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Specifications

Brands

 N/A 3M™ Scotch-Seal™

Typical Physical Properties

Viscosity

 N/A 500 to 2500 Poise

Brookfield Viscometer at 4 Revolutions Per Minute (rpm) and 77 Degree Fahrenheit (ºF) (26 Degree Celsius (ºC)) Temperature

 N/A RVF #6 Spindle

Solids By Weight

 N/A 61 to 73 %

Base

 N/A Nitrile-Phenolic

Colors Available (Wet and Dry)

 N/A Blue Gray Green Orange Pink Red White Yellow

Net Weight

 N/A 12.3 to 13.3 lb/gal

Flash Point (Closed Cup) Temperature

 N/A 20 ºF-4 ºC

Note for Typical Physical Properties

 N/A The following technical information and data should be considered representative or typical only and should not be used for specification purposes.

Advantages

Advantages

 N/A
  • 3M™ Scotch-Seal™ Tamper Proof Sealant 1252 is a one-part, fast drying, anti-tamper sealer.
  • Self-extinguishing.
  • It can be applied over adjustable or removable parts to indicate changes in position. A break in the seal indicates tampering or movement.
  • Scotch-Seal™ 1252 is used in the electronics industry to protect settings and calibrations of hydraulic, pneumatic, and electronic equipment against tampering. Scotch-Seal™ 1252 is also used to seal components between stages of assembly and parts which are restricted to adjustment, alteration, or access by qualified personnel.
  • Will not support fungus growth.
  • Exposed surfaces of Scotch-Seal™ 1252 will accept ink from an inspector's approval stamp within 20 seconds of application.
  • Commonly used by aircraft industry to indicate sabotage, tampering, alteration or vibration loosening.

Handling/Application

Application

 N/A Scotch-Seal™ 1252 is a one-part, air drying compound suitable for hand extruding. Surfaces must be clean, dry and dust free.

Cleanup

 N/A Excess may be removed with a solvent such as 3M™Scotch-Grip™ Solvent #3 or methyl ethyl ketone (MEK).

Note for Cleanup

 N/A When using solvents, extinguish all ignition sources and follow the manufacturer’s precautions and directions for use.

Storage and Handling

Storage

 N/A Store product at 40 ºF (4 ºC) for maximum storage life. Higher temperatures reduce normal storage life. Lower storage temperatures temporarily increase viscosity.

Rotate stock on a "first in-first out" basis.

Tubes must be stored tips down.

Shelf Life

 N/A 3M™ Standard shelf life of Scotch-Seal™ 1252 is 12 months from date of shipment from 3M™ when stored at 40ºF (4ºC) or below. 3M™ Standard shelf life of Scotch-Seal™ 1252 is 9 months from date of shipment from 3M™ when stored at 60-80ºC (16-27ºC).

Important Notice

Important Notice

 N/A 3M™ MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. User is responsible for determining whether the 3M™ product is fit for a particular purpose and suitable for user's method of application. Please remember that many factors can affect the use and performance of a 3M™ Adhesives Division product in a particular application. The materials to be bonded with the product, the surface preparation of those materials, the product selected for use, the conditions in which the product is used, and the time and environmental conditions in which the product is expected to perform are among the many factors that can affect the use and performance of a 3M™ product. Given the variety of factors that can affect the use and performance of a 3M™ product, some of which are uniquely within the user's knowledge and control, it is essential that the user evaluate the 3M™ product to determine whether it is fit for a particular purpose and suitable for the user's method of application.

Limitation of Remedies and Liability

Limitation of Remedies and Liability

 N/A If the 3M™ product is proved to be defective, THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY, AT 3M™'S OPTION, SHALL BE TO REFUND THE PURCHASE PRICE OF OR TO REPAIR OR REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE 3M™ PRODUCT. 3M™ shall not otherwise be liable for loss or damages, whether direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential, regardless of the legal theory asserted, including negligence, warranty, or strict liability.

Note

Note

 N/A 3M™ Scotch-Seal™ 1252 is identical to 3M™ EC-1252 in chemical composition. EC-1252 has been labeled, packaged, tested, and certified for aircraft and aerospace application. Scotch-Seal™ 1252 may be used for aircraft and aerospace application if proper Certificates of Test have been issued and material meets all specification requirements.

This Adhesives Division product was manufactured under a 3M™ quality system registered to ISO 9002 standards.