Mapesil AC
Mapesil AC is a high-performance, mildew-resistant silicone sealant ideal for sealing glass, ceramics, and more in construction and industrial applications.
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Physical Properties
Type:
Thixotropic paste
Colour:
White, moon white, manhanttan, medium grey, cement grey, anthracite
Density:
1.03 g/cm³
Dry solids content:
100%
Emicode:
Ec1 plus - very low emission
Application temperature range:
+5°c to +50°c
Extrusion speed:
120 g/minute
Time for formation of skin:
10 minutes
Shrinkage during vulcanisation:
3.5%
Speed of vulcanisation:
4 mm in 1 day, 10 mm in 7 days
Tensile strength:
1.6 n/mm²
Elongation at breaking point:
800%
Tear strength:
4 n/mm
Shore-a-hardness:
20
Density at +25°c:
1.02 g/cm³
Modulus of elongation:
0.20 n/mm² at 25% elongation, 0.27 n/mm² at 50% elongation, 0.35 n/mm² at 100% elongation
Maximum movement allowed:
25%
Resistance to water:
Excellent
Resistance to ageing:
Excellent
Resistance to atmospheric agents:
Excellent
Resistance to chemical agents:
Good
Resistance to soap and detergents:
Excellent
Resistance to solvents:
Limited
Resistance to temperature:
-40°c to +180°c
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$15.95 + GST for Australia-wide shipping, excluding DG, oversized, long-length, and bagged items over 15kg. Remote areas and site deliveries are also ineligible. If your order includes any of these, we’ll contact you to arrange additional freight fees. Online purchases only.
Mapesil AC is a high-performance, acetic-crosslinking silicone sealant ideal for sealing glass, ceramic, and anodised aluminium. It offers excellent durability, high elasticity, and resistance to mildew, making it perfect for various applications in construction, mechanical engineering, and more. Available in 40 colours and transparent, Mapesil AC ensures a perfect finish for any project.
Key Features
- Acetic crosslinking silicone
- High elasticity
- Excellent bonding to glass, ceramic, and anodised aluminium
- Mildew resistant
- Waterproof and permeable to vapour
- Resistant to chemical agents
- Flexible from -40°C to +180°C
- Compliance with ISO 11600 and EN 15651 standards
Suitable Substrates
- Glass
- Ceramic
- Anodised aluminium
- Concrete (with Primer FD)
- Wood (with Primer FD)
- Metal (with Primer FD)
- Painted surfaces (with Primer FD)
- Plastic and rubber (with Primer FD)
Uses
- Sealing expansion joints in wall and floor coverings
- Sealing joints between sinks or sanitary ware and ceramic tiles
- Sealing expansion joints in swimming pools
- Assembling compositions of glass tiles and artistic stained glass windows
- Sealing glazing, door, and window frames
- Sealing air ducts and water pipes
- Sealing tanks, service pipes, and boilers
- Sealing joints subject to high chemical and thermal stress
Benefits
- Excellent durability even after long-term exposure
- Unchanged performance under climatic extremes
- High elasticity ensures long-lasting seals
- Excellent resistance to ageing and atmospheric agents
- Available in a wide range of colours to match any project
Application Guide
- Ensure surfaces are dry, solid, and free from dust and grease.
- Apply Primer FD if necessary and allow to dry.
- Cut the cartridge nozzle at a 45° angle to the required joint size.
- Extrude the sealant using a suitable gun and smooth the surface with a moistened tool before a film forms.
- Allow the sealant to crosslink fully, which depends on humidity and temperature.
Limitations
- Not suitable for exterior joints between ceramic tiles and light-coloured natural stone
- Avoid use on highly plasticised materials or bituminous surfaces
- Not recommended for sealing aquariums
- For floor joints subject to heavy traffic, use polyurethane or epoxy-polyurethane sealants
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