What type of sealant compound is a thin, white tape that is used to lubricate and seal male pipe threads?

A. Teflon tape
B. Pipe dope
C. Resin compound
D. Bonding


A. Correct. Teflon tape is a thin, white tape made of Teflon® that is used to lubricate and seal male pipe threads.
B. Incorrect. Pipe dope is a paste that is applied to the thread of a pipe to seal the thread connections.
C. Incorrect. Resin compound does not harden like pipe dope and is resistant to shrinkage.
D. Incorrect. Bonding is not a type of sealant compound.

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