Packing Material

Any material specifically designed and constructed to resist deterioration from the action of heat, gas, chemicals or liquids and used to create a tight seal. It is supplied in loose form or in coils, spirals, spools or cut lengths, usually having a square or round cross section. For rubber items having a round cross section, see rubber round section. Excludes rope, asbestos; calking cotton; and calking lead. See also packing, preformed; and oakum.