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TECHNICAL DATA SHEET
FIX8 TRANSLUCENT
Note: The contents contained in this documentation are the result of our experiments and our experienceand have been submitted in good faith. Because of
the diversity of the materials and substrates and the real number of possible applications which are out of our control we cannot accept any responsibility for
the results obtained. In every case it is recommended to carry out preliminary experiments and compatibility tests.
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Revision: 6/2016 Page 1 of 2
Technical Data:
(*) Values may vary depending on environmental conditions
Product:
Fix8 Translucent is a high quality architectural
grade single component medium modulus
structural silicone sealant, neutral cure, that
exhibits excellent physical properties. Suitable for
typical sealing and structural bonding in glazing
applications with metal, aluminium, Corian® most
plastics and fibreglass substrates. Fix8 Translucent
displays excellent weatherability and UV
resistance curing to a high performance flexible
rubber sealant in weatherproofing and structural
applications. Fix8 Translucent is suitable for glass
curtain wall construction.
Characteristics:
- Primerless adhesion on most substrates (except
Teflon, PE and PP)
- Excellent UV resistance
- Very good filling capacities
- Neutral cure
- Excellent stability
- Superior weather resistance up to 20 years
- Good compatability with other sealants
- Permanently elastic
- Colour Fast
- Suitable for marine exposure
Applications:
Installation of glass windows
Sealing of all openings in roof constructions
Sealing and bonding within the Automotive
industry
Mounting and sealing of window frames
Bonding and sealing of coachwork within the
transportation industry
Packaging:
Colour – Translucent
Packaging – 300mL Cartridge
Shelf life:
12 months from date of production; In unopened
packaging stored in a cool and dry place a t
temperatures between +5°C and 23°C.
Surfaces:
State of Surface: clean, dry, free of dust and
grease
Priming: For porous substrates Fixseal 1060 may
be applied. Polypropylene; Primer PR20. Non-
porous substrates may be cleaned with Methylated
Spirits or alcohol cleaner
We Recommend Compatibility Tests
Base
Silicone
Consistency
Paste
Curing System
Moisture Cure
Skin Formation
12 minutes (23
0
C & 50%R.H)
Tack Free Time
3 hours (23
0
C & 50%R.H)
Curing Rate
3mm/24 Hrs
Density
0.97 g/cm
3
Shrink
3%
Elongation
100%
Hardness (Shore A)
35±5
Tensile Strength
>1.0 Mpa (ISO8339)
Shear Strength
> 1.0 Mpa
Movement Capability
25%