Product Data Sheet Safety Data Sheet Show all documents

Sikasil® RTV

One component, fast curing silicone sealant

Sikasil® RTV is an acetic cure silicone sealant which provides a permanent watertight seal to various substrates including glass and ceramics.

One component
Forms a watertight seal.
Remains flexible at low (-40°C) and high (+180°C) temperatures.
U.V. resistant.
Fast cure.
Low shrinkage during cure.
Available in a range of colours to co-ordinate with bathroomware.

Product Data Sheet Safety Data Sheet Show all documents

Usage

Sikasil® RTV has been formulated for use as a joint sealant in glazing applications, showers, baths, basins, refrigeration seals, outer flues and gaskets and aquariums.

Advantages

One component
Forms a watertight seal.
Remains flexible at low (-40°C) and high (+180°C) temperatures.
U.V. resistant.
Fast cure.
Low shrinkage during cure.
Available in a range of colours to co-ordinate with bathroomware.

Packaging

300 ml cartridges, 12 cartridges per box.

Colour

White, black, clear

Product Details

Product Information

Chemical Base

Acetoxy

Shelf Life

18 months from date of production if stored according to conditions below.

Storage Conditions

Store in original unopened, sealed and undamaged packaging in dry conditions.

Density

Clear: 0.98 - 1.05 g/cm³

White & Black: ~1.02 g/cm³

(ISO 1183-1 A)

Technical Information

Shore A Hardness

(ISO 868)

Tensile Strength

0.6 N/mm²

(ISO 8339)

Tear Strength

4.2 N/mm²

(ISO 34 Method C)

Movement Capability

25%	(ISO 11600)

Chemical Resistance

Resistant to weak acids and alkalis, soaps and detergent. Not resistant to petrol and aggressive solvents.

Joint Design

Sikasil® RTV may be applied in joints with a minimum joint size of 5mm wide x 5mm deep and a maximum joint size of 25mm wide x 10mm deep.

Application

Application Information

Ambient Air Temperature

Application temperature: +5°C to +40°C

Skin Time

20 mintues

@ 23°C / 50% r.h.

Application steps

SUBSTRATE PREPARATION

Joint surfaces must be clean, dry and free from frost.
Remove all dirt, laitance, loose material, mould release and curing agents, and foreign matter.
In all joints a bond breaker tape or Sika PEF rod must be used to prevent sealant contact with the back of the joint, to support the sealant, and hence to allow optimum performance.
For a neat finish mask the areas adjacent to the joint.
On most surfaces sealant adhesion will be improved by the use of a primer.
In applications where adhesion is critical (e.g. high movement joints) a primer should be used.
For glass, ceramics and mill finished aluminium no priming is required.
For timber and other porous surfaces use Sika Primer-3 N.
For plastics and other non-porous surfaces, clean using Sika Activator-205.
For plastics and other non-porous surfaces that are difficult to bond to gently rub down substrate in single pass with abrasive pad and clean with Sika Activator-205.
If in doubt consult Sika or conduct a trial adhesion test.