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Sika Sikaflex® -1a One part polyurethane, elastomeric sealant/adhesive
Categories: Polymer; Thermoset; Polyurethane, TS; Thermoset Polyurethane, Elastomer, Unreinforced

Material Notes: Sikaflex-1a is a premium-grade, high-performance, moisture-cured, 1-component, polyurethane-based, non-sag elastomeric sealant. Meets Federal specification TT-S-00230C, Type II, Class A. Meets ASTM C-920, Type S, Grade NS, Class 35, use T, NT, O, M, G, I, A; Canadian standard CAN/CGSB 19.13-M87.

Where to Use:

  • Designed for all types of joints where maximum depth of sealant will not exceed 1/2 in.
  • Excellent for small joints and fillets, windows, door frames, reglets, flashing, common roofing detail applications, and many construction adhesive applications.
  • Suitable for vertical and horizontal joints; readily placeable at 40°F.
  • Has many applications as an elastic adhesive between materials with dissimilar coefficients of expansion.
  • Submerged conditions, such as canal and reservoir joints.
Advantages:
  • Eliminates time, effort, and equipment for mixing, filling cartridges, pre-heating or thawing, and cleaning of equipment.
  • Fast tack-free and final cure times.
  • High elasticity - cures to a tough, durable, flexible consistency with exceptional cut and tear-resistance.
  • Stress relaxation.
  • Excellent adhesion - bonds to most construction materials without a primer.
  • Excellent resistance to aging, weathering.
  • Proven in tough climates around the world.
  • Odorless, non-staining.
  • Jet fuel resistant.
  • Certified to the NSF/ANSI Standard 61 for potable water.
  • Urethane-based; suggested by EPA for radon reduction.
  • Paintable with water-, oil- and rubber-based paints.
  • Capable of ±35% joint movement.
Colors include White, colonial white, aluminum gray, limestone, black, dark bronze, capitol tan, stone and medium bronze, plus custom.

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Physical PropertiesOriginal ValueComments
Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) Content 40 g/l
 
Mechanical PropertiesOriginal ValueComments
Hardness, Shore A 35 - 4521 day; ASTM D2240
Tensile Strength 175 psi21 day; ASTM D412
Tensile Stress at Strain 85.0 psi
@Strain 100 %
ASTM D412
Elongation at Break 550 %ASTM D412
Tear Strength 55.0 pliASTM D624
Peel Strength 20.0 pliConcrete, 0% Adhesion loss; TT-S-00230C, ASTM C-794
 20.0 pliAluminum, 0% Adhesion loss; TT-S-00230C, ASTM C-794
 20.0 pliGlass, 0% Adhesion loss; TT-S-00230C, ASTM C-794
 
Thermal PropertiesOriginal ValueComments
Maximum Service Temperature, Air 170 °F
Minimum Service Temperature, Air -40.0 °F
 
Processing PropertiesOriginal ValueComments
Cure Time 4.00 - 7.00 hourFinal cure
Tack-Free Time 3.00 hourTack-free touch
 3.00 - 6.00 hour
Shelf Life 6.00 Month
@Temperature 4.00 - 35.0 °C
5 gal. pails
 6.00 Month
@Temperature 4.00 - 35.0 °C
55 gal. drums
 12.0 Month
@Temperature 4.00 - 35.0 °C
10.1 fl. oz. cartridges
 12.0 Month
@Temperature 4.00 - 35.0 °C
20 fl. oz. uni-pac sausages

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