Butyl strip joint sealant
abe® butyl joint sealer is a cold applied solvent free pre-formed butyl sealant based on butyl rubber, plasticizer and inert filler.
Uses
abe® butyl joint sealer is used for sealing of concrete butt joints in pre-cast elements e.g. manhole rings and culverts.
abe® butyl joint sealer is also used for lap sealing between panels such as steel, aluminium and porcelain as well as a variety of other joints subject to shear between similar and dissimilar materials e.g. roof sheets, air-conditioning ducting etc.
Advantages
- Non-hardening, permanently flexible
- Excellent sealing properties
- Contains no VOCs
- Unaffected by water, mineral acids, alkalis & salts
- Pressure Sensitive
- Easy to apply
Surface Preparation
Surfaces should be sound, clean 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® butyl joint sealer.
Application
Apply strips to desired length and hand mould the pre-formed strip to the desired contour.
Physical Properties
| Specific Gravity | 1.5 Kg/L |
| Solids Content | 100% |
| Adhesion (ASTM D1000 24HRS) To Primed Steel To Self | 2.5 N/mm 2.5N/mm |
| Resistance to Cathodic Disbonding | Excellent |
| Resistance to Acids, Alkalis & Salts | Excellent |
| Service temperature | -10 ºC to +120 ºC |
| Continuous Service temperature | 100 ºC max |
| Flash point | 300 ºC |
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® butyl joint sealer.
Handling & Storage
Store in original packaging in a cool, dry place.
Maximum recommended shelf life is 12 months.
Health & Safety
Product safety information required for safe use is not included. Before handling, read product and safety data sheets and container labels for safe use, physical and health hazard information. The safety data sheet is available from your local a.b.e.® sales representative.
Important Notice
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.