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What is DOWSIL™ 795 Silicone Building Sealant?
A one-component, neutral-curing, medium modulus silicone sealant intended for weatherseal and structural applications with excellent adhesion to a wide range of materials, including glass, metal and aluminum.

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DOWSIL™ 795 Silicone Building Sealant


What is DOWSIL™ 795 Silicone Building Sealant?
A one-component, neutral-curing, medium modulus silicone sealant intended for weatherseal and structural applications with excellent adhesion to a wide range of materials, including glass, metal and aluminum. Sustainability: Low embodied carbon DOWSIL™ Silicone. Project specific DOW Carbon Neutrality Certificate on request. Carbon Neutrality with DOW Carbon “INSETS” and reduce carbon footprint. Green Building certification: contributes to getting additional credits. Enhance carbon balance (>20x) with long-term durable façade silicones.
Uses

  • Suitable for most new construction and remedial sealing applications
  • Structural and nonstructural glazing
  • Structural attachment of many panel systems
  • Panel stiffener applications
  • Weather sealing of most common construction materials including glass, aluminum, steel, painted metal, EIFS, granite and other stone, concrete, brick and plastics
Benefits
  • Highly resistant to weather, UV and temperature extremes
  • One-part, medium-modulus neutral-cure adhesive/sealant silicone material
  • Supports glass and other panel materials under high wind load
  • Weatherproofs substrates such as glass, aluminum, steel, painted metal, EIFS, granite & other stone, concrete, brick, plastic
  • Ready to use as supplied with all-temperature gunnability, easy tooling and low-odor curing
  • Sustainability: Low embodied carbon DOWSIL™ Silicone.
  • Project specific DOW Carbon Neutrality Certificate on request
  • Carbon Neutrality with DOW carbon “INSETS” and reduce carbon footprint
  • Green Building certification: contributes to getting additional credits
  • Enhance carbon balance (>20x) with long-term durable façade silicones


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Specifications

Application Benefits
Primerless AdhesionPrimerless
Product Use and Formulating
Cure System1-Part Cure
Room Temperature Cure - Hours168 to 336 Hours
Tack-free Time (50% RH)180 Minutes
Where UsedJob Site
Working Time20 to 30 Minutes
Sustainability & Safety
Sustainability ClaimLow embodied carbon DOWSIL™ Silicone
Typical Properties
Adhesion toAlodine Aluminum, Aluminum, Anodized Aluminum, Brickwork, Concrete, Enamelled and Reflective Glass, Extruded Mill Finish, Fluorocarbon Coated Aluminum, Glass, Granite, Heat Strengthened Glass, Light-Weight Stone Panels, Limestone, Low E Coated Glass, Marble, Masonry, Metal, Metal Panels, Paint, Plastic, Polyester Powder Coated Aluminum/Steel, Silicone, Stainless Steel, Steel, Stone, Vinyl/PVC-U, Wood
AppearanceOpaque
ChemistryNeutral
ColorAdobe Tan, Anodized Aluminum, Black, Blue Spruce, Bronze, Champagne, Charcoal Gray, Custom Color Available Upon Request, Dusty Rose, Grey, Ivy Green, Limestone, Natural Stone, Rustic Brick, Sandstone, White
Durometer - Shore A35
Flow/Sag (Slump)<2.54 mm
MovementMedium
Movement Capability-50 to 50 %
Peel Strength32 Lb/Inch
Resistance TypeOzone Resistance, Thermal, UV Cure, Water
Shelf Life360 Days
SubstrateNon-porous, Porous
Tensile Strength at Break45 psi
Volatile Organic Content28 g/liter