Product Data Sheet

Version 2 (12 / 2015)

Sikasil® SG-18
Structural silicone adhesive

Typical Product Data

Chemical base 1-C silicone
1
Color (CQP 001-1) Black / Grey S6
Cure mechanism Moisture-curing
Cure type Neutral
Density (uncured) (CQP 006-4) 1.48 kg/l
Non-sag properties (CQP 061-4 / ISO 7390) 2 mm
Application temperature 5 – 40 °C
2
Skin time (CQP 019-2) 30 min
2
Tack-free time (CQP 019-1) 90 min
Curing speed (CQP 049-1) See diagram 1
Shore A-hardness (CQP 023-1 / ISO 868) 44
Tensile strength (CQP 036-1 / ISO 37) 2.0 MPa
Elongation at break (CQP 036-1 / ISO 37) 300 %
Tear propagation resistance (CQP 045-1 / ISO 34) 4 N/mm
100% modulus (CQP 036-1 / ISO 37) 1.1 MPa
Movement accommodation capability (ASTM C 719)  12.5 %
Thermal resistance (CQP 513-1) 4 hours 200 °C
Short term 1 hour 220 °C
Service temperature -40 - 150 °C
Shelf life (storage below 25 °C) (CQP 016-1) cartridge / pail 12 months
unipack 15 months
1) 2)
CQP = Corporate Quality Procedure 23°C / 50% r.h.

Description Product Benefits Areas of Application

® ®
Sikasil SG-18 is a neutral-curing
structural silicone adhesive with
excellent adhesion to a wide range
of substrates.
- Meets requirements of ASTM C
1184
- Outstanding UV and weathering
resistance
- Bonds well to glass, metals and
coated metals
Sikasil SG-18 can be used as
structural glazing adhesive and for
other bonding applications where
superior resistance to UV radiation,
high temperatures and weathering
is required.
This product is suitable for profes-
sional experienced users only.
Test with original substrates and
conditions have to be performed to
ensure adhesion and material
compatibility.
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Cure Mechanism The above information is offered Further Information
® for general guidance only. Advice
Sikasil SG-18 cures by reaction Copies of the following publications
with atmospheric moisture. The on specific applications will be are available on request:
reaction thus starts at the surface given on request. - Safety Data Sheets
and proceeds to the core of the - General Guidelines “Structural
®
joint. The curing speed depends on Method of Application Silicone Glazing with Sikasil
the relative humidity and the tem- Surface preparation Adhesives”
perature (see diagram 1 below). Surfaces must be clean, dry and
Heating above 50 °C to speed-up free from oil, grease and dust. Packaging Information
the vulcanization is not advisable Advice on specific applications and Cartridge 300 ml
as it may lead to bubble formation. surface pretreatment methods is
available from the Technical Unipack 600 ml
At low temperatures the water
content of the air is lower and the Department of Sika Industry. Pail 26 kg
curing process proceeds more
Application
slowly. Basis of Product Data
After suitable joint and substrate
® All technical data stated in this
10 preparation, Sikasil SG-18 is
Product Data Sheet are based on
Thickness of cure [mm]

35 °C 23 °C
gunned into place. Joints must be
8 laboratory tests. Actual measured
properly dimensioned as changes
50 °C data may vary due to circumstan-
8 °C are no longer possible after con-
6 ces beyond our control.
struction. Basis for calculation of
4 the necessary joint dimensions are
50 °C / 95 % r.h. Health and Safety Information
35 °C / 90 % r.h. the technical values of the adhe-
2 For information and advice re-
23 °C / 50 % r.h. sive and the adjacent building
0
8 °C / 30 % r.h.
materials, the exposure of the garding transportation, handling,
0 2 4 6 8 10 building elements, their construc- storage and disposal of chemical
Time [days] products, users shall refer to the
tion and size as well as external
Diagram 1: Curing speed 1-C-Sikasil® SG-18 loads. Joints deeper than 15 mm actual Safety Data Sheets
should be avoided. containing physical, ecological,
Application Limits For more information please con- toxicological and other safety-
® related data.
Most Sikasil WS, FS, SG, IG, WT, tact the Technical Department of
AS and other engineering silicone Sika Industry.
sealants manufactured by Sika are Disclaimer
compatible with each other and Tooling and finishing The information, and, in particular, the
® recommendations relating to the appli-
with SikaGlaze IG sealants. For Tooling and finishing must be
specific information regarding carried out within the skin time of cation and end-use of Sika products,
are given in good faith based on Sika's
compatibility between various the sealant or adhesive.
® ® current knowledge and experience of
Sikasil and SikaGlaze products Prior to the tooling process, ensure the products when properly stored,
please contact the Technical joint flanks are wetted properly. handled and applied under normal
Service Department of Sika conditions in accordance with Sika's
Removal
Industry. All other sealants have to ® recommendations. In practice, the
Uncured Sikasil SG-18 may be differences in materials, substrates and
be approved by Sika before using
® removed from tools and equipment actual site conditions are such that no
them in combination with Sikasil ®
with Sika Remover-208 or an- warranty in respect of merchantability
SG-18. Where two or more
other suitable solvent. Once cured, or of fitness for a particular purpose,
different reactive sealants are nor any liability arising out of any legal
the material can only be removed
used, allow the first to cure relationship whatsoever, can be in-
mechanically.
completely before applying the ferred either from this information, or
Hands and exposed skin should be
next. ® from any written recommendations, or
® washed immediately using Sika
Sikasil SG, IG and WT sealants from any other advice offered. The user
Handclean towels or a suitable of the product must test the product’s
and adhesives may only be used in
industrial hand cleaner and water. suitability for the intended application
structural glazing or window bond-
Do not use solvents! and purpose. Sika reserves the right to
ing applications by experienced
change the properties of its products.
professionals and after a detailed Overpainting The proprietary rights of third parties
®
examination and written approval Sikasil SG-18 is an elastic adhe- must be observed. All orders are ac-
of the corresponding project details sive and cannot be overpainted. cepted subject to our current terms of
by the Technical Department of sale and delivery. Users must always
Sika Industry. refer to the most recent issue of the
The compatibility of gaskets, local Product Data Sheet for the pro-
backer rods, setting blocks and duct concerned, copies of which will be
other accessory materials with supplied on request.
®
Sikasil SG-18 must be tested in
advance.

Further information available at:

www.sika.ch
www.sika.com

Sika Schweiz AG
Business Unit Industry
Sikasil® SG-18 2 / 2

Tüffenwies 16
CH-8048 Zurich
Switzerland
Tel. +41 58 436 40 40
Fax +41 58 436 55 30