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Sikaflex Construction SealantOne-component, all purpose, polyurethane sealant

Description SikaflexConstructionSealantisamoisture-cured,1-component,polyurethane-based,non-sagelastomericsealant.MeetsFederalspecificationTT-S-00230C,TypeII,ClassA.MeetsASTMC-920,TypeS,GradeNS,Class35,useT,NT,O,M,G,I;Canadianstan-dardCAN/CGSB19.13-M87.

Where to Use n Designedforalltypesofjointswheremaximumdepthofsealantwillnotexceed 1/2in. n Suitableforverticalorhorizontaljoints;readilyplaceableat40F(4C). n Hasmanyapplicationsasanelasticsealantbetweenmaterialswithdissimilarcoef-

ficientsofexpansion. n Idealfor: u Weatherproofingofjointsbetweenbrickwork,blockwork,masonry,woodandcon-

creteormetalframes. u Jointsinwalls,floors,balconies,aroundwindowordoorframes. u Expansionjoints. u Roofing.

Advantages n Highelasticitycurestoatough,durable,flexibleconsistencywithexceptionalcutandtear-resistance.

n Stressrelaxation. n Excellentadhesionbondstomostconstructionmaterialswithoutaprimer. n Excellentresistancetoaging,weathering. n Non-staining. n Urethane-based;suggestedbyEPAforradonreduction. n Paintablewithwater-,oil-andrubber-basedpaints. n Capableof35%jointmovement.

Coverage 10.1fl.oz.cartridgeseals12.2linealft.of1/2x1/4in.joint.

Packaging Disposable10.1fl.oz.,moisture-proofcompositecartridges,12/case.

Product Data SheetEdition3.4.2014SikaflexConstructionSealant

Typical Data (Material and curing conditions @ 73F (23C) and 50% R.H.)Shelf Life 12months

Storage Conditions Storeat40-95F(4-35C).Condition material to 65-75F (18-24C) before using.

Colors White,Limestone,CapitolTan,DarkBronze,AluminumGray

VOC 40g/l

Application Temperature 40to100F(4-38C).Sealantshouldbeinstalledwhenjointisatmidrangeofitsanticipatedmovement.

Service Range -40to170F(-40-77C)

Curing Rate Tack-freetime:3-6hrs;totouch:3hrs;Finalcure:4-7days

Shore A Hardness MeetsASTMC-920

Adhesion in Peel (ASTM C 794) Concrete:MeetsASTMC-920 Aluminum:MeetsASTMC-920 Glass:MeetsASTMC-920

Weathering Resistance Excellent

Chemical Resistance Goodresistancetowater,dilutedacids,anddilutedalkalines.ConsultTechnicalServiceforspecificdata.

How to UseSurface Preparation Cleanallsurfaces.Jointwallsmustbesound,clean,dry,frost-

free,andfreeofoilandgreaseandanyothercontaminants.Installbondbreakertapeorbackerrodtopreventbondatbaseofjoint.

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Priming Primingisnotusuallynecessary.Mostsubstratesonlyrequireprimingiftestingindicatesaneedorwheresealantwillbesubjectedtowaterimmersionaftercure.

ConsultSikaflexPrimerTechnicalDataSheetorTechnicalServiceforadditionalinforma-tion on priming.

Application Recommendedapplicationtemperatures:40-100F(4-38C).Forcoldweatherapplica-tion,conditionunitsatapproximately70F(21C);removepriortousing.

Forbestperformance,SikaflexConstructionSealantshouldbegunnedintojointwhenjointslotisatmid-pointofitsdesignedexpansionandcontraction.

Placenozzleofgunintobottomofthejointandfillentirejoint.Keepthenozzleintheseal-ant,continueonwithasteadyflowofsealantprecedingthenozzletoavoidairentrapment.

Avoidoverlappingofsealanttoeliminateentrapmentofair.Toolasrequired.Jointdimen-sionshouldallowfor1/4inchminimumand1/2inchmaximumthicknessforsealant.Properdesignis2:1widthtodepthratio.

Foruseinhorizontaljointsintrafficareas,theabsoluteminimumdepthofthesealantis1/2in.andclosedcellbackerrodisrecommended.Toolsealanttoensurefullcontactwithjointwallsandremoveairentrapment.Toolasnecessary,dryorwithcleanwater.

Limitations n Allow1weekminimumcureatstandardconditionswhenusingSikaflexConstructionSealantintotalwaterimmersionsituationsandpriortopainting.

n Whenover-coatingwithwater,oilandrubberbasedpaints,compatibilityandadhesiontesting is essential.

n Avoidexposuretohighlevelsofchlorine.(Maximumcontinuouslevelis5ppmofchlorine.) n Maximumdepthofsealantmustnotexceed1/2in.;minimumdepthis1/4in. n Maximumexpansionandcontractionshouldnotexceed25%ofaveragejointwidth. n Donotcureinthepresenceofcuringsiliconesealants. n Avoidcontactwithalcoholandothersolventcleanersduringcure. n Donotapplywhenmoisture-vapor-transmissionconditionexistsfromthesubstrateas

thiscancausebubblingwithinthesealant. n Useopenedcartridgesthesameday. n Whenapplyingsealant,avoidair-entrapment. n Sincesystemismoisture-cured,permitsufficientexposuretoair. n Whitecolortendstoyellowslightlywhenexposedtoultravioletrays. n Lightcolorscanyellowifexposedtodirectgasfiredheatingelements. n TheultimateperformanceofSikaflexConstructionSealantdependsongoodjoint

designandproperapplicationwithjointsurfacesproperlyprepared. n Thedepthofsealantinhorizontaljointssubjecttotrafficis1/2in. n Donottoolwithdetergentorsoapsolutions. n Donotuseincontactwithbituminous/asphalticmaterialswithoutprioradhesionand

compatibilitytesting.CautionCombustible Keepawayfromopenflamesandhighheat.Containsxylene;avoidbreathingvapors.Usewithad-

equateventilation.

Irritant Avoidskinandeyecontact.UseofNIOSHapprovedorganicvaporrespirator,safetygoggles,andchemical-resistantglovesrecommended.Removecontaminatedclothingandshoes.

First Aid Incaseofskincontact,washthoroughlywithsoapandwater.Foreyecontact,flushimmediatelywithplentyofwaterforatleast15minutes;contactphysician.Washclothingbeforere-use.Discardcontaminatedshoes.

Clean Up Uncuredmaterialcanberemovedwithapprovedsolvent.Curedmaterialcanonlyberemovedme-chanically.Forspillage,collect,absorb,anddisposeofinaccordancewithcurrent,applicablelocal,state,andfederalregulations.