In practice it seems that if discoloration of the sealant joint occurs, this most often is caused by local circumstances, which will be further illustrated below.:

Discoloration can be caused in 3 situations:
- Discoloration because of substrate material.
- Discoloration because of contact with fluids.
- Discoloration because of contact of vapours.

Discoloration because of substrate material
In this situation it does concern surfaces which do contain ingredients which can migrate through the sealant and cause discoloration on the surface of the joint.
Substrates known for this migration problem are: Bitumen, Neoprene, E.P.D.M., wax containing products and adhesive layers. (including adhesives used on transportation/protecting foils). Direct contact with these materials should be avoided by using backfilling or P.E. foam strip. Another form of yellowing can occur, if the sealant joints are being taped with self-adhesive tape. This may happen when joints are taped before painting of ceilings or walls. Ingredients from the layer of glue can migrate into the sealant surface and lead to yellowing after the tape is removed.

Yellowing in contact with liquids
Liquids can cause discoloration, especially when they do contain acid- or alkaline ingredients. One can think of cleaners, or even the soapy water used by the applicator to smooth the joint. (As a soapy water always use a neutral soap)

Chemical vapours
Acid and alkaline vapours from, for example detergents, may result in the yellowing of the sealant. Even if there is being worked with an acetoxy curing silicone sealant in the same area as with neutral curing silicone sealant this could result in discolouring of the neutral curing sealant.

In contact with cigarette smoke yellowing can occur as well.
In general it is therefore advised to keep the above mentioned causes in mind, which means, that during the phase of curing of the sealant it must be prevented, that acid or alkaline fluids or vapours are able to come in contact with the sealant.

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