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A Teflon tape wound around the ends of threaded pipe to act as a sealant against leakage. Used in plumbing Pnuematics, liquids. and gases; available in various widths, grades and thicknesses depending on application.

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AKA Pipe tape, Thread Dope, Pipe dope.
Sometimes confused with Plumbers Tape.