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As of July 1st 2014, the Construction Products Regulation (CPR, EU 305/2011) became effective for sealants throughout the European Union. This regulation requires all construction products for which a harmonized standard exists, to be CE marked and suppl…
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ApplicationsSuitability and pre-treatment of surfaces
For an optimal functioning of a sealant joint it is of essential concern that the sealant will make a good bonding on the surface it is applicated to. Indeed if the bonding fails, the function of sealing partly fails. The strength of bonding between sea…
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FAQDiscoloration in sealant joints
Sealants are used in building and industrial applications in many places under various circumstances on several substrates. It may occur that the sealant joints show discoloration after a couple of days or weeks. In general the joints can be considered a…
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FAQSyneresis & Silicones
Sometimes a small clear oily separation is visible when a cartridge is opened. This we call leaching.
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Fungi resistance of sealants
If products are used in wet areas like kitchens, bathrooms, swimming pools, slaughterhouses, cooling rooms, storage- and production rooms for food fungal growth on these products can occur. As a result of temperature, humidity, remains of soap and traces…
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FAQInfluence of temperature in storage and/or transport
In the technical documentation of all our product the minimum shelf life after production is given under a temperature between +5°C and + 25°C. When products are stored with higher temperatures this will shorten the shelf life.
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FAQChemical resistance silicones
Chemical resistance of silicone rubber In answer to questions regarding the effects of solvents and industrial chemicals on silicone rubber, the following data has been complied. Silicones are in general, chemically inert and are attacked by only a…
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FAQPaint cracking in acrylic paints
Although in general acrylic sealants can be painted very well both with solvent based paints as well as water based paints (for instance acrylic latex) it is possible that the paint film on the acrylic joint can crack.
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ApplicationsInspection, maintenance and repair of sealant joints
Durability of sealants under normal weather circumstances can vary from 5 to more than 30 years, depending the type. This means with a good functioning and application of the sealant replacement is only mandatory after several years. In this period situa…
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