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The amount of different sealants on the market has exploded in recent years. The array on the shelves at your local Elliotts can be a little bewildering. So what product do you need to get your job done quickly, successfully and cost effectively? To help Geocel Dow Corning explain what jobs each of their sealants are suitable for.
| Dow Corning 781 Acetoxy Silicone Sealant
Dow Corning 781 is a one component, ready-to-use silicone sealant, which offers fast cure and good weathering characteristics. The excellent adhesive properties of Dow Corning 781 make it suitable for use on aluminum, glass, formica, and most other non-porous surfaces.
Main Uses
Suitable for glazing applications, weathersealing of sheet cladding, curtain walls, draught proofing and general internal sealing applications.
Benefits
- Conforms to ISO 11600-G-20HM
- High modulus ¨C acetoxy cure type
- Listed by the UK Water Fittings Byelaws Scheme for use in contact with potable water once cured
- Fast cure ¨C tack free in one hour
- Joint movement capability +/¨C 25%
- Working time of 5-10 minutes
- 100% recovery
- Excellent weatherability
- Application Temperature Range +5 to +40¡ãC
Colours White, Black, Grey, Brown, Bronze, Aluminum, Clear
Pack Size 310ml 'e' Cartridges
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Dow Corning 785 Sanitary Silicone Sealant
Dow Corning 785 is a one component silicone sealant that gives excellent adhesion to most non-porous surfaces. The product contains fungicide to resist mould growth.
Main Uses
For sealing around sanitary fittings to give a water resistant hygienic seal.
Benefits
- Conforms to ISO 11600-F-20HM
- Contains a fungicide to resist mould growth
- Joint movement capability +/¨C 25%
- High modulus ¨C acetoxy cure type
- 5-10 minutes working time
- Fast cure ¨C tack free in one hour
- 100% recovery
- Application Temperature Range +5 to +40¡ãC
Colours White, Clear
Pack Size 310ml 'e' Cartridges
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Dow Corning 791 Weatherproofing Silicone Sealant
Dow Corning 791 is a low modulus one-part silicone sealant that gives excellent unprimed adhesion to both porous and non-porous construction substrates.
Main Uses
For weathersealing of curtain walling, building facades and expansion joints. Also suitable for use as a frame sealant.
Benefits
- Conforms to ISO 11600-25LM and also meets ISO specification 9047 class 50%
- Excellent weathering characteristics, including resistance to ozone, UV radiation and temperature extremes
- Joint movement capability +/- 50%
- 20-30 minutes working time
- Fast cure ¨C tack free in 2 hours
- Application Temperature Range -20 to +50¡ãC
Colours Stone, White, Grey, Buff, Black, Bronze, Brown, Limestone, Anthrazite
Pack Size 310ml 'e' Cartridges
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Geocel PAINTERS MATE Flexible Acrylic Filler
Geocel Painters Mate is the established brand leader in the decorator¡¯s filler market. This unrivalled formula offers many benefits and can be used internally and externally.
Main Uses
Ideal for use on door and window frames, skirting boards, ceilings, walls, architraves, and plasterboard.
Benefits
- High flexibility ¨C resists cracking
- Can be overpainted within one hour
- Can be used on hairline cracks
- Contains fungicide to prevent mould growth
- No sanding required
- Easy to use
- For internal and external use
Colours Brilliant White, Brown, Magnolia
Pack Size 310ml 'e' Cartridges
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