PTFE Seal Tape - Oxygen Service
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- Made from virgin polytetrafluoroethylene resin (PTFE aka Teflon)
- Meets or exceeds requirements of GSA A-A-58092 (Type II, Size 1)
- Full density, 1/4-inch wide, 260-inches long, light GREEN color
- Oxygen compatible, lubricant free, chemically inert
PTFE Seal Tape - Oxygen Service
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GSA Part Identification Number reference AA58092-21
For answers to frequently asked questions about Nitrox and Oxygen equipment compatibility and gas handling, please see our Oxygen FAQ.
Made to order for Dive Gear Express, this premium quality PTFE thread sealing tape provides quick, clean, and stable sealing that resists cracking, wear, and galling. The full density tape is 1/4-inch wide and suitable for use with Nitrox, Trimix and Oxygen breathing gas handling equipment commonly encountered in support of SCUBA diving applications. Manufactured in the USA from pure chemically inert virgin PTFE resin (aka Teflon) with less than 1% pigment added, this oxygen compatible and lubricant-free tape meets or exceeds requirements of A-A-58092 (Type II Size 1) and physical properties will not diminish for a minimum of 10 years when stored below { 104°F | 40°C }. Tape is 0.25-inch wide by 0.0032-inch thick by 260-inches long, 'full' density with specific gravity of 1.2 (g/cm3), capable of 100% elongation, light GREEN color, packaged in a white plastic spool with red label and snap-on cover.
Our products are intended for use in SCUBA diving related applications; they are not intended for use in medical, aerospace, or industrial applications. We do not warrant our PTFE Seal Tape - Oxygen Service to conform to any specifications other than requirements of GSA A-A-58092 (Type II, Size 1).
| Brand | DGX |
|---|---|
| SKU | DX-DG-25-0260 |
| Weight | 0.050000 |
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WARNING
According to our supplier, this oxygen service product is compatible with oxygen and lubricant free for use with compressed breathing gases in excess of 23.5% oxygen. Nonetheless, the 'clean state' applies only prior to opening package for initial use. You must meticulously follow the recommendations of the US Department of Transportation (DOT), Compressed Gas Association (CGA), and other federal/state/local agencies, plus your dive training agency for equipment maintenance, handling, storage, labeling, filling, transport and use of compressed gases. Solid polytetrafluoroethylene material will not support combustion, but if other fuel is present then during combustion the PTFE will react at about 1275° F to produce extremely toxic gaseous byproducts. Oxygen-related fires and explosions can result in serious injury or death. Ultimately, you must make the final decision to assume all risks associated with the use of any compressed gases, including those in excess of 23.5% oxygen.
Using PTFE (aka Teflon) Thread Seal Tape with Oxygen, Nitrox and Trimix
Pure polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE aka Teflon) thread seal tape may be used as appropriate for joining or sealing the threads of gas handling equipment in oxygen applications, provided it is lubricant-free and properly applied. The recommended grade is GSA A-A-58092 Type II Size 1, a US Federal commercial description for the quality of full density polytetrafluoroethylene thread seal tape. 'Type II' just means the tape is packaged on a plastic spool with a snap-on cover. A relatively uncommon 1/4-inch width (termed 'Size 1') is most appropriate for use with the smaller NPT fittings typically seen in SCUBA applications. The tape must be at least 99% pure PTFE, the remaining 1% to allow for the addition of an oxygen compatible color pigment. PTFE tape is available in a rainbow of colors, although green is commonly associated in the US with oyxgen there is no official standard for color and white is by far the most common color. The PTFE tape must be applied to clean threads with two full wraps to a maximum of three wraps (i.e. about two and half wraps), taking care to ensure it is not contaminated while being applied and loose strands are not exposed to high velocity gas streams.
However, PTFE tape is available in various other grades, some of which contain a large proportion of material other than PTFE. Avoid plumbing grades of 'pipe tape' that only meet the T27730A standard (with weak specifications for purity and density) and are often lubricated. The industry also sees a lot of generic product produced offshore that does not conform to the standards they claim to meet, substituting cheap or low quality materials. If any of these grades of tape come into contact with high pressure oxygen there is a chance that an ignition will occur with the risk of injury to the operator and damage to the equipment. While oxygen compatible materials are not readily combustible, nearly all materials can still serve as fuel in the kindling chain of an oxygen fire. The use of oxygen compatible materials does not eliminate the need to always follow best practices for oxygen handing, including avoiding contamination and opening valves slowly.
