GE - Data Sheet - SCS9000NB SilPruf
GE - Data Sheet - SCS9000NB SilPruf
GE - Data Sheet - SCS9000NB SilPruf
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SEALANT VALIDATION
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Joint Width
When using SCS9000, the designed joint width must be at least Joint Backer Materials
twice the total anticipated joint movement. For example, if the Backer materials, typically the backer rod, provides the following
total anticipated movement in an expansion joint in which benefits to aide in the correct application of SCS9000:
SCS9000 is to be installed is 1/4” (6 mm), the designed joint
width must be at least 1/2” (12 mm). The designer may want to 1.) Controls and provide the desired sealant depth.
consider additional width to accommodate construction toler- 2.) Creates a formed joint cavity that allows for the desired
ances (reference ASTM C1472). Large panels or lites should allow hourglass sealant shape.
a minimum width of 1/4” (6 mm) for the sealant bead, mostly to 3.) Provides a firm backup that helps attain full wetting of the
allow for a proper installation (very small/narrow beads become substrates when the sealant is tooled.
difficult to install and can accommodate less movement). Glazing 4.) Acts as a bond breaker to eliminate adhesion on the backside
of plastic or larger-sized metal panels may require larger than of a joint (three-sided adhesion).
usual joint widths due to the greater movement potential (higher A non-gassing polyethylene, polyolefin or a polyurethane foam
coefficients of thermal expansion). Consult with MPM Technical rod is the recommended back-up material for use with SCS9000.
Services for recommendations on large or unusual applications. If the joint is too shallow to allow foam rod, use a polyethylene
tape (as a bond breaker to eliminate three-sided adhesion). On
Butt Jointing
porous substrate applications, a closed cell backer rod is recom-
A thin installation of silicone sealant can better accommodate
mended (open cell backer materials absorb and hold water which
more movement than a deep installation, as the deeper bead will
can affect long-term sealant adhesion on these materials). The
result in additional stress being imposed on both the sealant and
Backer rod should be 25-50% greater (confirm with manufacturer
the bonding surfaces during joint movement.
of backer rod as to type selected) than the width of the joint,
thereby providing continuous pressure against the joint walls;
and expanding and contracting with the joint movement with-
out pushing the sealant out of the joint during the compression
cycle or falling away during the extension cycle. Rubber backup
materials may stain the sealant and are not recommended, unless
tested and verified for compatibility.
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Installation (continued)
Sealant Application
• Apply sealant in a continuous operation, horizontally in one
direction and vertically from the bottom to the top of the joint
opening, applying positive pressure adequate to properly fill
and seal the joint width.
• Tool or strike the sealant with a concave tool applying light
pressure to spread the material against the back-up material
and the joint surfaces to ensure a void-free application.
• In glazing applications, tool the sealant at the sill so that
precipitation and cleaning solutions will not pool.
• Excess sealant should be cleaned from glass, metal and plastic
surfaces while still uncured. On porous surfaces the excess
sealant should be allowed to progress through the initial cure
or set-up. It should then be removed by abrasion or other
mechanical means.
• Due to the smooth consistency of SCS9000, tooling agents
such as water, soap, or detergent solutions are not necessary
or recommended. Dry tooling is recommended.
• Sealant is best applied when the temperature is above 40°F
(4°C) as frost or moisture are less likely to be present on the
surfaces to be sealed. However, SCS9000 can be applied
in colder temperatures; refer to MPM technical bulletin
“Cold Weather Sealing Guidelines” for additional information.
• The cure rate of this product is dependent upon temperature
and the availability of atmospheric moisture. Under Standard
Conditions (relative humidity of 50 ± 5% at an air temperature
of 23 ± 1°C [73.4 ± 2°F]) this material can attain a cured
thickness of 2-3 mm per 24 hours (assuming ample access to
atmospheric moisture). As temperature decreases, the cure
rate slows down (and vice versa). Low moisture environments
will also reduce the cure rate. Near-confined spaces which
limit the overall access to atmospheric moisture will cure only
from that surface which has access to the atmosphere. Colder
temperatures can significantly increase cure times and can
open the possibility of sealant irregularities if joint movement
occurs while sealant is not fully cured. The following reference
provides additional information on Movement-During-Cure of
sealant joints: ASTM C1193 – Standard Guide for Use of Joint
Sealants; section 12.5.
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Patent Status
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nonexistence of any relevant patents or to constitute the
permission, inducement or recommendation to practice any
invention covered by any patent, without authority from the
owner of the patent.
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