Aerospace Products

Edition : 04 / 2001

PS 890
FUEL TANK SEALANT

USE
PS 890
When ordering this product, designate PS number, class letter,
and dash number as follows :
PS 890 is an aircraft integral fuel tank sealant. It has a
service temperature range from -55°C to + 135°C.
The cured sealant maintains excellent elastomeric CLASS A Brushable.
properties after prolonged exposure to both jet fuel and A 1/2 - A 2
aviation gas. CLASSE B Fillet.
B1/2 - B 2- B 4
DESCRIPTION CLASSE C Roller.

PS 890 is a two-part, manganese cured polysulfide STANDARD PACKAGING

compound. It cures at room temperature to form a
resilient sealant having excellent adhesion to common DESIGNATION
aircraft substrates.
KITS :
SPECIFICATION Number
Base Container of Kits
Volume per case
The following tests have been run in accordance with the
test methodss of :
AMS-S-8802 KIT n° 25 0,25 liter 1/2 l. Can 12
KIT n° 50 0,50 liter 1 liter Can 12
KIT n° 100 1,00 liter 2 liters Can 6
Standards conditions : KIT n° 150 1,50 liters 2 liters Can 6
23 +/- 2° C and 50 +/-5 % RH. KIT n° 300 3,00 liters 4 liters Can 4

SEMKITS :
Total Number
Content per Case

655 55 cc 24
654 100 cc 24

LE JOINT FRANCAIS
SEALANTS ADHESIVES & COATINGS
84/116 rue Salvador Allende, 95870 Bezons - Tél 01.34.23.34.23 - Télécopie 01.34.23.34.99
http : \\www.ljfm.com

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 APPLICATION PROPERTIES (typical) 2/5 PS 890
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-Color Base Aluminium gray
Accelerator Black
Class A Class B Classe C
-Mixing ratio
(base/accelerator) By weight 10 / 1 10 / 1 12,5 / 1

-Non volatile content

(Mixed compound) 88 % 94 % 92 %

-Viscosity Brookfield 30 Pa.s 100 Pa.s 200 Pa.s

Brookfield # - @ - rpm 4 @ 10 7@2 4 @10

1/2 2 1/2 2 4 20 80
- Application Life
23° C / 50 % RH 1/2 h 2h 1/2 h 2h 4h 8h 8h

- Assembly time
23° C / 50 % RH --- --- --- --- --- 20 h 80 h
-Tack Free Time
23° C / 50 % RH 10 h 36 h 10 h 24 h 36 h 96 h 120 h

-To 35 Shore A
23° C / 50 % RH 40 h 72 h 30 h 72 h 96 h 14 days 28 days
or 1 day / 23°C
+ 3 days / 50°C.
PERFORMANCE PROPERTIES (typical)
-Color Gray
-Specific Gravity 1,6
-Hardness, Shore A 50 shore A
-Tensile Strength 2,4 MPa
-Elongation 175 %

-Adhesion - Peel strength (N/mm)

- After 7 days / 60°C in JRF/Nacl 5,35
- After 7 days / 60°C in JRF 6,25

-Shear Strength Classe C

- Aluminium 1,5 MPa

-Fuel Résistance
- After 7 days 60°C in JRF Excellent flexibility
Weight loss < 6 %
- Resistance to other Fluids :
Excellent resistance to water, alcohols, petroleum-base and synthetic lubrificating oils, and petroleum-base hydraulique fluids.

- Tensile Strength and Elongation : Tensile Elongation Tensile Elongation

Strength
(MPa) (%) (MPa) (%)
Classe A Classe B & C

- Initial 2,4 250 2,1 300

- JRF / 7 days / 60°C 1,7 195 --- ---
-JRF / 14 days / 60°C --- --- 1,35 400
-7 days / 120°C --- --- 2,40 200
- JRF / 72 hours / 60°C + 7 days / 60°C --- --- 2,1 250
- 24 hours / 120°C + JRF / 7days / 60°C --- --- 1,80 200
-Corrosion Resistance Compound gives excellent protection against
after 500 hours / 35°C corrosion caused by galvanic coupling of dissimilar metals.
-Temperature range - 55° C à + 130° C
-Low Temperature Flexibility - 55° C
-Fungus Resistance Non nutrient
NOTE : The above application and performance property values are typical for the material, but are not intended for use in
specifications or for acceptance inspection criteria because of variations in testing methods, conditions and configurations.

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APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Application life is the period of time that the mixed compound remains at a consistency suitable for application with
injection or extrusion guns. Application life is always based on standard conditions at 23° C and 50 % relative humidity.
For evry 5°C rise in temperature, application life is reduced approximatetly by half, and for evry 5°C it is approximatly
doubled. High humidity at the time of mixing shortens application life.

PS 890 A

Can be applied by brush and may be used as an overcoat to aid in feathering and smoothing out fillets as the primary
sealant around metal fasteners and over seams, or as a faying surface sealant.
Apply mixed compound using parallel strokes over seams and circular motion around fasteners making certain to force
sealant into all small gaps. Additional coats should not be applied until sealant becomes firm.

PS 890 B

Apply the sealant with an extrusion gun equipped with 3 to 6 mm tip. Hold gun nearly perpendicular so that extruded
sealant will be forced into the lip of seam.
On most application, the fillet should be 3 to 5 mm thick, but heavier fillets can be applied in a single operation, if
necessary.

PS 890 C

roller grade liquid suitable for application by brush.

SURFACE PREPARATION

To obtain good adhesion to metallic surface, part shall be cleaned with solvents to remove dirt, grease, and processing
lubricants used in manufacturing.
Wash one small aera at a time, then dry with a clean cloth before solvent evaporates to prevent redeposition of oil,
wax or other surface contaminents. To maintain a clean solvant supply, always pour the solvent on the washing cloth.

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MIXING INSTRUCTIONS

Proper mixing and correct proportions are extremely important if optimum results are to be obtained. Mixing by
experienced personnel at a central location is recommended.

CAUTION: Do not mix accelerator with compound until ready to use.

1° Thoroughly stir accelerator in its container until an even consistancy is obtained.

2° Thoroughly stir base compound in its container until an even consistancy is obtained.
3° Slowly stir the accelerator into the base compound and thoroughly mix approximately 7 to 10 minutes. Be sure to
scrape the sides and bottom of the container in order to include all the compound in the mixture and to assure uniform
blending. Scrape mixing paddle periodically to remove unmixed compound. Slow mixing by hand is recommanded.

FRACTIONAL USE OF UNIT :

When it is desired to use only part of the kit, after homogenization, remove the required quantity.
(§ APPLICATION PROPERTIES).

SEMKIT TWO-PART SEALANT CARTRIDGES

1° Wear safety glasses.

2° Hold cartridge and pull back dasher rod one fourth.

3° Pull back the dasher rod as injecting as proportionnaly as possible the contents accelerator into the base.

4° Mix material, rotate dasher rod 90° in aspiral clockwise motion; with each stroke turn the dasher rod 90°.

5° When two-parts are mixed thoroughly, pull dasher rod back to the neck of cartridge, grasp cartridge firmly at neck,
unscrew dasher rod counterclockwise and remove.

6° Screw nozzle into cartridge, material is ready for extrusion.

For all informations, consult the Technical Services of

LE JOINT FRANCAIS.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Application life is the period of time that the mixed compound remains at a consistency suitable for application with
injection or extrusion guns. Application life is always based on standard conditions at 23° C and 50 % relative humidity.
For evry 5°C rise in temperature, application life is reduced approximatetly by half, and for evry 5°C it is approximatly
doubled. High humidity at the time of mixing shortens application life.

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CURING

The lenght of the cure depends on the ambient temperatureand relative humidity. The temperature/time relation ship
is approximately the same for curing as it is for application life . Low humidities may extend the cure several times.
Cure may hastened by applying heat up to 55° C.
Although PS 890 develops a high state of cure in 14 days at 25°C.
STORAGE LIFE

The storage life of PS 890 is 6 months when stored in the original, unopened containers at temperature below 25°C.

HEALTH PRECAUTIONS

WARNING : PS 890 A and PS 890 C CONTAINS FLAMMABLE AND VOLATILE SOLVENT.

PS 890 is a safe material to handle when reasonable care is observed. Ordinary hygienic principles, such as washing
the compound from hands before eating or smoking, should be observed. Avoid prolonged contact with skin, contact
with open breaks in the skin, and ingestion. In case of contact with skin, wipe off excess then wash with soap and
water. Obtain medical attention in case of extreme exposure or ingestion.

For additional health and safety information consult a

Material Safety Data Sheet
which is available upon request

GUARANTEED

We guarantee all our products against faulty materials or preparation. Our sole responsability shall be to replace, free
of charge, those products which prove to be defective, the user being entitled to no indemnity for any reason
whatsoever. All recommendations contained herein as to the choise of materials or of certain methods of operation
are of an informative character and are based on tests and experiments we belive to be reliable and correct, but
accuracy and completeness of such tests are not guaranteed and are not to be construed as a warranty, either express,
or implied.
Neither our company, nor any of its collaborators shall be liable to the user for any injury, loss or damage directly or
indirectly resulting from the use of, or inability to use, the products, which does not comply with the application
instructions as specified in our information manual.
Recommendations or statements other than those contained in a written document signed by an officer of our company
shall not be binding upon the company.

XP / 04 / 2001

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