Roof & Gutter
PREMIUM SILICONE
DESCRIPTION
Bostik Roof & Gutter Premium (100%) silicone is a one
component, mid modulus, neutral curing silicone
which provides excellent adhesion to many common
substrates.
Classifications/Standards
Translucent and Grey are suitable for drinking water
applications (AS/NZS4020-2005) Bostik Australia
retested 2010 and approved by AWQC.
FEATURES AND BENEFITS
• Excellent adhesion properties
• Stays permanently flexible
• Joint Movement capabilities ± 25%
• Suitable for interior and exterior applications
• Unaffected by rain, snow, extreme temperature
change
• Ultra violet resistant
• Suitable for water potable applications
To achieve satisfactory adhesion a primer may be
• Translucent & Grey tested to AS/NZS 4020
required for some substrates. Consult Bostik for more
• Weather Proofing
information.
• Excellent shelf life
Application
RECOMMENDED USES • Use masking tape each side of joint to simplify clean
• Plumbing Roofing applications up, to protect surfaces and to ensure a neat job.
• Metal roofing systemss • Use a closed cell polyethylene-backing rod 25% larger
• Metal water tanks than the joint width, to control the depth of the joint
• Spouting/flashing and downpipes where required.
• Lap joints in Zincalume, Colorbond and other • Cut nozzle at 45º angle to desired thickness. Cut
decorative sheet metal opening on cartridge and fix nozzle. Insert cartridge
• Skylights and metal and PVC flues and extraction into caulking gun. Hold gun at 45º angle with nozzle
units in contact with both sides of joint. Apply by pushing
• Pipe or sprinkler system penetrations sealant ahead of nozzle, thus ensuring sealant is
• Air conditioning ducting and sheet-metal fabrications pushed firmly into place.
• General purpose adhesive and sealant for building • Tool off / smooth before skin forms (within 5
materials such as steel, aluminium, glass, concrete, minutes). Remove excess sealant immediately with a
brick, Ceramic, Terracotta roof tiles. cloth dampened with mineral turpentine or Zbond®
R-40. If used, remove masking tape before skinning
APPLICATION PREPARATION has started. (Cured sealant can be removed by
Surface Preparation trimming with a sharp blade).
Surfaces to be sealed must be clean, dry and free of wax, • The incompatibility of some substrates may cause
grease, cutting oils or any loose of flaking materials. Use discolouration of sealant, poor sealant adhesion
the two-wipe process for impervious substrates. Ensure or long term degradation of the sealant. Always
the cloths are clean and changed frequently, and use a carry out compatibility tests where contact with
suitable cleaner/solvent such as 100% White Spirits. potentially incompatible materials occurs.
LIMITATIONS IMPORTANT NOTES
Bostik Roof & Gutter is NOT suitable for use in the Oxime silicone sealant will tend to display a slight colour
following applications: shift with age. Chemical exposure to certain agents such
• Totally confined spaces as the sealant requires as chlorinated cleaning solutions (ie, bleach), chemical
atmospheric humidity to cure, it will not cure where solvents, and the fumes of some paints (enamel or
it does not have access to atmospheric humidity. solvent – containing types where not fully dried) may
• Aquariums tend to magnify this yellowing change particularly where
• Adhering Mirrors (Bostik V60 can be used - test first) the sealant is still curing.
• Structural Glazing (Bostik V70 – refer to Bostik guide
lines first).
PROPERTIES
• Composite panels- (Bostik recommends Bostik 5CLM-
subject to test first) Colours Various Hardness 20
colours Shore A
• Under Water Applications (including swimming
(ASTM D-2440)
pools subject to substrate). Refer to Bostik for these
applicationst Tooling / 5 Minutes Tensile Strength 1.5 MPa
• Below Grade Applications Skin Time approx. (ASTM D-412)
• All Stone (We recommend the completion of a stain
testing program before using any sealant on stone)
Tack Free Time 30 minutes Sag, Slump 0
Bostik 5CLM is recommended for marble, granite
@ 20°C (ASTM approx.
(after stain test). C-679
• Horizontal walkways and trafficable areas
• Polycarbonate sheeting Cure Time 5-7 days Specific Gravity 1.03
• Sealant may discolour copper & brass. (To 10mm depth
@ 23ºC & 50% RH)
• Do not clean or treat the sealant with materials,
cleaning agents or solvents that may affect or
Application +10ºC to Cure Method Neutral -
discolour the sealant, particularly during product Range + 40ºC Oxime
curing.
• This silicone is not paintable. Performance - 50ºC to
Range +170ºC
NOTE:
Silicones are not always compatible with plasticised
sealants, such as butyls. Also note that some backing STORAGE & SHELF LIFE
rods and tapes contain bitumen or other agents that are Store between 5°C-25°C in a dry, ventilated area, out of
incompatible with the silicone. direct sunlight.
If there is a requirement to paint the sealant, use Bostik
The shelf life of Bostik Roof & Gutter is 18 months from
Paintable silicone sealant or Bostik Fill-A-Gap acrylic
date of manufacture when stored in recommended
sealant products. Refer to Technical Data Sheet of
conditions.
product for appropriate application and follow both the
sealant and paint manufacturers painting instructions PACKAGING
carefully, when painting these sealants.
300ml cartridges and 600ml foil sausages
TIP:
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
For granite, marble or porous masonry and stone
CAUTION:
materials, Bostik Plumb Seal (non Silicone) can be used.
Full product safety information required for safe use
Always test product in a small inconspicuous area before
is not included in this data sheet. Before handling, read
using. Plumb Seal is also paintable.
the separate Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) and
COVERAGE packaging for safe use. Always ready the Technical Data
Approximately 16 lineal metres per 300ml cartridge Sheet and Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) before
based on an average joint size of 6 mm depth and 3 mm opening or using this product.
width In case of product emergency refer to product labelling
or MSDS and contact phone numbers. A copy of the
SETTING TIME product MSDS is available from Bostik or its distributors.
Sealant will skin over within 5 minutes (subject to
humidity in air – lower the humidity longer time to skin FIRST AID:
over and cure, high humidity shorter skin and cure time). If poisoning occurs, contact a Doctor or Poisons
Information Centre (Phone Australia 131 126; New
Zealand 0800 764 766)
DISCLAIMER:
The information in this Technical Data Sheet is intended for the assistance
of users and is of a general nature. It reflects the extent of our knowledge
and experience of our products and is based on tests which we believe to be
reliable. However, no guarantee of accuracy can be given due to the wide range
of surfaces, environmental and field conditions and variations encountered in
raw materials, manufacturing equipment and methods at the place where the
work is performed. Some of these will be beyond our knowledge and control.
Users are asked to make sure that the TDS in their possession is the latest issue.
Likewise, we recommend users carry out their own tests to determine the
suitability of the product for their particular purposes.
Any claim for a defective product must be filed within 30 days of discovery of
a problem and must be submitted with written proof of purchase. Claims are
not transferrable or assignable and extend only to the original purchaser/user.
Bostik reserves the right to inspect alleged failure and no responsibility will be
accepted unless Bostik is given the opportunity to do so. Bostik limits its liability
to the replacement of the product/s proven faulty.
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