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Plastiseal
Plastiseal
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Description
Design criteria
1 Plastiseal
2 Asphalt, bituminous or other roof finish
Plastiseal
Joint preparation
Ensure that the joint surfaces are completely dry, clean and
frost free. Remove all dirt, dust, laitance and loose material by
rigorous wire brushing. Remove all rust, scale and protective
lacquers from metal surfaces. Remove any oil or grease with
Nitoflor Sol.
Gun loading
Cut conical tip off cartridge end thread, screw on nozzle, cut at
1 Plastiseal
45° to required size and fit into sealant gun.
2 Gutter
In expansion joints, Plastiseal must always be supported by a
Properties firm backing to allow free movement. Where a particularly neat
finish is required, cover face edges of joint with masking tape
Form : Semi-stiff paste
before priming and remove immediately after sealing work is
Colour : Black
completed.
Movement
accommodation factor Priming porous surfaces
BS 6093 : 10% for butt joints
Use Primer 3 on concrete, stone, brickwork, timber and
20% for lap joints
unglazed edges of ceramic tiles. Allow primer to become touch
Setting time : 24 to 48 hours depending
dry before sealing, normally 1 to 4 hours at 25ºC.
on conditions of exposure
Application temperature : 5 to 50°C Priming non-porous surfaces
Solids content : 90% minimum
Not normally required. Ferrous metals should be treated with
Physical or chemical
an anti-corrosion primer.
change : Solvent release
Chemical resistance Cleaning
to occasional spillage : Dilute acids resistant
Clean up equipment immediately after use with Nitoflor Sol,
Dilute alkalis resistant
white spirit or paraffin.
Solvents not resistant
Petroleum not resistant Maintenance
Lubricants not resistant
No special requirement, damage should be repaired if and
Primer 3 when it occurs.
Application temperature : 5 to 50°C
Drying time : 1 to 4 hour @ 25°C
Plastiseal
Limitations Storage
• Plastiseal should not be used in closed tanks or reservoirs Plastiseal will have a shelf life of 12 months when stored in
where poor ventilation will seriously inhibit evaporation of solvent dry conditions below 50°C.
from the Plastiseal.
When stored in cold stores Primer 3 will have a shelf life of 12
• Before permanent immersion in water, Plastiseal must be
months.
left for a minimum period of 14 days to permit evaporation of its
solvent content, this is dependent upon ambient conditions
Precautions
and depth of the Plastiseal.
Health and safety
Technical support
Plastiseal, Primer 3 and Nitoflor Sol should not come in contact
Fosroc offers a comprehensive technical support service to with the skin and eyes, or be swallowed.
specifiers, end users and contractors. It is also able to offer on-
Ensure adequate ventilation and avoid inhalation of vapours.
site technical assistance, an AutoCAD facility and dedicated
Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye protection.
specification assistance in locations all over the world.
In case of contact with skin, rinse with plenty of clean water,
Estimating then cleanse with soap and water. Do not use solvent. In case
of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of clean
Supply
water and seek medical advice. If swallowed seek medical
Plastiseal : 400ml cartridges &
attention immediately - do not induce vomiting.
25 litre pack
Primer 3 : 5 litre pack Fire
Additional Information
fluid micro-concretes
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See separate data sheet
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