that a fastener cannot vibrate off.