Technical Data Sheet
Trade Construction Silicone
Revision: 25/03/2020 Page 1 from 2
Technical data
Basis Polysiloxane
Consistency Stable paste
Curing system Moisture curing
Skin formation* (23°C/50% R.H.) Ca. 7 min
Curing speed * (23°C/50% R.H.) Ca. 2 mm/24h
Hardness** 20 ± 5 Shore A
Density** Ca. 1.03 g/ml
Elastic recovery (ISO 7389)** > 90 %
Maximum allowed distortion 25 %
Max. tension (ISO 37)** 1.50 N/mm²
Elasticity modulus 100% (ISO 37)** 0.40 N/mm²
Elongation at break (ISO 37)** 800 %
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
Trade Construction Silicone is a high quality, Shelf life
elastic, 1-component sealant based on 12 months in unopened packaging in a cool
silicones. and dry storage place at temperatures
between +5°C and +25°C.
Properties
Substrates
Very easy to apply
Substrates: all usual building substrates, no
UV-resistant pvc
Permanently elastic after curing Nature: rigid, clean, dry, free of dust and
Very good adhesion on many materials grease.
Typical acetic smell Surface preparation: Porous surfaces should
be primed with Primer 150. Prepare non-
Applications porous surfaces with a Soudal activator or
Building- and construction joints. cleaner (see Technical Data Sheet).
Glazing and joint works. There is no adhesion on PE, PP, PTFE
Connection joints. (Teflon®) and bituminous substrates. We
Sealing in cold store rooms and container recommend a preliminary adhesion and
construction. compatibility test on every surface.
Sealing in airconditioning systems.
Joint dimensions
Packaging Min. width for joints: 5 mm
Colour: transparent, brilliant white, grey, black, Max. width for joints: 30 mm
brown Min. depth for joints: 5 mm
Packaging: 290 ml cartridge Recommendation sealing jobs: joint width = 2
x joint depth.
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 (UK) Limited Unit A, Tame Park, Vanguard UK-Tamworth B77 5DY
Tel: +44 1827-261.092 Fax: +44 1827-284.454 www.soudal.com
Technical Data Sheet
Trade Construction Silicone
Revision: 25/03/2020 Page 2 from 2
Application method Contact with bitumen, tar or other
Application method: With a manual, pneumatic plasticizer releasing materials such as
or accu caulking gun. EPDM, neoprene, butyl, etc. is to be
Cleaning: Clean with Soudal Surface Cleaner avoided since it can give rise to
or with Soudal Swipex, immediately after use discolouration and loss of adhesion.
Finishing: With a soapy solution or Soudal
Finishing Solution before skinning. Environmental clauses
Repair: With the same material. Leed regulation:
Trade Construction Silicone conforms to the
Health- and Safety Recommendations requirements of LEED. Low –Emitting
Take the usual labour hygiene into account. Materials: Adhesives and Sealants. SCAQMD
Consult label and material safety data sheet for rule 1168. Complies with USGBC LEED 2009
more information. Credit 4.1: Low-Emitting Materials – Adhesives
& Sealants concerning the VOC-content.
Remarks
Because of the acid nature, certain metals
(eg copper, lead) can be affected. Liability
Direct contact with the secondary sealing The content of this technical data sheet is the
of insulating glass units (insulation) and the result of tests, monitoring and experience. It is
PVB-film of safety glass must be avoided. general in nature and does not constitute any
A total absence of UV can cause a color liability. It is the responsibility of the user to
change of the sealant. determine by his own tests whether the
In an acid environment or in a dark room, a product is suitable for the application.
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 in applications where
continuous water immersion is possible.
Not suitable for bonding aquariums.
When using different reactive joint
sealants, the first joint sealant must be
completely hardened before the next one
is applied.
Do not use on polycarbonate. Use Silirub
PC instead.
Do not use on natural stones like marble,
granite,...(staining). Use Soudal Silirub MA
or Silirub+ S8800 for this application.
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 (UK) Limited Unit A, Tame Park, Vanguard UK-Tamworth B77 5DY
Tel: +44 1827-261.092 Fax: +44 1827-284.454 www.soudal.com
