Product Data Sheet

Edition 22/01/2014
Identification no:
02 05 03 06 100 0 000021
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Sika BlackSeal BT
(Template for local translation, only for internal use)

Sika BlackSeal® BT
Butyl rubber based joint sealant and adhesive

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Product Description / Sika BlackSeal BT is a butyl rubber based one part joint sealant and adhesive with
Uses a good adhesion on most common roofing materials such as bitumen, asphalt, felt,
metals and wood for the following applications
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 Sealing connection joints to chimneys, skylights etc.

 Fills and seals gaps/cracks in most roofing applications
 Bonding repairs to roofs and gutters
 For bedding tiles, slates and flashing into position
 Joint sealing on gutters and down pipes
 Sticking down loose roofing felt
Characteristics /  Bonds to many substrates such as concrete, roofing felt, lead, zinc, steel and
Advantages masonry etc.
 Does not require a primer
 Ready to use, easy to handle
 Can be applied on damp substrates
 Incorporates polymer additives to improve adhesion
 High solids formulation - excellent gap filling properties without shrinkage
 Excellent external weathering properties
Approval / Standard ISO 11600 F 7.5P

Product Data
Colour Black
Packaging 540 g cartridge (300 ml), 12 per box
100 boxes per pallet
Storage Conditions / 24 months from date of production if stored in undamaged original sealed
Shelf-Life containers, in dry conditions and protected from direct sunlight at temperatures
between +10°C and +25°C.

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Technical Data
Chemical Base Butyl rubber
Density 1.8 kg/l
Tack Free Time 15 – 60 minutes, dependent on thickness, ambient temperature and humidity
Movement Capability 7.5%
Sag Flow < 3 mm
Service Temperature -15°C to +75°C (dry heat)

System
Information

Application Details
Substrate Quality Sound, clean, free of all surface contaminants including dust, laitance, loose
particles, oil and grease. New concrete or mortar should be allowed adequate time
to dry and mature.
Substrate / Ambient +2°C min. / +40°C max.
Temperature
Product will be more difficult to apply in cold temperatures.
Application Method / For straight neat lines, protect joint sides with masking tape to both sides of the
Tools joint. Remove masking tape while sealant is still soft and before sealant starts to
cure.
Apply joint sealant with hand- or air pressure gun, avoiding air entrapment.
To ensure a proper bond, always smooth the sealant down with a spatula or piece
of wood wetted with linseed oil or white spirits.
Smooth if required, using clean water to which a few drops of a synthetic detergent
have been added.
For lap joints, apply sufficient sealant to bridge the gap and press surfaces together
while still tacky leaving a minimum 2 mm sealant film.
When using as an adhesive, press surfaces together, pull apart and wait for approx.
10 minutes until sealant becomes tacky, then press together and apply even
pressure.
Cleaning of Tools Clean all tools and application equipment with Colma Cleaner, turps or white spirits
immediately after use. Hardened / cured material can only be mechanically
removed.
Notes on Application / Do not use in constant water immersion situations.
Limitations
Do not use on glass and plasticized PVC.
Do not use internally.
Slight crazing of the surface may occur on the exposed surface in direct sunlight,
the bulk of the sealant will remain pliable.

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 Value Base All technical data stated in this Product Data Sheet are based on laboratory tests.
Actual measured data may vary due to circumstances beyond our control.

Local Restrictions Please note that as a result of specific local regulations the performance of this
product may vary from country to country. Please consult the local Product Data
Sheet for the exact description of the application fields.

Health and Safety For information and advice on the safe handling, storage and disposal of chemical
products, users shall refer to the most recent Material Safety Data Sheet containing
Information physical, ecological, toxicological and other safety-related data.

Legal Notes The information, and, in particular, the recommendations relating to the application
and end-use of Sika products, are given in good faith based on Sika's current
knowledge and experience of the products when properly stored, handled and
applied under normal conditions in accordance with Sika’s recommendations. In
practice, the differences in materials, substrates and actual site conditions are such
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that no warranty in respect of merchantability or of fitness for a particular purpose,

nor any liability arising out of any legal relationship whatsoever, can be inferred
either from this information, or from any written recommendations, or from any other
advice offered. The user of the product must test the product’s suitability for the
intended application and purpose. Sika reserves the right to change the properties
of its products. The proprietary rights of third parties must 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.
It may be necessary to adapt the above disclaimer to specific local laws and
regulations. Any changes to this disclaimer may only be implemented with
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permission of Sika Corporate Legal in Baar.

Sika Services AG
Tüffenwies 16 Phone +41 44 436 40 40
CH-8048 Zurich Telefax +41 44 436 46 86
Switzerland www.sika.com

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