Aquasol Water Soluble Purging Paper & Tape UAE Qatar Saudi

Aquasol Water Soluble Purging Paper & Tape UAE Qatar Saudi Aquasol® — Water Soluble Paper & Tape · Dissolvable Purge Dam · EPA & CE Approved Aquasol Water Soluble Purging Paper & Tape Hand-built dissolvable purge dams for TIG welding of stainless steel and aluminium pipe. Retains argon and helium in the weld zone, dissolves completely in water with zero residue. 100% biodegradable, EPA and CE approved. Supplied across the UAE, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and wider GCC. EPA & CE Approved ✓ 100% Biodegradable ✓ Zero Residue ✓ Grades ASW-35 / 40C / 60 ✓ Sheets & Rolls ✓ EZ Peel Tape ✓ Flash Point 450°F / 232°C 🇦🇪 UAE — Dubai · Abu Dhabi 🇶🇦 Qatar — Doha · Ras Laffan 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia — Riyadh · Dammam · Jubail 🇰🇼 Kuwait 🇴🇲 Oman — Muscat 💡 Need a reusable purge solution? See the Aquasol I-Purge X Inflatable Purge Bladder System — expandable bladders that fit multiple pipe sizes. 📲 Request a Quote — Grade, Format & Quantity UAE, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Oman & all GCC WHATSAPP FOR BEST PRICING 1 Product Overview What It Is Aquasol Water Soluble Paper and Tape are constructed by hand into purge dams for TIG welding of stainless steel and aluminium pipe. The paper forms a low air-permeable barrier that retains noble gases (argon, helium) in the weld zone, and dissolves completely in water during hydro-test with zero residue. Made of sodium carboxymethyl cellulose and wooden pulp — 100% biodegradable. Why Close to the Weld Traditional purge systems must be placed 10–20 ft from the weld zone, wasting inert gas and adding cost. Aquasol paper dams can be built and placed close to the weld joint, dramatically reducing the volume of argon needed to displace oxygen in the purge chamber — cutting gas consumption and speeding up the purge. Who Uses It TIG welders, pipe fabricators and QC engineers across the nuclear, petrochemical, oil & gas, food and beverage, and pharmaceutical industries throughout the UAE, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Oman — anywhere oxide-free stainless or aluminium pipe root welds are required. 🎯 Selecting the Right Grade ASW-35Use for pipes having 4" inner diameter or less. Thickness 0.088mm. ASW-40CUse for greater gas retention. Thickness 0.102mm. ASW-60Use for pipes having 4" inner diameter or greater. Thickness 0.177mm — more rigid dam for larger pipe. ASWTWater soluble tape — use to secure the Aquasol paper dam in place. 2 Specifications — Full Size Range Paper Sheets & Rolls + Tape Item No Grade Thickness Size (English) Size (Metric) Type Case Pack ASW-35/S-112RW ASW-35 0.088mm 8½" × 11" 22 × 28 cm Sheet 1000 sheets/ream ASW-35/S-14R ASW-35 0.088mm 8½" × 14" 216 × 355 mm Sheet 500 sheets/ream ASW-35/S-22R ASW-35 0.088mm 17" × 22" 431 × 559 mm Sheet 500 sheets/ream ASW-60/S-22R ASW-60 0.177mm 15½" × 22" 394 × 559 mm Sheet 250 sheets/ream ASW-35/R-9 ASW-35 0.088mm 9" × 165' 23 cm × 50 m Roll 4 rolls/case ASW-35/R-15 ASW-35 0.088mm 15½" × 165' 39 cm × 50 m Roll 4 rolls/case ASW-40C/R20.5 ASW-40C 0.102mm 20½" × 165' 52 cm × 50 m Roll 4 rolls/case ASW-60/R-15 ASW-60 0.177mm 15½" × 165' 39 cm × 50 m Roll 4 rolls/case ASW-60/R-31 ASW-60 0.177mm 31" × 165' 79 cm × 50 m Roll 4 rolls/case ASWT-1 Tape — 1" × 300' 2.5 cm × 92 m Roll 24 rolls/case ASWT-2 Tape (EZ Peel) — 2" × 300' 5 cm × 92 m Roll 12 rolls/case Recommended Proximity to Weld Joint Pipe Diameter (English) Pipe Diameter (Metric) Recommended Distance (English) Recommended Distance (Metric) 2" – 8" 51 – 203 mm 6" 152 mm 10" – 22" 254 – 559 mm 8" 203 mm 24" – 36" 610 – 914 mm 12" 305 mm EPA Approved CE Approved 100% Biodegradable Zero Residue Non-Toxic Flash Point 450°F / 232°C EZ Peel Tape Option 3 How to Build & Use a Purge Dam 1 Trace & Impress Trace the pipe's inner diameter by pressing paper along the pipe edge to create an impression. Fold to form a 90° angle. 2 Cut Cut in a circle around the impression, approximately one-third greater than the pipe diameter. 3 Slit Slit 1"–2" segments perpendicular to the impression — start at 12 o'clock, then 3, 6, 9 o'clock and around. 4 Position & Tape Position the slit paper dam inside the pipe. Secure with Aquasol Water Soluble Tape along the entire circumference. 5 Activate Tape Moisten a sponge, squeeze out excess, and lightly dab along the tape to reactivate the adhesive for a low air-permeable seal. 6 Repeat Opposite Side Repeat on the opposite side of the pipe to close the purge chamber. 7 Introduce Gas & Weld Insert the purge gas needle into the root gap, introduce noble gas, confirm the connection, and carry out welding. 8 Dissolve Dissolve the paper and tape by introducing water during hydro-test — leaving zero residue in the pipeline. 4 Key Features & Benefits 🛡️ Low Air-Permeable Barrier Creates an excellent barrier for retaining noble gas in the weld zone. Simple, fast, hand-built construction customisable to any pipe schedule and size — for oxide-free stainless and aluminium root welds. 💰 Saves Gas Consumption Because the dam can be placed close to the weld zone (not 10–20 ft away), far less inert gas is needed to displace oxygen in the purge chamber — reducing argon cost on every weld. 💧 Dissolves — Zero Residue Dissolves effortlessly and rapidly during water or steam hydro-test, in both hot and cold water. No residue remains in the pipeline. 100% biodegradable composition. ✅ EPA & CE Approved Made of sodium carboxymethyl cellulose and wooden pulp. EPA and CE approved, non-toxic and environmentally friendly — a safe, accepted choice for nuclear, petrochemical, and food & beverage pipework. 🔄 Repositionable Tape The water soluble tape has a controlled-tack adhesive — position and reposition the dam before finalising, then dab with a damp sponge to create a zero air-permeable seal as it dries. 📦 Convenient & EZ Peel Paper rolls are individually packaged for easy storage and shipping. Wide range of sizes, grades and forms for any pipe diameter. ASWT-2 2" tape available with EZ Peel release liner for quick site use. 5 Frequently Asked Questions What grade of Aquasol water soluble paper should I use?Grade depends on pipe inner diameter and gas retention: ASW-35 (0.088mm) for pipes 4" ID or less; ASW-60 (0.177mm) for pipes 4" ID or greater — a more rigid dam for larger pipe; ASW-40C (0.102mm) when greater gas retention is required; ASWT water soluble tape to secure the dam in place. Does it dissolve completely and leave residue?It dissolves completely in most aqueous solutions or steam, in both hot and cold water (faster when warmer), leaving zero residue. 100% biodegradable. It will NOT dissolve in oil, fuel, MEK, acetone or other solvents — flush with water, steam or aqueous solution. It dissolves in ethylene/propylene glycol solutions with at least 80% water. Is it safe for nuclear, food and petrochemical pipework?Yes — EPA and CE approved, 100% biodegradable, non-toxic and environmentally friendly. It won't cause reactions or adverse effects, and is a safe, accepted choice for nuclear, petrochemical, and food & beverage industries. Flash point is 450°F (232°C), same as ordinary paper. How does the water soluble tape work?The tape has a controlled-tack adhesive letting you position and reposition the dam before finalising. Once placed, dab with a damp sponge to reactivate the adhesive — forming a zero air-permeable seal as it dries. ASWT-2 (2") comes with an EZ Peel release liner for quick, clean peeling of the roll edge on site. How can I get pricing in UAE, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait or Oman?Global Hardware & Tools LLC supplies Aquasol water soluble purging paper and tape in all grades and sizes across UAE (Dubai, Abu Dhabi), Qatar (Doha), Saudi Arabia (Riyadh, Dammam, Jubail), Kuwait, Oman (Muscat) and Iraq. 📲 WHATSAPP FOR BEST PRICING — +971 55 697 6535 Aquasol Weld Purging Products — Regional Supply Across the GCC Global Hardware & Tools LLC supplies Aquasol water soluble purging paper and tape — grades ASW-35, ASW-40C, ASW-60 and ASWT tape, in sheets and rolls — across the UAE (Dubai, Abu Dhabi), Qatar (Doha, Ras Laffan), Saudi Arabia (Riyadh, Dammam, Jubail, Jeddah), Kuwait (Kuwait City), Oman (Muscat), Bahrain, and Iraq (Baghdad, Basra). Dissolvable, biodegradable weld purging for oil & gas, petrochemical, nuclear, pharmaceutical and food-grade pipework throughout the Gulf. 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