Abstract: A sealant is provided that possesses many or all of the characteristics of conventional thread sealants, and allows application with improved smoothness and uniformity of application. Sealants in accordance with the invention utilize engineered fibers such as melamines like Basofill and polyaramids such as Kevlar in its composition. Engineered fibers offer consistency and uniformity that other previously used sealants lack. Engineered fibers can improve the gap filling characteristics of the sealant, as well as the resistance of the sealant to chemicals and high pressures. Engineered fibers tend to have very high strength and low density.

Abstract: A metallic chloride based creosote and soot removing composition including a phosphate corrosion inhibitor to reduce the corrosive attack on metal flue pipes is provided. The composition includes between about 15-60% metallic chloride, 20-60% trisodium phosphate dodecylhydrate, 15-60% anti-cake agents, such as non-swelling clay, sodium sulfate and tricalcium phosphate and 2-10% combustion initiator, such as wood flour.