Fosroc Thioflex 600 constructive solutions

Multi-component, gun and pouring grade, polysulphide

sealant

Uses Thioflex 600 is particularly recommended for use in high rise

buildings and other applications where access for
Sealing movement joints in building and civil engineering
subsequent maintenance will be difficult and the risk of early
structures, including superstructures, reservoirs, floors,
movement failure must be minimised. It is also suitable for
basements and subways.
sealing joints in brickwork, retaining walls, reservoirs,
basements and subways.Thioflex 600 pouring grade is
Advantages
recommended for sealing expansion joints and stress relief
„ A high quality product meeting key international standards joints in floors or other horizontal surfaces.
„ Forms a tough, elastic rubber-like seal
Specification
„ Acts as an acoustic sealant
„ Accommodates continuous and cyclic movement Joints shall be sealed using Fosroc Thioflex 600, two part,
polysulphide sealant, manufactured by Fosroc to BS 4254
„ Excellent adhesion to most common substrates
1983, and ASTM C 920 -87. Joints shall be prepared and the
„ High resistance to ageing reduces physical damage due
sealant mixed and applied in accordance with the
to climatic extremes
manufacturer’s current data sheet.

Standards compliance
Design criteria
„ British Standard BS 4254: 1983.
Thioflex 600 may be applied to joints between 5 and 50 mm
„ British Standard BS 6920: 1988 (gun grade grey).
wide. Joints which are expected to experience cyclic
„ U.S. Federal Specification TT-S-00227E November 1969
movements should be designed to an optimum width:depth
(amended 1970).
ratio of 2:1, subject to the overriding recommended minimum
„ Water Byelaws Scheme – Approved Product.
sealant depths set out below:
„ DTp specification for Highway Works Dec 1991 series
1000 clause 1017. 5 mm for metals, glass and other non-porous surfaces;
„ ASTM C 920-87, Type M, Class 25.
10 mm for all porous surfaces;

Description 20 mm for trafficked joints and those subject to hydrostatic

pressures.
Thioflex 600 is a multi-component joint sealant, based on a
liquid polysulphide polymer, which when mixed and applied, To ensure that the sealant remains within its stated movement
cures to form a tough, rubber-like seal. The cured sealant capacity (25% MAF), sealing slot widths should be designed
exhibits excellent adhesion to most surfaces including in accordance with the recommendations of BS 6093.
primed concrete, glass, aluminium and stainless steel.
The use of a surface primer is always required on porous
Thioflex 600 is available in gun and pouring grades. The gun surfaces. On non-porous surfaces a primer is not normally
grade is ideal for general application. It is packed in ready to required except where glass or glazed surfaces are to be
mix, 2.5 litre & 4 litre tins containing the base and curing permanently immersed in water.
agent in the correct proportions. The pouring grade for joints
Example of a sealed movement joint in brickwork/blockwork
in horizontal surfaces is supplied in 4 litre & 5 litre packs with
is shown below
the base and curing agent in separate tins. Both these grades
1 Thioflex 600*‡
are available in Grey colour only.
2 Hydrocell XL*‡
For coloured sealants, Fosroc recommends the use of 3 Brickwork
Nitoseal MS300*‡, a single component high performance silyl 4 D.P.C.
terminated polyether sealant, available in white, grey, black, 5 Blockwork
portland, rustic red and brown.
Thioflex 600
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Example of a sealed subway expansion joint is shown below: Chemical resistance to

occasional spillage :
Dilute acids resistant
Dilute alkalis resistant
Petrol resistant
Aviation fuels resistant
Diesel fuel resistant
1 Thioflex 600 Kerosene resistant
2 Bond breaking tape Lubricating oils resistant
3 Supercast Rearguard ‘S’ waterstop Skydrol resistant
4 Blinding concrete White spirit resistant
5 Membrane Chlorinated solvents not resistant
6 Bitucell*‡ Aromatic solvents not resistant
Dilute oxidising acids not resistant
Properties
Instructions for use
Form : Grey colour, multi-part,
paste compound Joint preparation
Movement accommodation
The joint surfaces must be thoroughly dry, clean and frost
factor (BS 6093) : 25% butt joints
free. Remove all dust and laitance by rigorous wire brushing,
50% lap joints
grinding or grit blasting. Remove all rust, scale and protective
Physical or
lacquers from metal surfaces. Remove any oil or grease with
chemical change : Chemical cure
Fosroc Joint Cleaner.
Pot life : 2 hours @ 25°C
1 hour @ 35°C Any expansion joint filler must be checked to ensure it is
Setting time : 36 hours @ 15°C tightly packed and no gaps or voids exist at the base of the
18 hours @ 25°C sealing slot before positioning a bond breaker.
12 hours @ 35°C
Note: The use of a bond breaker is not required in expansion
Cure time : 2 weeks @ 15°C
joints containing Fosroc Hydrocell XL* ‡ or Expandafoam*‡
1 week @ 25°C
cellular polyethylene expansion joint fillers. For construction
4 days @ 35°C
or contraction joints a bond breaker tape or back-up strip
Application temperature : 5 to 50°C
should be used. Where hydrostatic pressure exists, only bond
Hardness shore 'A' 25°C : 15 to 23
breaking tapes must be used, not foamed back-up strips.
Water immersion : Thioflex 600 must be fully
cured before permanent Where a particularly neat finish is required, mask the face
immersion in water. edges of the joint before priming and remove immediately
Biological resistance : Thioflex 600 has been after tooling is completed.
evaluated in
Priming
microbiologically active
situations and has been Non-porous surfaces
shown to have resistance to
Use Primer MS2 on glass, ceramics and metals. The two
aerobic conditions.
part chemically active clear liquid is to be applied by brush or
Solids content : 100%
pad. One thin coat should be applied and allowed to dry for
Density : 1.62 to 1.73 kg/litre
10 to 30 minutes prior to sealant application.
according to colour.
Flash point : Over 65°C Porous surfaces
Flammability : Burns but does not readily
Primer 7E: It is a two part high performance chemically active
support combustion.
non-toxic liquid for brush application to prime all concrete,
stone, brickwork, timber and unglazed edges of ceramic tiles.
Add component A of Primer 7E to component B and mix
throughly until a homogeneuos dispersion is achieved. Apply
one thin coat using a clean, dry brush, ensuring complete

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coverage. Avoid over priming resulting in an excess of primer - Thioflex 600 should not be used in direct contact with
in the base of the joint or application beyond faces. The mixed materials containing pitch or bitumen.
Thioflex 600 must be applied when the primer is tack free, that
- Only Thioflex 600 Gun Grade should be used in vertical or
is after the evaporation of the solvent but before the primer film
horizontal joints in reservoirs or other water retaining
has completely reacted. After 6 hours @ 20oC, or 3 hours @
structures.
35 oC the surfaces must be re-primed before applying the
sealant. - Thioflex 600 is not recommended for use in highly
chlorinated water. If in doubt, contact your local Fosroc
Steel surfaces
technical services department.
Iron and steel must be protected with an anti-corrosion primer
prior to sealing. Estimating

Mixing Supply
Thioflex 600 GG : 2.5 litre & 4 litre packs
Gun Grade
Thioflex 600 PG : 4 litre & 5 litre packs
The base component and curing agent are supplied ready for Primer MS2 : 500 ml cans
mixing in a single tin. Mix thoroughly using a slow speed drill Primer 7E : 500 ml cans
(300-500 rpm) fitted with a Fosroc Mixing Paddle (MR2) for Fosroc solvent 102 : 5 litre containers
5 minutes. Only thorough mixing, including material right at
Coverage
the bottom of the tin, will result in proper curing. In cold weather
Thioflex 600 mixes more easily if stored overnight at room Primer MS2 : 8-10 m2/litre
temperature. Primer 7E : 8-10 m2/litre

Immediately after mixing, load the sealant into a Fosroc ‘G’ Note: Coverege figures given are theoretical due to wastage
Gun using the follower plate, and apply to the joint. factors and the variety amd the nature of substrates,
practical coverage figures maybe reduced, this will
Pouring Grade vary with site and application conditions.
Thioflex 600 Pouring Grade is supplied in two separate Guide to sealant quantities
containers. The small container contents should be transferred Joint Litres Metre run Metre run Metre run
to the other tin, and mixed as per the gun grade instructions. size per per per per
The pouring grade may be poured directly into horizontal joints in mm Metre run 2.5 ltr pack 4ltr pack 5 ltr pack
or for application to horizontal joints less than 15 mm wide 5x5 0.025 100.00 160.00 200.00
loaded into a Fosroc ‘G’ Gun. For quantity application, a Fosroc 5 x 10 0.050 50.00 80.00 100.00
1.5 litre gun is available. 10 x 5 0.050 50.00 80.00 100.00
Finishing 10 x 10 0.100 25.00 40.00 50.00
20 x 10 0.200 12.50 20.00 25.00
Thioflex 600 should be tooled to a smooth finish. A minimum 20 x 15 0.300 8.30 13.30 16.60
of surface lubricant such as dilute detergent solution may be 20 x 20 0.400 6.20 10.00 12.50
used to assist the process. Any masking tape should be 40 x 20 0.800 3.10 5.00 6.20
removed immediately after tooling. 40 x 25 1.000 2.50 4.00 5.00
Cleaning 40 x 30 1.200 2.00 3.30 4.10
40 x 40 1.600 1.50 2.50 3.10
Clean equipment immediately after use with Fosroc Solvent 102. 50 x 25 1.250 2.00 3.20 4.00
50 x 30 1.500 1.60 2.64 3.30
Limitations 50 x 40 2.000 1.25 2.00 2.50
- Over-painting of sealants is not recommended because 50 x 50 2.500 1.00 1.60 2.00
of the inability of paint films to accept movement. However, 0.5 litre of Primer MS2 will be sufficient for 60 meters of joint.
if required, trials should be carried out to determine
compatibility. 1.5 litre of Primer 7E to 150m length of 10 x 20mm joint.

These are theoretical yields. No allowance has been made

for variation in joint width or wastage.

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Storage Additional Information

Thioflex 600, Primer 7E and Primer MS2 have a storage life Fosroc manufactures a wide range of complementary
of 12 months when kept in original containers and stored in products which include :
dry conditions between 5°C and 27°C.
„ waterproofing membranes & waterstops

Precautions „ joint sealants & filler boards

Health and safety „ cementitious & epoxy grouts

Thioflex 600, Primer MS2 and Primer 7E should not come in „ specialised flooring materials
contact with skin and eyes or be swallowed. Avoid breathing
Fosroc additionally offers a comprehensive package of
of vapour. Splashes must be washed off immediately. Wear
products specifically designed for the repair and
impervious rubber or PVC gloves and eye protection. Hands
refurbishment of damaged concrete. Fosroc’s ‘Systematic
should be thoroughly washed with soap and water before
Approach’ to concrete repair features the following :
eating or smoking. In the case of eye contact seek medical
attention immediately. „ hand-placed repair mortars

Thioflex 600 curing agent consists of a heavy metal based „ spray grade repair mortars
oxide. Cured sealant should not be burned off due to the
„ fluid micro-concretes
generation of toxic fumes. Empty containers must be
collected for careful disposal and not left lying about. „ chemically resistant epoxy mortars

Fire „ anti-carbonation/anti-chloride protective coatings

Fosroc Solvent 102 is flammable. Primer MS2 and primer „ chemical and abrasion resistant coatings
7E are highly flammable, store away from heat. Do not use
For further information on any of the above, please consult
near naked flames or other sources of ignition. No smoking.
your local Fosroc office - as below.
Use in well ventilated surroundings. In the event of fire,
extinguish with CO2 foam.

Flash point
Primer MS2 : 23°C
Primer 7E : 23°C

For further information, refer to the Product Material Safety

Data Sheet.

* Denotes the trademark of Fosroc International Limited

†
See separate data sheet

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 Service. All Fosroc datasheets are updated on a regular basis. It is the user’s responsibility to
obtain the recent version.

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