M-1 Tech Paper

079213-3
1.08 WARRANTY
A. Provide a written warranty from the manufacturer against defects of materials for a period
of five (5) years, beginning with date of substantial completion of the project.
B. Warranty Exclusions: Failure resulting from excessive movement, concrete shrinkage,
structural cracks or defects, faulty construction, faulty design, faulty materials (other than
joint sealants), improper installation, misuse of structure, settlement, or accident, fire, or
other casualty or physical damage.
PART 2 - PRODUCTS
2.01 MANUFACTURERS
A. M-1, as manufactured by CHEM LINK Inc. 353 E Lyon St, Schoolcraft, MI 49087, Direct line
269-679-4440, is considered to conform to the requirements of this specification.
B. Customer Service 800-826-1681
C. Technical Service 800-826-1681
D. All substitutions must be approved in writing by architect, engineer and building owner prior
to acceptance.
2.02 MATERIALS
A. Polyether sealant: The joint sealant shall be a 100% solid one-component, gun grade, non
sag, polyether-base material. It shall be applicable in, vertical, and overhead joints. The
sealant shall cure under the influence of atmospheric moisture to form an elastomeric joint
material.
B. Any primers, as required, recommended by the manufacturer of the specified product,
approved by the engineer and or manufacture.
C. Backer rod or bond breaker tape, as approved by the manufacture and engineer.
D. Materials shall comply to: ASTM C920, Type S, Grade NS, Class 25, Use T1, NT, M, A, G, and
O; Canadian Specification CAN/CGSB-19.13-M87, Classification MCG-2-25-A-N, No. 81026
E. USDA compliant for use in meat and poultry areas.
2.03 COLORS
A. Sealant Colors: Selected by Architect from manufacturer's color chart.
2.04 PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
A. Properties of the uncured polyether sealant:
1. Initial Cure (Tack-Free Time): TT-S-00230C - Refer to data sheet.
2. Consistency: non-sag
3. Color: 5 standard colors