Technical Data Sheet

DOWSIL™ 733 Glass & Metal Sealant

Features &  Unprimed adhesion to cleaned substrates including glass, metals and plastics
Benefits  Good resistance to weathering, vibration, moisture, ozone and extreme temperatures
 Sustained flexibility at temperatures from -57 to 177°C (-70 to 350°F); intermittent to
204°C (400°F)
 Available in a variety of colors including clear, white, black and aluminum

Composition  One-part silicone rubber, nonslumping paste

Applications DOWSIL™ 733 Glass & Metal Sealant is used for OEM bonding and sealing applications,
including:

 Appliances
 Heavy equipment
 Marine equipment
 Recreational vehicles

Typical Properties
Specification Writers: These values are not intended for use in preparing specifications.

Test Property Unit Result

As Supplied
Standard Colors Clear, white, black and aluminum
Specific Gravity at 25°C (77°F) 1.03
Extrusion Rate (3.18 mm Orifice, 90 psi Air Pressure) g/min 350
Flow Rate (Sag or Slump on 3.18 x 101.6 mm Bead) mm Nil
Tack-Free Time at 25°C (77°F) and 50% RH minutes 15
Cure Time at 25°C (77°F) and 50% RH, (3.18 mm Thickness) hours 24
Physical Properties1 – As Cured 3 Days at 25°C (77°F) and 50% RH
ASTM2 D 2240 Durometer Hardness, Shore A points 25
ASTM D 412 Tensile Strength, Die C Mpa (psi) 2.3 (335)
ASTM D 412 Elongation, Die C percent 500

1. Measured on 1.91 mm-thick (0.075 inch) slabs.

2. ASTM: American Society for Testing and Materials.

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Typical Properties (Cont.)

Test Property Unit Result

Physical Properties – As Cured 2 Days at 25°C (77°F) and 50% RH
Adhesion, 180° Peel Strength
Stainless Steel pli 20
Matte Finish Steel pli 20
Aluminum pli 21

Description DOWSIL™ 733 Glass & Metal Sealant is a paste-like, one-component material that cures to
a tough, rubbery solid upon exposure to moisture in the air. Because it does not flow, this
sealant can be applied overhead or on sidewall joints and surfaces without sagging,
slumping or running off.

DOWSIL™ 733 Glass & Metal Sealant is specially formulated to provide good adhesion to
various substrates.

Listings/  Recognized under UL 94 HB Complies with FDA.

Specifications  Regulation 21 CFR 177.2600 for incidental contact with food.

How to Use Estimating

For estimating sealant requirements, multiply gallons by 128 fluid ounces and divide by the
cartridge size. Example: 11 gallons required x 128 fluid ounces = 1408 divided by a 10.1
fluid ounce cartridge = 139 cartridges required.

Application
DOWSIL™ 733 Glass & Metal Sealant is supplied in ready-to-use form. It extrudes readily
from its container under pressure. The paste like consistency makes it easy to work; a
spatula or paddle can be used to tool the surface.

Bonding
Thoroughly clean and degrease metal and plastic surfaces using a DOWSIL™ OS (ozone-
safe) fluid or other suitable solvent. Rubber surfaces should be roughened with sandpaper,
then wiped with acetone. Follow precautions given on the solvent container label.

Apply DOWSIL™ 733 Glass & Metal Sealant to the prepared surface in a uniform thickness.
Then, let the unit stand undisturbed at room temperature to cure.

Sealing
The use of DOWSIL™ 733 Glass & Metal Sealant in sealing applications follows
approximately the same step-by-step procedures outlined for bonding applications. After
preparing the surfaces and priming where required, the sealant is applied by forcing it into
the joint or seam to obtain full contact between the sealant and the surface.

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How to Use (Cont.) Tack-free Time
Cure progresses inward from the surface.

At conditions of at least 25°C (77°F) and 50 percent relative humidity, a tack-free skin forms
within 10 to 15 minutes.

Tooling should be completed within 5 to 10 minutes of application. Alternate periods of

application and tooling may be required. If masking tape is used to mask an area, it must be
removed before the tack-free skin forms.

Cure Time
Cure time is affected by relative humidity, degree of confinement and cross-sectional
thickness of the sealant. Sections up to 1/8 inch thick become rubbery solids in about 24
hours at room temperature and 50 percent relative humidity. Less humidity increases cure
time slightly.

In applications where DOWSIL™ 733 Glass & Metal Sealant may be partially or totally
confined during cure, the time required for proper cure is generally lengthened by the
degree of confinement. It is possible that with absolute confinement, cure will not be
completed. Every application involving confinement during cure should be thoroughly tested
before use.

Curing time increases with the thickness of the sealant. A 1/2 inch cross section, for
example, may require 7 to 14 days for complete solidification at standard conditions.
However, the cure will have penetrated the outer 1/8 inch in about 24 hours.

An odor caused by the liberation of acetic acid is given off during cure. This odor disappears
as the cure progresses and is not detectable after cure is complete.

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AND CONTAINER LABELS FOR SAFE USE, PHYSICAL AND HEALTH HAZARD
INFORMATION. THE SAFETY DATA SHEET IS AVAILABLE ON THE DOW WEBSITE AT
DOW.COM, OR FROM YOUR DOW SALES APPLICATION ENGINEER, OR
DISTRIBUTOR, OR BY CALLING DOW CUSTOMER SERVICE.

Usable Life and Product should be stored at or below 32°C (90°F) in original, unopened containers.
Storage

Limitations This product is neither tested nor represented as suitable for medical or pharmaceutical
uses.

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Information
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