Sikasil® RTV
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.
Usage
Sikasil® RTV has been formulated for use as a joint sealant in glazing applications, showers, baths, basins, refrigeration seals, outer flues and gaskets.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.
Packaging
300 ml cartridges, 12 cartridges per box.
Colour
White, black, clear
Product Details
APPROVALS / STANDARDS
ISO 11600:2002 Class F-25LM. Certified
ISO 11600:2002 Class G-25LM. Compliant
NZ Building Code Compliant
- B2 Durability: Clauses B2.3.1 (b) 15 years. (c) 5 years
- E2 External Moisture: Clause E2.3.2
- E3 Internal Moisture: Clauses E3.3.3, E3.3.4, E3.3.5, E3.3.6
- F2 Hazardous Building Materials: Clause F2.3.1
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) |
Shore A Hardness
| 20 | (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
Ambient Air Temperature
Application temperature: +5°C to +40°C
Skin Time
| 20 mintues | @ 23°C / 50% r.h. |
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.
CLEANING OF TOOLS
Clean tools immediately after use with Sika Thinner C.