PTFE Thread Seal Tape (Water) – White WRAS-Approved Plumbers Tape 12mm x 12m

White PTFE thread seal tape for water — the standard plumber's tape for sealing threaded pipe joints and fittings. WRAS-approved for potable (drinking) water, it winds onto male threads as a deformable filler and dry lubricant, filling the thread gaps for a reliable, watertight joint that still comes apart cleanly for servicing. Non-adhesive and resistant to almost all chemicals.

Material
PTFE (poly-tetra-fluoro-ethylene) — also known as Teflon tape

Colour and grade
White — water grade, suitable for use with water only

Size
12mm wide x 12m long x 0.08mm thick

Approvals and standards
WRAS-approved for potable water; complies with BS 7786 and BS EN 751-3:1997

Benefits
Resistant to almost all chemicals, prevents fluid and pressure loss, helps prevent bi-metal corrosion in threaded joints, and suits metal, plastic, brass and ceramic threads.

Uses
Sealing threaded pipe joints and fittings in plumbing and heating — taps, isolation and lockshield valves, compression fittings, and water-service and irrigation connections.

Note: this is white water-grade tape and is not suitable for gas.

Also known as PTFE tape, Teflon tape, plumbers tape, thread sealing tape, pipe thread tape or plumber's white tape.