Dow Corning structural sealants
983® Silicone Sealant
Dow Corning 983 Silicone Glazing and Curtainwall Adhesive/Sealant features unprimed adhesion to most common construction materials, a physical property profile that is more than sufficient for structural adhesive applications, a noncorrosive byproduct, and excellent weatherability, durability and recovery after repeated extension and compression.
Basic Use: Dow Corning 983 Silicone Glazing and Curtainwall Adhesive/Sealant is designed for use in structural adhesive/sealant applications, such as factory glazing and curtainwall production. Once cured, this adhesive forms a durable, flexible, watertight bond that can be warranted for 20 years.
Limitations: Dow Corning 983 Silicone Glazing and Curtainwall Adhesive/Sealant should not be applied:
- To building materials that bleed oils, plasticizers or solvents – materials such as impregnated wood, oil-based caulks, green or partially vulcanized rubber gaskets and tapes.
- Where painting of sealant is required.
- To surfaces in direct contact with food.
- In below-grade or continuous immersion applications.
- In horizontal joints where abrasion and physical abuse are likely to be encountered. This product is neither tested nor represented as suitable for medical or pharmaceutical uses.
795® Silicone Sealant
- Excellent weatherability - virtually unaffected by sunlight, rain, snow, ozone and temperature extremes of -40°F (-40°C) to 300°F (149°C)
- Excellent unprimed adhesion to a wide variety of construction materials and building components, including Kynar®¹ and anodized and coated aluminum²
- Ease of application - ready to use as supplied Ease of use - all-temperature gunnability, easy tooling and low odor cure byproduct Meets global standards (Americas, Asia and Europe)
¹Kynar is a trademark of Atofina Chemicals Inc. ²Contact your local Dow Corning sales office for specifics.
995® Silicone Sealant
Dow Corning 995 Silicone Structural Adhesive is exhibiting the following unique features:
- Excellent unprimed adhesion to most common building substrates, including glass, reflective glass, anodized aluminum, granite and paints, including most fluoropolymerbased paints.
- Excellent shelf life and "Use By" dating
- Noncorrosive by-products
- 20-year performance warranty available
- Cures to extremely tough elastomeric rubber Structural applications require prior testing and written print review by Dow Corning
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