Technical Data Sheet

DOWSIL™ Glass & Metal Silicone Sealant

FEATURES & BENEFITS One part high performance neutral cure silicone sealant offering
• One-component adhesive/sealant Professional Trade Application.
• Cures at room temperature when
exposed to moisture in the air
APPLICATIONS
• DOWSIL™ Glass & Metal Silicone Sealant is a high performance neutral
• Easy to use/ease of application
cure silicone sealant designed for a wide range of glazing, weathersealing and
compared to non-silicone materials
Professional Trade Applications. It will bond to form a strong weatherproof
• Cures to a tough, flexible rubber
seal on most common building materials, like Glass, Aluminum, Brick,
• Good/excellent unprimed adhesion Concrete, Steel, Ceramic, Selected Plastics, etc.
to most common construction
substrates TYPICAL PROPERTIES
• Resistant/outstanding resistance to Specification Writers: These values are not intended for use in preparing
ozone, UV, moisture and specifications.
temperature extremes
• Stable and flexible from -40°C to Property Unit Result
+150°C Available colors Translucent, Black, Gray,
Bright Black, White,
Red, Bronze,
Aluminum Green
< As supplied >
Flow, Sag or Slump mm <2 <2
Extrusion rate*1 g/min 287 409
Tack-free time min 17 12
In depth cure at 25°C/50%RH for 1day mm 2.1 1.8
< As cured 7days at 25°C/50%RH >
Density g/cm3 1.02 1.39
Durometer hardness, Shore A 21 38
Tensile strength MPa 1.5 1.2
Elongation at break % 400 450
*1: Extrusion rate: 3.2 mm orifice at 0.62 MPa.

DESCRIPTION A primer may be needed for optimum

DOWSIL Glass & Metal Silicone adhesion to some substrates based on
Sealant is a high performance sealant testing conducted by the end user.
offering long term durability in a Information on DOWSIL™ primers is
range of general sealing, general available on request from Dow.
glazing, weatherproofing and
Professional Trade Applications. It is HANDLING PRECAUTIONS
a moisture curing one part neutral cure PRODUCT SAFETY
silicone rubber sealant. INFORMATION REQUIRED FOR
SAFE USE IS NOT INCLUDED IN
HOW TO USE THIS DOCUMENT. BEFORE
Substrate preparation HANDLING, READ PRODUCT AND
All surfaces must be clean and dry SAFETY DATA SHEETS AND
degrease and wash off any CONTAINER LABELS FOR SAFE
contaminants that could impair USE, PHYSICAL AND HEALTH
adhesion. Suitable solvents include HAZARD INFORMATION. THE
isopropyl alcohol, acetone or methyl SAFETY DATA SHEET IS
ethyl ketone.
AVAILABLE ON THE DOW • Not recommended for use on Product Stewardship organization and
WEBSITE AT polycarbonate plastic sheeting, a team of product safety and
WWW.CONSUMER.DOW.COM, suitability for use on other types of regulatory compliance specialists
OR FROM YOUR DOW SALES plastic should be tested prior to available in each area.
APPLICATION ENGINEER, OR application.
DISTRIBUTOR, OR BY CALLING • Not for use on freshly painted For further information, please see our
DOW CUSTOMER SERVICE. surfaces (enamel or solvent website, www.consumer.dow.com or
containing types). consult your local Dow representative.
USABLE LIFE AND • Should not be applied to materials
STORAGE that bleed plasticizers or solvents LIMITED WARRANTY
Product should be stored at or below or release by-products that may INFORMATION – PLEASE
inhibit cure, affect adhesion or
32°C (90°F) in original, unopened READ CAREFULLY
containers. discolor the sealant (e.g.
The information contained herein is
bituminous-based adhesives and
offered in good faith and is believed to
coatings).
As DOWSIL Glass & Metal Sealant be accurate. However, because
cures by reaction with moisture in air, • Do not clean or treat the sealant conditions and methods of use of our
keep the container tightly sealed when with materials, solvents or cleaning products are beyond our control, this
not in use. A plug of used material agents that may affect or discolor information should not be used in
may form in the tip of a tube or the sealant, particularly during substitution for customer’s tests to
cartridge during storage. This is easily sealant cure. ensure that our products are safe,
removed and does not affect the • Do not apply at temperatures effective, and fully satisfactory for the
remaining contents. below 4°C or when substrate intended end use. Suggestions of use
surface temperatures exceed 50°C. shall not be taken as inducements to
• Should not be used as an interior infringe any patent.
LIMITATIONS
penetration fire stop sealing system.
This product is neither tested nor
• Should not be applied to surfaces Dow’s sole warranty is that our
represented as suitable for medical or
in direct contact with food or products will meet the sales
pharmaceutical uses.
drinking water. This sealant has specifications in effect at the time of
not been tested to determine status shipment.
DOWSIL Glass & Metal Silicone
under U.S. Food and Drug
Sealant is not recommended:
Administration regulations.
• Do not use for structural glazing. Your exclusive remedy for breach of
• Not recommended for direct
• Not recommended for continuous such warranty is limited to refund of
contact on the reflective coatings purchase price or replacement of any
water immersion applications.
on mirrors. product shown to be other than as
• Not recommended for use with
• Polyester powder coat paint warranted.
marble and similar highly porous
exhibits a highly variable wax
stone finishes where sealant may
content on the surface. Ensure TO THE FULLEST EXTENT
affect their appearance.
thorough solvent cleaning. PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE
• Sealant may discolor copper and
• Sealant cures by contact with LAW, DOW SPECIFICALLY
brass.
moisture vapor in the air. Not DISCLAIMS ANY OTHER
• Not recommended for expansion recommended for use in closed or
joints where high movement is EXPRESS OR IMPLIED
confined areas where sealant cure WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A
expected. may be inhibited by lack of air. PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR
• Not recommended for use in • Do not use in the manufacture of MERCHANTABILITY.
below-ground joints or trafficable insulated glass (IG) units.
joints where abrasion and physical
abuse are encountered. DOW DISCLAIMS LIABILITY
HEALTH AND FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR
• Not recommended for use in the
ENVIRONMENTAL CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
construction or sealing of
aquariums. INFORMATION www.consumer.dow.com
• Cannot be painted, as paint will not To support customers in their product
adhere to sealant. safety needs, Dow has an extensive

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DOWSIL™ Glass & Metal Silicone Sealant
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