flexothane P

Pouring grade polyurethane joint sealant

DESCRIPTION It is usual to allow one 250 ml pack of

TYPICAL PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
primer per 6 l of sealant (see relevant
flexothane PU is a two-part data sheets).
Form Pourable paste
polyurethane joint sealant which, when
mixed forms a tough durable seal with Colour Grey MIXING
high adhesion properties.
Flexothane PU has been formulated M.A.F. 25% flexothane P is supplied in two
for use in the water industry and is containers. The polyurethane (base) is
Reaction Chemical cure
particularly suited for applications that covered by a cellophane sheet. On top
require resistance to bacteria-logical 1-3 o of the cellophane is the plastic
conditions. Pot life @ 25 C
hours container of activator paste.
To prepare the material for use,
USES Setting time @20ºC 20 Hours remove the activator and cellophane
Full Cure 7 Days sheet. Remove any base adhering to
Flexothane PU is designed for sealing the cellophane and replace the base in
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of expansion and contraction joints in Application temp. +5 to 35 C the container.
water storage and retaining structures, Remove the entire activator paste from
sewerage treatment plants and silt Shore hardness A 25 its container and add to the base.
accumulated water storage systems. Solids 100% Mix the material thoroughly, preferably
with a slow-speed drill (not in excess
FEATURES & BENEFITS Density 1,55 kg/lt of 250 r/min) fitted with a suitable
paddle, until an even colour, free from
• Excellent adhesion properties, Flashpoint > 62° C streaks, is obtained.
bonds to most porous and non- Coverage for Estimating purposes Periodically scrape the sides and base
porous substrates. of the container with a spatula or small
• Resistance to aerobic and Joint Dimensions Metres per trowel to ensure complete blending of
anaerobic bacteriological attack. (mm) litre components. To obtain a complete mix
• High abrasion resistant to silt 25 x 12 3,33 will take 5 - 10 minutes of mechanical
accumulation systems. mixing.
• Non-toxic and will not taint water 20 x 10 5,0 If hand mixing is to be carried out, a
systems in its cured state. 12 x 12 6,94 minimum period of 15 minutes of
vigorous mixing is required.
SURFACE PREPARATION Note: If material is not mixed
BONDING / PRIMING thoroughly, its performances will be
Thorough preparation of joints is impaired.
Porous surfaces must be fully primed
essential if a satisfactory seal is to be
with epidermix 326 (twin pack), COVERAGE
obtained. For concrete surfaces, all
traces of moisture, dust, laitance, brushed well into the faces of the joint
mould oil, any previous sealant and all Coverage and usage is determined by
to ensure complete coverage. The the joint geometry. See table in this
other foreign material must be
removed by mechanical grinding, primer film should be allowed to lose data sheet for usage on most common
its solvent (approximately 30 minutes joint sizes and profile.
followed by blowing out with dry oil-
drying) before sealant is applied.
free compressed air. See data sheet
‘Preparation of Surfaces’ APPLICATION
Primer open time is 4 hours.
The minimum joint width for
If however, the primer is allowed to dry
flexothane P is 6 mm. The width of Masking tape applied to areas
joint to be sealed should be four times longer than 6 hours, then the surface
adjacent to joint will protect them from
must be re-ground and re-primed.
that of calculated movement. For joints smearing and enable the joints to be
Non-porous surfaces must be primed
up to 12 mm in width the sealant depth finished to a neat line. The tape should
must equal the joint width; for joints with epidermix 391. This is a one-
be applied after the joint has been
pack material, which is brushed onto
12mm to 24mm wide the depth must prepared, prior to any priming or
the surface in the normal way. The
be 12 mm and finally for joints greater sealing operation.
than 24 mm in width, the sealant depth primer film should be allowed to lose
its solvent (approximately 30 minutes
must be half the width. Suitable back-up material must be
drying time) before sealant is applied.
The joint faces must be parallel. used to adjust sealant depth in the
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joint to comply with the joint geometry of abe Construction Chemicals,
cited in this data sheet. duracord is a including primers epidermix 326 for
self-releasing material, but if soft-board porous surfaces and epidermix 391
or cork is used as the joint filler, a for non-porous surfaces. The sealant
plastic strip bond breaker must be will have a movement accommodation
placed on the filler surface before the factor of 25%. The sealant will be
sealant is applied. Under a pressure biodegradation resistant.
head of liquid, backing cord should be
at least 2,5 times greater in diameter PACKAGING
than the width of the joint slot.
Application to primed surfaces can be flexothane P is supplied in 2 litre kits.
by hand or pressure-operated gun, by
trowel or by pouring, according to the HANDLING & STORAGE
cross-section of the joint to be filled. It
is essential to ensure complete contact This product has a shelf life of
between the sealant and the joint 12 months if kept in a dry cool place in
surfaces. Tooling of sealant is the original packaging. In more
necessary for complete air-free filling extreme conditions this period might
of voids and to assist in making be shortened.
contact by wetting the surfaces to
which the sealant is applied. The HEALTH & SAFETY
surfaces of the joint should be tooled
by pulling a thin metal rod through the Wet flexothane P is toxic. Ensure the
sealant. This also aids release of working area is well ventilated during
entrapped air. application and drying to remove
fumes. Always wear gloves when
CLEANING working with the material and avoid
excessive inhalation and skin contact.
Tools and mixing equipment should be Clean hands well before smoking or
cleaned immediately after use, and eating. If material is splashed in the
before the material has set, with abe eye, wash well with plenty of clean
super brush cleaner followed by water and seek medical attention.
washing with soap and water. Cured flexothane P is non-toxic.

PROTECTION ON COMPLETION IMPORTANT NOTE

Protect freshly applied sealant from This data sheet is issued as a guide to
being damaged by traffic during its the use of the product(s) concerned.
setting and curing phase. Remove the Whilst abe Construction Chemicals
masking tape after all finishing and endeavours to ensure that any advice,
tooling operations have been recommendation, specification or
completed, but before the sealant has information is accurate and correct, the
cured. company cannot - because abe has no
direct or continuous control over where
TEMPERATURE AND RELATIVE and how abe products are applied -
HUMIDITY accept any liability either directly or
indirectly arising from the use of abe
Surface and ambient temperature products, whether or not in accordance
must be at least + 5° C and climbing, with any advice, specification,
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ideally between 20 C and 30 C. recommendation, or information given
by the company.
MODEL SPECIFICATIONS
FURTHER INFORMATION
Two-component, pouring-grade,
polyurethane sealant for Where other products are to be used
construction and expansion joints. in conjunction with this material, the
Not for potable water retaining relevant technical data sheets should
structures. Primer: epidermix 326 for be consulted to determine total
porous surfaces and epidermix 391 requirements. abe Construction
for non-porous surfaces. Chemicals has a wealth of technical
and practical experience built up over
The sealant will be flexothane P, a years in the company’s pursuit of
two-component pour-grade excellence in building and construction
polyurethane sealant applied in technology.
accordance with the recommendations
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Karachi: Room No.1, Mezzanine Floor, Al-Hayat Chambers, A-7, Block-7/8, K.C.H.S. Tel: +92 21 4535898-99, Fax: +92 21 4558071
Lahore: 25-A, FCC, Syed Maratib Ali Road, Gulberg 4, Tel: +92 42 5763360 Fax: +92 42 5875384