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Product Information

DOW CORNING® 791

Silicone Weatherproofing Sealant
Neutral one-part silicone sealant
FEATURES
APPLICATIONS
" Ideal for expansion, connection, " DOW CORNING 791 Silicone Weatherproofing Sealant is a specified, premium
perimeter and other movement joints performance weathersealing product, specifically designed for general glazing
" Neutral cure  suitable for use on coated and weathersealing in curtain wall and building facades.
glass, galvanized steel, copper, masonry
and other porous and non-porous
substrates TYPICAL PROPERTIES
" Low modulus sealant according to ISO Specification writers: These values are not intended for use in preparing specifications.
Standards, medium modulus according to Please contact your local Dow Corning sales representative prior to writing specifications on
ASTM standards this product.
" Extension/compression movement
capability of up to ±50% of the original Test method Property Unit Value
joint width
Uncured - As tested at 50% RH and 23ºC (73ºF)
BENEFITS ASTM D 2202 Flow (sag or slump) mm or inches 0
ASTM C 603 Extrusion rate g/minute 210
" Excellent weatherability, virtually
CTM 98B Working time minutes 15
unaffected by sunlight, rain, snow, ozone
or temperature extremes ASTM C 679 Tack-free time minutes 35
" Excellent unprimed adhesion to a wide Curing time days 7-14
variety of construction materials and CTM 97B Specific gravity 1.52
building components, including Kynar®
and anodized coated aluminium. For Application temperature range ºC -25 to 50
further clarification, refer to the ºF -13 to 122
application method in this data sheet As cured  after 7 days at 50% RH and 23ºC (73ºF)
" Ease of application  ready to use as ASTM D 2240 Durometer hardness Shore A 30
supplied
" Excellent rheology, low string upon ISO 7389 Elastic recovery % 91
gunning ISO 9047 Movement capability % ±50
" Meets Global standards. (America, Asia ISO 11600 Sealant Class Low Modulus
and Europe) 25LM F and G
" Compatible with all Dow Corning
Cured  after 28 days at 50% RH and 23ºC (73ºF)
structural sealants
12*12*50mm size T.A. joint (ISO 8339)
0.5*0.5*2 inches size T.A. joint (ASTM C 1135)
Tensile/modulus at 25% elongation MPa 0.3
psi 40
Tensile at 50% elongation MPa 0.35
psi 60
Modulus at 100% elongation MPa 0.4
psi 70
Ultimate tensile strength MPa 0.75
psi 120
Ultimate elongation at break % 460
ASTM C 711 Service temperature range ºC -50 to 150
ºF -58 to 302
* CTM: Corporate Test Method, copies of CTMs are available on request.
ASTM: American Society for Testing and Materials.
ISO: International Standardisation Organisation
DESCRIPTION Apply DOW CORNING 791 Silicone LIMITATIONS
DOW CORNING 791 Silicone Weatherproofing Sealant in a This product is not approved for use as
Weatherproofing Sealant is a one-part, continuous operation using a positive a structural sealant.
neutral cure, architectural grade pressure. Tool the sealant with light This product should not be applied:
sealant. It easily extrudes in any pressure to spread the sealant against " To building materials that bleed oils,
weather and quickly cures at room backing material and the joint surfaces plasticizers or solvents, green or
temperature by reaction with moisture before a skin forms. The applied partially vulcanized rubber gaskets or
in the air to form a durable, flexible sealant should be tooled within tapes
silicone rubber seal. 15 minutes or before a cured skin " In totally confined spaces
forms. Remove masking tape as soon " For continuous immersion in water or
SPECIFICATIONS as the bead is tooled. in below-grade applications
Meets the requirements of: " When surface temperatures exceed
ASTM C- 920 Type S, Grade NS, HANDLING PRECAUTIONS 50ºC (122ºF)
Class 25, Use NT, M, G, A Product safety information required for " To frost-laden or wet surfaces
ISO 11600 F&G-25LM safe use is not included. Before
GB/T 14683b G and F (China) handling, read product and safety data
BS 5889, sheets and container labels for safe use, This product is neither tested nor
DIN 18540 Class NF physical and health hazard information. represented as suitable for medical or
SNJF Vitrage et Façade Category 1 The material safety data sheet is pharmaceutical uses.
available on the Dow Corning website
at www.dowcorning.com. You can also HEALTH AND
HOW TO USE obtain a copy from your local ENVIRONMENTAL
Please consult the Dow Corning Dow Corning sales representative or INFORMATION
Application Manual for detailed Distributor or by calling your local To support Customers in their product
information on state-of-the art Dow Corning Global Connection. safety needs, Dow Corning has an
application methods and joint design. extensive Product Stewardship
(See contact list.) Please contact your USABLE LIFE AND organization and a team of Product
local Dow Corning sales office for STORAGE Safety and Regulatory Compliance
specific advice. When stored at or below 30ºC (86ºF) in (PS&RC) specialists available in each
the original unopened containers, this area.
Preparation product has a usable life of 12 months
Clean all joints removing all foreign from the date of production. For further information, please see our
matter and contaminants such as website, www.dowcorning.com or
grease, oil, dust, water, frost, surface PACKAGING consult your local Dow Corning
dirt, old sealants or glazing compounds This product is available in 300 and representative.
and protective coatings. 310ml disposable cartridges and in 500
and 600ml foil sausages depending on LIMITED WARRANTY
Application method location of purchase. Please check with INFORMATION - PLEASE
Install backing material or joint filler, your local Dow Corning sales office READ CAREFULLY
setting blocks, spacer shims and tapes. for local packaging range availability. The information contained herein is
Areas adjacent to joints may be masked offered in good faith and is believed to
to ensure neat sealant lines. Primer is COLORS be accurate. However, because
generally not required on non-porous This product is available in 6 colors: conditions and methods of use of our
surfaces. On porous surfaces, black, gray, bronze, limestone, precast products are beyond our control, this
Dow Corning recommend that a test white and white. Please contact your information should not be used in
sample be carried out prior to local Dow Corning sales office for substitution for customer's tests to
application. To confirm optimum additional local color availability. ensure that Dow Corning's products are
adhesion on either a porous or non- Custom colors are also available upon safe, effective, and fully satisfactory
porous surface, adhesion testing should request. for the intended end use. Suggestions
always be carried out prior to the of use shall not be taken as
commencement of any project. Please inducements to infringe any patent.
contact your local Dow Corning sales
office for specific advice. Dow Corning's sole warranty is that the
product will meet the Dow Corning
sales specifications in effect at the time
of shipment.

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such warranty is limited to refund of
purchase price or replacement of any
product shown to be other than as
warranted.

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EXPRESS OR IMPLIED
WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR
MERCHANTABILITY.

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