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PR-1750 Class A Fuel Tank Sealant
Description Performance Properties
PR-1750 Class A is an aircraft integral fuel tank sealant. ( Ty p i c a l )
It has a service temperature range from -65°F (-54°C) Cured 14 days @ 77°F (25°C), 50% RH
to 250°F (121°C), with intermittent excursions up to
Cured specific gravity 1.57
360°F (182°C). This material is designed for brush seal-
ing of fasteners in fuel tanks and other aircraft fuselage Nonvolatile content, % 86
sealing applications. The cured sealant maintains Ultimate cure hardness,
excellent elastomeric properties after prolonged expo- Durometer A 50
sure to both jet fuel and aviation gas.
Peel strength, pli (N/25 mm), 100% cohesion
PR-1750 Class A is a two-part, manganese dioxide AMS 2629 JRF immersion, 7 days @ 140°F (60°C)
cured polysulfide compound. The uncured material is AMS 2471 (Anodized aluminum) 35 (156)
suitable for application by brush in thickness up to 25 AMS 4901 (Titanium)* 37 (165)
mils. It cures at room temperature to form a AMS 5516 (Stainless steel)* 34 (151)
resilient sealant having excellent adhesion to com- MIL-C-5541 (Alodine aluminum) 35 (156)
mon aircraft substrates. AMS-C-27725 (IFT coating) 36 (160)
The following tests are in accordance with AMS 3276 AMS 2629 JRF/NaCl-H2O immersion,
Class A specification test methods. 7days @ 140°F (60°C)
AMS 2471 (Anodized aluminum) 37 (165)
Application Properties AMS 4901 (Titanium)* 34 (151)
( Ty p i c a l ) AMS 5516 (Stainless steel)* 34 (151)
Color MIL-C-5541 (Alodine aluminum) 34 (151)
Part A Black AMS-C-27725 (IFT coating) 35 (156)
Part B Beige *Primed with PR-148 Adhesion Promoter
Mixed Dark gray
Thermal rupture resistance - Retains pressure of 10
Mixing ratio Part A:Part B
psi with only negligible deformation, both before and
By weight 10:100
after immersion in AMS 2629 JRF.
Base viscosity
Low temperature flexibility @ -65°F (-54°C) - No
(Brookfield #6 @ 10 rpm),
cracking, checking or loss of adhesion.
Poise (Pa-s) 300 (30)
Corrosion resistance - No corrosion, adhesion loss,
Application life and cure time @ 77°F (25°C), 50% RH
softening, or blistering after immersion in 2-layer salt
Cure time water/ AMS 2629 JRF after 12 days @ 140°F (60°C) +
Application Tack free to 35 A 60 hours @ 160°F (71°C) + 6 hours @ 180°F (82°C).
life time Durometer
Resistance to hydrocarbons - 7 days @ 140°F (60°C)
(hours) (hours) (hours)
immersed in AMS 2629 JRF.
A-1/2 1/2 <10 24
Weight loss, % 5.0
A-2 2 <24 48
Swell, % 10.1
A-4 4 <30 90
Flexibility - No cracks after bending 180 degrees over
0.125 inch (3.18 mm) mandrel.
Repairability to itself - Excellent to both freshly cured
as well as fuel aged and abraded fillets.
Resistance to other fluids - Excellent resistance to
water, alcohols, petroleum-base and synthetic lubri-
cating oils, and petroleum-base hydraulic fluids.
Fungus resistance Non-nutrient
Shaving and sanding - No rolling or tearing
Paintability - No separation from sealant
W h e r e S m a r t S o l u t i o n s Ta k e F l i g h t ®
PR-1750 Class A Fuel Tank Sealant
Note: The application and performance property val- Storage Life
ues above are typical for the material, but not intend-
The storage life of PR-1750 Class A is at least 9
ed for use in specifications or for acceptance inspec-
months when stored at temperatures below 80°F
tion criteria because of variations in testing methods,
(27°C) in original, unopened containers.
conditions and configurations.
Health Precautions
Surface Preparation
This product is safe to use and apply when recom-
Immediately before applying sealant to primed
mended precautions are followed. Before using this
substrates, the surfaces should be cleaned with
product, read and understand the Material Safety
solvents. Contaminants such as dirt, grease, and/or
Data Sheet (MSDS), which provides information on
processing lubricants must be removed prior to
health, physical and environmental hazards, handling
sealant application.
precautions and first aid recommendations. An MSDS
A progressive cleaning procedure should be employed is available on request. Avoid overexposure. Obtain
using appropriate solvents and a new lint-free cloth medical care in case of extreme overexposure.
conforming to AMS 3819. (Reclaimed solvents or tis-
For industrial use only. Keep away from children.
sue paper should not be used.) Always pour solvent
on the cloth to avoid contaminating the solvent sup- Additional information can be found at:
ply. Wash one small area at a time. www.ppgaerospace.com
It is important that the surface is dried with a second For sales and ordering information call
clean cloth prior to the solvent evaporating to prevent 1-800-AEROMIX (237-6649).
the redeposition of contaminants on the substrate.
Substrate composition can vary greatly. This can
affect sealant adhesion. It is recommended that
adhesion characteristics to a specific substrate be
determined prior to application on production parts
or assemblies.
For a more thorough discussion of proper surface
preparation, please consult the SAE Aerospace
Information Report AIR 4069. This document is avail-
able through SAE, 400 Commonwealth Avenue,
Warrendale, PA 15096-0001.
Packing Options
PR-1750 Class A is supplied in two-part kits and
Semco® cartridges.
Mixing Instructions
Mix according to the ratios indicated in the applica-
tion properties section. Mix Part A and Part B
separately to uniformity, then thoroughly mix entire
contents of both parts of kit together taking care to
avoid leaving unmixed areas around the sides or bot-
tom of the mixing container.
Semco is a trademark of PRC-DeSoto International, Inc., registered with the U.S. Patent Office.
PRC-DeSoto International, Inc.
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defective. Neither seller nor manufacturer shall be liable to the buyer or any third person for any injury, loss, or dam- Issue Date: 09/09
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