Use and Care Manual

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• When using 10.1 oz cartridge, cut nozzle at 45° angle to desired bead size. Puncture inner foil seal. Load
into caulking gun.
• Apply sealant to surface, pushing sealant ahead of nozzle.
• Smooth bead with finishing tool if necessary.
• Clean up excess uncured sealant from surface and tools with mineral spirits. Excess cured sealant must be
cut or scraped away. Wash hands with soap and water.
• Allow 24 hours for sealant to cure. Sealant will not cure in totally confined spaces.
• When applying to hard rubber or plastic surfaces, lightly sand or roughen surface before application to
maximize adhesion.
• When bonding two surfaces together, always clamp until cured, if possible.
• When using sealant to form weather-stripping or other formed rubber parts, place wax paper over sealant to
prevent sticking to mating piece until it has cured.
• Reseal for reuse.
For Best Results:
• Application temperature is between -35°F and 140°F.
• Joint width should not exceed 1/2”. If joint depth exceeds 1/2”, use backer rod material.
• Not paintable. Paint surfaces before sealing.
• Not recommended for continuous underwater use, below grade use, use on wet surfaces, oily woods,
stovepipes or chimneys. Not for fireplace applications, tuck pointing, butt joints, structural glazing or
repairing surface defects.
• Not recommended for use on cementitious materials or surfaces that might bleed oils, plasticizers or
solvents. Substrates made of methylmethacrylate, polycarbonate, polypropylene, polyethylene and
polytetrafluoroethylene do not allow for best adhesion and compatibility with sealant. Try test area before
using.
• Not recommended for use on brass, copper, magnesium, zinc, iron, galvanized metals or other surfaces
prone to attack by weak acids.
• Do not use where abrasion and physical abuse are encountered.
• Store in temperatures below 90°F in a dry place.
Typical Physical & Chemical Characteristics:
Polymer: Silicone Rubber
Tooling Time: 5-10 Minutes
Tack Free Time: 10-20 Minutes
Dynamic Joint Movement: ±25%
Paintable: No
Odor: Vinegar-like
Consistency: Smooth, Gunnable Paste
Specific Gravity: 0.96 @ 25
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Solids: 97.0% by weight
Density: 8.0 lbs./gallon
Temperature Service Range: -40°F to 400°F (after full cure)
Temperature Application Range: -35°F to 140°F
Freeze Thaw Stable: Yes
Shelf Life: 18 months from manufactured date
Coverage: 10.1 fl. oz.: 55 linear ft. at a 3/16" bead size
2.8 fl. oz.: 15 linear ft. at a 3/16” bead size
Clean Up:
Remove excess uncured sealant from surfaces and tools with mineral spirits. Do not use mineral spirit to clean
skin. Wash hands with soap and water. Cured sealant must be cut or scraped away.