TL;DR
Thread sealant is the paste or anaerobic compound brushed onto male pipe threads to fill the spiral leak path that tapered threads leave even when fully tightened. Formulas are matched to service: yellow PTFE-filled dopes rated for fuel gas, oxygen-safe pastes, and general plumbing compounds for water and air.
What it means
Thread sealant is the paste or anaerobic compound brushed onto male pipe threads to fill the spiral leak path that tapered threads leave even when fully tightened. Formulas are matched to service: yellow PTFE-filled dopes rated for fuel gas, oxygen-safe pastes, and general plumbing compounds for water and air. Unlike tape it lubricates assembly and cannot shred into valve seats, though many fitters run a wrap of tape plus dope on gas and high-pressure joints.
Where it sits in the glossary
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