Water Hawk is a pipe jointing compound designed for use with hot and cold potable water. It is suitable for potable water, Natural Gas, steam, air (excluding medical lines) brine, alcohol and L.P. Gas. It is ideal for use on pipe diameters up to 25mm and with reinforcement fibre on pipework over 25mm. The non-toxic formulation is also WRAS approved.
Pipe jointing compound for use with hot and cold potable water
Water Hawk is a pipe jointing compound for all jointing applications but is uniquely designed for use with potable water. It is suitable for potable water, Natural Gas, steam, air (excluding medical lines), brine, alcohol and also L.P. Gas.Water hawk is manufactured from a unique silicone compound, to ensure it does not support microbiological growth. Water Hawk complies with BS EN 751-2 Class A, when used in conjunction with an approved reinforcing fibre, or as a sealing material for metallic threaded joints in contact with 1st, 2nd and 3rd family gases to 5 bar and 70°C and water up to 7 bar and 130°C. It may be used alone on pipe diameters up to 25 mm and is used with reinforcement fibre on pipework over 25 mm. Note that no British Standard exists for testing jointing compounds on pipes in excess of 50 mm diameter.
Water Hawk is supplied in 400g tins and 200g tubs.
Water Hawk is classified as non-toxic, but for further information please consult the Safety Data Sheet (SDS).
