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Sikasil®-115 GP Silicone

Acetoxy curing, universal silicone sealant

Sikasil®-115 GP Silicone is a one part, acetoxy moisture curing universal silicone sealant.

  • Sikasil®-115 GP Silicone has been specifically formulated as a sanitary sealant for use in hot humid environments such as kitchens and bathrooms where resistance to fungal growth is necessary.
  • Sikasil®-115 GP Silicone is easily extruded and its rapid curing characteristics enable units to be quickly sealed and put into service. Its smooth, glossy appearance compliments glazed sanitary ware and ceramic tiles.
  • Sikasil®-115 GP Silicone adheres without primer to glass, ceramic, vitreous, surfaces, painted surfaces and anodized aluminium. It offers good resistance to most common cleaning products.
  • Can be applied on non-porous substrates
  • Easy to apply
  • UV resistant
  • Remains elastic after curing
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Usage

Sikasil®-115 GP Silicone can be used on all weatherproofing or bonding applications where protection against fungal growth is sought, such as:
  • Jointing baths, sinks, showers, kitchen furniture, urinals...
  • Jointing ceramic tiles, plumbing fixtures or cold rooms.
 

Advantages

  • Sikasil®-115 GP Silicone has been specifically formulated as a sanitary sealant for use in hot humid environments such as kitchens and bathrooms where resistance to fungal growth is necessary.
  • Sikasil®-115 GP Silicone is easily extruded and its rapid curing characteristics enable units to be quickly sealed and put into service. Its smooth, glossy appearance compliments glazed sanitary ware and ceramic tiles.
  • Sikasil®-115 GP Silicone adheres without primer to glass, ceramic, vitreous, surfaces, painted surfaces and anodized aluminium. It offers good resistance to most common cleaning products.
  • Can be applied on non-porous substrates
  • Easy to apply
  • UV resistant
  • Remains elastic after curing

Packaging

280 ml

Colour

Clear, white, grey, black, brown, bronze, aluminium, red, bahama beige,and more

Product Details

Sustainability / Certifications / Approvals

APPROVALS / CERTIFICATES

  • EN 15651-1: F-EXT-INT-CC
  • EN 15651-2: G-CC
  • EN 15651-3: S
Product Information

Composition

Acetoxy silicone, moisture curing

Shelf life

Sikasil®-115 GP Silicone has a shelf life of 12 months from the date of production, if it is stored in undamaged, original,sealed packaging and if the storage conditions are met.

Storage conditions

Sikasil®-115 GP Silicone shall be stored in dry conditions where it is protected from direct sunlight and at temperatures between +5 °C and +25 °C.

Density

~ 0.98 kg/l

(ISO 1183-1)
Technical Information

Shore A hardness

~ 18 (after 28 days)

(ISO 868)

Tensile strength

~ 0,6 MPa

(ISO 8339)

Secant tensile modulus

0,36 MPa approx. at 100 % elongation (23 °C)

(ISO 8339)

Service temperature

−40 °C to +100 °C

Joint design

The joint width must be designed to suit the joint movement required and the movement capability of the sealant. For joints between 6 mm to 12 mm wide, a seal depth of 6 mm is recommended.

Application

Application Information

Sag flow

non-sag

(ISO 7390)

Ambient air temperature

+5 °C to +40 °C, min. 3 °C above dew point temperature

Substrate temperature

+5 °C to +40 °C

Curing rate

~ 2mm / 1 day (23 °C / 50 % r.h.)

Skinning time

~ 25 minutes (23 °C / 50 % r.h.)
Consumption

Consumption

Joint width

6 mm

9 mm

12 mm

Joint depth

6 mm

6 mm

6 mm

Joint length/280ml

~ 7,5 m

~ 5,0 m

~ 3,7 m
Application steps

SUBSTRATE PREPARATION

The joint faces to be bonded must be clean, dry and free from dust, oil, grease, old sealant and any traces of contaminant which may affect adhesion. Surfaces should be degreased with solvent soaked cloth and then wiped with a clean cloth. To remove dust, use oil-free compressed air.

CLEANING OF EQUIPMENT

Clean all tools and application equipment with Sika® TopClean-T / Colma Cleaner immediately after use. Hardened / cured material can only be mechanically removed.

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