Dow -DOWSIL™ 995 Silicone Structural Sealant

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A one-component, self-priming, shelf-stable, neutral-cure, elastomeric adhesive specifically formulated for silicone structural glazing and exhibits excellent unprimed adhesion to most building substrates.


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DOWSIL™ 995 Silicone Structural Sealant

A one-component, self-priming, shelf-stable, neutral-cure, elastomeric adhesive specifically formulated for silicone structural glazing and exhibits excellent unprimed adhesion to most building substrates. This product has superior unprimed adhesion for structural glazing applications for hurricane or impact rated windows and doors. It has a movement capability of +/- 50%.

Uses:

  • Structural joints of small and medium-sized buildings
  • Protective glass sealant
Benefits:
  • Odorless, non-corrosive cure system
  • Cures to form an extremely tough elastomeric rubber ensuring a durable, flexible, watertight bond
  • Excellent weatherability and high resistance to ultraviolet radiation, heat and humidity, ozone and temperature extremes
  • Excellent mechanical properties
  • Successfully tested for use in protective glazing applications
  • Excellent unprimed adhesion to wide range of substrates including coated, enameled, and reflective glasses; anodized and polyester coated or painted aluminum profiles including most fluoropolymer-based paints
  • Meets global standards for structural glazing (American, Chinese, European)


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Specifications

Typical Properties

Adhesion to

Alodine Aluminum, Aluminum, Anodized Aluminum, Enamelled and Reflective Glass, Extruded Mill Finish, Fluorocarbon Coated Aluminum, Glass, Heat Strengthened Glass, Low E Coated Glass, Metal, Metal Panels, Polyester Powder Coated Aluminum/Steel, Stainless Steel, Steel, Vinyl/PVC-U

Appearance

Opaque

Chemistry

Neutral

Color

Black, Grey, White

Cure System

1-Part Cure

Cure Type

Neutral Cure

Durometer - Shore A

40 Shore A

Elongation

525 %

Flow/Sag (Slump)

2.54 mm

Movement

Medium

Movement Capability

-50 to 50 %

Number of Parts

One

Peel Strength

40 ppi

Resistance Type

Ozone Resistance, Thermal Resistance, UV Resistance, Water Resistance

Room Temperature Cure - Hours

168 to 336 Hours

Shelf Life

540 Days

Specific Gravity @ 25°C

1.339

Substrate

Non-porous

Tack-Free Time-50% RH

65 Minutes

Tear Strength

49 ppi

Tensile Strength

350 psi

Volatile Organic Content

30 g/liter

Water Resistant

Yes

Where Used

Job Site

Working Time

10 to 20 Minutes