STORING TEMPILAQ

We recently had a customer call with a problem.  He purchased a 2 oz. bottle of 750 °F. Templiaq to verify proper brass case neck annealing temperature.  This bottle was received about a year prior, when opened, the Tempilaq was solid.  Tempilaq is manufactured with a lot of solids, the liquid in the mix had evaporated.  The manufacturer does not reveal the formula, it’s their trade secret its non-flammable making it mailable.  The problem of solvent evaporating stems from the cap to the glass bottle sealing point.  If some of the grainy solids are present here there is an imperfect seal.  There is no guarantee this predicament can’t occur, however there is a remedy.  If the bottle will not be used for a time the preventative maintenance is to drip melted candle wax onto this seam for an air tight seal, viola evaporation problem solved.  Tempilaq makes a special non-flammable thinner that can be added anytime the heat indicating mixture becomes too thick.  There is no exact formula for adding thinner we recommend observing the viscosity of the Tempilaq as received and adding a little thinner as needed.  We stock a good fresh supply of Tempilaq 750°F., 450°F. & Tempilaq thinner.  If you have any questions call us, 479-629-5566 from 9am to 9pm Mon-Sat.  If we are out, or the line is busy, leave a message, we will call back.  Products available at www.cartridgeanneal.com .

 

Tom Wilson

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