Gaps Sealer AS-1000

Description

.Gaps Sealer AS-1000 is a versatile, economical, environmentally friendly acrylic sealant for general sealing and sealing applications. It is paintable and has good adhesion to most porous surfaces. The sealant has a good consistency that can withstand pressure during installation. It is suitable for sealing gaps and joints where slight movement or vibration can cause conventional non-elastic fillers and putties to crack and fall off. It can be applied smoothly and easily and can also be washed off with water.

Sealant AS-1000 is designed for sealing joints of doors and windows, installation of built-in cabinets and cabinets, architraves, wooden floor skirting boards, etc.
It comes as a basic gap sealer and is suitable for a variety of substrates such as metal, PVC, wood, concrete, drywall, reinforced cement board, marble, and other building materials.

Features

• ASTM C920 (Class 12.5) Compliant;
• Low VOC compliance (USEPA Method 24);
• Paintable;
• Economical;
• Versatile & permanently flexible;
• Easy clean up with water.

Approvals/ Specifications

Gaps Sealer AS-1000 meets the requirements of the following specifications:

• ASTM C920, Type S, Grade NS, Class 12.5, Use NT, M
• Low VOC – USEPA Method 24 and SCAQMD Method 304-91 under SCAQMD Rule 1168

Usage Instructions

• Surfaces must be clean, dry, and free of dirt, grease, oil, or water.
• Surfaces should be cleaned with alcohol, M.E.K., or other suitable solvents. Do not use soap or detergent.
• Apply painter’s tape to both sides of the gap for a neat finish. Remove it before the sealant begins to dry.
• Cut the nozzle at a 45° angle to the desired bead-width and apply to a substrate with a cartridge gun.
• Treat the seam for 5 minutes. Until the sealant will cover with a film.
• Allow drying for one hour before applying water-based paint and 24 hours for oil-based paint.
• Uncured sealant can be cleaned up with a damp cloth.

Joint design

• The specified bead size must be calculated taking into account the compressive and tensile properties of the sealant relative to the intended joint width due to expansion and contraction.
• The minimum bead size should not be less than 3 mm to ensure movement.
• The ratio of the width and depth of the joint in the sealant structure should be 2: 1.

Limitation

Not recommended for the following applications:

• Below the waterline or permanent immersion in water.
• Areas of movement subject to abrasion.
• Joint movement is over 12.5%.
• Outdoors if rain is expected within two hours after applying the sealant.

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