Technical Data sheet - Soudal

Technical Data SheetSOUDASEAL 240 FCRevision: 09/06/2010 Page 2 of 2Substrates:Soudaseal 240 FC has an excellent adhesion onalmost all substrates. Soudaseal 240 FC has beentested on the following metal surfaces: steel,AlMgSi1, brass, electrolytic galvanised steel,AlCuMg1, flame galvanised steel, AlMg3 and steelST1403. Plastics that were tested include:polystyrene, polycarbonate (Makrolon®), PVC,ABS, polyamide, PMMA, glasfiber reinforced epoxyand polyester (GRP).While producing plastics very often releasingagents, processing aids and other protective agents(like protection foil) are used. These should beremoved prior to bonding. For optimum adhesionthe use of Surface Activator is recommended.NOTICE: bonding plastics like PMMA (ie Plexi®glass), polycarbonate (ie Makrolon® or Lexan®) instress loaded applications can give rise to stresscracking and crazing in these substrates. The useof Soudaseal 240 FC is not recommended in theseapplications.There is no adhesion on PE, PP and PTFE(Teflon®), silicones and bituminous substrates.Nature: clean, dry, free of dust and greasePriming: Porous surfaces in water loadedapplications should be primed with Primer 150.Surface Activator may be used to pre-treat nonporoussurfaces.We recommend preliminary compatibility testsprevious to application.Resistance to chemical agents:Good resistance to water, aliphatic solvents,mineral oils, grease, diluted inorganic acids andalkalisPoor resistance to aromatic solvents, concentratedacids, chlorinated hydrocarbonsJoint dimensions:Minimal width: 2mm (bonding)5mm (joints)Maximum Width: 10mm (bonding)30mm (joints)Minimum Depth: 5mm (joints)Recommendation: with of joint = 2x depth of jointsApplication:Method: Manual- or pneumatic caulking gunApplication temperature: +5°C until +35°CCleaning: White Spirit or Surface Cleanerimmediately after application and before curingTooling: soapy solution before skin formationRepair with: Soudaseal 240 FCHealth- and Safety Recommendation:Apply the usual industrial hygiene.Remarks:- Soudaseal 240 FC may be overpainted withwaterbased paints, however due to the largenumber of paints and varnishes available westrongly suggest a compatibility test beforeapplication. The drying time of alkyd resinbased paints may increase.- Soudaseal 240 FC can be applied to a widevariety of substrates. Due to the fact thatspecific substrates such as plastics, likepolycarbonate, etc, may differ frommanufacturer to manufacturer, we recommendpreliminary compatibilty test.- This product can not be used as a glazingsealant- Soudasal 240FC can be used for adhering ofand sealing on natural stone.- When applying, make sure not to spill anysealant on the surface of materials.Tests and certificates:ISO 11600 F 20 HMAENOR Certificate N°047/000279Remark: The directives contained in this documentation are the result of our experiments and of our experience and have been submitted in good faith.Because of the diversity of the materials and substrates and the great number of possible applications which are out of our control, we cannot accept anyresponsability for the results obtained. In every case it is recommended to carry out preliminary experiments.Soudal NV Everdongenlaan 18-20 2300 Turnhout, BelgiumTel.: +32 (0)14-42.42.31 Fax: +32 (0)14-42.65.14 www.soudal.com