Description
Maxisil A Wet Area Silicone Sealant
GENERAL
Maxisil A Wet Area Silicone Sealant is a premium and professional 100% pure silicone product, available for trade and domestic use. It is UV stable, and with built-in fungicides is highly mould resistant. Our easy to use complementary product system will assist you to create perfect results, every time.
Maxisil A Wet Area Silicone Sealant is an acetic cure silicone recommended for all ceramic tile areas.
Maxisil A Wet Area Silicone Sealant is designed especially for expansion joints in sanitary areas such as bathrooms, kitchens and flooring sectors.
FEATURES
Maxisil A Wet Area Silicone Sealant:
– Can be used for interior and exterior areas.
– With built in fungicides for mould resistance
– Can be used for both exterior and interior areas
– Excellent weather ability, resistant to ageing, UV radiation
– Resistant to chemicals and temperature
– Primerless adhesion to clean, dry surfaces such as:
- ceramics
- glass
- acrylics
- aluminium
- painted wood
– Very good tooling and smoothing properties
– Time-saving with easy cleanup system
SUITABILITY
Maxisil A Wet Area Silicone Sealant is suitable for:
Wet areas
Baths, showers, toilets
ADVANTAGES
Maxisil A Wet Area Silicone Sealant is:
Easy to use
Contains strong fungicides to fight mould
*Please note that colour samples are not true to the actual colour. They are a guide only.
CHARACTERISTICS
Primary characteristics of Maxisil A Wet Area Silicone Sealant are as follows:
– 1-component acetate-curing silicone sealant
– Excellent weathering, ageing and UV-resistance
– Enables a great finish, will not string out during application
– Good tooling and smoothing properties
– Contains fungicides
– Medium skin formation time for easy handling
– Very good adhesion on ceramic substrates
– Primerless adhesion to many other substrates
– Stress expansion modulus at 100 % (DIN 53 504, S3A): 0,3 N/mm2
– Meets Din 18545, part 2D (German industrial standard)
– Available in a variety of colours. Custom colours also available upon request
FIELDS OF APPLICATION
The fields of application for Maxisil A Wet Area Silicone Sealant are as follows:
– Expansion / movement joints in bathroom and wet areas
– Sealing of connection joints on door and window frames
– Sealing of double-glazing joints
– Glass block glazing
– Sealing general building substrates – Interior and exterior use
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Before application, the user should ensure the materials in the contact area (solid, liquid and gaseous) are compatible with the sealant and also each other, so as they do not damage or alter (e. g. discolour) each other. If in doubt the user should consult each manufacturer of the surrounding substrates.
While curing, small amounts of acetic acid are released. Ensure good ventilation during application and curing.
After curing the product is completely odourless, physiologically harmless and unmodified.
The required vulcanization time prolongs with increasing thickness of the silicone layer. One-component silicones must not be used for full-surface bonding applications, unless special constructional prerequisites are met. If one-component silicones are to be used for thickness layers of more than 15 mm please contact our technical department beforehand.
Avoid contact with materials which contain bitumen and which release solvents, e. g. butyl, EPDM, neoprene, insulating- and bituminous paint.
When restoring joints contaminated with mould, the existing elastic sealant must be removed completely. Before re-jointing, the affected joint areas are to be treated with Maxisil Anti-Mildew Spray to remove existing fungal spores. Otherwise a new mould attack may again occur in the joints, despite the mould protection technology of the sealant.
PRETREATMENT for Maxisil A Wet Area Silicone Sealant
All adherent surfaces must be clean of any contaminant such as release agents, preserving agents, grease, oil, dust, water, old adhesives or sealants and other substances, which could affect adhesion, should be removed.
Cleaning of non-porous substrates: Apply Maxisil Cleaner (airing time approx. 1 minute) using a clean, lint-free cotton cloth.
Cleaning porous substrates: Clean surfaces with steel-wire brush or a grinding disk to remove loose particles.
The adherent surfaces have to be clean, free from fat, dry and sustainable.
APPLICATION INFORMATION
Due to many possible influences during and after application, we recommend to first conduct a trial on the substrate and bonding area before using Maxisil A Wet Area Silicone Sealant.
Our technical department can provide access to laboratory facilities and application support
When using a primer, apply to the substrate and allow to dry for approx 2 hours. Once primer is dry, apply Maxisil M to the substrate. Apply with an even method, avoiding air entrapment. For best results the sealant should be smoothed with a smoothing agent and Applicator. For best results use Maxisil Smoothtex A (part number RDX2000) and Maxisil Applicator (part number RDXA3000).
For backfilling of joints please use a closed cell PE foam rod.
For best results use Maxisil Smoothtex A Smoothing Agent (Diluted 2:1). Wash / remove excess agent immediately from the joint area.. We do not recommend the use of usual smoothing agents (e. g. dishwashing detergents etc.) as they have a high probability of staining substrates and inducing fungus spores into the joint area.
We recommend to store our products unopened and in original packaging, in a dry cool place (< 60 % RAH) at temperatures of +15 °C up to +25 °C. If the products are stored and / or transported at higher temperatures / humidity for long periods (some weeks), shelf life / material performance can be reduced, causing a change in material characteristics.
