Thioflex 600*

Multi-component, gun
polysulphide sealant

and

constructive solutions

pouring

grade,

Uses
Thioflex 600 is particularly recommended for use in high

Sealing movement joints in building and civil engineering

rise buildings and other applications where access for

structures, including superstructures, reservoirs, floors,

subsequent maintenance will be difficult and the risk of

basements and subways.

early movement failure must be minimised. It is also

suitable for sealing joints in brickwork, retaining walls,

Advantages

reservoirs, basements and subways. Thioflex 600 pouring

A high quality product meeting key international

grade is recommended for sealing expansion joints and

standards.

stress relief joints in floors or other horizontal surfaces.

Forms a tough, elastic rubber-like seal

Specification

Accommodates continuous and cyclic movement

Joints shall be sealed using Fosroc Thioflex 600, two part,

Excellent adhesion to most common substrates

polysulphide sealant, manufactured by Fosroc to BS 4254

High resistance to ageing reduces physical damage due

1983, and ASTM C 920 -87 Under British Standard Kite

to climatic extremes

Mark licence*. Joints shall be prepared and the sealant

Standards Compliance

current data sheet.

British Standard BS 4254: 1983.

Design Criteria

British Standard BS 6920: 1988 (gun grade grey).

Thioflex 600 may be applied to joints between 5 and 50

U.S. Federal Specification TT-S-00227E November

mm wide. Joints which are expected to experience cyclic

1969 (amended 1970).

movements

mixed and applied in accordance with the manufacturers

should

be

designed

to

an

optimum

width:depth ratio of 2:1, subject to the overriding

Water Byelaws Scheme Approved Product.

recommended minimum sealant depths set out below;

DTp specification for Highway Works Dec 1991 series

5 mm for metals, glass and other non-porous surfaces;

1000 clause 1017. ASTM C 920-87, Type M, Class 25.

10 mm for all porous surfaces;

Description

20 mm for trafficked joints and those subject to

Thioflex 600 is a multi-component joint sealant, based on

hydrostatic pressures.

a liquid polysulphide polymer, which when mixed and

To ensure that the sealant remains within its stated

applied, cures to form a tough, rubber-like seal. The cured

movement capacity (25% MAF), sealing slot widths should

sealant exhibits excellent adhesion to most surfaces

be designed in accordance with the recommendations of

including primed concrete, glass, aluminium and stainless

BS 6093.

steel.

The use of a surface primer is always required on porous

Thioflex 600 is available in gun and pouring grades. The

surfaces. On non-porous surfaces a primer is not normally

gun grade is ideal for general application. It is packed in a

required except where glass or glazed surfaces are to be

ready to mix, two and a half litre tin containing the base

permanently immersed in water.

and curing agent in the correct proportions. The pouring

grade for joints in horizontal surfaces is supplied in 4 litre
packs with the base and curing agent in separate tins.

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Properties
Form

Instructions for Use

Grey colour, multi-part, paste

Joint preparation

compound
MAF

25%

Butt joints

(BS 6093)

50%

Lap joints

Physical or chemical

Chemical cure

The joint surfaces must be thoroughly dry, clean and frost

free. Remove all dust and laitance by rigorous wire
brushing, grinding or grit blasting. Remove all rust, scale
and protective lacquers from metal surfaces. Remove any

cure

oil or grease with Fosroc Joint Cleaner. Any expansion

2 hrs @ 250C

Pot life

joint filler must be checked to ensure it is tightly packed

1 hr @ 350C
Setting time

and no gaps or voids exist at the base of the sealing slot

36 hrs @ 150C

before positioning a bond breaker.

18 hrs @ 250C

Note: The use of a bond breaker is not required in

12 hrs @ 350C
Cure time

expansion joints containing Fosroc Hydrocell XL or

2 weeks @ 15 C

Expandafoam cellular polyethylene expansion joint fillers.

1 week @ 250C
0

4 days @ 35 C

For construction or contraction joints a bond breaker tape

Application temp.

5 to 500C

or back-up strip should be used. Where hydrostatic

Hardness - shore A

15 - 23

pressure exists, only bond breaking tapes must be used,

@ 250C

not foamed back-up strips.

Water immersion

Thioflex 600 must be fully cured

Where a particularly neat finish is required, mask the face

before permanent immersion in

edges of the joint before priming and remove immediately

water.
Biological resistance

after tooling is completed.

Thioflex 600 has been

evaluated in microbiologically

Priming

active situations and has been

shown to have resistance to

Non-porous surfaces

aerobic conditions.

Use Primer 4 on glass, ceramics and metals. The one part

Solids content

100%

chemically active clear liquid is to be applied by brush or

Density

1.62 1.73 kg/ltr

pad. One thin coat should be applied and allowed to dry

Flash point

> 650C

for 2 to 5 minutes prior to sealant application.

Flammability

Burns but does not support

Porous surfaces

combustion
Chemical resistance to occasional spillage

Primer 7: It is a two part high performance chemically

Dilute acids

resistant

active, non-toxic liquid for brush application to prime all

Dilute alkalis

resistant

concrete, stone, brickwork, timber and unglazed edges of

Petrol

resistant

ceramic tiles. Add component A of Primer 7 to component

Aviation fuels

resistant

B and mix thoroughly until a homogeneous dispersion is

Diesel fuel

resistant

achieved.

Kerosene

resistant

Apply one thin coat using a clean, dry brush, ensuring

Lubricating oils

resistant

complete coverage. Avoid over priming resulting in an

Skydrol

resistant

excess of primer in the base of the joint or application

White spirit

resistant

beyond faces.

Chlorinated solvents

not resistant

Aromatic solvents

not resistant

Dilute oxidising acids

not resistant

The mixed Thioflex 600 must be applied when the primer

is tack free, that is after the evaporation of the solvent but
before the primer film has completely reacted. After 6
hours @ 20C, or 3 hours @ 35C the surfaces must be

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Thioflex 600 should not be used in direct contact with

re-primed before applying the sealant.

materials containing pitch or bitumen.

Steel surfaces

Only Thioflex 600 Gun Grade should be used in vertical

Iron and steel must be protected with an anti-corrosion

or horizontal joints in reservoirs or other water retaining

primer prior to sealing.

structures.
Thioflex 600 is not recommended for use in highly

Mixing

chlorinated water. If in doubt, contact your local Fosroc

Gun Grade

technical services department.

The base component and curing agent are supplied ready

for mixing in a single tin. Mix thoroughly using a slow

Estimating

speed drill (300-500 rpm) fitted with a Fosroc Mixing

Supply

Paddle (MR2) for 5 minutes. Only thorough mixing,

Thioflex 600 GG

2.5 litre packs

including material right at the bottom of the tin, will result

Thioflex 600 PG

5 litre packs

in proper curing. In cold weather Thioflex 600 mixes more

Primer 4

1 litre cans

easily if stored overnight at room temperature.

Primer 7

500 ml cans

Immediately after mixing, load the sealant into a Fosroc

Fosroc Solvent 102

5 litre containers

G Gun using the follower plate, and apply to the joint.

Coverage

Pouring Grade

Primer 4

60 m/litre

Primer 7

8-10 m/litre

Thioflex 600 Pouring Grade is supplied in two separate

containers. The small container contents should be
transferred to the other tin, and mixed as per the gun

** Note: Coverage figures given are theoretical due to

grade instructions. The pouring grade may be poured

wastage factors and the variety and the nature of

directly into horizontal joints or for application to horizontal

substrates, practical coverage figures maybe reduced, this

joints less than 15 mm wide loaded into a Fosroc G Gun.

will vary with site and application conditions.

For quantity application, a Fosroc 1.5 litre gun is available.

Guide to sealant quantities

A further amount should be allowed for wastage.

Finishing
Thioflex 600 should be tooled to a smooth finish. A
minimum of surface lubricant such as dilute detergent

Storage

solution may be used to assist the process. Any masking

Thioflex 600 and Primer 7 have a storage life of 12

tape should be removed immediately after tooling.

months and Primer 4 has a storage life of 6 months when

kept in original containers and stored in dry conditions
between 5C and 27C.

Cleaning
Clean equipment immediately after use with Fosroc
Solvent 102.
Limitations
Over-painting of sealants is not recommended because
of the inability of paint films to accept movement.
However, if definitely required, trials should be carried out
to determine compatibility.

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Precautions
Health and Safety
Thioflex 600, Primer 4 and Primer 7 should not come in
contact with skin and eyes or be swallowed. Avoid breathing
of vapour. Splashes must be washed off immediately. Wear
impervious rubber or PVC gloves and eye protection. Hands
should be thoroughly washed with soap and water before
eating or smoking. In the case of eye contact seek medical
attention immediately.
Thioflex 600 curing agent consists of a heavy metal based
oxide. Cured sealant should not be burned off due to the
generation of toxic fumes. Empty containers must be
collected for careful disposal and not left lying about.
Fire
Fosroc Solvent 102 is flammable. Primer 4 and primer 7 are
highly flammable, store away from heat. Do not use near
naked flames or other sources of ignition.
No smoking. Use in well ventilated surroundings. In the
event of fire, extinguish with CO2 foam
Flash points
Primer 4

10C

Primer 7

23C

For further information, refer to the Product Material Safety

Data Sheet.

* Denotes the trademark of Fosroc International Limited

See separate datasheet
Important note
Fosroc products are guaranteed against defective materials and manufacture and are sold subject to its standard Conditions for the
Supply of Goods and Services, copies of which may be obtained on request. Whilst Fosroc endeavours to ensure that any advice,
recommendation, specification of information it may give is accurate and correct, it cannot, because it has no direct or continuous control
over where or how its products are applied, accept any liability either directly or indirectly arising from the use of its products, whether or
not in accordance with any advice, specification, recommendation of information given by it.

Fosroc Singapore
30 Toh Guan Road
#07-07, ODC Districentre
Singapore 608840

www.fosroc.com

telephone:
++ 65 6665 3828

fax:
++ 65 6899 1283

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