PRODUCT DATA SHEET

Sikaflex® Construction
SEALANT FOR BUILDING JOINTS

DESCRIPTION
Sikaflex® Construction is a one-component, moisture-
curing, elastic joint sealant.

USES
Sikaflex® Construction is designed for movement and
connection joints on porous substrates as well as in-
door and outdoor sealing applications.

CHARACTERISTICS / ADVANTAGES
▪ One component, ready to use
▪ Fast-curing
▪ Non-sag
▪ Bubble-free curing
▪ Can be overpainted
▪ High tear resistance
▪ Very good adhesion to many substrates
▪ Good weather and ageing resistance
▪ Excellent workability, easy to smoothen

APPROVALS / STANDARDS
▪ Conforms to ISO 11600 Classification F 25 HM /20 LM
▪ Conforms to ASTM C 920 Type S, Grade NS, Class 25,
Use NT, G, M and A

PRODUCT INFORMATION
Chemical Base 1-component polyurethane, moisture curing
Packaging 600ml sausages, 20 sausages per box
Colour White, Concrete Grey (other colors available upon request)
Shelf Life 12 months from date of production if stored in undamaged, original, sealed
packaging and if storage conditions are met.
Storage Conditions Store in dry conditions, protected from direct sunlight and at tempera-
tures between +5 °C and +25 °C.
Density 1.30 kg/l approx. 2) (CQP 1) 006-4, ISO 1183-1)

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TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Shore A Hardness 35 after 28 days approx. 2) (CQP 023-1, ISO 868)

Tensile Strength
Secant Tensile Modulus 0.45 N/mm2 approx. at 100% elongation (23 °C) (ISO 8339)
0.75 N/mm2 approx. at 100% elongation (−20 °C)
Modulus of Elasticity in Tension 0.6 N/mm2 approx. at 100% elongation 2) after 28 days (CQP 555-1, ISO 8339)
Elongation at Break 800% approx.2) (CQP 036-1, ISO 37)

Elastic Recovery > 80% 2) after 28 days (ISO 7389)

Tear Strength 1.2 N/mm2 approx. 2) (CQP 036-1, ISO 37)

Tear Propagation Resistance 7.0 N/mm approx. 2) (CQP 045-1, ISO 34)

Movement Capability 25% (ISO 9047)

Service Temperature −40 °C to +70 °C

Joint Design The joint width must be designed to suit the joint movement required and
the movement capability of the sealant. The joint width shall be ≥ 10 mm
and ≤ 40 mm. A width to depth ratio of 2:1 must be maintained (for excep-
tions, see table below).

Standard joint widths for joints between concrete elements

Joint distance [m] Min joint width [mm] Min. joint depth [mm]
2 10 10
4 15 10
6 20 10
8 30 15
10 35 17
All joints must be correctly designed and dimensioned in accordance with
the relevant standards, before their construction. The basis for calculation
of the necessary joint widths are the type of structure and its dimensions,
the technical values of the adjacent building materials and the joint sealing
material, as well as the specific exposure of the building and the joints.

For larger joints please contact our Technical Service Department.

APPLICATION INFORMATION
Consumption Joint length [m] per Joint width [mm] Joint depth [mm]
600 ml foil pack
6 10 10
4 15 10
3 20 10
2 25 12
1.3 30 15

Backing Material Use closed cell, polyethylene foam backing rods.

Sag Flow 0 mm (CQP 061-4, ISO 7390)

Ambient Air Temperature +5 °C to +40 °C, min. 3 °C above dew point temperature
Substrate Temperature +5 °C to +40 °C
Curing Rate 3 mm/24 h approx. 2) (CQP 049-2)

Skin Time 60 minutes approx. 2) (CQP 019-1)

Tooling Time 80 minutes approx. (23 °C / 50% r.h.) (CQP 019-2)

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APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS Renovation
▪ Technical Manual Facade Sealing
SUBSTRATE PREPARATION
LIMITATIONS
Substrate must be clean, dry, homogeneous, and free
from oil, grease, dust and loose or friable particle. Ce- ▪ Sikaflex® Construction can be over-painted with most
ment laitance must be removed conventional facade coating paint systems. However,
paints must first be tested to ensure compatibility by
Non-porous substrates carrying out preliminary trials (e.g. according to ISO
e.g. metal, powder coating etc. have to be cleaned technical paper: Paintability and Paint Compatibility
with a fine abrasive pad and Sika® Aktivator-100 by of Sealants). The best over-painting results are ob-
using a clean towel / cloth. tained when the sealant is allowed to fully cure first.
After a flash off time of at least 15 min, apply Sika® Note: non-flexible paint systems may impair the
Primer-3 N by using a brush. Before sealing allow a elasticity of the sealant and lead to cracking of the
flash off time of at least 30 min. (max. 8 hrs.). For PVC, paint film.
use Sika® Primer-215. Before sealing, allow a flash off ▪ Color variations may occur due to exposure to chemi-
time of at least 30 min. (max. 8 hrs.). cals, high temperatures and/or UV-radiation (espe-
cially with the color shade white). However, a change
in color is purely of aesthetic nature and does not ad-
Porous substrates versely influence the technical performance or dura-
e.g. Concrete, aerated concrete and cement based bility of the product.
renders, mortars and bricks shall be primed using ▪ Do not use Sikaflex® Construction on natural stone.
Sika® Primer-3 N applied with a brush. Before sealing, ▪ Do not use Sikaflex® Construction as a glass sealer
allow a flash-off time of > 30 minutes (< 8 hours). ▪ Do not use Sikaflex® Construction on bituminous sub-
strates, natural rubber, EPDM rubber or on any buil-
Important Note: Primers are only adhesion promoter. ding materials which might bleed oils, plasticizers or
They neither substitute for the correct cleaning of the solvents that could attack the sealant.
surface nor improve their strength significantly. ▪ Do not use Sikaflex® Construction to seal joints in and
around swimming pools.
Primers improve long term performance of a sealed ▪ Do not use Sikaflex® Construction for joints under
joint. water pressure or for permanent water immersion.
▪ Do not expose uncured Sikaflex® Construction to al-
For further information refer to the Sika® Primer table. cohol containing products as this may interfere with
the curing reaction.
APPLICATION METHOD / TOOLS BASIS OF PRODUCT DATA
Sikaflex® Construction is supplied ready to use. All technical data stated in this Product Data Sheet are
based on laboratory tests. Actual measured data may
After suitable joint and substrate preparation, insert vary due to circumstances beyond our control.
backing rod to required depth and apply primer if ne-
cessary. Insert foil pack into sealant gun and firmly ex-
trude Sikaflex® Construction into joint making sure LOCAL RESTRICTIONS
that it is full contact with the side of the joint. Fill the Please note that as a result of specific local regula-
joint, avoiding air entrapment. Sikaflex® Construction tions the performance of this product may vary from
must be tooled firmly against joint sides to ensure country to country. Please consult the local Product
good adhesion. Data Sheet for the exact description of the application
fields.
Masking tape must be used where sharp exact joint
lines or exceptionally neat lines are required. Remove
the tape whilst the sealant is still soft. Sleek joint with
ECOLOGY, HEALTH AND SAFETY
smoothing liquid for a perfect sealant surface. For information and advice on the safe handling, stor-
age and disposal of chemical products, users shall refer
CLEANING OF TOOLS
to the most recent Safety Data Sheet (SDS) containing
Clean all tools and application equipment immediately physical, ecological, toxicological and other safety-re-
after use with Sika® Remover-208 and/or Sika® Top- lated data.
Clean T or equivalent. Hardened / cured marterials can
only be mechanically removed. LEGAL NOTES
The information, and, in particular, the recommenda-
FURTHER DOCUMENTS tions relating to the application and end-use of Sika
▪ Material Data Sheet (SDS) products, are given in good faith based on Sika’s cur-
▪ Pre-treatment Chart Sealing & Bonding rent knowledge and experience of the products when
▪ Method Statement Joint Sealing properly stored, handled and applied under normal
▪ Method Statement Joint Maintenance, Cleaning and conditions in accordance with Sika’s recommenda-

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tions. In practice, the differences in materials, sub-
strates and actual site conditions are such that no war-
ranty in respect of merchantability or of fitness for a
particular purpose, nor any liability arising out of any
legal relationship whatsoever, can be inferred either
from this information, or from any written recom-
mendations, or from any other advice offered. The
user of the product must test the product’s suitability
for the intended application and purpose. Sika re-
serves the right to change the properties of its
products. The proprietary rights of third parties must
be observed. All orders are accepted subject to our
current terms of sale and delivery. Users must always
refer to the most recent issue of the local Product Data
Sheet for the product concerned, copies of which will
be supplied on request.

Sika Philippines Inc.

888 Marcos Alvarez Ave.,
Talon V, Las Piñas City, Philippines 1747
Tel. No.: +63 2 8806-2875
Fax. No.:+63 2 8806-2883
Website: phl.sika.com

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