TM 1-1270-476-30
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2-6. SEALING COMPOUNDS AND ADHESIVES REMOVAL, APPLICATION, CURING, AND
OUTGASSING (cont)
f. Apply primer in a thin coat to mating
surfaces using a soft brush.
NOTE
• Remove excess uncured primer using a
cloth and toluene.
• Do not handle primed parts with bare hands,
wear finger cots.
CURING
g. Cure primer:
(1) If humidity is 40% or above, cure for 2
hours.
(2) If humidity is 20% to 39%, cure for 6
hours.
NOTE
Primer will not cure below 20% humidity.
END OF TASK
8. NONCORROSIVE RTV SILICONE
ADHESIVE-SEALANT
WARNING
TOLUENE
• Flammable, toxic, irritating. Can cause
breathing problems, eye damage.
• 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 and rubber apron.
• If it contacts skin or eyes, wash affected
areas with running water. Get medical help
at once.
WARNING
SILICONE ADHESIVE
• Flammable, toxic, can cause breathing
problems.
• Don’t: Use near flames or sparks or breathe
vapors.
• Do: Use in well-ventilated area, close
containers when not using.
• If you experience shortness of breath, or
other breathing problems, get to fresh air at
once.
WARNING
DICHLOROMETHANE
• Toxic, irritating. Can cause breathing
problems, eye damage.
• Fire containing dichloromethane gives off
phosgene gas, which can cause death or
serious injury.
• Don’t: 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.
REMOVAL
a. Remove cured adhesive-sealant by one or
more of the following methods:
(1) Cut or scrape away with knife, then
wipe with cloth and toluene.
