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Product Data Sheet

Version 11 / 2006

Sikasil® WS-305 N
Weatherproofing Sealant

Technical Product Data


Chemical base 1-C silicone
Color (CQP1 001-1) See product overview
Cure mechanism Moisture-curing
Cure type Neutral
Density (uncured) (CQP 006-4) transparent, aluminum 1.03 kg/l approx.
all other colors 1.49 kg/l approx.
Non-sag properties (CQP 061-4 / ISO 7390) < 2 mm approx.
Application temperature 5 - 40°C (41 - 104°F)
Skin time2 (CQP 019-2) 20 min approx.
Tack-free time2 (CQP 019-1) 180 min approx.
Curing speed (CQP 049-1) See diagram 1
Shore A-hardness (CQP 023-1 / ISO 868) 20 approx.
2
Tensile strength (CQP 036-1 / ISO 37) 0.9 N/mm approx.
Elongation at break (CQP 036-1 / ISO 37) 700% approx.
Tear propagation resistance (CQP 045-1 / ISO 34) 4 N/mm approx.
2
100% modulus (CQP 036-1 / ISO 37) 0.4 N/mm approx.
Movement accommodation capability (ASTM C 719) ± 50%
Thermal resistance (CQP 513-1) long term 180°C (356°F) approx.
Short term 4h 200°C (392°F) approx.
1h 220°C (428°F) approx.
-40 - 150°C approx.
Service temperature
(-40 - 302°F)
Shelf life (storage below 25°C) (CQP 016-1) 12 months
1) 2)
CQP = Corporate Quality Procedure 23°C (73°F) / 50% r.h.

Description Product Benefits Areas of Application


Sikasil® WS-305 N is a neutral- ®
- Meets requirements of ISO Sikasil WS-305 N can be used for
curing silicone sealant with a high 11600 25 LM F & G, DIN 18540, weatherproofing and sealing appli-
movement capability and excellent DIN 18545 (group E) cations where durability under
adhesion to a wide range of sub- - Outstanding UV and weathering severe conditions is required. It is
strates. resistance particularly suited as a weather
®
Sikasil WS-305 N is manufactured - Adheres well to many substrates seal for curtain walling and win-
in accordance with ISO 9001 qua- including glass, metals, coated dows.
lity assurance system and the and painted metals, plastics and This product is suitable for pro-
responsible care program. wood fessional experienced users only.
Tests with actual substrates and
conditions have to be performed to
ensure adhesion and material
compatibility.
Sikasil® WS-305 N 1 / 2
Cure Mechanism Method of Application Overpainting
®
Sikasil® WS-305 N cures by reac- Surface preparation Sikasil WS-305 N cannot be over-
tion with atmospheric moisture. Surfaces must be clean, dry and painted.
The reaction thus starts at the free from oil, grease and dust.
surface and proceeds to the core Advice on specific applications and Further Information
of the joint. The curing speed de- surface pretreatment methods is Copies of the following publications
pends on the relative humidity and available from the Technical Ser- are available on request:
the temperature (see diagram 1 vice Department of Sika Industry. - Material Safety Data Sheet
below). Heating above 50°C to
speed-up the vulcanization is not Application
Packaging Information
advisable as it may lead to bubble After suitable joint and substrate
preparation, Sikasil® WS-305 N is Cartridge 300 ml
formation. At low temperatures the
gunned into place. Joints must be Unipack 600 ml
water content of the air is lower
and the curing reaction proceeds properly dimensioned as changes Pail (trans/other) 18/26 kg
more slowly. are no longer possible after con- Drum (trans/other) 195/280 kg
struction. For optimum perfor-
10 mance the joint width should be
50°C 35°C 23°C Value Bases
designed according to the move-
Curing speed [mm]

8 ment capability of the sealant All technical data stated in this


8°C based on the actual expected Product Data Sheet are based on
6
movement. The minimum joint laboratory tests. Actual measured
4 depth is 6 mm and a width / depth data may vary due to circumstan-
50°C / 95% r.h.
35°C / 90% r.h. ratio of 2:1 must be respected. For ces beyond our control.
2 23°C / 50% r.h.
8°C / 30% r.h. backfilling it is recommended to
0 use closed cell, sealant compatible Health and Safety Information
0 2 4 6 8 10 For information and advice re-
Time [days] foam backer rods e.g. high resil-
ience polyethylene foam rod. If garding transportation, handling,
Diagram 1:Curing speed 1C-Sikasil®
joints are too shallow for backing storage and disposal of chemical
material to be employed, we products, users should refer to the
Application Limits recommend using a polyethylene actual Material Safety Data Sheets
®
All Sikasil WS, FS, SG, IG, WT tape. This acts as a release film containing physical, ecological,
and other engineering silicone (bond breaker), allowing the joint to toxicological and other safety-
sealants and adhesives are com- move and the silicone to stretch related data.
®
patible with each other. Sikasil freely.
WS and FS sealants are compat- For more information please con- Legal Notes
ible with SikaGlaze® IG sealants. tact the Technical Service Depart- The information, and, in particular, the
All other sealants have to be ap- ment of Sika Industry. recommendations relating to the appli-
proved by Sika before using them cation and end-use of Sika products,
in combination with Sikasil® WS- Tooling and finishing are given in good faith based on Sika's
305 N. Where two or more different Tooling and finishing must be current knowledge and experience of
reactive sealants are used, allow the products when properly stored,
carried out within the skin time of handled and applied under normal
the first to cure completely before the adhesive. conditions in accordance with Sika's
applying the next. When tooling freshly applied
® recommendations. In practice, the
Do not use Sikasil WS-305 N on ®
Sikasil WS-305 N press the ad- differences in materials, substrates and
pre-stressed polyacrylate and hesive to the joint flanks to get a actual site conditions are such that no
polycarbonate elements as it may good wetting of the bonding sur- warranty in respect of merchantability
cause environmental stress crack- face. or of fitness for a particular purpose,
ing (crazing). nor any liability arising out of any legal
The compatibility of gaskets, Removal relationship whatsoever, can be in-
® ferred either from this information, or
backer rods and other accessory Uncured Sikasil WS-305 N may
® be removed from tools and equip- from any written recommendations, or
materials with Sikasil WS-305 N ® from any other advice offered. The user
must be tested in advance. Joints ment with Sika Remover-208 or
of the product must test the product’s
deeper than 15 mm should be an-other suitable solvent. Once suitability for the intended application
avoided. cured, the material can only be and purpose. Sika reserves the right to
The above information is offered removed mechanically. change the properties of its products.
for general guidance only. Advice Hands and exposed skin should be The proprietary rights of third parties
on specific applications will be washed immediately using Sika® must be observed. All orders are ac-
given on request. Handclean Towel or a suitable cepted subject to our current terms of
industrial hand cleaner and water. sale and delivery. Users must always
refer to the most recent issue of the
Do not use solvents!
local Product Data Sheet for the pro-
duct concerned, copies of which will be
supplied on request.

Further information available at:


www.sika.ch
Sikasil® WS-305 N 2 / 2

www.sika.com

Sika Schweiz AG
Business Unit Industry
Tüffenwies 16
CH-8048 Zurich
Switzerland
Tel. +41 58 436 40 40
Fax +41 58 436 45 30

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