PRODUCT DATA SHEET

Sikatherm® Foam 45 IN
HIGH PERFORMANCE, SPRAY APPLIED POLYURETHANE FOAM FOR THERMAL INSULATION

DESCRIPTION CHARACTERISTICS / ADVANTAGES

Sikatherm® Foam 45 IN is two-component, CFC & ▪ Fine and closed cell structure
HCFC free, closed cell polyurethane rigid foam, with ▪ Good density distribution
high thermal insulation properties. It is applied using a ▪ High compressive strength
special hot spray equipment and delivers high per- ▪ Good dimensional stability
formance for all thermal insulation applications in ▪ Very rapid curing time
building envelope. ▪ Non-sagging
▪ High insulating power
USES ▪ Spray applied
▪ Continuous and seamless layer, no thermal bridges
Wherever insulation is required within a conventional ▪ Waterproof
roof assembly or waterproofing application. ▪ Fully bonded to substrate
▪ Permeable to water vapour
Areas of Application ▪ CFC and HCFC free
▪ New roofs
▪ Refurbishment of roofs
▪ Mechanically attached roofing systems
▪ Adhered roofing systems
▪ Spray applied polyurethane / polyurea systems
▪ Other waterproofing systems

PRODUCT INFORMATION
Composition Component A Polyol
Component B Isocyanate

Packaging Component A 210 kg blue colored drum

Component B 250 kg red colored drum

Colour Component A Yellow to red liquid

Component B Dark brown liquid

Shelf life 6 months from the date of production, if stored in moisture tight contain-
ers and not exposed to direct sunlight.
Storage conditions Stored in closed, sealed and undamaged packaging, in dry conditions at
temperatures between +10 °C and +25 °C. Protect from frost and from dir-
ect exposure to sunlight. Storage at higher temperatures, can reduce the
shelf life.

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Density ~55 kg/m3 (core density at +23 °C) (EN ISO 845 / ASTM D1622)

Thickness The thickness of the insulating spray coat has to be defined by designer,
according to project requirements and product performances. There is no
maximum thickness of the insulation. It must be applied in preferably less
than 20 mm per layer per purge to avoid shrinkage.

TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Compressive strength > 276 KPa at 10 % deformation (ASTM D1621)

Dimensional stability <1% (ASTM D2126)

Reaction to fire B2 (DIN 4102-1)

Thermal conductivity ~0.023 W/m·k (+23 °C / 52 % relative humidity) (ASTM C518)

Thermal resistance > 0.98 K·m2/W (25 mm thickness, 180 days, +24 °C) (ASTM C518)

Water absorption <2.5% (ASTM D2842)

SYSTEMS
System structure COVERAGE
For average 20 mm thickness on 1 m2 area per purge, 1 kg of mixed
Sikatherm® Foam 45 IN would be required. Hence approx 2.5–3.0 kg of
mixed Sikatherm® Foam 45 IN is required to achieve approx. 50–60 mm
thickness at density ~45 kg/m3.
The thickness and finish achieved per purge greatly depends on the applic-
ation technique and application equipment and may vary slightly in actual
site conditions.

PRIMER
Typically no primer is needed on concrete substrates, however on poor
quality or very porous substrates, Sika primer such as Sikafloor®-161 HC or
Sika® Primer-3 may be used.

APPLICATION INFORMATION
Ambient air temperature
Substrate temperature
+10 °C min. / +45 °C max.
+10 °C min. / +45 °C max.
Beware of condensation. Substrate temperature must be +3 °C above dew
point.

maximum of 70 °C, although this may lead to an

BASIS OF PRODUCT DATA in-crease in the solids content.
All technical data stated in this Data Sheet are ▪ The product should never be allowed to come into
based on laboratory tests. Actual measured data contact with water in any form (damp drums,
may vary due to circumstances beyond our control. solvents containing water, moist air), not only during
storage, but also when removing material from
drums and during processing which reacts with
FURTHER INFORMATION Com-ponent B to form polyureas and carbon
dioxide. This may lead to dangerous build up of
Tensile strength > 276 KPa (ASTM D1623)
pressure in tanks and drums due to the generation
Closed cell content >90% (ASTM D6226) of carbon dioxide and block the filters, pumps and
pipelines of the pro-cessing equipment.
▪ The density of the obtained foam depends on the ac-
IMPORTANT CONSIDERATIONS tual conditions during the application process and
also on the spraying technique. The ambient temper-
▪ Isocyanate may undergo partial crystallization at ature and moisture as well as the temperature and
temperatures below 0 °C. The product can, however, nature of the sprayed surface have a significant influ-
be brought back into the liquid state by heating the ence. Density for the finished foamed part is
entire contents of the drum for a short time to a typically a bit higher because of the layers.

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▪ Application is by 2-part hot spray equipment only.
▪ Before planning and using Sikatherm® Foam 45 IN on
vapour permeable substrates it's mandatory to
check and exclude any risk of inner condensation (by
carry-ing out a diagram of Glaser).
▪ For spray application, the use of protective
health and safety equipment is mandatory.
▪ Always refer to the manufacturer’s instructions
be-fore use of the tools and mixing equipment.
▪ Products shall only be applied in accordance
with their intended use.
▪ Do not apply Sikatherm® Foam 45 IN on
substrates with rising moisture.
▪ Product shall be used in conjunction with a safe sys-
tem of work. Ensure an adequate assessment of all
site risks has been conducted prior to work commen-
cing. Refer to the product safety datasheet for fur-
ther guidance.
▪ Sikatherm® Foam 45 IN is not UV light resistant and
may change colour under UV exposure. Provide a
suitable Sikalastic® protective top-coat or a protect-
ive screed as early as possible. Contact Sika Technical
Service for more information.
▪ Do not apply on surfaces of FPO and PVC.
▪ Do not apply near to air intakes of running air
condi-tioning systems.
▪ Do not apply in windy conditions (max wind speed:
3 m/sec).
▪ Any alteration of mixing ratio, temperature or
pres-sure can lead to variation from declared
perform-ance.
ECOLOGY, HEALTH AND SAFETY
User must read the most recent corresponding Safety
Data Sheets before using any products. For informa-
tion and advice on the safe handling, storage and dis-
posal of chemical products, users shall refer to the
most recent Safety Data Sheet (SDS) containing physic-
al, ecological, toxicological and other safety-related
data.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
SUBSTRATE QUALITY
The substrate must be clean, dry, free from dirt,
dust, oil, grease, damaged coatings, surface
treatments or any other contaminants that can
prevent the adhe-sion.
Broadcasted bituminous membranes
Only broadcasted bituminous membranes are al-
lowed, which must be dimensionally stable and prop-
erly fixed to the substrate on whole surface. In case of
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loose areas provide a suitable fixing (e.g.: mechanical).
Power-washing is mandatory.
Concrete and tiles
Concrete must be matured 28 days, structurally and
dimensionally stable. Remove mechanically any
loose part and laitance. Glazed tiles must be
mechanically abraded (by grinding) to get a
sufficiently rough sur-face. Remove any dust by
vacuum cleaning. Any im-perfections like potholes,
voids, cracks and uneven-ness in substrates must be
repaired with suitable Sikadur® and Sika MonoTop®
mortars before any primer application. The surface
of all absorbent sub-strates must be primed by
suitable Sika® Primer after preparatory works.
Metal
Power-washing is mandatory. Remove any rusting /
oxidation by abrasion. Apply Sikalastic® Metal Primer
on all metal substrate. In case of existing coatings, they
must be well in adhesion and preliminary adhe-sion
tests ("peeling") are mandatory. Contact Sika Technical
Service for further information.
APPLICATION METHOD / TOOLS
MIXING RATIO
Polyol (Comp A) : Isocyanate (Comp B)
By weight 100 : 110
By volume 100 : 100
It is essential that the polyol must be thoroughly
mixed before use. This can be achieved by drum
rolling for a minimum of 15 minutes, or using a
high shear mixer for 5-10 minutes.
Sikatherm® Foam 45 IN components have extremely
short reaction times and can be processed only using
special spray equipment. Once sprayed by suitable
mixing gun & equipment, two components expand and
create a rigid foam layer on substrate. The applic-ation
must be carried out by suitable equipment (bi-mixer) for
hot spray two-component products. The equipment
used must be able to supply the necessary pressure
(~100 bar), and adequate heating of hoses. Both
components, both in the drums and in the hoses must
be heated to 43–50 °C. The correct mixing ratio (1:1 in
volume) must be kept constant and checked during
whole application. Tune on each component
temperature to modify its viscosity to get equal pres-
sure for both components.
It is recommended to use a suitable air dryer filter on
the ISO component (isocyanate) to protect the com-
ponent from moisture. Provide suitable elastic sys-
tems to cover joints, fittings, or cracks subject to signi-
ficant movements. Contact Sika Technical Service for
more information.
Especially with low temperatures it is advisable to ap-ply
and let polymerize a first thin layer of product (~3 mm),
in order to help the anchoring of successive thick layers.
The thickness of each layer must not exceed 20
mm. If the total final thickness of the insulating layer
is expected to be > 60 mm, each single layer must not
exceed 20 mm thickness. Before applying a new layer,
wait for the polymerization of the underlying one,
which must have cooled (< 30 °C).
Higher densities are obtained by lower temperatures
and/or thinner layer application. Lower densities are
obtained by higher substrate temperatures and thick-
er layer application. Avoid application when weather
is unfavourable.
CURING TIME
Gel time ~20 seconds
Touch dry time ~35 minutes
Note: times are approximate and will be affected by
changing ambient conditions particularly temperature
and relative humidity.
LEGAL NOTES
The information, and, in particular, the recommenda-
tions relating to the application and end-use of Sika
products, are given in good faith based on Sika's cur-
rent knowledge and experience of the products when
properly stored, handled and applied under normal
conditions in accordance with Sika's recommenda-
tions. In practice, the differences in materials, sub-
strates and actual site conditions are such that no
war-ranty 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
recom-mendations, or from any other advice offered.
The user of the product must test the product’s
suitability for the intended application and purpose.
Sika re-serves 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.

PROTECTION

If the application area is subjected to traffic provide

protection with screed, tiles, etc. If the area insulated
with Sikatherm® Foam 45 IN is exposed to
atmospher-ic conditions, it is necessary to overcoat
with Sikalast-ic® range of UV protective coatings and
liquid applied membranes.

LOCAL RESTRICTIONS
Note that as a result of specific local regulations the
declared data and recommended uses for this product
may vary from country to country. Consult the local
Product Data Sheet for exact product data and uses.

Sika Services AG
Tüffenwies 16
8048 Zürich
Tel: +41 58 436 4040
www.sika.com

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