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A one part, low modulus fire resistant silicone sealant.
Application Instructions
Joint Preparation
The joint surfaces must be clean, dry and free from all contamination. Use ARBO Cleaners as appropriate. ARBO Primer 2650 is required on some substrates. Contact ARBO Technical Services for specific advice regarding primer and cleaner.
Joint Backing
Mineral wool or closed cell, cross-linked polyethylene foam.
Joint Size Suitability
Joint width
Minimum 6mm Maximum 25mm (single application) for advice on multiple applications please contact ARBO Technical Services.
All joint preparation, priming, and sealant application should be carried out in accordance with BS 8000 Part1 –6: 1997 + A1: 2010 the British Standard for the sealing of joints in buildings using sealants.
Ensure all use of Arbosil 1071 is within the scope of the fire tests and accords with joint seal dimensions, backing materials and any other considerations necessary to achieve a specific level of fire integrity. Copies of fire test reports are freely available from ARBO Technical Services.
Packaging
25 x 380ml Polyethylene Cartridges per box. Polyethylene Nozzles are included in each box
Important: The information is given in good faith and based on results gained from experience and tests. However, all recommendations or suggestions are made without guarantee since the conditions of use are beyond our control. It is the user and specifier’s responsibility to ensure ARBO product is suitable for the intended use: consult ARBO Technical Services for specific advice. Goods are supplied subject to the Company’s terms and conditions of sales, a copy of which is available on request.
Used in expansion joints and other details to prevent the passage of fire. Recommended for use in sports stadiums where a fire seal is required. Fire resistance of up to 4 hours has been independently verified (details available on request from ARBO® Technical Services).
Features and benefits:
Color | White Other Manufacturer guidanceSpecial colours made to order. Consult manufacturer and insert requirements. |
Material | Silicone Rubber |
Shape | Formless |
Warranty description | 25 year |
Uniclass | |
CAWS | L20/820 Sealant joints P12/390 Sealants P12/47 Sealants |
SKU Code | 1071 |
Product range |
Standard | To BS EN ISO 11600; German DIN 18540 Class E; German DIN 4102 B1, Part 1 and US Federal TT-S-00 1543A Class A. |
Colour | White. Manufacturer guidanceSpecial colours made to order. Consult manufacturer and insert requirements. |
Fire performance | |
Fire resistance | Fire integrity in excess of 4 hours. Manufacturer guidanceSee Warrington Fire Research Centre Warres Report No. 122635. |
Accessories | None. Arbo Primer 2172. Arbo Primer 2402. Arbo Primer 2650. Arbo Cleaner No.17. Guidance for specification option: Xylene based; not suitable for use with plastics or delicate finishes. |
Application temperature | +5 to +50°C. |
Service temperature | -40 to +100°C. |
Hardness (shore A) | 20. |
Working time | Skinning time at 20°C and 65% relative humidity: 30 minutes. |
Cure time | 2 mm per 24 hours at 20°C and 65% relative humidity. |
Chemical resistance | Resistant to most dilute acids and alkalis; organic solvents may cause the sealant to swell and lose adhesion, but do not directly dissolve the sealant. |
UV resistance | Very good. |
Anticipated service life | 25 years+. |
Compression strength | Butt joints (movement in tension and compression): 50%. |
ShearStrength | Lap joints (movement in shear): 100%. |
Joint width | 6 mm (minimum single application); 25 mm (maximum single application). Guidance for specification option: Joint depth:
Manufacturer guidanceFor multiple applications, contact Adshead Ratcliffe Technical Services. |
Material | Silicone Rubber |