TM 1-1270-476-30
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2-6. SEALING COMPOUNDS AND ADHESIVES REMOVAL, APPLICATION, CURING, AND
OUTGASSING (cont).
14. CONDUCTING SILICONE ADHESIVE
WARNING
TOLUENE AND ACETONE
• 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 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
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.
REMOVAL
a. Remove cured adhesive by cutting or
scraping with knife, then wipe with cloth
and toluene or acetone.
APPLICATION (Work life is 30 minutes after start
of application.)
b. Prime surfaces (13 above).
c. Apply adhesive within 1 to 6 hours after
priming.
d. Apply adhesive with knife or small putty
knife.
NOTE
Remove excess uncured adhesive with cloth
and toluene.
CURING
NOTE
Adhesive will not cure below 40 percent
humidity.
e. Cure adhesive for 48 hours at 77 ± 10°F.
END OF TASK
15. ADHESIVE, CONDUCTIVE NICKEL RTV
WARNING
ACETONE
• 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 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.
