PRODUCT DATA SHEET

Sikaflex® Construction AP
SEALANT FOR CONCRETE AND MASONRY FACADES

DESCRIPTION ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION

Sikaflex® Construction AP is a 1-component, moisture- ▪ LEED® EQc 4.1
curing, elastic joint sealant. ▪ SCAQMD, Rule 1168
▪ BAAQMD, Reg. 8, Rule 51
USES
APPROVALS / STANDARDS
Sikaflex® Construction AP is designed for movement
and connection joints on porous substrates as well as ▪ ISO 11600 F 25 LM
indoor and outdoor general sealing applications. ▪ ASTM C 920 class 25
▪ Approved product in HDB Approved Material List
CHARACTERISTICS / ADVANTAGES
▪ Movement capability of ± 25% (ASTM C 719)
▪ Good workability
▪ Good adhesion to many substrates

PRODUCT INFORMATION
Chemical Base Polyurethane
Packaging 600 ml foil pack, 20 foil packs per box
Colour Black, White, Concrete Grey
Shelf Life Sikaflex® Construction AP has a shelf life of 12 months from the date of
production, if it is stored in undamaged, original, sealed packaging, and if
the storage conditions are met.
Storage Conditions Sikaflex® Construction AP shall be stored in dry conditions, where it is pro-
tected from direct sunlight and at temperatures between +5 °C and +25 °C.
Density 1.25 kg/l approx. (ISO 1183-1)

TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Shore A Hardness 24 approx. (after 28 days) (ISO 868)

Secant Tensile Modulus 0.35 N/mm2 approx. at 100% elongation (23 °C) (ISO 8339)
0.50 N/mm2 approx. at 100% elongation (−20 °C)
Elongation at Break 700% approx. (ISO 37)

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Elastic Recovery 90% approx. (ISO 7389)

Tear Propagation Resistance 5.0 N/mm approx. (ISO 34)

Movement Capability ± 25% (ISO 9047)

±25% (ASTM C 719)

Service Temperature −40 °C to +70 °C

Joint Design The joint width must be designed to suit the joint movement required and
the movement capability of the sealant. The joint width shall be ≥ 10 mm
and ≤ 40 mm. A width to depth ratio of 2:1 must be maintained (for excep-
tions, see table below).

Standard joint widths for joints between concrete elements

Joint distance [m] Min joint width [mm] Min. joint depth [mm]
2 10 10
4 15 10
6 20 10
8 30 15
10 35 17
All joints must be correctly designed and dimensioned in accordance with
the relevant standards, before their construction. The basis for calculation
of the necessary joint widths are the type of structure and its dimensions,
the technical values of the adjacent building materials and the joint sealing
material, as well as the specific exposure of the building and the joints.

For larger joints please contact our Technical Service Department.

APPLICATION INFORMATION
Consumption Joint length [m] per Joint width [mm] Joint depth [mm]
600 ml foil pack
6 10 10
4 15 10
3 20 10
2 25 12
1.3 30 15

Backing Material Use closed cell, polyethylene foam backing rods.

Sag Flow 0 mm (20 mm profile, 50 °C) (ISO 7390)

Ambient Air Temperature +5 °C to +40 °C, min. 3 °C above dew point temperature
Substrate Temperature +5 °C to +40 °C
Curing Rate 3 mm/24 hours approx. (23 °C / 50% r.h.) (CQP 049-2)

Skin Time 180 minutes approx. (23 °C / 50% r.h.) (CQP 019-1)

Tooling Time 160 minutes approx. (23 °C / 50% r.h.) (CQP 019-2)

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS treatment procedures shall be followed:

SUBSTRATE PREPARATION Non-porous substrates

Aluminium, anodised aluminium, stainless steel, gal-
The substrate must be clean, dry, sound and homo- vanised steel, powder coated metals or glazed tiles
geneous, free from oils, grease, dust and loose or fri- have to be cleaned and pre-treated using Sika® Aktiv-
able particles. Sikaflex® Construction AP adheres ator-205, wiped on with a clean towel. Before sealing,
without primers and/or activators. allow a flash-off time of > 15 minutes (< 6 hours).
However, for optimum adhesion and critical, high per- Other metals, such as copper, brass and titanium-zinc,
formance applications, such as on multi-story build- also have to be cleaned and pre-treated using Sika®
ings, highly stressed joints, extreme weather exposure Aktivator-205,wiped on with a clean towel. After the
or water immersion, the following priming and/or pre- necessary flash-off time, use a brush to apply Sika®

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Primer-3 N and allow a further flash-off time of > 30 results are obtained when the sealant is allowed to
minutes (< 8 hours) before sealing the joints. fully cure first. Note: non-flexible paint systems may
PVC has to be cleaned and pre-treated using Sika® impair the elasticity of the sealant and lead to crack-
Primer-215 applied with a brush. Before sealing, allow ing of the paint film
a flash-off time of > 30 minutes (< 8 hours). ▪ Colour variations may occur due to exposure to
chemicals, high temperatures and/or UV-radiation
Porous substrates (especially with the colour shade white). However, a
Concrete, aerated concrete and cement based change in colour is purely of aesthetic nature and
renders, mortars and bricks shall be primed using does not adversely influence the technical perform-
Sika® Primer-3 N applied with a brush. Before sealing, ance or durability of the product.
allow a flash-off time of > 30 minutes (< 8 hours). ▪ Do not use Sikaflex® Construction AP on natural
stone.
For more detailed advice and instructions please con- ▪ Do not use Sikaflex® Construction AP on bituminous
tact the local Sika Technical Services Department. substrates, natural rubber, EPDM rubber or on any
building materials which might bleed oils, plasticizers
Note: Primers are adhesion promoters. They are or solvents that could attack the sealant.
neither a substitute for the correct cleaning of a sur- ▪ Do not use Sikaflex® Construction AP to seal joints in
face, nor do they improve the strength of the surface and around swimming pools.
significantly. ▪ Do not use Sikaflex® Construction AP for joints under
water pressure or for permanent water immersion.
APPLICATION METHOD / TOOLS ▪ Do not expose uncured Sikaflex® Construction AP to
alcohol containing products as this may interfere
Sikaflex® Construction AP is supplied ready to use. with the curing reaction.
After the necessary substrate preparation, insert a
suitable backing rod to the required depth and apply
any primer if necessary. Insert a foil pack or cartridge BASIS OF PRODUCT DATA
into the sealant gun and extrude Sikaflex® Construc- All technical data stated in this Product Data Sheet are
tion AP into the joint making sure that it comes into based on laboratory tests. Actual measured data may
full contact with the sides of the joint and avoids any vary due to circumstances beyond our control.
air entrapment. Sikaflex® Construction AP sealant
must be firmly tooled against the joint sides to ensure
adequate adhesion. LOCAL RESTRICTIONS
It is recommended to use masking tape where exact Please note that as a result of specific local regula-
joint lines or neat lines are required. Remove the tape tions the performance of this product may vary from
within the skin time. Use a compatible tooling agent country to country. Please consult the local Product
(e.g. Sika® Tooling Agent N) to smooth the joint sur- Data Sheet for the exact description of the application
faces. Do not use tooling products containing solvents. fields.
If Sikaflex® Construction AP is dry-tooled it shows a
slightly structured, concrete-like surface. If it is wet-
tooled (using a compatible tooling agent, e.g. Sika®
ECOLOGY, HEALTH AND SAFETY
Tooling Agent N) it shows a smooth surface. For information and advice on the safe handling, stor-
age and disposal of chemical products, users shall refer
CLEANING OF TOOLS
to the most recent Safety Data Sheet (SDS) containing
Clean all tools and application equipment immediately physical, ecological, toxicological and other safety-re-
after use with Sika® Remover-208 and/or Sika® Top- lated data.
Clean T. Once cured, residual material can only be re-
moved mechanically. LEGAL NOTES
The information, and, in particular, the recommenda-
FURTHER DOCUMENTS tions relating to the application and end-use of Sika
▪ Safety Data Sheet (SDS) products, are given in good faith based on Sika’s cur-
▪ Pre-treatment Chart Sealing & Bonding rent knowledge and experience of the products when
▪ Method Statement Joint Sealing properly stored, handled and applied under normal
▪ Method Statement Joint Maintenance, Cleaning and conditions in accordance with Sika’s recommenda-
Renovation tions. In practice, the differences in materials, sub-
▪ Technical Manual Facade Sealing strates and actual site conditions are such that no war-
ranty in respect of merchantability or of fitness for a
LIMITATIONS particular purpose, nor any liability arising out of any
legal relationship whatsoever, can be inferred either
▪ Sikaflex® Construction AP can be over-painted with from this information, or from any written recom-
most conventional facade coating paint systems. mendations, or from any other advice offered. The
However, paints must first be tested to ensure com- user of the product must test the product’s suitability
patibility by carrying out preliminary trials (e.g. ac- for the intended application and purpose. Sika re-
cording to ISO technical paper: Paintability and Paint serves the right to change the properties of its
Compatibility of Sealants). The best over-painting products. The proprietary rights of third parties must

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be observed. All orders are accepted subject to our
current terms of sale and delivery. Users must always
refer to the most recent issue of the local Product Data
Sheet for the product concerned, copies of which will
be supplied on request.

Sika (Singapore) Pte Ltd

66A Sungei Kadut Street 1
Singapore 729368
Phone: +65 6368 0883
Fax: +65 6368 6636
Email: sikasing@sg.sika.com
www.sika.com.sg

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