Product Data Sheet

Edition No. 00 (October 2015)

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Sikaflex Construction

Sikaflex® Construction
1-C polyurethane sealant for building joints

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Product Sikaflex Construction is a one-component, moisture curing, elastic joint sealant
based on polyurethane. It is suitable for outdoor applications.
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Description/Uses
Characteristics /  One component, ready to use
Advantages  Very good adhesion to many substrates
 Excellent workability, easy to smoothen
 Non-sag
 Bubble-free curing
 Can be overpainted
 High tear resistance
 Good weather and ageing resistance
Conforms to ISO 11600 Classification F 25 HM /20 LM
Approval / Standard
Conforms to ASTM C 920 Type S, Grade NS, Class 25, Use NT, G, M and A

Technical Data

Colours White, Concrete Grey (other colors available upon request)

Packaging 600ml sausages, 20 sausages per box

Storage Conditions / 12 months from date of production if stored in undamaged original sealed
Shelf-Life containers, in dry conditions and protected from direct sunlight at temperatures
between +5°C and +25°C.

Chemical Base 1-component polyurethane, moisture curing.

2) 1)
Density 1.30 kg/l approx. (CQP 006-4, ISO 1183-1)
Sag Flow 0 mm (CQP 061-4, ISO 7390)

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Skin Time 60 minutes approx. (CQP 019-1)
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Curing Rate 3 mm/24 h approx. (CQP 049-2)
Movement Capability 25% (ISO 9047)
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Tensile Strength 1.2 N/mm approx. (CQP 036-1, ISO 37)
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Tear Propagation 7.0 N/mm approx. (CQP 045-1, ISO 34)
Resistance
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Shore A Hardness 35 after 28 days approx. (CQP 023-1, ISO 868)
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E-Modulus 0.6 N/mm aprox.at 100% elongation after 28 days (CQP 555-1, ISO 8339)
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Elongation at Break 800% approx. (CQP 036-1, ISO 37)
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Elastic Recovery > 80% after 28 days (ISO 7389)

Application Temperature +5°C to +40°C
Service Temperature -40°C to +70°C

Application Details
Joint Design/ The joint width must be designed to suit the movement capability of the sealant. In
Consumption general the joint width must be > 10 mm and < 40 mm. A width to depth ratio of
~ 2 : 1 must be maintained.
Standard design dimensions for concrete elements as per DIN 18 540 /table 3:
Joint distance [m] 2 2 - 3.5 3.5 - 5 5 - 6.5 6.5 - 8

Design joint width [mm] 15 20 25 30 35

Min. joint width [mm] 10 15 20 25 30

Joint depth [mm] 8 10 12 15 15

All joints must be properly designed and dimensioned by the specifier and the main
contractor in accordance with the relevant standards, because changes are not
usually feasible after Construction. The basis for calculation of the necessary joint
width are the technical values of the joint sealant and the adjacent building
materials as well as the exposure of the building, its method of Construction and its
dimensions.
Approximate consumption
Joint width [mm] 10 15 20 25 30

Joint depth [mm] 8 8 10 12 15

Joint length / 600 ml [m] ~ 7.5 ~ 4.5 ~ 2.5 ~ 1.6 ~ 1.3

Backing: Use only closed cell, polyethylene foam backing rods.

Substrate Preparation / Surface must be clean, dry, homogeneous and free from oil, grease, dust and
Priming loose or friable particles. Cement laitance must be removed.
Non-porous substrates:
E.g. metals, powder coatings etc. have to be cleaned with a fine abrasive pad
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and Sika Aktivator-100 by using a clean towel / cloth.
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After a flash off time of at least 15 min, apply Sika Primer-3 N by using a brush.
Before sealing allow a flash off time of at least 30 min. (max. 8 hrs.).
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For PVC use Sika Primer-215.
Before sealing allow a flash off time of at least 30 min. (max. 8 hrs.).
Porous substrates:
E. g concrete, aerated concrete and cementitious renders, mortars, brick, etc. have
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to be primed with Sika Primer-3 N by using a brush.
Before sealing allow a flash off time of at least 30 min. (max. 8 hrs.).
Important note: Primers are only adhesion promoters. They neither substitute for
the correct cleaning of the surface nor improve their strength significantly.
Primers improve long term performance of a sealed joint.
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For further information refer to the Sika Primer table.

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Sikaflex Construction is supplied ready to use.
Application Method / After suitable joint and substrate preparation, insert backing rod to required depth
Tools and apply primer if necessary. Insert cartridge into sealant gun and firmly extrude
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Sikaflex Construction into joint making sure that it is full contact with the side of the
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joint. Fill the joint, avoiding air entrapment. Sikaflex Construction must be tooled
firmly against joint sides to ensure good adhesion.
Masking tape must be used where sharp exact joint lines or exceptionally neat lines
are required. Remove the tape whilst the sealant is still soft. Sleek joint with
smoothing liquid for a perfect sealant surface.
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Cleaning of Tools Clean all tools and application equipment with Sika Remover-208 /
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Sika TopClean-T immediately after use. Hardened / cured material can only be
mechanically removed.
Further Documents  Material Safety Data Sheet(MSDS)
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available
 Pre-treatment Chart Sealing & Bonding
 Method Statement Joint Sealing
 Method Statement Joint Maintenance, Cleaing and Renovation
 Technical Manual Facade sealing
Notes on Application / Compatible coatings may cover the joint sides to max. 1 mm.
Limitations The compatibility must be tested according to DIN 52 452-2.
Color deviations may occur due to exposure to chemicals, high temperatures, UV-
radiation (especially with color shade white). However a change in color will not
adversely influence the technical performance or the durability of the product.
Before using on natural stone contact our Technical Service.
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Do not use Sikaflex Construction as a glass sealer, on bituminous substrates,
natural rubber, EPDM rubber or on building materials which might bleed oils,
plastisicers or solvents which could attack the sealant.
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Do not use Sikaflex Construction to seal swimming pools.
Not suitable for joints with water pressure or permanent water immersion.
The freshly applied sealant has a smell similar to 'Amaretto' until it has fully cured
(benzalehyde).
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Do not mix with or expose uncured Sikaflex Construction to substances that
may react with isocyanates, especially alcohols which are often components
within e.g. thinners, solvents, cleaning agents and formwork releasing
compounds. Such contact could interfere or prevent the cross linking curing
reaction of the material.

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 Value Base All technical data stated in this Product Data Sheet are based on laboratory tests.
Actual measured data may vary due to circumstances beyond our control.
Health and Safety For information and advice on the safe handling, storage and disposal of chemical
Information products, users shall refer to the most recent Material Safety Data Sheet containing
physical, ecological, toxicological and other safety-related data.
Legal Notes The information, and, in particular, the recommendations relating to the application
and end-use of Sika products, are given in good faith based on Sika's current
knowledge and experience of the products when properly stored, handled and
applied under normal conditions in accordance with Sika’s recommendations. In
practice, the differences in materials, substrates and actual site conditions are such
that no warranty in respect of merchantability or of fitness for a particular purpose,
nor any liability arising out of any legal relationship whatsoever, can be inferred
either from this information, or from any written recommendations, or from any other
advice offered. The user of the product must test the product’s suitability for the
intended application and purpose. Sika reserves the right to change the properties
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of its products. The proprietary rights of third parties must be observed. All orders
are accepted subject to our current terms of sale and delivery. Users must always
refer to the most recent issue of the local Product Data Sheet for the product
concerned, copies of which will be supplied on request.

Sika Philippines, Inc.

888 Unit A & B,
Marcos Alvarez Ave., Talon V, Tel. No.: +(632) 806-2875
Las Piñas City 1747 Fax No.: +(632) 806-2883
Philippines Website: phl.sika.com

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