Silicone adhesive sealant sil® IG-16

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Sikasil® IG-16 is a neutral-curing, high-modulus silicone insulating glass secondary sealant with excellent adhesion to many substrates. PRODUCT BENEFITS Meets requirements of EN 1279-4 Suitable for air- and noble gas-filled insulating glass units Excellent UV and weathering resistance Bonds well to glass as well as metal and plastics spacers Areas of Application Sikasil® IG-16 is ideal as a secondary edge seal for air and noble gas-filled insulating glass. This product is suitable for experienced professional users only. Tests with original substrates and conditions have to be performed ensuring adhesion and material compatibility. Surface preparation Surfaces must be clean, dry and free from grease, oil and dust. Surface treatment depends on the specific nature of the substrates and is crucial for a long lasting bond. Application The optimum temperature for substrate and sealant is between 15 °C and 25 °C. Sikasil® IG-16 can be processed with hand, pneumatic or electric driven piston guns as well as pump equipment. For advice on selecting and setting up a suitable pump system, contact the System Engineering Department of Sika Industry. Joints must be properly dimensioned. Basis for calculation of the necessary joint dimensions are the technical values of the adhesive and the adjacent building materials, the exposure of the building elements, their construction and size as well as external loads. Joints deeper than 15 mm must be avoided. Tooling and finishing Tooling and finishing must be carried out within the skin time of the sealant or adhesive.