Technical Data Sheet
Silicone U
Revision: 9/12/2020 Page 1 from 2
Technical data
Basis Polysiloxane
Consistency Stable paste
Curing system Moisture curing
Skin formation* (23°C/50% R.H.) Ca. 25 min
Curing speed * (23°C/50% R.H.) Ca. 2 mm/24h
Hardness** 20 ± 5 Shore A
Density** Ca. 1,00 g/ml (transp, brilliant white) Ca. 1,20
g/ml (colours)
Elastic recovery (ISO 7389)** > 90 %
Maximum allowed distortion (ISO 11600) 25 %
Max. tension (ISO 37)** 1,50 N/mm²
Elasticity modulus 100% (ISO 37)** 0,40 N/mm²
Elongation at break (ISO 37)** 700 %
Temperature resistance** -60 °C → 120 °C
Application temperature 5 °C → 35 °C
* These values may vary depending on environmental factors such as temperature, moisture, and type of substrates. ** This
information relates to fully cured product.
Product description
Silicone U is a high quality, elastic, 1- Packaging
component sealant based on silicones. Colour: transparent, white, grey, black, brown,
bronze, beige, light brown, acajou
Properties Packaging: 80 ml tube, 270 ml cartridge, 300
ml cartridge, 310 ml cartridge, 600 ml foil bag
Very easy to apply
Colourfast and UV resistant Shelf life
Impervious to mould (anti fungus) 12 months in unopened packaging in a cool
Permanently elastic after curing and dry storage place at temperatures
Very good adhesion on many materials between +5°C and +25°C.
Typical acetic smell
Substrates
Applications Substrates: all usual building substrates, no
Building- and construction joints. pvc, not suitable for concrete
Glazing and joint works. Nature: rigid, clean, dry, free of dust and
Connection joints. grease.
Sealing in cold store rooms and container Surface preparation: Porous surfaces should
construction. be primed with Primer 150. No primer needed
Sealing in airconditioning systems. for non-porous substrates.
Sanitary applications. There is no adhesion on PE, PP, PTFE
Joints in humid spaces as bathrooms and (Teflon®) and bituminous substrates. We
kitchens. recommend a preliminary adhesion test on any
substrate.
Joint dimensions
Min. width for joints: 5 mm
Max. width for joints: 30 mm
Remark: This technical data sheet replaces al previous versions. The directives contained in this documentation are the result of
our experiments and of our experience and have been submitted in good faith. Because of the diversity of the materials and
substrates and the great number of possible applications which are out of our control, we cannot accept any responsibility for
the results obtained. Since the design, the quality of the substrate and processing conditions are beyond our control, no liability
under this publication is accepted. In every case it is recommended to carry out preliminary experiments. Soudal reserves the
right to modify products without prior notice.
Soudal NV Everdongenlaan 18 - 20 B-2300 Turnhout, Belgium
Tel: +32 (0)14-42.42.31 Fax: +32 (0)14-42.65.14 www.soudal.com
Technical Data Sheet
Silicone U
Revision: 9/12/2020 Page 2 from 2
Min. depth for joints: 5 mm When using different reactive joint
Recommendation sealing jobs: joint width = 2 sealants, the first joint sealant must be
x joint depth. completely hardened before the next one
is applied.
Application method
Application method: With manual- or Environmental clauses
pneumatic caulking gun. Leed regulation:
Cleaning: Clean with White Spirit or Soudal Silicone U conforms to the requirements of
Surface Cleaner immediately after use (before LEED. Low –Emitting Materials: Adhesives and
curing). Sealants. SCAQMD rule 1168. Complies with
Finishing: With a soapy solution or Soudal USGBC LEED 2009 Credit 4.1: Low-Emitting
Finishing Solution before skinning. Materials – Adhesives & Sealants concerning
Repair: With the same material. the VOC-content.
Health- and Safety Recommendations
Take the usual labour hygiene into account. Liability
Consult the packaging label for more The content of this technical data sheet is the
information. result of tests, monitoring and experience. It is
general in nature and does not constitute any
Remarks liability. It is the responsibility of the user to
Because of the acid nature, certain metals determine by his own tests whether the
(eg copper, lead) can be affected. product is suitable for the application.
Do not use on natural stones like marble,
granite,...(staining). Use Soudal Silirub MA
or Silirub+ S8800 for this application.
Direct contact with the secondary sealing
of insulating glass units (insulation) and the
PVB-film of safety glass must be avoided.
A total absence of UV can cause a color
change of the sealant.
In an acid environment or in a dark room, a
white sealant can slightly turn yellow.
Under the influence of sunlight it will turn
back to its initial colour.
When finished with a finishing solution or
soapy solution, make sure that the
surfaces are not touched by this solution.
This will cause the sealant not to adhere to
that surface. Therefore we recommend to
only dip the finishing tool in this solution.
We strongly recommend not to apply the
Finishing Solution in full sunlight as it will
dry very fast in these circumstances.
Do not use on polycarbonate. Use Silirub
PC instead.
Do not use in applications where
continuous water immersion is possible.
Remark: This technical data sheet replaces al previous versions. The directives contained in this documentation are the result of
our experiments and of our experience and have been submitted in good faith. Because of the diversity of the materials and
substrates and the great number of possible applications which are out of our control, we cannot accept any responsibility for
the results obtained. Since the design, the quality of the substrate and processing conditions are beyond our control, no liability
under this publication is accepted. In every case it is recommended to carry out preliminary experiments. Soudal reserves the
right to modify products without prior notice.
Soudal NV Everdongenlaan 18 - 20 B-2300 Turnhout, Belgium
Tel: +32 (0)14-42.42.31 Fax: +32 (0)14-42.65.14 www.soudal.com
