Product Data Sheet

Version 08 / 2006

Sikaflex®-254 Booster
Fast-curing structural adhesive

Technical Product Data

Properties With Booster Without Booster
Chemical base Accelerated PUR 1-C polyurethane
Color (CQP1 001-1) Black, white
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Cure mechanism Moisture-curing Moisture-curing
Density (uncured) (CQP 006-4) 1.25 kg/l approx.
Mixing ratio by volume 2% (1.8 – 2.2%)
Non-sag properties Very good
Application temperature 10 - 30°C (50 – 85°F)
Tack-free time3 (CQP 019-1) 45 min.
Open time3 (CQP 526-1) 20 min. approx. 45 min. approx.
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Curing speed (CQP 049-1) See diagram 1 3.5 mm in the 1 24 h
Early tensile strength2 (CQP 063-1) (time to reach 1 N/mm2) 5 h approx.
Shrinkage (CQP 014-1) 1% approx.
Shore A hardness (CQP 023-1 / ISO 868) 45 approx.
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Tensile strength (CQP 036-1 / ISO 37) 3 N/mm approx.
Elongation at break (CQP 036-1 / ISO 37) 400% approx.
Tear propagation resistance (CQP 045-1 / ISO 34) 9 N/mm approx.
2
Tensile lap-shear strength (CQP 046-1 / ISO 4587) 2.2 N/mm approx.
2
Shear modulus (CQP 081-1) 0,6 N/mm approx.
Glass transition temperature (CQP 509-1 / ISO 4663) -40°C (-40°F)
1 x 10 Ω cm approx.
9
Volume resistivity (CQP 079-2 / ASTM D 257-99)
Service temperature (CQP 513-1) permanent -40 - 90°C (-40 - 195°F)
Short term 4 hours 140°C (285°F)
1 hour 160°C (320°F)
Shelf life (CQP 016-1) unipacks 9 months
(storage below 25°C) drum / hobbock 6 months
1) 2) 3)
CQP = Corporate Quality Procedure Moisture provided by Sika Booster Paste 23°C (73°F) / 50% r.h.

Description Product Benefits Areas of Application

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Sikaflex -254 is a non-sag 1-C - 1-C formulation with Sikaflex®-254 Booster is suitable
polyurethane adhesive of stiff, accelerated cure for structural joints which are
paste-like consistency that cures - Thixotropic exposed to dynamic stresses and
®
with the aid of Sika Booster (cure - Adequate working time to com- the attainment of high early
accelerator), or alternatively on plete assembly, despite rapid strength is essential. Sikaflex®-
exposure to atmospheric humidity, cure 254 Booster is ideal to bond large
to form a durable elastomer. - Solvent free components and assemblies. It is
®
Sikaflex -254 Booster is manu- - Bonds well to a wide variety of not suitable for UV exposed open
factured in accordance with ISO substrates joints.
9001 / 14001 quality assurance - Elastic / good gap-filling This product is only suitable for
system and the responsible care capabilities professional experienced users.
program. - Capable of withstanding high Test with actual substrates and
dynamic stresses conditions have to be performed to
- Sandable and overpaintable ensure adhesion and material
compatibility.
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Cure Mechanism Hobbocks / drums: Sikaflex®-254 Further Information
Sikaflex®-254 cures by reaction with Booster is dispensed straight Copies of the following publications
with atmospheric moisture. When from hobbocks and drums by are available on request:
® means of a pump system equipped
used in conjunction with Sika ®
- Material Safety Data Sheets
Booster, curing proceeds more with a Sika Booster dosing unit. - Sika Primer Chart
rapidly and largely independent of The mixing ratio is 2% ± 10% (1.8 - General Guidelines - Bonding
atmospheric moisture. – 2.2 %). To ensure a uniform and Sealing with Sikaflex®
thickness of adhesive when

Lap shear strength [N/mm )

compressed, we recommend
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2.5 Packaging Information
applying the adhesive in the form ®
Sikaflex -254 Booster
2.0 of a triangular bead (see figure 1).
Unipac 400 ml
1.5 Do not apply at temperatures be-
23°C / 50% r.h. low 10°C or above 30°C. The opti- Unipac 600 ml
1.0 mum temperature for substrates is Hobbock 23 l
0.5 between 15°C and 25°C. Drum 195 l
For advice on selecting and setting
0.0 up a suitable pump system please Sika Booster
0 60 120 180 240 24 h
Time [hours] contact the System Engineering Unipac 600 ml
®
Department of Sika Industry. Hobbock 23 l
Diagram 1: Strength build up of Sikaflex -
254 with Booster
Value Bases
Chemical Resistance 2h
All technical data stated in this
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Sikaflex -254 Booster is resistant h
Product Data Sheet are based on
to fresh water, seawater, and pro- b b laboratory tests. Actual measured
prietary aqueous cleaning agents; data may vary due to
temporary resistant to fuels, mine- Figure 1: Recommended bead circumstances beyond our control.
ral oils, vegetable and animal fats; configuration
not resistant to organic acids, Tooling and finishing Health and Safety Information
concentrated mineral acids and Excellent tooling results are limited For information and advice
caustic solutions or solvents. to Sikaflex®-254 without Booster. If regarding transportation, handling,
The above information is offered used with Booster, tooling has to storage and disposal of chemical
for general guidance only. Advice be performed immediately after products, users should refer to the
on specific applications will be application but result not in plane actual Material Safety Data Sheets
given on request. surface. containing physical, ecological,
toxicological and other safety-
Method of Application Removal related data.
Surface preparation Uncured Sikaflex®-254 Booster
Surfaces must be clean, dry and may be removed from tools and
Legal Notes
free from all traces of grease, oil equipment with Sika® Remover-
The information, and, in particular, the
and dust. As a rule the bond faces 208 or another suitable solvent. recommendations relating to the
must be prepared in accordance Once cured, the material can only application and end-use of Sika
with the instructions given in the be removed mechanically. products, are given in good faith based
current Sika Primer Chart. Due to Hands and exposed skin should be on Sika's current knowledge and
the wide variety of substrate washed immediately using Sika® experience of the products when
Handclean Towel or a suitable properly stored, handled and applied
compositions preliminary tests are
industrial hand cleaner and water. under normal conditions. In practice,
recommended. the differences in materials, substrates
Advice on specific applications is Do not use solvents!
and actual site conditions are such that
available from the Technical Ser- Overpainting no warranty in respect of merchanta-
vice Department of Sika Industry. Sikaflex®-254 Booster can be bility or of fitness for a particular
purpose, nor any liability arising out of
Application overpainted when tack-free. Pre- any legal relationship whatsoever, can
Unipacs: Place Unipac in the testing is always recommended. be inferred either from this information,
application gun and snip of the For details refer to the general or from any written recommendations,
closure clip. Cut of the tip of the guide lines for bonding and sealing or from any other advice offered. The
nozzle to suit joint width. For with Sikaflex products. proprietary rights of third parties must
satisfactory results the adhesive be observed. All orders are accepted
subject to our current terms of sale and
must be applied with a piston-type
delivery. Users should always refer to
gun (hand-, battery- or com- the most recent issue of the Product
pressed air operated). Unipacs are Data Sheet for the product concerned,
used without Booster. copies of which will be supplied on
request.
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Sika Schweiz AG
Industry
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Switzerland
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