What should I do if SureSeal sealant comes in contact with my rubber gloves, or other personal protective equipment (PPE)?
Like any hydrocarbon material, long-term exposure to SureSeal sealant has the potential to degrade rubber-based insulating materials. However, the risk of degradation from incidental, short-term exposure of such insulating materials to the SureSeal sealant is minimal. It is recommended that exposure of rubber gloves and other insulating personal protective equipment (PPE) to the sealant material be avoided. The SureSeal sealant, by design, is very sticky. If it contacts equipment it will leave a tacky residue. Studies in Southwire’s laboratories indicate that one-time use of a terpene- or limonene-based cleaner, such as cable cleaner or citrus cleaner, to remove the tacky sealant material should not cause significant harm to rubber gloves and other PPE, provided such use is followed by cleaning in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommended procedures in a timely manner. However, repeated use of such cleaners will eventually degrade rubber, and should be avoided. Regular testing of
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