Multi-Purpose Acetoxy Silicone Sealant.
abe® silicone multi-purpose sealant is premium quality silicone. A fast-cure, single-component, high-performance sealant with anti-fungicidal properties.
Uses
Suitable for interior and exterior use on most non-porous surfaces including glass, ferrous metal, porcelain, ceramic tiles, plastic, painted surfaces and rubber.
Advantages
- Flexible
- 25% joint movement
- UV resistant
- Excellent adhesion
Surface Preparation
Surfaces must be clean, dry and free from grease and dust. Non-porous surfaces such as aluminium, glass and metals should be cleaned using a suitable solvent for the substrate.
Mixing
Coverage
Dependent on joint size, approximate coverage is 7,7 m per 280 ml cartridge based on a 6 mm x 6 mm joint.
Typical Physical Properties
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Typical Physical Properties |
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Cure type |
Acetoxy |
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Colours |
Clear, white, black |
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Specific gravity |
0.96 – 0.97 g/ml |
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Extrusion |
800 g/minute |
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Penetration |
270 mm/30s |
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Skinover time |
15 min at 23ºC and 50% RH |
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2 mm thickness: S2 dumb-bells |
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Emodulus 100% |
0.4 MPa |
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Tensile strength |
2.0 MPa |
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Elongation at break |
570% |
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Hardness (Shore A) |
17 |
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Slump |
Nil |
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Movement tolerance |
+ 25% |
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Cure Rate @ 23ºC and 50% RH |
2mm – 1 day |
Application
Where applicable, areas adjacent to the joints should be masked with masking tape to prevent contamination and to ensure a neat sealant line. The masking tape should be removed immediately after tooling.
Cut the tip of nozzle at the angle required. Apply abe® silicone from a caulking gun using sufficient pressure to ensure adequate contact with sides of joint. The surface of the joint may be smoothed over with a tooling spatula that has been sprayed with a mild solution of liquid soap and water to ensure good contact between the sealant and substrate.
Cleaning
Tools should be cleaned immediately after use and before material has set with abe® super brush cleaner followed by washing with soap and water.
Protection on Completion
abe® silicone needs no protection on completion as it is UV resistant. abe® silicone must not be overcoated.
Application Temperature
5ºC to 40ºC.
Model Specification
One-component, acetoxy, multipurpose sealant with fast cure and good weathering properties.
The sealant will be abe® silicone, a one-component, multipurpose silicone sealant applied in accordance with the recommendations of a.b.e.® Construction Chemicals.
Packaging
abe® silicone is supplied in a 280 ml cartridge packed in boxes of 12.
Handling & Storage
This product has a shelf life of 24 months if kept in a dry cool place in the original packaging. In more extreme conditions this period might be shortened.
Health & Safety
abe® silicone, when curing, produces acetic acid, and should not be allowed in contact with skin and eyes. Avoid inhalation of fumes. The use of gloves, eye protection and masks is advised. Splashes into eyes should be washed immediately with plenty of clean water and medical advice sought.
Cured abe® silicone 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.® Construction Chemicals endeavors to ensure that any advice, recommendation, specification or information is accurate and correct, the company cannot – because a.b.e.® has no direct or continuous control over where and how a.b.e.® products are applied – accept any liability either directly or indirectly arising from the use of a.b.e.® products, whether or not in accordance with any advice, specification, recommendation, or information given by the company.
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.® Construction Chemicals has a wealth of technical and practical experience built up over years in the company’s pursuit of excellence in building and construction technology.