Sikasil-C – Silicone Sealant

Sikasil-C

Neutral-curing 1K silicone sealant for elastic construction and movement joints in the construction and sanitary sectors. The following description summarizes the most important manufacturer specifications for selection and application in a practical manner.

Advantages

• Primerless application possible on many substrates
• Very good UV and weather resistance
• For indoor and outdoor applications
• Elastic and permanently flexible
• Non-corrosive and low-odor
• Suitable for numerous smooth and non-absorbent building materials

Applications

• Construction and movement joints
• Glass, metal, ceramics and tiles
• Sanitary connection areas within the scope of the manufacturer's approval
• Window and building component connections on suitable substrates

Technical Data

• 1-component, neutral-curing silicone sealant
• Packaging: 300 ml cartridge
• PU: 12 cartridges
• Colors in the ordered range: Concrete grey, transparent and white

Certifications & Tests

• Technical suitability and substrate approvals according to the current SIKA product data sheet

Application & Substrate

• Prepare adhesion surfaces to be clean, dry and free from grease, dust and loose particles.
• For unknown coatings, plastics or natural stone, check compatibility in advance.
• Form joints with suitable backfill so that a functional silicone joint is created.

Notes / possible disadvantages

• Silicone sealants are usually not paintable; plan adjacent coatings accordingly.
• For natural stone and sensitive plastics, suitability should be expressly checked.

FAQ

Which variant is suitable?
Color and packaging are selected separately. For boxed goods, individual units, half PU and full PU are available as options, where applicable.

Does it need to be primed?
This depends on Sikasil-C, the substrate and the exposure. The above notes and the current SIKA product data sheet are decisive.

Can I use the product outdoors?
Only to the extent that the respective application is approved by SIKA for outdoor use. The substrate, moisture, temperature and exposure are decisive.

What is important for storage and application?
Store packaging closed, dry and within the temperature limits specified by the manufacturer. Observe the product and safety data sheet before application.

Brand notice

SIKA®, Sikaflex®, SikaBond®, Sikacryl®, Sikafloor®, Sikagard® and Sikasil® are trademarks of the Sika Group. Technical specifications refer to the SIKA product information available at the time of creation; in case of doubt, the current product data sheet of the manufacturer applies.