Pipe dope is one of the things that you can't really say much about. So I will say that it was easy to apply to the pipe threads (spread it out with a stick or finger) and tighten them into position. The pipe dope will remain semi-liable and won't fight with you if you need to remove the fitting later. There is no waiting with this, you can apply it, install the fitting(s) and begin using the whatever you were assembling/repairing. I have used it on my natural gas piping and connections to the water heater (gas and water), living room gas stove, gas dryer and gas burner top and oven. It works fine. I bought this because I'd used it before and was happy with it over time, and I stick with products that work as they're supposed to. Tjis does.