The preprocessed food packages were sectioned trays covered in a foil sealant. |
This type of failure occurs when the adhesion of the sealant to the substrate it was applied to fails. |
When the bag is deployed, the sealant forces the air to escape the bag through pinholes in the fabric itself instead of the seams. |
A previous owner had applied a sealant to these walls, trapping water inside that had rusted the rebar and caused the blocks to crack and spall. |
Also gone is the spare wheel, replaced by a squirt-in-tyre sealant and a plug-in electric pump. |
Silicone rubber is the ideal sealant for kitchens and bathrooms, as it is non-toxic and water-repellent. |