Bitumen strip joint sealant
abe® bitumen manhole sealer is a cold applied solvent free pre-formed pressure sensitive sealant based on polymer/ tackifying resin/bitumen.
Uses
abe® bitumen manhole sealer is used for sealing of concrete butt joints in pre-cast elements e.g. manhole rings and culverts.
Advantages
- Non-hardening, permanently flexible
- Excellent sealing properties
- Contains no VOCs
- Unaffected by water, mineral acids, alkalis & salts
- Pressure Sensitive
- Easy to apply
Physical Properties
| Specific Gravity | 1.0Kg/L |
| Solids Content | 100% m/m |
| Resistance to Acids, Alkalis & Salts | Excellent |
| Continuous Service temperature | 0 °C to 60 °C |
| Flash point | >150 ºC |
Quantity Estimates:
| UNIT SIZE | UNITS PER CARTON |
| 20 mm triangular x 1.1 m | 30 strips |
Quantity Estimates
| UNIT SIZE | UNITS PER CARTON |
| 20 mm triangular x 1.1 m | 30 strips |
Surface Preparation
Surfaces should be clean, sound and dry prior to application.
Bonding / Priming
Porous surfaces may be primed with a thin uniform film of abe® butyl Primer which is allowed to tack dry prior to application of abe® bitumen manhole sealer.
Application
Apply strips to desired length and hand mould the pre-formed strip to the desired contour.
Cleaning
Remove applied material mechanically and clean surface with abe® super brush cleaner.
Model Specification
Joints mechanically held in tension where indicated will be protected from ingress or egress of liquid with abe® bitumen manhole sealer.
Handling & Storage
Store in original packaging in a cool, dry place. Maximum recommended shelf life is 12 months.
Health & Safety
abe® bitumen manhole sealer should not be allowed contact with skin and eyes. The use of gloves and eye protection is advised.
abe® bitumen manhole sealer is inert and harmless.
Important Note
This data sheet is issued as a guide to the use of the product(s) concerned. Whilst a.b.e.® endeavours to ensure that any advice, recommendation, specification or information is accurate and correct, the company cannot accept any liability for application – because a.b.e.® has no direct or continuous control over where and how a.b.e.® products are applied.
Further Information
Where other products are to be used in conjunction with this material, the relevant technical data sheets should be consulted to determine total
requirements.
a.b.e.® has a wealth of technical and practical experience built up over the years in the company’s pursuit of excellence in building and construction
technology.