



Sikasil® N
Sikasil® N is a neutral cure silicone rubber sealant suitable for all roofing and sheet metal work.
- Neutral cure
- Excellent durability
- Colorsteel approved
- Flexible
Usage
Sikasil® N has been formulated for use as a joint sealant in metal roofing, gutters, cladding and outer flue casings, metal to metal joints in painted or unpainted galvanised steel, or with concrete and timber. Sikasil® N is suitable for use with Colorsteel and Colorbond roofing.Advantages
- Neutral cure
- Excellent durability
- Colorsteel approved
- Flexible
Packaging
300 ml cartridges, 12 per box.
Colour
Translucent
Product Details
Chemical Base
Neutral cure alcoxy silicone
Shelf Life
Eighteen (18) months from date of production when stored as stated.
Storage Conditions
Store in cool, dry conditions in original, unopened containers.
Density
~ 1.02 g/cm³
Shore A Hardness
~ 22 | (ISO 8339) |
Tensile Strength
~ 0.7 MPa | (ISO 8339) |
Movement Capability
25%
Chemical Resistance
- Resistant to weak acids and alkalis, soaps and detergent
- Not resistant to petrol and aggressive solvents
Resistance to UV Exposure
Excellent
Joint Design
Sikasil® N may be applied in joints with a minimum joint size of 5mm wide x 8mm deep and a maximum joint size of 20mm wide and 10mm deep.
Application
Ambient Air Temperature
Application temperature: +5°C to +40°C
SUBSTRATE PREPARATION
Joint surfaces must be clean, dry and free from frost. Remove all dirt, laitance, loose materials, grease and foreign matter. Oily surfaces should be degreased with Sika Thinner C. In all joints a bond breaker must be used to prevent sealant contact with the back of the joint, and hence allow optimum performance. In shallow joints self-adhesive polyethylene tape can be used. Deep joints should incorporate a backing rod such as Sika PEF Rod to support the sealant while also acting as a bond breaker. For a neat finish mask the areas adjacent to the joint.
Priming: On all surfaces good sealant adhesion requires the use of a primer. For concrete, mortar, block, brick, timber and other porous surfaces use Sika® Primer-3 N. For glass, PVC, metals and other non-porous surfaces clean using Sika® Aktivator-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® Aktivator-205. Allow primers to dry for a minimum of 30 minutes and a maximum of 8 hours before applying sealant.
CLEANING OF TOOLS
Clean tools immediately after use with Sika Thinner C.