Arbosil HM
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One part, high modulus, general purpose Acetoxy cure sealant.
Application
Suitable for sanitary applications.
Description
One part, high modulus, acetoxy cure silicone sealant which cures rapidly, on exposure to moisture vapour, to form a resilient elastic silicone rubber.
Features and benefits:
- Can be used for sealing aluminium sheets and components.
- Contains a fungicide to help reduce mould growth.
- Not recommended for overpainting, or use against metal surfaces or natural stone.
- Very good UV resistance.
- Anticipated service life of over 25 years.
- Health and safety: Avoid prolonged skin contact.
General information
Color | Black Brown Silver White Other |
Material | Silicone Rubber |
Shape | Formless |
Uniclass | |
CAWS | H20/150 Sheet cladding (attached to metal support systems) H20/155 Sheet cladding (attached to timber battens) H32/120 Plastics P12/390 Sealant P12/47 Sealant |
Product range |
Specification data - Silicone construction joint sealants
Standard | To BS EN ISO 11600. |
Material | Acetoxy cure. |
Class | F-20LM. |
Colour | Aluminium.Black.Brown.White.Translucent. |
Accessories | None. Arbo primer 2650. Arbo primer 2402. Arbo primer 2172. Arbo Cleaner No.17. Guidance for specification option: Xylene based; not suitable for use with plastics or delicate finishes. |
Hardness (shore A) | 20. |
Application temperature | +5 to +50°C. |
Service temperature | -50 to +150°C. |
Working time | Skinning time at 20°C and 65% relative humidity: 10 minutes. |
Curing time | 2 mm per 24 hours at 20°C and 65% relative humidity. |
Chemical resistance | Resistant to most alkalis and dilute acids. Guidance for specification option: Organic solvents may cause the sealant to swell and lose adhesion, but do not directly dissolve the sealant. |
UV resistance | Very good. |
ExpectedServiceLife | 25+ years. |
Compression strength | Butt joints (movement in tension and compression): 25%. Guidance for specification option: Movement not to exceed ± 20% in any one direction. |
ShearStrength | Lap joints (movement in shear): 50%. Guidance for specification option: Movement not to exceed ± 40% in any one direction. |
Joint width | 6 mm (minimum); 25 mm (maximum); 35 mm (multiple applications). Guidance for specification option: Joint depth:
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Jointing | Width: depth ratio (within the above minimum/ maximum restrictions): |