Well, I can't say that I've used this a lot and then removed it, so I'm no expert. Having said that, I don't believe it's an adhesive although there may be some adhesion. I think I undid a couple of my connections after they dried and did not have an issue getting it to unthread easily. Here's the directions on the back of the tube:
Directions: brushable paste dries slowly, non-harding, withstands gas pressue to 3,000 PSI, liquid pressure to 6,000 PSI -50 dF to +400 dF. Contains no halogens. Use on pipes carrying air, dilute acids, ammonia, alphatic solvents, brine, CO2, oils, coal, propane, Freon, Gasoline, helium gas, hydrogen, jet fuel, kerosene, LP gas, natural gas, petroleum solvents, steam or water systems. Stir contents

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then apply to clean male pipe threads on metals, PVC, CPVC, ABS, polypropylene and nylon. Lubricates as it seals: prevents corrosion and seizing of threads.
Hope this helps.