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PRODUCT DATA SHEET

SikaSwell® PS-2010
SWELLABLE JOINT SEALING STRIP

DESCRIPTION CHARACTERISTICS / ADVANTAGES


High performance hydrophilic rubber sealing strip that ▪ Easy to apply
swells when in contact with water. ▪ Can be applied on different substrates
▪ Highly economical
USES ▪ Swells in contact with water
▪ Can swell into cracks and gaps
To seal: ▪ Long-term reliablility tested
▪ Construction joints ▪ Resistant against water and various chemical sub-
▪ Pipe and steel work penetrations through concrete stances
walls and floor slabs ▪ No hardening time required
▪ Construction joints in precast concrete ▪ No welding required
▪ Construction joints in cable ducts, etc. ▪ Adaptable to fit many different detailing tasks
▪ Around all types of penetrations through concrete ▪ Different types and dimensions available

PRODUCT INFORMATION
Composition Rubber
Packaging 10 m x 10 rolls per box
Appearance / Colour Black
Shelf Life 12 months from date of production
Storage Conditions Store in unopened, undamaged and sealed original packaging in dry condi-
tions at temperatures between +5 °C and +35 °C. Protect from UV light.
Width 20 mm
Thickness 10 mm

TECHNICAL INFORMATION

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Swelling Pressure ≤ 16 bar after 3 days stored in tap water

SYSTEM INFORMATION
System Structure Swellable joint sealing strip SikaSwell® PS-2010
Adhesive SikaSwell® S-2

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS ▪ SikaSwell® PS-2010 expands when in contact with


water. This does not happen immediately, but slowly
SUBSTRATE QUALITY after several hours. Nevertheless it is advisable not to
leave SikaSwell® PS-2010 at any length of time in the
The substrate must be sound, clean, dry or ‘matt open air or exposed to rain water (max. 24 hours as
damp’, and free from all surface contaminants. long as water can drain away).
▪ Do not use SikaSwell® PS-2010 for movement/expan-
SUBSTRATE PREPARATION sion joints.
▪ If the water level suddenly increases, the watertight-
All loose particles, release agents, laitance, paint, rust
ness of joints will only be achieved when SikaSwell®
and other poorly adhering materials must be removed
PS-2010 has swollen.
by suitable hand or mechanical preparation.
▪ In a totally dry state SikaSwell® PS-2010 shrinks to its
Surfaces which are excessively rough tend to leak later
original dimension, but will expand again when com-
on. Sika® recommends smoothing of freshly placed
ing in contact with water.
concrete with a batten where the sealing profile is to
▪ Do not use SikaSwell® PS-2010 for sealing against wa-
be placed.
ter pressure higher than 2 bar because of the limited
APPLICATION METHOD / TOOLS sealing distance.
▪ If SikaSwell® PS-2010 is to be fixed around small dia-
▪ Clean the substrate surface. Loose and friable meter pipes use additional mechanical fixing with tie
particles can negatively affect the bonding wire or a sleeve.
of SikaSwell® PS-2010 to the substrate surface.
▪ Cut SikaSwell® PS-2010 to the required length. BASIS OF PRODUCT DATA
▪ Apply SikaSwell® S-2 (through the triangle nozzle) to
the clean substrate surface to a thickness of ~5 mm. All technical data stated in this Product Data Sheet are
▪ Press SikaSwell® PS-2010 into the freshly applied based on laboratory tests. Actual measured data may
SikaSwell® S-2. vary due to circumstances beyond our control.
▪ It is important that SikaSwell® PS-2010 is fully bon-
ded to the substrate surface. LOCAL RESTRICTIONS
▪ A concrete cover of at least 8 cm must be main-
tained on all sides when placing SikaSwell® PS-2010. Please note that as a result of specific local regula-
▪ Allow SikaSwell® S-2 to harden for 2–3 hours before tions the performance of this product may vary from
placing concrete. country to country. Please consult the local Product
▪ Protect SikaSwell® PS-2010 and SikaSwell® S-2 Data Sheet for the exact description of the application
against water (e.g. rain) until the concrete is placed. fields.
▪ It is important that a full and continuous contact
between SikaSwell® PS-2010 and the substrate is ECOLOGY, HEALTH AND SAFETY
achieved.
▪ During concreting, compact well around SikaSwell® For information and advice on the safe handling, stor-
PS-2010 to provide a dense concrete without any age and disposal of chemical products, users shall refer
honeycombs or voids. to the most recent Safety Data Sheet (SDS) containing
physical, ecological, toxicological and other safety-re-
IMPORTANT CONSIDERATIONS lated data.

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LEGAL NOTES
The information, and, in particular, the recommenda-
tions relating to the application and end-use of Sika
products, are given in good faith based on Sika's cur-
rent knowledge and experience of the products when
properly stored, handled and applied under normal
conditions in accordance with Sika’s recommenda-
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 Kimia Sdn. Bhd.


Lot 689, Nilai Industrial Estate, 71800 Nilai
Negeri Sembilan D.K., Malaysia
Phone: +606-7991762
Fax: +606-7991980
e-mail: info@my.sika.com
Website: www.sika.com.my

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