Maxisil M Membrane Silicone

GENERAL

>Maxisil M Membrane Silicone is a premium and professional neutral cure silicone product, available for trade and construction use. Perfect for waterproofing and membrane applications, it is UV stable, and with built-in fungicides is highly mould resistant. Our easy to use complementary product system will assist you in creating perfect results, every time.
*Please note that colour samples are not true to the actual colour. They are a guide only.

CHARACTERISTICS

Primary characteristics of Maxisil M Membrane Silicone are as follows:
– Neutral-curing 1-component silicone sealant
– Good compatibility with paints according to DIN 52452 (not paintable) – Non-corrosive
– Excellent weathering, ageing and UV-resistance
– Contains fungicides

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Before application of Maxisil M Membrane Silicone, 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. During the material curing process, products of the crosslinker are released. Please ensure good ventilation during application and curing.
Once cured, 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
Remark on the processing of the colour “stainless steel”: Please note that when “modeling” the silicone, i. e. when silicone layers are pushed on top of each other (e. g. in corner areas) dark, clearly visible dividing lines could appear. These dividing lines can not be removed by smoothing the lines afterwards. This effect occurs solely for the colour “stainless steel” and is caused by a special colour pigment which is necessary to create the metallic effect. It is a typical characteristic of the colour “stainless steel” and it does not represent a deficiency of the material. In order to avoid such effect, layers of silicone should not be pushed on top of each other when smoothing the material.

Smoke from cigarettes or similar environmental influences may lead to discolouring of the sealant. Avoid contact with materials which contain bitumen and which release solvents, e. g. butyl, EPDM, neoprene, insulating- and bituminous paint.
For cleaning purposes, the use of neutral or alkaline detergents is preferable, as fungus multiplies quicker in an acidic environment.
Avoid contact with materials which contain bitumen, which release solvents, e. g. butyl, EPDM rubbers, neoprene 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.

FIELDS OF APPLICATION

Maxisil M Membrane Silicone is suitable for:

– Sealing of joints on windows and doors made of wood, metal and plastic
– Expansion joints on prefabricated concrete and cellular concrete units
– Expansion joints in bathroom areas
– Sealing of joints on façades, metal constructions

PRETREATMENT for Maxisil M Membrane Silicone

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.

The date printed is a “best before” indication.
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.