UNITY
RELIANCE
UNISEAL PU FC ™
(FAST CURE TRAFFICABLE POLYURETHANE JOINT SEALANT)
UNISEAL™ PU FC
(Fast Cure Trafficable Polyurethane Joint Sealant)
PRODUCT FEATURES
UNISEAL™ PU FC is a one component, fast cure, high performance polyurethane sealant and adhesive.
UNISEAL™ PU FC is a thixotropic moisture curing polyurethane sealant / adhesive with high mechanical strength
and excellent resistance to weathering.
ADVANTAGES
Class A Sealant – Total Joint movement 50% (±25%)
Good adhesion on both porous and non-porous substrates.
Excellent durability.
Resistant to most hydrocarbons, skydrol, aviation fuels.
Good weathering resistance.
Non-sag on vertical and expansion joints up to 35mm width.
Short skinning time.
Does not support fungal growth.
Low VOC.
Non Hazardous – classification (NOHSC & ADG code / Aust Safety and compensation council)
Paintable – Compatibility with paints
- Water based : Yes
- Solvent based: carry out compatibility test
FIELD OF APPLICATION
Construction Joints Retaining Walls
Expansion Joints on Heavy and Light Precast Brick Work, Ceramics, Stone, Granite & Marble
Concrete Panels Sanitary applications
Expansion Joints in Buildings Other substrates including - Anodised Aluminium,
Joints in Precast & tilt up Concrete Panels Steel, Glass, Dry Timbers, Some Tiles
Perimeter Sealing around Window & Door Frames Adhering Aluminium Composite Panel to Cement
Sealing of Penetrations in Walls or Floors Sheet, Concrete or Masonry
Trafficable - Stairs, Roads, Runways & Pavements
PAINTABILITY
UNISEAL™ PU FC can be painted after fully cured. Paints and coatings containing solvents may cause the sealant to
react and become tacky. Some coatings may crack or craze as a direct result of the environmental cyclical movement
It is always recommended to conduct field tests to ensure compatibility with the desired coating.
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UNISEAL™ PU FC (Fast Cure Trafficable Polyurethane Joint Sealant)
TECHNICAL PROPERTIES
PROPERTY VALUES
Colour White, Grey, Black
Appearance Thixotropic Paste
Cure Method Moisture Curing
Specific Gravity 1.16 + 0.03
Curing Rate 3 - 4mm / 24 hours
Skin formation 45 to 60 minutes
Sagging (ISO 7390) None
Shore A hardness 45 - 50
(ISO R868 - 3 seconds)
Tear Resistance (ISO 34) < 6.5 N/mm
Modulus at 100% 0.7 MPa (102 psi)
Elongation (ISO 8339) > 500 %
Elongation at Break (ASTM D 412) + 25 %
Movement Capability 50 %
Total Joint Movement Good
Resistance to UV Radiation & Weatherability -40oC to + 80oC
Service Temperature +5oC to +35oC
Application Temperature 35
VOC Rating - g/L Pass
Test for Suitability of Non-Metallic
Products for Use in Contact with Water Intended
dor Human Consumption with Regard to Their
Effect on Quality of the Water
(BS 6920-1-2014)
*(TYPICAL PROPERTIES AFTER CURED AT 23OC AND 50% RELATIVE HUMIDITY CONDITIONS AND ENVIRONMENT)*
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
MATERIAL Polyurethane (PU)
COLOR White / Grey / Black
SIZE & PACKING UNISEAL™ PU FC - 600ml per sausage / 20 sausage per carton
UNISEAL™ PU PRIMER - 1 Liter tin
PRIMER COVERAGE Approximately 25 - 30 Liters sealant per Liters
JOINT DESIGN GEOMETRY
To ensure that the correct joint width to depth ratio is achieved and also to prevent the sealant from adhering to the
bottom of the joint, it is highly recommend to use a tight fitting, non-absorbent backing material such as an open cell
polyurethane or closed cell polyethylene backer rod.
Open cell polyurethane backer rod has the advantage of allowing ambient moisture access to the front and back of
the joint simultaneously allowing faster curing Caution – if using closed cell polyethylene backer rod, it can cause
bubbling in uncured sealant as the temperature rises if it’s outer skin in punctured.
Do not use oil or tar impregnated backing materials.
Minimum joint depth 6mm : maximum joint width 35mm for vertical installation
Joints up to 12mm wide, width to depth ratio = 1:1 Joints over 12mm wide, width to depth ratio = 2:1
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UNISEAL™ PU FC (Fast Cure Trafficable Polyurethane Joint Sealant)
TYPICAL APPLICATIONS
UNISEAL™ PU FC UNISEAL™ PU FC
UNIFLEX PE™ Backer Rod UNIFLEX PE™ Backer Rod
UNIFLEX™ Filler Board
UNIFLEX™ Filler Board
1st Pour 2nd Pour
UNIFLEX PE™ Backer Rod
Lean Concrete 1st Pour UNISEAL™ PU FC 2nd Pour
SLAB ON GROUND APPLICATION SUSPENDED SLAB & WALL APPLICATION
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COVERAGE
Theoretical calculation formula as below :-
Width (mm) x Depth (mm) x Length (mm) / 1000 = Volume (Litre)
Length of joint in meters filled per sausague of 600ml of UNISEAL™ PU FC
WIDTH (mm)
DEPTH (mm)
5 10 15 20 25 30
5 24 12 8 6 4.8 4
10 12 6 4 3 2.4 2
15 8 4 2.67 2 1.6 1.34
20 6 3 2 1.5 1.2 1
25 4.8 2.4 1.6 1.2 0.96 0.8
CALCULATION BASED ON THEORETICAL COVERAGE. ACTUAL MATERIAL CONSUMPTION AT SITE WILL VARY DEPENDING ON THE WASTAGE
STORAGE & SHELF LIFE
Store sealant in original unopened sausage / cartridges in a dry location, temperature should not exceed 25°C for
prolonged periods or lower than +5°C. Shelf life of product is 12 months from date of manufacturing.
(For easier use we recommend the material is stored between +10°C and <+30°C prior to use.)
CLEANING
Clean up uncured sealant from tools after first scraping excess off with scraper then by rag or paper towel.
Acetone can be used to remove thin film from tools (if need). Cured material can only be removed by mechanical
clean up.
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UNISEAL™ PU FC (Fast Cure Trafficable Polyurethane Joint Sealant)
INSTALLATION PROCEDURES
Apply at a minimum temperature of +5oC to +35oC UNISEAL™ PU FC can be applied by means of a hand or air
operated bulk gun.
When tooling the UNISEAL™ PU FC sausage 600ml - Place in bulk gun, then cut just behind the aluminium clip
(removing clip) to open sealant in foil. Fit the bulk gun with a suitable nozzle that has been cut to deliver the right
bead size.
The joint edges must be clean, dry, and free from oil, loose particles, cement laitance, and other contaminants,
which may affect the adhesion. A thorough wire brushing, grinding, sandblasting or solvent cleaning, maybe
required to expose a clean and sound substrate. When applied on glazed surfaces like ceramic or terrazzo tiles or
porcelain enamel joint surfaces, the glaze should be removed by abrading with sandpaper or wire brush.
When squeezing the sealant joint into the gap, it should only be on both sides of the gap. If the sealant blocks the
sides and bottom surface, the sealant joint, and bottom surface will not move freely. Therefore, when using a
UNISEAL™ PU FC, the bottom of the gap must be embedded with UNIFLEX PE™ BACKER ROD at least 20%
wider than the gap.
To prevent contamination of the left and right surfaces of the joint when applying UNISEAL™ PU PRIMER and
squeezing the sealant joint, the tape must be pasted and removed after the construction is completed.
Use a brush to connect the UNISEAL™ PU PRIMER to the attached surface to increase the adhesion between the
sealant and building materials.
Align the front end of the sealant joint cylinder with the seam, cut the tube head with a knife according to the size
of the seam, and then squeeze the sealant joint with a squeeze gun to fill the seams and corners. Be careful not to
mix in air bubbles, product usage / application recommended as soon as possible after opening.
After filling, use a pressure spoon and a spatula to press the sealant into the seam. When finished, remove the
paper tape.
ACCESSORIES
UNISEAL PU PRIMER BULK GUN MASKING TAPE
This technical data sheet is given in good faith and does not guarantee the application work. All Unity Reliance technical data sheets &
method statements are updated on a regular basis and can be subject to change without notice. It is the users responsibility to obtain
the latest version of the information required.
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