TECHSEAL POLYSULPHIDE SEALANT

RDL 940 (Gun Grade)

RDL 941 (Pour Grade)

DESCRIPTION
TECHSEAL RDL 940/941
are two component sealant based on ‘THIOKOL’ –Polysulphide liquid
elastomer. It consists of a ‘Base’ compound and ‘accelerator’ (Curing
Agent). When the two components are mixed together prior to application,
a chemical reaction is initiated which cures instant to a firm, flexible rubber
like seal with excellent adhesion to concrete,masonry, wood, glass, acrylic
and PVC plastics. It is capable of withstanding repeated extension,
compression & Cyclic movements without loss of adhesion and resists
deterioration by weathering, sunlight, ozone, water, salt, oils and fuels. It is
far superior to all the conventional joint sealing material like bitumen,
mastics, metallic channels and expansion sheets.

RDL-940 (Gun Grade)is a non-sag material used for sealing of horizontal,

vertical & ceiling joints
RDL-941 (Pour Grade) is a pourable & self leveling material used for
sealing of horizontal joints only

FEATURES / ADVANTAGES
Cures at ambient temperatures to a tough, elastic and flexible rubber like
material.
Bonds strongly to most of the building materials with the use of
recommended primers.
Durable, remains unaffected by UV rays, ozone and weathering
conditions.
Resistant to water, salt water, 10% dil. acids except nitric acids, alkalies,
most of the common chemicals, vegetable, lubricating oils and fuels.
Performs well in a temperature ranging from–20⁰C to 80⁰C.
Slip resistant (sag) can be applied in a horizontal joints.
Movement capability–Provides satisfactory hermetic sealing of the joint
subjected to expansion, contraction, vibration and cyclic movement within
the following limits.
-Movement joints upto + 25% ofthe width.
Slip resistant (non-sag) can be applied in vertical &ceiling g joints.
Self leveling, after pouring in horizontal joint levels itself.
Resilient recovers the original width after expansion & contraction without
the loosing the surface bond.
Excellent repairability property.
It can be overcoated by waterproofing compounds.
Non-toxic.
Sealant will not cause staining to concrete masonry or stones.

TYPICAL APPLICATION
Sealing of expansion, contraction & construction joints in building
structure such as,Basements, subways, retaining walls, floors, external
walls and claddings of high-rise buildings, roof terraces & ceilings
especially structural expansion joint running through the ceiling.
Sealing of dynamic structural cracks
Glazing joints of window, door frame and curtain walls.
Joints & ‘J’ bolts of asbestos sheet roofing.
Sealing of water retaining structure joints such as, Water tank, reservoir,
dams, aquaducts, canals, culverts and water treatment plant.
Sealing of joints in traffic areas such as, Bridges, roads and car parking
areas.

TYPICAL CHARACTERISTCS
Nature : Two Component
Mixing Ratio : Base : Accelerator 92 : 8 parts by weight
 Consistency after mixing, RDL 940 : Thick, non-sag paste RDL 941:Thick,
flowing paste
 Application time (pot life) at 30⁰C: 2-3 hours
 Initial setting time at 30⁰C : 24 hours
 Complete curing time, At 5⁰C : 8 weeks
At 15⁰C: 4 weeks
At 25⁰C: 2 weeks
At 30⁰C to 35⁰C: 1 week
Colour- Base compound : Off, White
 Accelerator (curing compound) : Dark brown to black
Mix compound : Grey
 Sump (sag) resistance : No Sagging
JOINT DESIGN
In building structures various (different) types of joints are designed such
as Butt joints, Lap joints, Fillets Joints, Expansion joints, Control joints and
Glazing joints.As the joint expand, contract or experience a shear
movement, cyclic movements, sealant changes the shape accordingly, but
the volume of sealant remains same. Hence, in designing the joints, it is
vital that the proper width -to- depth ratio is specified so that the width of
the joint is consistent with the capability of sealant to endure daily and
seasonal cycles for prolonged periods.The amount of movement in a joint
is dependent on the length (span), the coefficient of linear expansion of a
panel section and the temperature differential of the substrate. To achieve
the long-tem, effective performance the established width-to-depth ratios
are determined and are given below:-

Joint Width Depth of sealant in joint

Concrete & Masonry Metal & Glass
¼” to ½” ¼” minimum ¼” minimum
(6.4mm to 12.5mm) (6.4mm) (6.4 mm)
½” to 1” Width/2 Width/2
(12.5mm to
25.4mm)
Over 1” ½” maximum ½” maximum
(25.4mm & above) (12.5 mm) (12.5 mm)

Rectangular Joint
Square Joint

Underwater Joint

Lap Joint
Fillet Joint

Expansion Joint

Glazing Joint
Control Joint

SURFACE PREPARATION
1.Surface preparation is the most important step before application of
sealant to get best results and to avoid failure.
2.The Joint surface must be dry, free from dust, coatings, bituminous
mastics, concrete curing agents, mould release agents, oils, greases and
loose particles.
3.Clean the joint surface by wire brush and sanding with emery paper.
4.Remove dust by compressed air or paint brush.
5.Wipe out oil and grease by solvent soaked cloth (such as Xylene,
Toluene or Acetone.)

BACK UP MATERIALS
Insert compressible polyethylene, polyurethane, neoprene, polyethylene
butyl rod as backup material to control depth of sealant in the joint and to
provide support for tooling of the sealant.
PRIMING
Select a primer suitable to the substrate and apply two coats by brush on
the sides of the joints surface at an interval of 30 minutes.
Primer RDL 942 : For porous substrate such as concentrate, wood etc.
Primer RDL 947 : For non-porous substrate such as metals, glass etc.
Primer RDL 952 : For acrylic glass
Primer RDL 948 : For PVC plastic & rubber

BOND BREAKER
Fix bond breaker tape such as self adhesive polyethylene tape on back-up
material to avoid adhesion of sealant to the third surface.

MASKING TAPE
Apply masking tape such as self-adhesive polyethylene, cellophane or
cloth tape on both edges of the joint. It is used to improve the neatness of
the finished seal by protecting the face edges of the joint. It may be
removed immediately after tooling of the sealant.

MIXING
The base and accelerator compounds supplied are packed in pre-weighed
quantity as perthe mixing ratio. After the application of primer, mix the
material of individual container. Transfer entire quantity of accelerator to
the base compound tin and mix it thoroughly to a uniform, homogenous
black colour. Mixing can be done manually with spatula, palette knife
or special flat stirrer attached to a low speed electric mixer less than 500
r.p.m.

APPLICATION
Apply the mixed Gun grade compound by means of a spatula or by filling
into a plastic cartridge which is then placed into the hand held caulking gun
into the joint.

TOOLING AND FINISHING

It is desirable that a smooth surface is obtained. Tool the sealant by
pressing the puffy knife or flat tool against the sealant surface, moving
along the length of the joint. Tooling breaks air bubbles and exposes any
air pockets present. Tooling compresses the sealant, thus promoting
adhesion to the joint sides. After tooling the masking tape should be
removed immediately. Soap solution can be used to smoothen the sealant
surface.

Typical Joint Filled with TECHSEAL

COVERAGE
Sealant : To estimate the no. of running meter work done is 1 kg. of
TECHSEAL required to seal the join can be very easily estimated by using
the following formula :-
i) RDL-940-L =650/(W X D)
ii) RDL-941-L =625/(W X D)

Where, L = Length of the joint in linear running meter

W= Width of the joint in mm.
D = Depth of the joint in mm.

Primer RDL 942 : 1 lit. of primer is required per 15kgs. of sealant.

CLEANING OF TOOLS & EQUIPMENT

Tools and equipment can be easily cleaned with solvent such as xylene,
toluene, methyl, methyl, Ketone and acetone.