Sikasil®-701

Neutral cure silicone

12 months from the date of production

The product must be stored in original, unopened and undamaged sealed packaging in dry conditions at temperatures between +5 °C and +25 °C. Always refer t o packaging.

~1.40 kg/L

−40 °C to +100 °C

The joint width must be designed to suit the joint movement required and the movement capability of the sealant. The joint width shall be ≥ 6 mm and ≤ 45 mm. The joint depth shall be ≥ 6 mm and ≤ 15 mm. A width to depth ratio of 2:1 must be maintained (for exceptions, see table below). Typical joint dimensions.

All joints must be correctly designed and dimensioned in accordance with the relevant standards, before their construction. The basis for calculation of the necessary joint widths are the type of structure and its dimensions, the technical values of the adjacent building materials and the joint sealing material, as well as the specific exposure of the building and the joints. For larger joints please contact Sika technical service.

Use closed cell, polyethylene foam backing rods.

Good

+5 °C min./ +40 °C max.

+5 °C min./ +40 °C max. Minimum +3 °C above dew point temperature.

~3 mm/24 hour (+23 °C / 50 % r.h.)

~30 minutes (+23 °C / 50 % r.h.)

The substrate must be clean, dry, sound and free from oils, grease, dust, cement laitance and loose or friable particles. For optimum adhesion, joint durability and critical, high performance applications such as joints on multi-storey buildings, highly stressed joints, extreme weather exposure or water immersion / exposure. The following priming and/or pre-treatment procedures must be followed:

Non-porous substrates
Float glass, coated glass, anodised aluminium and stainless steel must be pre-treated using Sika® Aktivator-205, Sika® Aktivator-100 or Sika® Cleaner P. Powder coated and PVDF coated metals must be pre-treated using Sika® Aktivator-205. For more details such as application and flash-off times, refer to the most recent Product Data Sheet of the respective pre-treatment product.

Porous substrates
Concrete, aerated concrete and cement based renders, mortars and bricks must be primed using Sika® Primer-3 N or Sika® Primer-210. For more details such as application and flash-off times, refer to the most recent Product Data Sheet of the respective pre-treatment product. Adhesion tests on project specific substrates must be performed and procedures agreed with all parties before full project application. Contact Sika Technical Services for additional information.

Note: Primers and activators are adhesion promoters and not an alternative to improve poor preparation / cleaning of the joint surface. Primers also improve the long term adhesion performance of the sealed joint.

Clean all tools and application equipment with Sika® Remover-208 immediately after use. Hardened material can only be removed mechanically. For cleaning skin, use Sika® Cleaning Wipes-100.