Sikaflex®-123 MS Bond

• Conformity with LEED v4 EQc 2: Low-Emitting Materials
• VOC emission classification GEV-EMICODE EC 1PLUS
• VOC emission classification of building materials RTS M1
• Class A+ according to French Regulation on VOC emissions

CE Marking and Declaration of Performance to EN 15651-1 - Sealants for non-structural use in joints in buildings - Facade elements: Class F EXT-INT CC 20HM

NZ Building Code Compliant

• B1 Structure. When used as a component of compliant building element systems
• B2 Durability: Clauses B2.3.1 (b) 15 years. (c) 5 years
• F2 Hazardous Building Materials: Clause F2.3.1

Silane terminated polymer

Twelve (12) months from the date of production when stored as stated.

The product must be stored in original, unopened and undamaged sealed packaging in dry conditions at temperatures between +5 °C and +25 °C. Always refer to packaging.

−50 °C min. / +80 °C max

The joint width must be designed to suit the movement capability of the sealant. The joint width shall be ≥ 6 mm and ≤ 20 mm. A width to depth ratio of 2:1 must be maintained. Joints ≤ 10 mm in width are for crack control and therefore non-movement joints. For larger joints contact Sika Technical Services for additional information.

Use closed cell, polyethylene foam backing rods such as Sika® PEF Rod.

+5 °C min. / +40 °C max

+5 °C min. / +40 °C max., min. 3 °C above dew point temperature

• Bonding

• Sealing

The substrate must be sound, clean, dry and free of all contaminants such as dirt, oil, grease, cement laitance, old sealants and poorly bonded paint coatings which could affect adhesion of the adhesive / sealant. The substrate should be of sufficient strength to resist the stresses induced by the sealant during movement. Removal techniques such as wire brushing, grinding, sanding or other suitable mechanical tools can be used.

All dust, loose and friable material must be completely removed from all surfaces before application of any activators, primers or  adhesive / sealant. Sikaflex®-123 MS Bond adheres without primers and/or activators. However, for optimum adhesion, joint durability and critical, high performance  applications the following priming and/or pre-treatment procedures shall be followed:

Non-porous substrates
Aluminium, anodised aluminium, stainless steel, PVC, galvanised steel, powder coated metals or glazed tiles, slightly roughen surface with a fine abrasive pad. Clean and pre-treat using Sika® Aktivator-205 applied with a clean cloth. Before bonding / sealing, allow a waiting time of > 15 minutes (< 6 hours). Other metals, such as copper, brass and titanium-zinc, clean and pre-treat using Sika® Aktivator-205 applied with a clean cloth. After a waiting time of > 15 minutes (< 6 hours). Apply Sika® Primer-3 N applied by brush. Allow a further waiting time of > 30 minutes (< 8 hours) before bonding / sealing.

PVC has to be cleaned and pre-treated using Sika® Aktivator-205 applied with a clean cloth. Before bonding / sealing, allow a waiting time of > 15 minutes (< 6 hours).

Porous substrates
Concrete, aerated concrete and cement based renders, fibre cement, mortars and bricks, prime surface using Sika® Primer-3 N applied by brush. Before  bonding / sealing, allow a waiting time of > 30 minutes (< 8 hours). For more detailed advice and instructions contact Sika Technical Services.

Note: Primers are adhesion promoters and not an alternative to improve poor preparation / cleaning of joint surfaces. Primers also improve the  long term adhesion performance of the sealed joint.

Clean all tools and application equipment immediately after use with Sika® Remover-208. Once cured, hardened material can only be removed mechanically.