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KEY NAME
PREFORMED JOINT SEALS
POLYETHYLENE JOINT FILLER
BITUMEN IMPREGNATED
FIBREBOARD JOINT FILLER
BACKER RODS
BOND-BREAKER TAPE
EXPANSION JOINT MEMBRANE
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DESCRIPTION FLOOR WALL SUITABILITY REMARKS
Cross linked, non-absorbent, semi-rigid, cellular
polyethylene. It shall have a recovery of 98% after
50% compression and water absorption of less than Cast in situ and Precast Concrete,
0.05% by volume resistant to weathering and Yes Yes Brick work, Block work, Under
chemical attack. The joint filler have Water Byelaws water, Potable water
Scheme approval for use in contact with potable
water-Hydrocell XL
Compressible, non-extruding, high recovery, low
Cast in situ and Precast Concrete,
distortion, bitumen impregnated fiberboard Yes Yes
Brick work, Block work
expansion joint filler-Bitucell
Losed cell polyethylene foam supplied in circular
cord lengths for use as a back-up material for joint Cast in situ and Precast Concrete,
sealing applications and suitable for the most Yes Yes Brick work, Block work, Under
commonly encountered joint dimensions. The back- water
up rod is non-absorbent and rot proof - Expancell
Deboning tape,polyethylene coated Kraft Paper with
a high tack pressure sensitive adhesive for
Cast in situ and Precast Concrete,
preventing sealant from adhering to rigid, inflexible Yes Yes
Brick work, Block work
joint-filler materials or joint surfaces at back of joint-
Nitoseal Debonding Tape
Non-reinforced Hypalon membrane incorporating a
central release tape shall be designed to be bonded
over movement joints or cracks in structures to
prevent the passage of water and accommodates
Cast in situ and Precast Concrete,
continuous and pronounced cyclic movement. The Yes Yes
Block work, Under water
membrane should be bonded to the structure on
both sides of the joint using two-part epoxy
adhesive as per the manufacture’s written
instructions- Expoband One
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KEY NAME DESCRIPTION TRAFFICABL WALL MAF* DESIGN CRITERIA SUITABILITY LIMITATIONS REMARKS
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POLYSULPHIDE JOINT SEALANTS
Multi-component joint sealant, based on a liquid Yes Yes 25% butt joints May be applied to joints between 5 and 50 mm Cast in situ and Precast Over-painting of sealants is not
polysulphide polymer, Gun grade and Pouring 50% lap joints wide. Joints which are expected to experience cyclic Concrete, Glass, recommended because of
grade, Gray color-Thioflex 600 (It is mainly All movements should be designed to an optimum Aluminum, Stainless Steel, the inability of paint films to accept
Purpose Sealant, expet for Immeersion width:depth ratio of 2:1, subject to the overriding Precast Concrete, Brick movement. However, if
condition) recommended minimum sealant work, Block work, required, trials should be carried out to
depths set out below: Trafficable, Immersion in determine compatibility.
5 mm for metals, glass and other non-porous water(after fully cured), Thioflex 600 should not be used in direct
surfaces; Normal Water (not potable, contact with materials
10 mm for all porous surfaces; 20 mm for trafficked not sewage water), UV containing pitch or bitumen. Only Gun
joints and those subject to hydrostatic stable, Chemical resitance Grade should be used in vertical or
pressures. to occasional spillage, horizontal joints in reservoirs or other
Performs as an acoustic water retaining
sealant structures.
Thioflex 600 is not recommended for use
in highly chlorinated water.

POLYURETHANE JOINT SEALANTS
One component polyurethane sealant which is
moisture curing, non-sag, gun-grade, White, Gray
and Sand colors-Nitoseal PU40 (It is mainly All
Purpose Sealant, expet for traffic and
Immeersion conditions)
Yes Yes 25% Can be applied to joints between 6 mm and 50 mm
wide and applied between 6 mm and 25 mm deep.
Joints which are expected to experience continual
cyclic movement should be designed such that the
sealant is applied to an optimum width to depth ratio
of 2:1subject to the overriding recommended
minimum sealant depths of: a) 6 mm for accurately
formed, non-porous surfaces such as glass and
metal, b) 10 mm for precast concrete, in-situ
concrete, brick and other porous surfaces.
Cast in situ and Precast
Concrete, Glass,
Aluminum, Stainless Steel,
Precast Concrete, window
perimeters, steps, risers,
roof and tilt-wall joints and
between construction
materials of dissimilar
expansion coefficients
(most of common
construction materials), UV
stable
Not recommended for the following:
Unprimed joints that will be subjected to
continuous water
immersion. Joints that are contaminated
with grease, wax, corrosion, bitumen or
cement laitance. Horizontal joints in floors
or decks where traffic or abuse
is encountered. Special architectural
finishes without proper testing.
Application limitations:
Must not be applied to frost-bearing
surfaces if temperature will be below
freezing for more than 24 hours.
Tooling techniques using solvents or
soapy solutions are not recommended.
All surfaces must be evaluated for
adhesion prior to product acceptance

POLYURETHANE JOINT SEALANTS
One component polyurethane sealant which is
moisture curing, non-sag, gun-grade, White, Gray
and beigee colors-Nitoseal PU40-CS (It is mainly
General Purpose Sealant)
Yes Yes 25% can be applied to joints between 2 mm sealing expansion and Not recommended for the following:
and 35 mm wide and applied between 2 mm and 20 control joints. Typically Unprimed joints that will be subjected to
mm deep. used in precast concrete continuous water immersion.
Joints which are expected to experience continual construction, balcony  Joints that are contaminated with
cyclic movement should be designed such that the parapets, bridge culverts, grease, wax, corrosion, bitumen or cement
sealant is applied to an optimum width to depth ratio retaining walls, boundary laitance.
of 2:1subject to the overriding recommended walls, roof joints, caulking Horizontal joints in floors or decks where
minimum sealant depths of: a) 6 mm for accurately joints around windows, traffic or abuse is encountered.
formed, non-porous surfaces such as doors, skirting, walls & Special architectural finishes without
glass and metal, b) 10 mm for precast concrete, in- floor joints , UV stable and proper testing.
situ concrete, brick and other porous surfaces. can be painted after curing Application limitations:
Nitoseal PU40-CS must not be applied to
frost-bearing surfaces if temperature will
be below freezing for more
than 24 hours.
Tooling techniques using solvents or
soapy solutions are not recommended.
 All surfaces must be evaluated for
adhesion prior to product acceptance.
Hybrid silyl modified polyether (“MS”)
technology.
Hybrid silyl modified polyether (“MS”)
technology.
Hybrid silyl modified polyether (“MS”)
technology.
Hybrid silyl modified polyether (“MS”)
technology.
One part, low modulus sealant based on Yes
hybrid silyl modified polyether (“MS”) technology,
Available in a range of colours- Nitoseal MS60 (It is
mainly General Purpose Sealant)
One part, low modulus sealant based on Yes
hybrid silyl modified polyether (“MS”) technology,
Available in a range of colours- Nitoseal MS100 (It
is mainly Façade Sealant)
One part, low modulus sealant based on Yes
hybrid silyl modified polyether (“MS”) technology,
Available in a range of colours- Nitoseal MS300 (It
is mainly Trafficable "flooring"Sealant) Nitoseal
MS300 is also available in a non-tainting grade
suitable for food area applications (Nitoseal
MS300FG)
One part, low modulus sealant based on Yes
hybrid silyl modified polyether (“MS”) technology,
Gray color- Nitoseal MS600 (It is mainly
Immeersion Sealant)
Yes 25% May be applied to joints between 5 and 35mm
wide. To minimise stress imposed on the joint
sealant, all moving joints should be designed to an
optimum width to depth ratio of 2:1 with an overriding
minimum depth of 5mm for non-porous surfaces and
10mm for porous surfaces. Joint width should be
sufficient to ensure the MAF of the sealant is not
exceeded.
Yes Butt joints: 50% May be applied to joints between 5 and 35
primed mm wide. To minimise stresses imposed on the joint
25% unprimed sealant, all moving joints should be designed to an
Lap joints: optimum width to depth ratio of 2:1. This ratio is
100% primed subject to these overriding minimum sealant depths:
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5 mm minimum sealant depth at any point.
5 mm minimum bonding depth against metals, glass
and other non-porous surfaces, providing that joint
faces are in good condition.
8 mm minimum bonding depth against masonry or
other porous surfaces, or any non-porous surfaces
where joint faces are in poor condition.
Shear joints shall be a minimum joint width to depth
ratio of 1:2 up to a maximum of 1:1. The total
movement in shear should not exceed 80% of joint
depth at time of sealing in these joints.
Yes Butt joints 25% May be applied between 6mm and 20mm wide,
Lap joints 50% for trafficked joints (up to 40mm non-trafficked). In
most cases it is recommended to form a sealing slot
with a square crosssection,
subject to a minimum 10mm depth. To ensure the
sealant operates within its stated movement
accommodation capacity
the sealing slot widths should be designed in
accordance with the recommendations of BS6093.
Yes 25% butt joints Should be applied to joints between 5 and
50% lap joints 35mm wide. Joints which are expected to experience
cyclic movements should be designed to an optimum
width : depth ratio of 2:1, subject to the overriding
recommended minimum sealant depths set out
below: 5mm for metals, glass and other non-porous
surfaces; 8mm for all porous surfaces; 20mm for
joints subject to hydrostatic pressure.
To ensure that the sealant remains within its stated
movement capacity (25% MAF), sealing slot widths
should be designed in accordance with the
recommendations of BS 6093.1993.
Cast in situ and Precast Should not be applied at temperatures
Concrete, below 5ºC.
brickwork, blockwork, Notsuitableforwaterimmers
perimeter sealing around e d c o n d i t i o n s . Should be used for
doors and this application. Not suitable for contact
windows, and non- with bituminous materials. Not suitable for
trafficked floor joints, UV trafficked floor joints. Should be used for
resistant and colour stable, this application. May cause staining to
Performs as an acoustic decorative stone. For a nonstaining
sealant sealant use Nitoseal MS100. Not suitable
for contact with solvents, oil or petrol.
Should only be over-coated with a
compatible, flexible
coating capable of accommodating the
expected movement in the joint. Over-
coating may reduce the
movement capability of the sealant.
Confirm compatibility with coating if
applied to painted surfaces.
Façade, stain-free sealing must not be used as follows:
of Where adhesion is required to
joints in and around polyethylene, polypropylene,
concrete, brick, masonry, polybutylene, polycarbonate and bitumen.
pre-cast panels, Where it is subjected to permanent
stone cladding, windows, immersion in water. With structural glazing
doors and fibre cement or floor joints. With pipes or in other
sheeting(adhesion to most applications where it may be subjected to
common building hydrostatic or pneumatic pressures (other
materials), UV and weather than wind
resistance, perform as an pressure). Where continual exposure to
acoustic sealant, good aggressive solvents or
adhesion to silicone, chemicals will occur. Where timber or
polysulphide or wood based products have been painted.
polyureathane contaminat It is a combustible material. Do not seal
around chimney or flues. Do not overpaint
with oil based alkyd paint systems. Should
not be considered a substitute for a good
standard of joint preparation.
Joint arrises should be primed where
movement in excess of 25% is expected.
Internal and External floor Do not apply at temperatures below 5oC.
joint when abrasion Not suitable for contact with bituminous
resistance is required, can materials.Whilst has excellent adhesion to
be applied in damp many types of residual sealant its use
substrates, suitable for should not be considered
forklift truck and vehicular a substitute for a good standard of joint
traffic, perform as an preparation. In large joints ensure sealant
acoustic sealant is sufficiently cured before trafficking. In 40
mm joints this could be up to 10 days.
Joints that will be subject Should not be applied at temperatures
to intermittent or below 5oC.
permanent immersion in Not suitable for contact with bituminous
Potable water, sewage materials.
water and Sea water(must Not suitable for contact with solvents, oil or
be allowed to cure for 7 petrol.Whilst has excellent adhesion to
days before sea water or many types of residual sealant, its use
sewage immersion. Tidal should not be considered a substitute for a
sea and river wall joints good standard of joint preparation. Must be
can be sealed provided allowed to cure for 7 days before
this condition is met) sea water or sewage immersion. Tidal sea
and river wall joints can be sealed
provided this condition is met.
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technology.
one part, gun applied non sag joint sealant
designed for sealing expansion and construction
joints exposed to aggressive chemical
environments, Concrete Grey, Pool Blue-Nitoseal
SC600 (It is mainly Swimming Pool Sealant)
Yes Yes ± 25% butt may be applied to joints between 8 mm and
joints (50% 50 mm wide. To minimise stresses imposed on the
total) joint sealant, all moving joints should be designed to
an optimum width todepth ratio of 2:1. This ratio is
subject to the following overriding minimum sealant
depths:
• 8 mm minimum sealant depth on non-porous
surfaces
• 12 mm minimum sealant depth on porous surfaces
such as concrete and masonry
• 20 mm minimum sealant depth in applications
where the sealant is subject to a hydrostatic pressure
or traffic, Care must be taken to ensure joint
movement does not exceed the sealant’s movement
accommodation capability.
Chemical bund areas,
Floor joints in chemical
processing plants,
Concrete joints exposed to
acid spillage, Swimming
pools, Sewage processing
tanks
Food, wine and citrus
processing areas, Highly
resistant to biological
attack, Highly resistant to a
wide range of chemicals
including
strong acids and alkalis,
Highly resistant to pool
chlorine, salt water
chlorination
and ozone treatment
Elastomeric sealants should not be
applied in direct contact with bituminous
materials. It is not designed to provide
resistance to organic solvents.
Contact Parchem for advice if organic
solvent resistance is required.
Stabilised Chlorine containing
“trichloroisocyanuric acid” may
cause the breakdown of surface layers of
sealant. Also, crystallized deposits may
form on the surface of the sealant from
reaction of the above trichloroisocyanuric
acid and urea if regular pool cleaning is not
done.It has been tested for resistance to
many chemicals including Sulphuric Acid,
Hydrochloric Acid and Caustic
solutions.Important: Ensure that sealant is
fully cured before it is subjected to
chemical exposure.

*Movement Accommodation Factor (MAF)

The Movement Accommodation Factor is a figure quote indicating the ability of a sealant to accommodate joint movement throughout the service life of that sealant, expressed as a percentage of the joint width at time of sealing.
To calculate the theoretical / minimum joint width knowing the expected maximum working movement of the joint:
W=M+M
MAF/100
W = Joint width
M = Expected maximum working movement of joint
MAF = Movement Accommodation Factor of that sealant
For further advice on joint design see BS 6093 :2006 + A1:2013
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KEY NAME DESCRIPTION FLOOR WALL MAF* DESIGN CRITERIA SUITABILITY LIMITATIONS REMARKS

EPOXY URETHANE JOINT SEALANT
Three-part pouring grade sealant is formulated from Yes
a blend of epoxy and urethane polymers, Brown,
Black, White, Beige, Grey-Nitoseal PU280
No 10% butt joints Joints should be designed so that total movement Floor joints subject to It is not intended for use in vertical joints,
due toconcrete shrinkage and thermal change does heavy industrial for further advise contact the Technical
not exceed the10% movement accommodation factor use in factories, food Department.
related to the joint width. We would recommend that processing areas,
joints to be sealed with warehouses and
this sealant are left till the final stages of construction maintenance facilities.
when internal temperatures have stabilised and initial Particularly suitable for
concrete shrinkage has taken place. The bulk of sawn joints in
concrete shrinkage will take place within the first 28 long strip flooring and other
days therefore sealant works should be delayed for large internal areas,
this minimum period. chemical and hydrocarbon
fuels resistant

POLYESTER JOINT SEALANTS
Three-component flexibilised polyester based
sealant cures to form a tough resilient seal with a
limited degree of movement, Grey, Black-Nitoseal
PE290
Yes No 2.5% In the case of sawn cable grooves with no movement Horizontal cable slots in Applications should not commence if the
the cable should be totally sealed and encapsulated concrete and asphalt temperature of the substrate is below 5°C.
within the to the top of the groove. pavements associated with Service temperature range of Nitoseal
Where movement is anticipated in the sawn joint, : Road traffic signals and PE290 is from -30°C up to + 80°C.
cables should be laid free at the base of the saw cut. inductance loops, Airport
An oversized closed-cell foamed polyethylene cord runway lighting, Automatic
should be located above the cables acting as a bond barriers or gates
breaker and gasket with the upper joint then sealed
using the sealant. The same details should apply to
movement joints around airfield lights using an
oversized closed-cell foamed polyethylene
cord as a bond breaker and gasket with the upper
joint then sealed using the sealant

*Movement Accommodation Factor (MAF)

The Movement Accommodation Factor is a figure quote indicating the ability of a sealant to accommodate joint movement throughout the service life of that sealant, expressed as a percentage of the joint width at time of sealing.
To calculate the theoretical / minimum joint width knowing the expected maximum working movement of the joint:
W=M+M
MAF/100
W = Joint width
M = Expected maximum working movement of joint
MAF = Movement Accommodation Factor of that sealant
For further advice on joint design see BS 6093 :2006 + A1:2013
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KEY NAME DESCRIPTION MAF* DESIGN CRITERIA SUITABILITY LIMITATIONS REMARKS

POLYSULPHIDE JOINT SEALANTS
two component, polysulfide self-levelling
type sealant product designed to meet requirements
in pavement applications, Gray color-Thioflex 555
35% May be applied to joints between 10 and 30 mm
wide. Joints which are expected to experience cyclic
movements should be designed to an optimum
width:depth ratio of 2:1 otherwise should be 1:1,
subject to the overriding recommended minimum
sealant.
Joints in concrete roads, Machine Grade product cures rapidly.
concrete runways and hard Mixed material
standings. Particularly should not be left in the machine hose or
suitable for sealing areas lance for >5 mins at 20°C, or >3 mins at
where fuel 40°C, as material may become
spillage might occur such difficult to extrude as it approaches its
as aircraft fuelling areas, mixed gel time.
oil terminals, garage Apply at substrate temperatures of
forecourts, parking and minimum 5°C and rising.
cargo areas. Material temperature should be in the
Available in machine grade range 15-40°C.
(fast setting) and hand Do not apply direct heat to product.
grade (standard setting). Product is not compatible with bituminous
surfaces.
Where product could come into contact
with pavement asphalt, When sealing
trafficked joints >50mm wide at the time of
installation. For the sealing of industrial
floor joints, higher modulus sealants
should be used.

POLYURETHANE JOINT SEALANTS
two part polyurethane sealant is designed for joints 25% Butt joints To ensure the sealant operates within its stated Aircraft fuelling areas, Oil Application should not commence if the
in concrete and Asphalt paved areas, Black color- movement capacity of 25%, the width of sealing slots terminals, Garage temperature of the substrate is below 5°C.
Colpor 200 should be designed in accordance with the forecourts, Parking and The service temperature range of Colpor
recommendations of BS 6093. In trafficked areas the cargo areas, Docks and 200 is -30°C to + 80°C
expansion joint width should not generally exceed 30 harbours, Warehouses
mm - for wider joints consult local Fosroc office.
Joint depth: In trafficked areas the sealing slots
should be constructed so that at no time during the
anticipated operating cycle of the joint will the sealant
protrude above the surface of the concrete
pavement. It is necessary to recess the level of the
sealant below the pavement surface.
The width to depth ratio of the Colpor 200 seal
should be 1:1 to 1½:1 subject to a minimum 10 mm
depth of sealant (example, contraction joint: 15 mm
wide x 13 mm depth; expansion joint: 25 mm wide x
20 mm depth).

*Movement Accommodation Factor (MAF)

The Movement Accommodation Factor is a figure quote indicating the ability of a sealant to accommodate joint movement throughout the service life of that sealant, expressed as a percentage of the joint width at time of sealing.
To calculate the theoretical / minimum joint width knowing the expected maximum working movement of the joint:
W=M+M
MAF/100
W = Joint width
M = Expected maximum working movement of joint
MAF = Movement Accommodation Factor of that sealant
For further advice on joint design see BS 6093 :2006 + A1:2013