Silfix® U9

A low modulus, silicone sealant. Conforming fully to the requirements of BS 5889 Type-A and ISO 11600 classification G-25-LM, it offers good performance across a wide variety of glazing, industrial and construction applications.

Features and benefits:

• Good adhesion to a wide variety of surfaces including unplasticized polyvinyl chloride (PVC-U), coated metals, brickwork, stone, polycarbonate, coated timber and glass.

• Compatible with all major European edge sealants for double glazed units.

• High movement accommodation.

• Suitable for use with laminated glass.

• Meets the requirements of EN 15651-1: F-EXT-INT-CC: Sealant for facade for interior and exterior application (intended for use in cold climates). EN 15651-2: G-CC: Sealant used for sealing glazing applications (intended for use in cold climates).

• Non-flammable.

Applications:

• For sealing joints between glass-reinforced plastic (GRP) panels and roof sheets, trims and flashing in roofing and cladding, PVC-U, aluminium, steel, timber frame and door surrounds, and wall tiling.

• For capping and bedding of glass and insulating glass units in bead glazing systems.

• Many forms of expansion/ construction joints in buildings.

• Fully compatible with Hodgson’s Flexistrip and range of butyl strip sealants.

• Sealing joints in general industrial applications such as those found in heating and ventilation, sectional buildings etc.

• For sealing glazing plastics such as polycarbonate.

• It has good adhesion to glass, timber, metals, brickwork, plastics and concrete and does not normally require a primer.

• Designed for the professional user.