Technical Data Sheet - Fix8 Translucent
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TECHNICAL DATA SHEET FIX8 TRANSLUCENT Revision: 011/2011 Page 1 of 2 Technical Data: Base Silicone Consistency Paste Curing System Moisture Cure Skin Formation 12 minutes (230C & 50%R.H) Tack Free Time 3 hours (230C & 50%R.H) Curing Rate 3mm/24 Hrs Density 1.34 g/cm3 Shrink None Elongation 300% Hardness (Shore A) 40±5 Tensile Strength >0.8 Mpa (ISO8339) Shear Strength > 1.0 Mpa Movement Capability 25% (*) Values may vary depending on environmental conditions Product: Fix8 Translucent is a high quality architectural grade single component high modulus structural silicone sealant, neutral cure, that exhibits excellent physical properties. Suitable for typical sealing and structural bonding in glazing applications with metal, aluminium, Corian® most plastics and fibreglass substrates. Fix8 Translucent displays excellent weatherability and UV resistance curing to a high performance flexible rubber sealant in weatherproofing and structural applications. Fix8 Translucent is suitable for glass curtain wall construction. Characteristics: - Primelrless adhesion on most substrates (except Teflon, PE and PP) - Excellent UV resistance - Very good filling capacities - Neutral cure - Excellent stability - Superior weather resistance up to 20 years - Good compatability with other sealants - Permanently elastic - Colour Fast - Suitable for marine exposure Applications: Installation of glass windows Sealing of all openings in roof constructions Sealing and bonding within the Automotive industry Mounting and sealing of window frames Bonding and sealing of coachwork within the transportation industry Packaging: Colour – Translucent Packaging – 300mL Cartridge Shelf life: 12 months from date of production; In unopened packaging stored in a cool and dry place a t temperatures between +5°C and +27°. Surfaces: State of Surface: clean, dry, free of dust and grease Priming: For porous substrates Primer PR10 may be applied. Polypropylene; Primer PR20. Nonporous substrates may be cleaned with Methylated Spirits or alcohol cleaner We Recommend Compatibility Tests Note: The contents contained in this documentation are the result of our experiments and our experienceand have been submitted in good faith. Because of the diversity of the materials and substrates and the real number of possible applications which are out of our control we cannot accept any responsibility for the results obtained. In every case it is recommended to carry out preliminary experiments and compatibility tests. Fixtech Pty Ltd. PO Box 568, Southport, Qld 4215. Tel: +61 (0)7 5530 1099. Fax: +61 (0)7 5530 1322 Email: info@fixtech.com.au Web: www.fixtech.com.au

TECHNICAL DATA SHEET FIX8 TRANSLUCENT Revision: 011/2011 Page 2 of 2 Application: Method: Manual or pneumatic caulking gun Application temperature: +4°C to +40°C Tooling: Mild diluted soapy solution before skin formation Joint Dimensions: Minimal Width: Maximum Width: Minimum Depth: Recommendation: 5mm 30mm 5mm width of joint = 2 x depth Health- and Safety Recommendation: Apply the usual industrial hygiene. Wear gloves . Safety Glasses. Volitile compound released during curing, ensure adequate ventilation Remarks: • Fix8 Translucent can not be overpainted • Fix8 Translucent is chemically...