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Already widely used and trusted by professional installers for pipe sealing, LOCTITE^® 55 is now available in a new dispenser, featuring many new developments, thanks to valuable installer and plumber feedback.

The new pack – made with 70% recycled plastic – features several improvements to make applying the sealing cord even easier and more convenient for users.  An integrated lid prevents the cap from falling off or becoming lost, the sealant cord is dispensed with a new pre-tension to aid application and the top of the dispenser is now transparent so users can see how much product is left. 

Designed as an essential toolbox item that replaces PTFE tape, LOCTITE^® 55 is ideal for the sealing of threaded metal and plastic pipes and fittings. It needs no cure time or special training and results in an immediate, full pressure seal.

Crucially, because LOCTITE^® 55 does not shred, pipe joints can be readjusted reliably to align pipe work, fittings and gauges, without the risk of leakage. This gives installers greater flexibility on installation and saves time for cleaning and resealing.  

Certified for gas and potable water applications, LOCTITE^® 55 is an ideal general purpose, threaded pipe and fitting sealant for all industry professionals. The products latest certification is to GASTEC QA Approval Requirements 214, enabling its use with hydrogen gas applications.  

“Customers love LOCTITE^® 55, but there is always room for improvement,” says Celine Blais, senior innovation project manager. “Two criticisms were that the lid was easy to lose, and that it was hard to see how much product was left. The new pack solves both of these issues. While re-engineering the pack, we’ve also switched the dispenser materials to include 70% post-consumer recycled plastic, following Henkel sustainability strategy in offering products that enable emission reduction and circularity.”