Product Data Sheet
Edition 17 March 2015
Sikasil RTV Gasket
Premium formed-in-place gasket maker and sealant
Technical Product Data
Chemical base
1
Colour (CQP 001-1)
Cure mechanism
Cure type
Density (uncured) (CQP 006-4)
Application temperature
2
Skin time (CQP 019-1)
Tack-free time2
2
Curing time
Shore A hardness (CQP 023-1 / ISO 868)
Tensile strength (CQP 036-1 / ISO 37)
Elongation at break (CQP 036-1 / ISO 37)
Service temperature
Shelf life (storage below 25C) (CQP 016-1)
1)
CQP = Corporate Quality Procedure
Description
Sikasil RTV Gasket is a premium,
one-component, room temperature
vulcanising (RTV) silicone rubber
designed for flexible gasketing and
sealing applications.
Sikasil RTV Gasket forms a tough
but flexible seal of all shapes and
sizes and fills any surface voids.
The cured product can withstand
vibration, weathering, temperature
extremes, water, oil and grease
without hardening, shrinking or
cracking.
Sikasil RTV Gasket is
manufactured in accordance with
ISO 9001 quality assurance
system.
2)
23C / 50% r.h.
Product Benefits
- Superior extreme temperature
resistance (-50 - 250C)
- Excellent vibration, UV and
weathering resistance
- Good gap-filling properties
- Highly versatile
- Easy to apply
- Aquarium safe (translucent only)
1-C silicone
Translucent, Black
Moisture-curing
Acetoxy
1.0 kg/l approx.
5 - 45C
10 min approx.
20 min approx.
24 hours approx.
25 approx.
2
1.0 N/mm approx.
600% approx.
-50 - 250C approx.
18 months
Areas of Application
Sikasil RTV Gasket is designed to
replace conventional cut gaskets
(rubber, paper, cork and felt) used
for typical flanges and mechanical
assemblies (oil pans, rocker
covers, water pumps, gear boxes,
etc) in cars, trucks, boats, tractors,
lawn mowers and related vehicles
and equipment.
It can also be used for gasketing
and sealing in refrigerators,
dishwashers, air conditioning units,
oven doors and related appliances,
especially where high temperature
resistance is required.
This product is suitable for
professional experienced users
only. Tests with actual substrates
and conditions have to be
performed to ensure adhesion and
material compatibility.
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Cure Mechanism
Sikasil RTV Gasket cures by
reaction with atmospheric
moisture. The reaction thus starts
at the surface and proceeds to the
core of the joint. The curing speed
depends on the relative humidity
and the temperature. At low
temperatures the water content of
the air is lower and the curing
reaction proceeds more slowly.
Application Limits
Sikasil RTV Gasket is not
recommended for use in
applications where it will be
permanently exposed to
temperatures exceeding 250C or
in contact with fuels (e.g. engine
head or exhaust manifold gaskets).
The above information is offered
for general guidance only. Advice
on specific applications will be
given on request.
Method of Application (as FIPG)
Surface preparation
Disassemble parts and remove all
old gasket material from mating
surfaces before cleaning with a
residue-free solvent and allowing
to dry properly.
(If future disassembly is required,
one surface should be wiped with
oil.)
Application
Cut the nozzle at a 45 angle to the
desired bead size (3 mm is
suitable for most applications) then
apply a continuous and even bead
to one surface, both along the
perimeter and around all bolt
holes.
Assemble parts before the sealant
skins over and tighten bolts to
required torque, where necessary
leaving sufficient clearance for
mechanical parts (bolts may be
fully tightened once sealant has
finished curing).
For more information please
contact the Technical Service
Department of Sika Industry.
Sika Australia Pty Limited
ABN 12 001 342 329
Removal
Uncured, excess Sikasil RTV
Gasket may be removed with
Sika Remover-208 or another
suitable solvent. Once cured, the
excess sealant can be trimmed
away from the edges with a knife.
Hands and exposed skin should be
washed immediately using Sika
Handclean towels or a suitable
industrial hand cleaner and water.
Do not use solvents!
Overpainting
Sikasil RTV Gasket cannot be
overpainted.
Further Information
Copies of the following publications
are available on request:
- Safety Data Sheet
Packaging Information
Cartridge 300 g
Tube 75 g
Value Bases
All technical data stated in this
Product Data Sheet are based on
laboratory tests. Actual measured
data may vary due to circums-
tances beyond our control.
Health and Safety Information
For information and advice
regarding transportation, handling,
storage and disposal of chemical
products, users shall refer to the
actual Safety Data Sheets
containing physical, ecological,
toxicological and other safety-
related data.
aus.sika.com
Tel: 1300 22 33 48
Legal Notes
The information, and, in particular, the
recommendations relating to the appli-
cation and end-use of Sika products,
are given in good faith based on Sika's
current knowledge and experience of
the products when properly stored,
handled and applied under normal
conditions in accordance with Sika's
recommendations. In practice, the
differences in materials, substrates and
actual site conditions are such that no
warranty in respect of merchantability
or of fitness for a particular purpose,
nor any liability arising out of any legal
relationship whatsoever, can be in-
ferred either from this information, or
from any written recommendations, or
from any other advice offered. The user
of the product must test the products
suitability for the intended application
and purpose. Sika reserves the right to
change the properties of its products.
The proprietary rights of third parties
must be observed. All orders are ac-
cepted subject to our current terms of
sale and delivery. Users must always
refer to the most recent issue of the
local Product Data Sheet for the pro-
duct concerned, copies of which will be
supplied on request.
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