TM 1-1270-476-30
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2-6. SEALING COMPOUNDS AND ADHESIVES REMOVAL, APPLICATION, CURING, AND
OUTGASSING (cont)
2. SEALING, LOCKING, AND RETAINING
COMPOUND PRIMER
WARNING
TRICHLOROETHANE
• Flammable, toxic, irritating. can cause
breathing problems, eye damage.
• At 325°F, gives off phosgene gas, which can
cause death or serious injury.
• Don’t: Use near flames or sparks, let it get
on skin, or breathe vapors.
• Do: Use in well-ventilated area, close
containers when not using. Wear acid-type
safety goggles, rubber gloves, and rubber
apron.
• If it contacts skin or eyes, wash affected
areas with running water. Get medical help
at once.
• If you experience any breathing problems,
get to fresh air at once.
WARNING
ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL
• Flammable, toxic, irritating. can cause
breathing problems, eye damage.
• Don’t: Use near flames or sparks, let it get in
eyes, or breathe vapors.
• Do: Use in well-ventilated area, close
containers when not using. Wear acid-type
safety goggles, rubber gloves, and rubber
apron.
• If it contacts eyes, wash eyes with running
water. get medical help at once.
• If you experience any breathing problems,
get to fresh air at once.
REMOVAL
a. Remove cured primer by one of the
following methods:
(1) Sand surface with 400 grit abrasive
paper.
(2) Apply trichloroethane to surface and
scrub with wire brush.
APPLICATION
CAUTION
• Primers and chlorinated cleaning solvents
attack surfaces of titanium, copper and its
alloys, plastics, vinyl, and lacquer type
finishes.
• Do not use primers on titanium, copper or its
alloys, plastics, vinyl, or lacquer type
finishes.
NOTE
Apply locking compound within 8 hours after
priming.
b. Clean surface with cloth and
trichloroethane.
c. Wipe surface with cloth and isopropyl
alcohol.
NOTE
There are two grades of primer. Use grade T
for fast set time at low temperatures. Use
grade N where installation or adjustment of
hardware must be made.
