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Noncorrosive Silicone Sealants
Also known as neutral-cure sealants, these won't discolor copper, brass, and concrete. They’re non-sagging, so they won't drip from vertical and overhead surfaces. Made from silicone, sealants are RTV (room-temperature vulcanizing).
Elongation and joint compression/expansion tolerance indicate flexibility—the higher the values are, the more joint movement sealants can sustain. Sealants that are good for joining dissimilar materials also work well in environments with wide temperature fluctuation.
Sealants that cannot be sold to California exceed local regulatory limits on VOCs (volatile organic compounds).
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Mfr. Model No. | Size, fl. oz. | Type | Begins to Harden | Reaches Full Strength | Elongation | Joint Compression/ Expansion Tolerance | Hardness | Temp. Range, °F | For Joining | Color | Each | |
Loctite® Silicone | ||||||||||||
SI 5011 CL | 2.7 | Tube | 20 min. | 24 hrs. | 300% | Not Rated | Soft (Durometer 20A) | -75° to 400° | Metal Metal to Plastic Metal to Rubber Metal to Composites Metal to Glass Plastic Plastic to Rubber Plastic to Composites Plastic to Glass Rubber Rubber to Composites Rubber to Glass Asphalt Composites Composites to Glass Glass Masonry Wood | Clear | 0000000 | 000000 |
SI 5011 CL | 10.1 | Cartridge | 20 min. | 24 hrs. | 300% | Not Rated | Soft (Durometer 20A) | -75° to 400° | Metal Metal to Plastic Metal to Rubber Metal to Composites Metal to Glass Plastic Plastic to Rubber Plastic to Composites Plastic to Glass Rubber Rubber to Composites Rubber to Glass Asphalt Composites Composites to Glass Glass Masonry Wood | Clear | 0000000 | 00000 |
SI 5109 | 10.1 | Cartridge | 60 min. | 24 hrs. | 300% | Not Rated | Soft (Durometer 15A) | -75° to 600° | Metal Metal to Plastic Metal to Rubber Metal to Composites Metal to Glass Plastic Plastic to Rubber Plastic to Composites Plastic to Glass Rubber Rubber to Composites Rubber to Glass Asphalt Composites Composites to Glass Glass Masonry Wood | Red | 0000000 | 00000 |
Low-Outgassing Silicone Sealants
Compliant with ASTM E-595, these sealants produce almost no volatile materials in a vacuum. They’re made of silicone, so they’re RTV (room-temperature vulcanizing).
Elongation indicates flexibility—the higher the value is, the more a sealant can stretch.
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Size, fl. oz. | Type | Begins to Harden | Reaches Full Strength | Elongation | Joint Compression/ Expansion Tolerance | Tensile Strength, psi | Hardness | Temp. Range, °F | Specifications Met | For Joining | Color | Each | |
5.8 | Cartridge | 150 min. | 7 days | 420% | -25% to 25% | 600 | Durometer 36A (Medium Soft) | -200° to 500° | ASTM E595 | Metal Plastic Rubber Composites Glass | White | 0000000 | 0000000 |
Puncture-Resistant Sealants
Form seals that resist punctures, cuts, and abrasion to withstand heavy wear and tampering. These sealants are non-sagging, so they won't drip from vertical and overhead surfaces.
Elongation and joint compression/expansion tolerance indicate flexibility—the higher the values are, the more joint movement sealants can sustain. These sealants are best suited to joints between similar materials that aren't exposed to wide temperature fluctuation.
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Size, fl. oz. | Type | Begins to Harden | Reaches Full Strength | Elongation | Joint Compression/ Expansion Tolerance | Tensile Strength, psi | Hardness | Temp. Range, °F | For Joining | Color | Each | |
Polyurethane | ||||||||||||
10.1 | Cartridge | 90 min. | 48 hrs. | 225% | -12.5% to 12.5% | 250 | Medium (Durometer 55A) | 20° to 120° | Metal, Plastic, Rubber, Asphalt, Composites, Glass, Masonry, Wood | White | 0000000 | 000000 |
20 | Sausage Pack | 90 min. | 48 hrs. | 225% | -12.5% to 12.5% | 250 | Medium (Durometer 55A) | 20° to 120° | Metal, Plastic, Rubber, Asphalt, Composites, Glass, Masonry, Wood | White | 0000000 | 00000 |
Structural Sealants
These structural sealants combine the mechanical strength of an adhesive with excellent sealing properties and high flexibility. They’re non-sagging, so they won't drip from vertical and overhead surfaces.
Elongation and joint compression/expansion tolerance indicate flexibility—the higher the values are, the more joint movement sealants can sustain. For joints between dissimilar materials and in environments with wide temperature fluctuation, choose a sealant with a higher elongation or joint compression/expansion tolerance. For high-wear applications, choose a harder sealant for the most abrasion resistance.
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Mfr. Model No. | Size, fl. oz. | Type | Begins to Harden | Reaches Full Strength | Elongation | Joint Compression/ Expansion Tolerance | Hardness | Temp. Range, °F | For Joining | Choose a Color | Each | |
Sika Sikaflex Polyurethane | ||||||||||||
1-A | 10.1 | Cartridge | 6 hrs. | 7 days | 550% | -35% to 35% | Medium Soft (Durometer 35A) | -40° to 170° | Metal Metal to Plastic Metal to Rubber Metal to Composites Plastic Plastic to Rubber Plastic to Composites Rubber Rubber to Composites Composites Masonry Wood | 0000000 | 000000 | |
1-A | 20 | Sausage Pack | 6 hrs. | 7 days | 550% | -35% to 35% | Medium Soft (Durometer 35A) | -40° to 170° | Metal Metal to Plastic Metal to Rubber Metal to Composites Plastic Plastic to Rubber Plastic to Composites Rubber Rubber to Composites Composites Masonry Wood | Limestone | 00000000 | 00000 |
15LM | 10.1 | Cartridge | 6 hrs. | 7 days | 700% | -50% to 100% | Soft (Durometer 20A) | -40° to 170° | Metal Metal to Plastic Metal to Rubber Metal to Composites Plastic Plastic to Rubber Plastic to Composites Rubber Rubber to Composites Composites Masonry Wood | 00000000 | 00000 |
Primer for Sika Sikaflex Sealants (3.4-oz Bottle) | 0000000 | Each | 000000 |
Chemical-Resistant Sealants
Designed to withstand extreme environments, these fluoroelastomer sealants have excellent resistance to harsh chemicals. They’re non-sagging, so they won't drip from vertical and overhead surfaces.
Elongation and joint expansion/compression tolerance indicate flexibility—the higher the values are, the more joint movement sealants can sustain. These sealants are best suited to joints between similar materials that aren't exposed to wide temperature fluctuation.
Viton® fluoroelastomer sealants resist sulfuric acid, hydrochloric acid, nitric acid, gasoline, fuels, and crude oil.
They cannot be sold to the listed areas due to VOC (Volatile Organic Compounds) regulations.
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Size, fl. oz. | Type | Begins to Harden | Reaches Full Strength | Elongation | Joint Compression/ Expansion Tolerance | Tensile Strength, psi | Hardness | Temp. Range, °F | For Joining | Color | Cannot Be Sold To | Each | |
Viton® Fluoroelastomer | |||||||||||||
2.5 | Cartridge | 5 min. | 3 days | 300% | -25% to 25% | 700 | Medium Hard (Durometer 65A) | -40° to 400° | Metal, Masonry | Black | __ | 00000000 | 000000 |
11 | Cartridge | 5 min. | 3 days | 300% | -25% to 25% | 700 | Medium Hard (Durometer 65A) | -40° to 400° | Metal, Masonry | Black | __ | 00000000 | 000000 |
29 | Cartridge | 1 sec. | 48 hrs. | 285% | Not Rated | 1,655 | Hard (Durometer 80A) | -20° to 450° | Metal, Masonry | Black | Los Angeles County, CA, Orange County, CA, Riverside County, CA, San Bernardino County, CA | 0000000 | 000000 |
Self-Leveling Chemical-Resistant Sealants
Designed to withstand extreme environments, these fluoroelastomer sealants have excellent resistance to sulfuric acid, hydrochloric acid, nitric acid, gasoline, and oil. Thinner than non-sagging sealants, these flow easily into cracks and have a smooth finish.
Elongation and joint expansion/compression tolerance indicate flexibility—the higher the values are, the more joint movement sealants can sustain. These sealants are best suited to joints between similar materials that aren't exposed to wide temperature fluctuation. For high-wear applications, choose a harder sealant for the most abrasion resistance.
Sealants that cannot be sold to the regions listed exceed local regulatory limits on VOCs (volatile organic compounds).
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Size, fl. oz. | Type | Begins to Harden | Reaches Full Strength | Elongation | Joint Compression/ Expansion Tolerance | Tensile Strength, psi | Hardness | Temp. Range, °F | Color | For Joining | Cannot Be Sold To | Each | |
Viton® Fluoroelastomer | |||||||||||||
2.5 | Cartridge | 5 min. | 3 days | 400% | -25% to 25% | 1,000 | Medium Hard (Durometer 60A) | -40° to 400° | Black | Metal, Masonry | __ | 00000000 | 000000 |
11 | Cartridge | 5 min. | 3 days | 400% | -25% to 25% | 1,000 | Medium Hard (Durometer 60A) | -40° to 400° | Black | Metal, Masonry | __ | 00000000 | 000000 |
32 | Can | 2 min. | 24 hrs. | 150% | Not Rated | 1,500 | Hard (Durometer 75A) | -20° to 450° | Black | Metal, Masonry | CT; DC; DE; Los Angeles County, CA; MA; MD; ME; NJ; Northern VA; NY; Orange County, CA; PA; RI; Riverside County, CA; San Bernardino County, CA; UT; VT | 0000000 | 000000 |
1 | Can | 2 min. | 24 hrs. | 150% | Not Rated | 1,500 | Hard (Durometer 75A) | -20° to 450° | Black | Metal, Masonry | CT; DC; DE; Los Angeles Area; MA; MD; ME; NJ; Northern VA; NY; PA; RI; UT; VT | 0000000 | 000000 |
Structural Oil- and Fuel-Resistant Sealants
Impervious to the swelling effects of oils, fuels, and solvents, use this high-strength silicone sealant to assemble and repair fuel systems and tanks. Silicone forms a tough, rubbery, UV-resistant seal that remains flexible over time. It's non-sagging, so it won't drip from vertical and overhead surfaces. Also known as RTV (room-temperature vulcanizing).
Elongation and joint expansion/compression tolerance indicate flexibility—the higher the values are, the more joint movement sealants can sustain. This sealant is best suited to joints between similar materials that aren't exposed to wide temperature fluctuation.
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Mfr. Model No. | Size, fl. oz. | Type | Begins to Harden | Reaches Full Strength | Elongation | Joint Compression/ Expansion Tolerance | Tensile Strength, psi | Hardness | Temp. Range, °F | For Joining | Color | Each | |
Dow Corning Silicone | |||||||||||||
730 FS | 3 | Tube | 12 min. | 24 hrs. | 200% | Not Rated | 300 | Medium Soft (Durometer 40A) | -70° to 350° | Metal, Plastic, Rubber, Composites, Masonry | White | 0000000 | 0000000 |
730 FS | 5.8 | Cartridge | 12 min. | 24 hrs. | 200% | Not Rated | 300 | Medium Soft (Durometer 40A) | -70° to 350° | Metal, Plastic, Rubber, Composites, Masonry | White | 0000000 | 000000 |
High-Strength Concrete Joint Sealants
Seal concrete joints in high-traffic areas—these sealants stand up to heavy wear and tear, such as steel wheel traffic. They're non-sagging, so they won't drip from vertical and overhead surfaces. Made from silicone, sealants are RTV (room-temperature vulcanizing).
Elongation and joint compression/expansion tolerance indicate flexibility—the higher the values are, the more joint movement sealants can sustain. These sealants are best suited to joints between similar materials that aren't exposed to wide temperature fluctuation. For high-wear applications, choose a harder sealant for the most abrasion resistance.
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Mfr. Model No. | Size, fl. oz. | Type | Begins to Harden | Reaches Full Strength | Elongation | Joint Compression/ Expansion Tolerance | Hardness | Wd. | Dp. | Temp. Range, °F | For Joining | Color | Each | |
Sika Sikasil Silicone | ||||||||||||||
728 NS | 29 | Cartridge | 25 min. | 7 days | 1,000% | -50% to 100% | Soft (Durometer 10A) | 1" | 1/2" | -80° to 350° | Metal, Plastic, Rubber, Composites, Masonry, Wood | Limestone | 0000000 | 000000 |
Silicone | ||||||||||||||
__ | 20 | Sausage Pack | 60 min. | 7 days | 1,000% | -50% to 100% | Medium Hard (Durometer 55A) | 1" | 1/2" | -20° to 300° | Metal, Plastic, Rubber, Composites, Glass, Masonry, Wood | Gray | 000000 | 00000 |
__ | 29 | Cartridge | 60 min. | 7 days | 1,000% | -50% to 100% | Medium Hard (Durometer 55A) | 1" | 1/2" | -20° to 300° | Metal, Plastic, Rubber, Composites, Glass, Masonry, Wood | Gray | 000000 | 00000 |
Primer for Sika Sikasil Sealant (8-fl. oz. Bottle) | 0000000 | Each | 000000 |
High-Strength Self-Leveling Concrete Joint Sealants
Seal concrete joints in high-traffic locations—these sealants stand up to heavy wear and tear, such as steel wheel traffic. Thinner than non-sagging sealants, these flow easily into cracks and have a smooth finish.
Elongation and joint compression/expansion tolerance indicate flexibility—the higher the values are, the more joint movement sealants can sustain. These sealants are best suited to joints between similar materials that aren't exposed to wide temperature fluctuation. For high-wear applications, choose a harder sealant for the most abrasion resistance.
When Sika Sikaflex Polyurethane requires a primer, for best results use Primer 260 on metal and Primer 449 on plastic and rubber.
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Mfr. Model No. | Size, fl. oz. | Type | Begins to Harden | Reaches Full Strength | Elongation | Joint Compression/ Expansion Tolerance | Hardness | Wd. | Dp. | Temp. Range, °F | For Joining | Color | Each | |
Sika Sikaflex Polyurethane | ||||||||||||||
1C SL | 10.1 | Cartridge | 2 hrs. | 5 days | 320% | -25% to 25% | Medium Soft (Durometer 35A) | 1/2" | 1/2" | -40° to 170° | Metal, Plastic, Rubber, Composites, Glass, Masonry, Wood | Limestone | 0000000 | 000000 |
1C SL | 29 | Cartridge | 2 hrs. | 5 days | 320% | -25% to 25% | Medium Soft (Durometer 35A) | 1/2" | 1/2" | -40° to 170° | Metal, Plastic, Rubber, Composites, Glass, Masonry, Wood | Limestone | 0000000 | 00000 |
Roof Joint Sealants
Keep out the elements by sealing roof joints. These sealants are non-sagging, so they won't drip from vertical and overhead surfaces. They are good for use in environments with wide temperature fluctuation.
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Size, fl. oz. | Type | Begins to Harden | Reaches Full Strength | Elongation | Joint Compression/ Expansion Tolerance | Tensile Strength, psi | Hardness | Temp. Range, °F | For Joining | Color | Each | |
Thermoplastic | ||||||||||||
10.1 | Cartridge | 25 min. | 14 days | 560% | -12.5% to 12.5% | 500 | Medium Soft (Durometer 35A) | -40° to 180° | Metal, Rubber, Masonry, Wood | Clear | 0000000 | 000000 |