Sikaflex® PRO-3 SL

Sikaflex® PRO-3 conforms to LEED® EQc 4.1

• VOC content < 30 g/l (US EPA method 24)
• EMICODE EC1^PLUS R
• SCAQMD, Rule 1168
• BAAQMD, Regulation 8, Rule 51

• ASTM C 920 class 35
• EN 15651-4 PW EXT-INT CC 25 HM
• ISO 11600 F 25 HM
• ISEGA certificate for foodstuff area usage
• BS 6920 (drinking water contact)
• Resistant against waste water according to DIBt guidelines
• Resistant against diesel and jet fuel according to DIBt guidelines

i-Cure® Technology polyurethane

Sikaflex® PRO-3 SL has a shelf life of 15 months from the date of production, if it is stored in undamaged, original, sealed packaging, and if the storage conditions are met.

Sikaflex® PRO-3 SL shall be stored in dry conditions, where it is protected from direct sunlight and at temperatures between +5 °C and +25 °C.

Sikaflex® PRO-3 SL is resistant to water, seawater, diluted alkalis, cement slurry and water dispersed detergent, diesel and jet fuel according to the DIBt guidelines.
Sikaflex® PRO-3 SL is not resistant to alcohols, organic acids, concentrated alkalis and concentrated acids as well as hydro-carbons.

-40 °C min. / +70 °C max.

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 ≤ 50 mm. A width to depth ratio of 1 : 0.8 must be maintained (for exceptions, see table below).

Standard joint widths for joints between concrete elements:
(Movement Capability: ± 35 % (ASTM C719) and ΔT: 80 °C)

For larger joints following depth should be maintained:

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 more detailed advice and instructions please contact our Technical Department.

Use closed cell, polyethylene foam backing rods.

+5 °C min. / +40 °C max. (min. 3 °C above dew point temperature)

+5 °C min. / +40 °C max.

The substrate must be clean, dry, sound and homogeneous, free from oils, grease, dust and loose or friable particles. Sikaflex® PRO-3 SL adheres without primers and/or activators.
However, for optimum adhesion and critical, high performance applications, such as highly stressed joints, extreme weather exposure or water immersion, the following priming and/or pre-treatment procedures shall be followed:
 

Non-porous substrates
Aluminium, anodised aluminium, stainless steel, galvanised steel, powder coated metals or glazed tiles have to be cleaned and pre-treated using Sika® Aktivator-205, wiped on with a clean towel. Before sealing, allow a flash-off time of > 15 minutes (< 2 hours).
Other metals, such as copper, brass and titanium-zinc, also have to be cleaned and pre-treated using Sika® Aktivator-205,wiped on with a clean towel. After the necessary flash-off time, use a brush to apply Sika® Primer-3 N and allow a further flash-off time of > 30 minutes (< 4 hours) before sealing the joints.
PVC has to be cleaned and pre-treated using Sika® Primer-215 applied with a brush. Before sealing, allow a flash-off time of > 30 minutes (< 4 hours).

Porous substrates
Concrete, aerated concrete and cement based renders, mortars and bricks shall be primed using Sika® Primer-3 N applied with a brush. Before sealing, allow a flash-off time of > 30 minutes (< 4 hours).
 

For more detailed advice and instructions please contact our Technical Department.
 
Note: Primers are adhesion promoters. They are neither a substitute for the correct cleaning of a surface, nor do they improve the strength of the surface significantly.

Clean all tools and application equipment immediately after use with Sika® Remover-208 and/or Sika® TopClean T. Once cured, residual material can only be removed mechanically.