Product Data Sheet

Edition 03,2008.
Identification no. 5.1.007
Version No. 05
Sikaflex®-Construction (J)

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Sikaflex - Construction (J)
Joint Sealing Compound

Description Permanently elastic one-component joint sealing compound on polyure-

thane base.

Uses Universal joint sealing compound for building construction, e.g:

For movement joints in
Q Precast concrete construction
Construction

Construction
Q Balcony parapets
Q Bridge cantilevers
Q Retaining walls
Q Subways
For caulking of
Q Window sashs and doors
Q Skirtings
Q Wall/ floor joints
Q Shutter housings

Advantages Q One-component, ready for use

Q Good adhesion to many substrates
Q Good weathering and ageing properties
Q Good workability, easy to use
Q Can be overpainted
Q Meets the requirements of ISO 11600 (Type F Class 25 LM),
ASTM C 920:2001 Type S Grade NS_NT

Product Data
Colours White, concrete grey

Packaging 20 x 600 ml unipacs per case

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Shelf life 12 months from date of production if stored in cool (at +10 C to 25 C) and
dry conditions.

Sika Limited (Vietnam)

Head Office:
Nhon Trach 1 Industrial Zone,
Nhon Trach Dist., Dong Nai Prov.
Tel: (84-61) 3560 700
Fax: (84-61) 3560 699
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Technical Data Application Protect joint flanks with masking tape.

Density Approx. 1.4 kg/ltr. depending on colour shade Insert back-up profile, apply primer and observe waiting time.
Apply joint sealant with hand- or air pressure gun, avoiding air entrap-
Curing system Moisture curing ment. Level sealant with trowel to concave finish.
Skinning time 4 – 6 hours Where necessary, smooth sealant with clean water, adding a few drops
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(at +23 C/ 50% r.h.) of a synthetic detergent.
Curing speed 10 mm / 6 days Remove masking tape before sealant has started to cure.
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(at +23 C/ 50% r.h.)
Clean tools immediately after use with Colma Cleaner. Hardened mate-
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Shore A hardness approx. 30 (after 28 days at +23 C / 50% r.h.) rial can only be mechanically removed
JIS K 6253
Notes on application/ limits Q When smoothing sealant, please observe that no liquid is allowed to
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Service temperature Dry: -30 C to +70 C penetrate between sealant and joint flank.
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Wet: up to +40 C (temporary up to 50 C) Q To maintain maximum movement capacity, do not overcoat joint seal-
ant completely, only the joint sides should be overcoated to a maxi-
Elongation at break > 400% mum 1-mm width. Should overcoating be necessary, trials must be
JIS K 6251 carried out to observe adhesion and drying behaviour of coating.

Tensile strength at break > 1.0 N/mm

2 Q Insufficient ventilation, (lack of moisture) slows curing rate.
JIS K 6251 Q Silicone based products can negatively influence curing as well as
bonding properties of sealant.
Recovery ISO 11600 > 80%
Q Do not apply to concrete substrates treated with transparent coatings
Joint design A) Facade joints (precast concrete elements) DIN 18540 / ISO 11600 (glazed).
Joint distance (m) -2.0 2-3.5 3.5-5 5-6.5 6.5-8 Q Colours may be influenced by exposure to weathering (chemicals,
high temperatures, UV).
Min. joint dimensions at time of sealant application:
Joint width (mm) 10 15 20 25 30
Health and Safety information
Joint depth (mm) 8 10 12 15 15
B) For other, common applications: Ecology Do not let uncured sealant get into sewers, waters or soil.

Sealant-bead diameter (joint factor) Transportaion Class Non-hazardous.

Width: Depth up to 10 mm joint width = 1:1
Disposal Completely emptied cartridges and unipacs are not classified as
more than 10 mm joint width = 2:1 (min. depth 8 mm) “special” refuse and may be disposed of together with household
Minimum joint width for window caulking: 10 mm garbage. Expired material in original containers as well as only partially
empty containers must be disposed of as “special” refuse.
Max. joint width 35 mm
Important notes To avoid rare allergic reactions, we recommend the use of rubber gloves.
Min. joint depth for 8 mm Change soiled work clothes and wash hands before breaks or after
expansion joints finishing work.

Max. permissible joint 25% of average joint width Disclaimer The information, and, in particular, the recommendations relating to the application and end-use
movement (expansion of Sika products, are given in good faith based on Sika’s current knowledge and experience of
the products when properly stored, handled and applied under normal conditions in accordance
– contraction) with Sika’s recommendations. In practice, the differences in materials, substrates and actual site
conditions are such that no warranty in respect of merchantability or of fitness for a particular
Max. permissible shear 20% of joint width purpose, nor any liability arising out of any legal relationship whatsoever, can be inferred either
movement (longitudinal or from this information, or from any written recommendations, or from any other advice offered. The
user of the product must test the product’s suitability for the intended application and purpose.
transversal to joint axis)
Sika reserves the right to change the properties of its products. The proprietary rights of third
o 2 parties must be observed. All orders are accepted subject to our current terms of sale and
Tensile strength At 60% elongation +23 C, < 0.40 N/mm delivery. Users must always refer to the most recent issue of the local Product Data Sheet for the
o 2 product concerned, copies of which will be supplied on request.
DIN 52455 At 60% elongation –10 C, < 0.60 N/mm

Application
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Application temperature +5 C to +40 C (material and substrate temperature)

Substrate Clean and dry, free from dust and loose particles. Paint, laitance and
other poorly adhering particles must be removed by grinding. Clean joint
with compressed air.

Back- up material Soft, round or flat polyethylene profiles

Primer For the selection of the suitable primer, please consult our Technical
Department.

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Technical Data Application Protect joint flanks with masking tape.

Density Approx. 1.4 kg/ltr. depending on colour shade Insert back-up profile, apply primer and observe waiting time.
Apply joint sealant with hand- or air pressure gun, avoiding air entrap-
Curing system Moisture curing ment. Level sealant with trowel to concave finish.
Skinning time 4 – 6 hours Where necessary, smooth sealant with clean water, adding a few drops
o
(at +23 C/ 50% r.h.) of a synthetic detergent.
Curing speed 10 mm / 6 days Remove masking tape before sealant has started to cure.
o
(at +23 C/ 50% r.h.)
Clean tools immediately after use with Colma Cleaner. Hardened mate-
o
Shore A hardness approx. 30 (after 28 days at +23 C / 50% r.h.) rial can only be mechanically removed
JIS K 6253
Notes on application/ limits Q When smoothing sealant, please observe that no liquid is allowed to
o o
Service temperature Dry: -30 C to +70 C penetrate between sealant and joint flank.
o o
Wet: up to +40 C (temporary up to 50 C) Q To maintain maximum movement capacity, do not overcoat joint seal-
ant completely, only the joint sides should be overcoated to a maxi-
Elongation at break > 400% mum 1-mm width. Should overcoating be necessary, trials must be
JIS K 6251 carried out to observe adhesion and drying behaviour of coating.

Tensile strength at break > 1.0 N/mm

2 Q Insufficient ventilation, (lack of moisture) slows curing rate.
JIS K 6251 Q Silicone based products can negatively influence curing as well as
bonding properties of sealant.
Recovery ISO 11600 > 80%
Q Do not apply to concrete substrates treated with transparent coatings
Joint design A) Facade joints (precast concrete elements) DIN 18540 / ISO 11600 (glazed).
Joint distance (m) -2.0 2-3.5 3.5-5 5-6.5 6.5-8 Q Colours may be influenced by exposure to weathering (chemicals,
high temperatures, UV).
Min. joint dimensions at time of sealant application:
Joint width (mm) 10 15 20 25 30
Health and Safety information
Joint depth (mm) 8 10 12 15 15
B) For other, common applications: Ecology Do not let uncured sealant get into sewers, waters or soil.

Sealant-bead diameter (joint factor) Transportaion Class Non-hazardous.

Width: Depth up to 10 mm joint width = 1:1
Disposal Completely emptied cartridges and unipacs are not classified as
more than 10 mm joint width = 2:1 (min. depth 8 mm) “special” refuse and may be disposed of together with household
Minimum joint width for window caulking: 10 mm garbage. Expired material in original containers as well as only partially
empty containers must be disposed of as “special” refuse.
Max. joint width 35 mm
Important notes To avoid rare allergic reactions, we recommend the use of rubber gloves.
Min. joint depth for 8 mm Change soiled work clothes and wash hands before breaks or after
expansion joints finishing work.

Max. permissible joint 25% of average joint width Disclaimer The information, and, in particular, the recommendations relating to the application and end-use
movement (expansion of Sika products, are given in good faith based on Sika’s current knowledge and experience of
the products when properly stored, handled and applied under normal conditions in accordance
– contraction) with Sika’s recommendations. In practice, the differences in materials, substrates and actual site
conditions are such that no warranty in respect of merchantability or of fitness for a particular
Max. permissible shear 20% of joint width purpose, nor any liability arising out of any legal relationship whatsoever, can be inferred either
movement (longitudinal or from this information, or from any written recommendations, or from any other advice offered. The
user of the product must test the product’s suitability for the intended application and purpose.
transversal to joint axis)
Sika reserves the right to change the properties of its products. The proprietary rights of third
o 2 parties must be observed. All orders are accepted subject to our current terms of sale and
Tensile strength At 60% elongation +23 C, < 0.40 N/mm delivery. Users must always refer to the most recent issue of the local Product Data Sheet for the
o 2 product concerned, copies of which will be supplied on request.
DIN 52455 At 60% elongation –10 C, < 0.60 N/mm

Application
o o
Application temperature +5 C to +40 C (material and substrate temperature)

Substrate Clean and dry, free from dust and loose particles. Paint, laitance and
other poorly adhering particles must be removed by grinding. Clean joint
with compressed air.

Back- up material Soft, round or flat polyethylene profiles

Primer For the selection of the suitable primer, please consult our Technical
Department.

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 Product Data Sheet
Edition 03,2008.
Identification no. 5.1.007
Version No. 05
Sikaflex®-Construction (J)

®
Sikaflex - Construction (J)
Joint Sealing Compound

Description Permanently elastic one-component joint sealing compound on polyure-

thane base.

Uses Universal joint sealing compound for building construction, e.g:

For movement joints in
Q Precast concrete construction
Construction

Construction
Q Balcony parapets
Q Bridge cantilevers
Q Retaining walls
Q Subways
For caulking of
Q Window sashs and doors
Q Skirtings
Q Wall/ floor joints
Q Shutter housings

Advantages Q One-component, ready for use

Q Good adhesion to many substrates
Q Good weathering and ageing properties
Q Good workability, easy to use
Q Can be overpainted
Q Meets the requirements of ISO 11600 (Type F Class 25 LM),
ASTM C 920:2001 Type S Grade NS_NT

Product Data
Colours White, concrete grey

Packaging 20 x 600 ml unipacs per case

o o
Shelf life 12 months from date of production if stored in cool (at +10 C to 25 C) and
dry conditions.

Sika Limited (Vietnam)

Head Office:
Nhon Trach 1 Industrial Zone,
Nhon Trach Dist., Dong Nai Prov.
Tel: (84-61) 3560 700
Fax: (84-61) 3560 699
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