Seal ‘N’ Flex AP
CONSTRUCTION GRADE ACRYLIC JOINT SEALANT
DESCRIPTION
Bostik PU Construction is a general purpose, one
component, polyurethane construction sealant. When
cured it will form a tough, flexible seal capable of cyclic
expansion and compression movement of 50% (± 25%)
of the original installed joint width.
FEATURES AND BENEFITS
• Fast Tack free time and cure rate
• Excellent adhesion to most common building
materials
• Low modulus
• Good durability
• One component, no mixing required
• Paintable
• Non staining JOINT SEALING HINTS
• Always use backing rod for correct sealant geometry
& contact with the substrate.
• Prime after the installation of the backing rod.
RECOMMENDED USES • Ensure maximum adhesion to bond face.
• Insitu concrete • Minimum allowable joint depth is 6mm.
• Precast and tilt up panels • Minimum allowable joint width is 6mm.
• Brickwork & block work • Depth to width ratio of 1:1 up to 12mm width, and 1:2
from 12-50mm width.
• Tool sealant to achieve concave shape.
APPLICATION PREPARATION
Clean and dry all surfaces by removing foreign matter COVERAGE
and contaminants such as laitance, oil, dust, grease, The estimated lineal metre yield, per pack size is
frost, water, dirt, old sealants, curing agents and any recommended in the following table. No allowance has
protective coating. Dust and loose particles should be been made for waste or irregular joint geometry.
vacuum cleaned. JOINT SIZE (DXW) 6mm 10mm 10mm
X X X
APPLICATION 5mm 10mm 20mm
Bostik PU Construction is available in sausage only, and 600 ml sausage 20 6 3
should be dispensed from a caulking gun (available from
Bostik). Clip the end of the sausage and place in barrel Calculation formula:
gun. Screw end cap and nozzle on to barrel gun. Using (W x D x L) / 1000 = Litres
the trigger extrude the sealant; to stop depress using Litres/ 0.6 = No of 600ml Sgs
the catch plate. Apply in a continuous bead using enough
pressure to properly fill the joint. Tool off surface of W = Joint Width (mm) D = Joint Depth (mm)
sealant with an appropriate sized spatula or trowel. Apply L = Length (metres)
sufficient pressure to leave a smooth, consistent surface PACKAGING
and ensure maximum contact with the interface of the Bostik PU Construction is supplied in 600ml sausages, 20
joint. per carton
STORAGE AND SHELF LIFE
Store between 5°C and 30°C. Shelf life is one year in
original unopened sausage.
CLEAN-UP PAINTABILITY
The use of protective goggles, barrier creams Bostik PU Construction can be painted after full cure.
and ointments, gloves and protective clothing is Coatings containing solvents such as enamels, oil based
recommended. Clean up uncured material and or other coatings may cause the surface of the sealant
equipment immediately after use using Bostik Handi to react creating a tacky surface. Surface coatings
Clean Towels. Do not use towels on skin. Cured material may discolour in direct contact with cured Bostik PU
can be removed by mechanical means only. Construction. Surface coatings may crack and craze as a
PRIMING result of cyclical movement of supporting sealant joint.
(Generally, priming for porous substrate is optional but A field test is recommended to ensure compatibility of
for best result follow the instruction below) any coating with Bostik PU Construction (refer PATS).
BOSTIK CO-OPERATIVE TEST PROGRAM (PATS)
POROUS SUBSTRATES
Bostik offer a service in which a program has been
• Absorbent of porous substrates will allow a bead of
established to eliminate potential field problems by
water to easily soak into and wet out the surface of
pretesting Bostik adhesives with samples of building
the substrate.
materials to which the adhesive will be applied.
• For maximum performance on porous surfaces
This service is available on large projects where
and, in all periodically immersed and submerged
pre-application testing will aid in determining the
applications, use Bostik N49 Primer, or one coat of
proper surface preparation method to achieve optimum
Bostik MVP525 (refer to the relevant Technical Data
adhesion. Consult a Bostik representative for further
Sheet).
information.
• Porous substrates not subject to immersion or
ponded water, e. g. vertical expansion joints in PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
concrete or masonry structures do not require
Colour Grey
priming if clean, dry and contaminated.
Appearance Non-sag smooth thixotropic
NON POROUS SUBSTRATES paste
• Non-absorbent substrates will cause a bead of water Cure Method Moisture Curing
to be retained on the surface of the substrate as a
Tack free time 100 min
raised droplet. The droplet does not easily soak into
Rate of cure 3mm/ 24h on porous
the surface of the substrate.
substrates
• Bostik MVP525 is recommended for non-porous or
burnished/overworked concrete substrate ( refer to Hardness shore A 25 approx
the Bostik MVP525 Technical Date Sheet) In service -40°C to +70°C
• Bostik N40 Primer is recommended for non-porous Temperature range
plastic and metal substrates E.g. UPVC outlets and Chemical resistance Resistant to dilute acids,
pipe work: brass, copper fittings, stainless steel trays alkalis & some solvents.
and flashings (refer to the Bostik N40 Technical Data Intermittent contact with
diesel and Petroleum.
Sheet)
• Prime all plastics and metallic non-porous substrates Elongation at break >800%
with Bostik N40 Primer using the two-cloth method Full cure 7 days
described in the Bostik N40 Technical Date Sheet. Application 5°C to 35°C
IMPORTANT NOTES Temperature
Bostik PU Construction must not be: Tensile strength >1.0 N/mm2
• Used in chlorinated water such as swimming pools,
spaces, etc. VOC g/Lt 64
• Used on any material containing bitumen
DISCLAIMER:
• Constantly immersed in salt water.
The information in this Technical Data Sheet is intended for the assistance
• Used for glazing applications. of users and is of a general nature. It reflects the extent of our knowledge
• Applied to cement based substrates within 28 days or 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
initial pour or set. of surfaces, environmental and field conditions and variations encountered in
• Used in trafficable joints. raw materials, manufacturing equipment and methods at the place where the
work is performed. Some of these will be beyond our knowledge and control.
• Applied at temperatures below 5°C or above 35°C. Users are asked to make sure that the TDS in their possession is the latest issue.
• Exposed to water and/or alcohol before it has Likewise, we recommend users carry out their own tests to determine the
suitability of the product for their particular purposes.
completed cured.
Any claim for a defective product must be filed within 30 days of discovery of
• Finished using wet tooling techniques, using solvents,
a problem and must be submitted with written proof of purchase. Claims are
water or detergent/ soap solutions. 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
• Applied less than 5mm in width.
accepted unless Bostik is given the opportunity to do so. Bostik limits its liability
• Applied less than 6mm in depth. to the replacement of the product/s proven faulty.
The maximum joint width on vertical substrates is 20mm;
maximum joint width on horizontal substrates is 50mm.
Allow 14 days for full cure in joints over 20mm in width.
BOSTIK HOTLINE
BOSTIK PHILIPPINES, INC.
35/F Penthouse Raffles Corporate Center
F. Ortigas Jr. Road, Ortigas Business Center Smart help +63 2 900 5656
Pasig City Philippines
Tel No: +63 2 900 5856 | Fax: +63 2 900 5616
