LOCTITE® 55 Pipe Cord™ is a general purpose, threaded pipe and fitting sealant which is wound from the dispensing package onto the  threads of the pipe. It is supplied in containers, which serve for both storage and dispensing purposes. Recommended for sealing  metal and plastic tapered pipe threads and fittings up to 4" NPT (National Pipe Thread) for use in industrial applications in aqueous and non-aqueous fluids. Particularly suitable in threaded assembly applications that require immediate use and may undergo small readjustments before use. This product is typically used in applications up to 149 °C.