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TECTYL®517

TECTYL® 517


SOLVENT BORN, THIXOTROPIC, CORROSION PREVENTIVE COMPOUND



TECTYL® 517

Tectyl 517 General Information:
Tectyl 517 is a solvent born, thixotropic,* corrosion preventive compound designed for rust-proofing transportation equipment. The dry film is black and semi-firm. Tectyl 517 was approved under military specification A-A-59295.  Now it is a commercial product.

QPL Reference Numbers AR-18-85 and 2-7515, respectively. Tectyl 517 possesses dielectric strength of 800 volts per dry mil of coating. Tectyl 517 provides galvanic corrosion protection and can be applied on battery terminals for insulating purposes.

*thixotropic definition: the property of various gels of becoming fluid when disturbed (as by shaking) QC Lubricants carries Tectyl 517 in pails and drums only.


Tectyl 517 Surface Preparation:
The maximum performance of Tectyl 517 can be achieved only when the metal surfaces to be protected are clean, dry and free of rust, oil and mill scale. Daubert Chemical Company recommends that the metal substrate temperature be 50-95°F (10-35°C) at the time of product application.

Tectyl 517


TECTYL 517 Surface Preparation:

The maximum performance of TECTYL 517 can be achieved only when the metal surfaces to be protected are clean, dry and free of rust, oil and mill scale. Daubert Chemical Company recommends that the metal substrate temperature be 50- 95°F (10-35°C) at the time of product application.

TECTYL 517 Application:
TECTYL 517 is formulated to be used as supplied. Ensure uniform consistency prior to use. Continued stirring is generally not required. If the product thickens due to cold storage or loss of solvent during use, contact Daubert Chemical Company.
DO NOT THIN TECTYL 517. Incorrect thinning will affect film build, dry time and product performance. Daubert Chemical Company recommends that the ambient and product temperature be 50 - 95°F (10 - 35°C) at time of application. TECTYL 511M, Class I can be spray applied.

TECTYL 517 Storage:
Store TECTYL 517 at temperatures between 50-95°F (10-35°C). Mild agitation is recommended prior to use.

TECTYL 517 Caution:
Adequate ventilation is required for cure and to ensure against formation of a combustible liquid. THE PARTIALLY CURED FILM SHOULD NOT BE EXPOSED TO IGNITION SOURCES SUCH AS FLARES, FLAMES, SPARKS, EXCESSIVE HEAT, OR TORCHES.
Refer to Daubert’s Material Safety Data Sheet for additional handling and first aid information.

TECTYL 517 Note:
The addition of any product over or under this coating is not recommended. The use of additional coatings could result in chemical incompatibility, thus adversely affecting the performance of this coating as stated in the lab data section. If a product other than Daubert Chemical Company's recommended product is required, written authorization must be obtained from Daubert Chemical Company.

Recommendations set forth in this product information sheet are based on testing, research and other development work which has been carefully conducted by Daubert Chemical Company, and they believe such data, statements and recommendations will serve as reliable guidelines. However, this product is subject to numerable uses under varying conditions over which they have no control, and accordingly, we do NOT warrant that this product is suitable for any particular use. Users are advised to test the product in advance to make certain it is suitable for their particular production conditions and particular use or uses.

TECTYL 517 Warranty:
Daubert Chemical Company, Inc. (“Daubert©?) warrants all products manufactured by it to be free from defects in material and workmanship. DAUBERT MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTIES, WHETHER, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, WITH RESPECT TO SUCH PRODUCTS, AND ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES ARISING FROM A COURSE OF DEALING OR USAGE OF TRADE, ARE DISCLAIMED BY DAUBERT.

All claims hereunder must be made in writing within 30 days after receipt of the products at the buyer’s plant and prior to further processing the products or combining them with other materials or products. Daubert’s liability, whether under this warranty or in contract, tort, negligence or otherwise, is limited to the return of the net purchase price paid for any products proven defective or, at Daubert’s option, to the repair or replacement of said products upon their return, transportation prepaid, to Daubert. THE REMEDY HEREBY PROVIDED SHALL BE THE EXCLUSIVE AND SOLE REMEDY OF THE BUYER, AND UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHALL DAUBERT BE LIABLE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES.
Daubert representative or other person is authorized to change this warranty in any way or to assume for Daubert any other liability in connection with the sale or use of its products. REFER TO Material Safety Data Sheet FOR HEALTH AND SAFETY INFORMATION.