Technical Data Sheet

Aerospace Sealants
PR-1440 Class B fuel tank sealant

Description Performance properties (typical)

PR-1440 Class B is an aircraft integral fuel tank sealant. It
Standard cure 14 days @ 77°F (25°C), 50% RH
has a service temperature range from -65°F (-54°C) to 250°F
(121°C), with intermittent excursions up to 275°F (135°C). This Cured specific gravity 1.57
material is designed for fillet sealing of fuel tanks and other Nonvolatile content, % 97
aircraft fuselage sealing applications. The cured sealant
Ultimate cure hardness,
maintains excellent elastomeric properties after prolonged
durometer A 50
exposure to both jet fuel and aviation gas.
Peel strength, pli (N/25 mm), 100% cohesion
PR-1440 Class B is a two-part, manganese dioxide cured
JRF immersion, 7 days @ 140°F (60°C)
polysulfide compound. The uncured material is a low sag,
MIL-A-8625 (anodized aluminum) 28 (125)
thixotropic paste suitable for application by extrusion gun
MIL-DTL-5541 (alodine aluminum) 30 (133)
or spatula. It cures at room temperature to form a resilient
AMS-C-27725 (IFT coating) 30 (133)
sealant having excellent adhesion to common aircraft
AMS5516 (stainless steel)* 31 (138)
substrates.
AMS4911 (titanium comp. C)* 36 (160)
The following tests are in accordance with AMS-S-8802 Class AMS4049 (alclad) 25 (111)

B specification test methods.
JRF/NaCl-H2O immersion, 7 days @ 140°F (60°C)
MIL-A-8625 (anodized aluminum) 35 (156)
Application properties (typical)
MIL-DTL-5541 (alodine aluminum) 35 (156)
Color AMS-C-27725 (IFT coating) 34 (151)
part A black AMS5516 (stainless steel)* 35 (156)
part B off white AMS4911 (titanium comp. C)* 30 (133)
mixed dark gray AMS4049 (alclad) 32 (142)
Mixing ratio part A: part B
by weight 10:100 *Primed with PR-148 Adhesion Promoter

Base viscosity Tensile strength, psi (KPa)
(Brookfield #7 @ 2 rpm), standard cure, 14 days
poise (Pa-s) 10,000 (1000) @ 77°F (25°C), 50% RH 300 (2070)
14 days immersion in JRF
Slump, inches (mm) @ 140°F (60°C) 200 (1379)
Initial 50 minutes 90 minutes 7 days @ 250°F (121°C) 400 (2758)
B-1/2 0.15 (3.81) ______ ______ 72 hours immersion in JRF @ 140°F (60°C),
B-2 0.15 (3.81) 0.20 (5.08) 0.20 (5.08) + 72 hours immersion @ 120°F (49°C), +7 days
@ 250°F (121°C) 350 (2413)
Application life and cure time @ 77°F (25°C), 50% RH
24 hours @ 250°F (121°C), + 7 days
Cure time immersion in JRF @ 140°F (60°C) 150 (1034)
Application Tack free to 35 A
life time Durometer Elongation, %
(hours) (hours) (hours) standard cure, 14 days
B-1/2 1/2 <4 12 @ 77°F (25°C), 50% RH 363
14 days immersion in JRF
B-2 2 <8 16 @ 140°F (60°C) 262
7 days @ 250°F (121°C) 125

72 hours immersion in JRF @ 140°F (60°C),

+ 72 hours @ 120°F (49°C), +7 days
@ 250°F (121°C) 90

Elongation, %
24 hours @ 250°F (121°C), + 7 days
immersion in JRF @ 140°F (60°C) 180
PR-1440 Class B fuel tank sealant

Thermal rupture resistance - retains pressure of 10 psi with to a specific substrate be determined prior to application on
only negligible deformation, both before and after immersion production parts or assemblies.
in JRF. For a more thorough discussion of proper surface preparation,
Low temperature flexibility @ -65°F (-54°C) - no cracking, please consult the SAE Aerospace Information Report
checking or loss of adhesion. AIR 4069. This document is available through SAE, 400
Commonwealth Avenue, Warrendale, PA 15096-0001.
Corrosion resistance - no corrosion, adhesion loss, softening,
or blistering after 20-day immersion in 2-layer salt water/JRF @
140°F (60°C). Mixing instructions
PR-1440 Class B is supplied in two-part kit. Mix according
Resistance to hydrocarbons - 7 days @ 140°F (60°C)
to ratios indicated in the application properties section. Mix
immersed in JRF.
part A and part B separately to uniformity, then thoroughly mix
weight loss, % 4.5 entire contents of both parts of the kit together taking care to
avoid leaving unmixed areas around the sides or bottom of the
Flexibility - no cracked after bending 180 degrees over a 0.125
mixing container.
inch (3.18 mm) mandrel.
Repairability to itself - excellent to both freshly cured as well as
Storage life
fuel aged and abraded fillets.
The storage life of PR-1440 Class B is at least 9 months when
Resistance to other fluids - excellent resistance to water, stored at temperatures below 80°F (27°C) in original, unopened
alcohols, petroleum-base and synthetic lubricating oils, and containers.
petroleum-base hydraulic fluids.
Fungus resistant non-nutrient Health precautions
This product is safe to use and apply when recommended
Note: The application and performance property values precautions are followed. Before using this product, read
above are typical for the material, but not intended for use in and understand the Safety Data Sheet (SDS), which provides
specifications or for acceptance inspection criteria because of information on health, physical and environmental hazards,
variations in testing methods, conditions and configurations. handling precautions and first aid recommendations. An SDS is
available on request. Avoid overexposure. Obtain medical care
Surface preparation in case of extreme overexposure.
Immediately before applying sealant to primed substrates, the
surfaces should be cleaned with solvents. Contaminants such For industrial use only. Keep away from children.
as dirt, grease, and/or processing lubricants must be removed
For emergency medical information call
prior to sealant application.
1-800-228-5635.
A progressive cleaning procedure should be employed using
Additional information can be found at:
appropriate solvents and a new lint-free cloth. (Reclaimed
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solvents or tissue paper should not be used.) Always pour
solvent on the cloth to avoid contaminating the solvent supply. For sales and ordering information call
Wash one small area at a time. 1-800-AEROMIX (237-6649).

It is important that the surface is dried with a second

clean cloth prior to the solvent evaporating to prevent the
redeposition of contaminants on the substrate.
Substrate composition can vary greatly. This can affect sealant
adhesion. It is recommended that adhesion characteristics

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