Sikasil® Pool

Neutral curing silicone

12 months from date of production

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

Compatible with the following substrates:

Non-porous substrates

Aluminium, anodised aluminium, stainless steel, copper, brass, titanium-zinc, PVC, galvanised steel, powder and PVDF coated metals, glazed tiles, glass

Porous substrates

Concrete, unglazed tiles

For other types of substrates, contact Sika Technical Services for additional information.

−40 °C to +80 °C

Resistant to chlorine and cleaning chemicals. Contact Sika Technical Services for additional information.

The joint dimensions must be designed to suit the movement capability of the sealant. The joint width must be a minimum of 10 mm and a maximum of 15 mm.

 The joint depth must be a minimum of 6 mm and a maximum of 10 mm.

For larger joints, contact Sika Technical Services for additional information.

+5 °C min. / +40 °C max.

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

Use closed cell, polyethylene foam backing rod

The substrate must be sound, clean, dry and free of all contaminants such as dirt, oil, grease, cement laitance and old sealants which could affect adhesion of the sealant. The substrate must be of sufficient strength to resist the stresses induced by the sealant during movement.

Removal techniques such as wire brushing, grinding, grit blasting or other suitable mechanical tools can be used.

All dust, loose and friable material must be completely removed from all surfaces before application of any activators, primers or sealant.

Sikasil® Pool adheres without primers and/or activators.

For optimum adhesion and joint durability the following priming and/or pre-treatment procedures must be followed:

Non-porous substrates
Aluminium, anodised aluminium, stainless steel, PVC, galvanised steel, powder coated metals or glazed tiles. Slightly roughen surface with a fine abrasive pad. Clean and pre-treat using Sika® Aktivator-205 applied with a clean cloth.

Before sealing, allow a waiting time of > 15 minutes (< 6 hours).

Other metals, such as copper, brass and titanium-zinc, clean and pre-treat using Sika® Aktivator-205 applied with a clean cloth. After a waiting time of > 15 minutes (< 6 hours). Apply Sika® Primer-3 N applied by brush. Before sealing, allow a waiting time of > 30 minutes (< 8 hours)

PVC has to be cleaned and pre-treated using Sika® Primer-215 applied with a brush. Before sealing, allow a waiting time of > 30 minutes (< 8 hours).

Glass must be cleaned with Isopropanol before application

Porous substrates
Concrete and unglazed tiles must be primed using Sika® Primer-3 N applied by brush. For more details such as application and flash-off times, refer to the most recent Product Data Sheet of the respective pre-treatment product.

Before sealing, allow a waiting time of > 30 minutes (< 8 hours).

Adhesion tests on project specific substrates must be performed and procedures agreed with all parties before full project application.

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.

Contact  Sika Technical Services for additional information.

1-part ready to use

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