UNIVERSAL SILICONE

Description

Description & UsesCromar AlphaChem Universal Silicone is a high performance, quick curing, universalsilicone for general sealing, glazing and sanitary applications. Provides a permanentlywater tight flexible seal and offer excellent adhesion properties on most common nonporous building materials.Ideal for: General sealing and glazing applications Sealing around windows and doors for insulation and gap filling Sealing in DIY applications Connection and expansion joints on glass, porcelain, steel etc Sealing electric, telephone etc. sockets and switches Sealing around baths, showers and other sanitary ware and fixturesAvailable in: White, Black, Brown and Clear in 295ml cartridges.Application Ensure all surfaces are clean, sound, dry and free from dust, grease or othercontaminants. Old silicone should be removed using a silicone remover. Application temperature must be between +5°C and +40°C, below 5°C a drysurface cannot be guaranteed due to the potential for moisture. Fill any gaps or voids with Alpha Chem Expanding Foam or suitable backing tapeor rod. Cut thread and then the nozzle to the required size. Apply sealant with a sealant gun and tool down, with light pressure, using awetted spatula or gloved finger within 5 minutes of application. Excess uncured sealant may be cleaned with solvent. Cured sealant can beremoved by mechanical means, when using sharp edged tools be careful not todamage surrounding materials . It is the user’s responsibility to dispose of all packaging correctly.StorageStore in cool, dry conditions between +5 and +30°C.Shelf Life12 months if stored in unopened, original packaging as directed.Limitations Not recommended to use on porous surfaces like marble, natural stone, concrete etc. Becauseof acidic curing, it must not be used on mirrors and sensitive metals like copper, brazen, lead. Not overpaintable. Not suitable for aquariums. Apply in well ventilated areas. It is the user’s responsibility to determine suitability for use. Read the label prior to use it contains essential health and safety information, furtherinformation can be found on the Safety Data Sheet available on request.Technical DataFurther Information:In the event of further queries or problems concerning the use of this product, please contact theaddress below, e-mail info@cromar.uk.com.All products should be sold in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. The manufacturer cannot be heldresponsible where conditions of use are beyond our control. Cromar Building Products Limited products’ are available forsale in accordance with Cromar Building Products Limited standard conditions of sale, which is available upon request.Whilst any information contained herein is to the best of our knowledge true and accurate, no warranty is given or impliedin connection with any recommendations, agents, or distributors, as the conditions of use and any labour involved arebeyond our control. Our warranty is therefore limited to the quality of supplied product.Specific Gravity 0.96 ± 0.03 gr/cm³Tack Free Time 11-12 minutes (@ 25°C and 50% R.H)Cure Rate (1 day) 2mm (@ 25°C and 50% R.H)Tensile Strength (ASTM D412) ≈ 1.50 MpaModulus at 100% (Mpa) (ASTM 412) ≈ 0.55Elongation at Break (ASTM D412) 300%Shore Hardness A (ASTM D 53505) 16-17Application Temperature +5 to +40°CTemperature Resistance -45 to +150°C