Thioflex 600 constructive solutions

Multi-component, gun and pouring grade,

poly-sulphide sealant

Uses

Sealing movement joints in building and civil engineering

structures, including superstructures, reservoirs, floors,
basements and subways.

Advantages

 Forms a tough, elastic, rubber-like seal.

 Accommodates continuous and pronounced cyclic
movement.
 Excellent adhesion to most common substrates.
 High resistance to ageing reduces physical damage
due to climatic extremes.

Description

Thioflex 600 multi-component joint sealant is based on a

liquid polysulphide polymer, which when mixed and
applied, cures to form a tough, rubber-like seal. The cured
sealant exhibits excellent adhesion to most surfaces Standards compliance
including primed concrete, glass, aluminium and stainless
steel.  ISO 11600:2002 Type F, Class 25

Thioflex 600 is available in gun and pouring grades. Both
grades are available in grey color only and supplied in 4
litre packs with the base and curing agent in separate tins.
the gun grade is ideal for general application. The pouring
grade for joints in horizontal surfaces.
 U.S. Federal Specification TT-S-00227E November
1969 (amended 1970).
 ASTM C920-98, Type M, Class 25.

Thioflex 600 is particularly recommended for use in high

rinse buildings and other applications where access for
subsequent maintenance will be difficult and the risk of
early movement failure must be minimised. It is also
suitable for sealing joints in brickwork, retaining walls,
reservoirs, basements and subways.

Thioflex 600 pouring grade is recommended for sealing

expansion joints and stress relief joints in floors or other
horizontal surfaces.

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Properties Design criteria

Form: Multi-part, paste compound Thioflex 600 may be applied to joints between 5 mm and
Colours: Gun grade: Grey only 50 mm wide. Joints which are expected to experience
Pouring grade: Grey only cyclic movements should be designed to an optimum
Movement width: depth ratio of 2:1, subject to the overriding
accommodation recommended minimum sealant depths set out below:
factor (BS6093): 25% but joints
50% lap joints 5 mm for metals, glass and other non-porous surfaces.
Physical or
chemical Chemical cure 10 mm for all porous surfaces.
change:
Pot life: 2 hours at 25oC 20 mm for trafficked joints and those subject to hydrostatic
1 hour at 35oC pressures.
Setting time: 72 hours at 5oC
36 hours at 15oC To ensure that the sealant remains within its stated
18 hours at 25oC movement capacity (25% MAF), sealing slot widths should
12 hours at 35oC be designed in accordance with the recommendations of
Cure time: 4 weeks at 5oC BS6093. The use of a surface primer is always required
2 weeks at 15oC on porous surfaces. On non-porous surfaces a primer is
1 week at 25oC not normally required except where joints are to be
4 days at 35oC intermittently or permanently immersed in water.
Application
temperature: 5 to 50oC Example of a sealed movement joint in brickwork/block
Hardness shore work is shown below:
'A' 25oC: Gun grade: 20 to 25
Pouring grade: 15 to 23
Water Thioflex 600 must be fully cured
immersion: before permanent immersion in water.
Chemical Dilute acids Resistant
resistance to Dilute alkalis Resistant
occasional Petrol Resistant
spillage: Aviation fuels Resistant
Diesel fuel Resistant
Kerosene Resistant
Lubricating oils Resistant
Skydrol Resistant
White spirit Resistant 1 - Thioflex 600 | 2 - Hydrocell XL | 3 - Brick-work
Chlorinated Solvents Not resistant
4 - D.P.C | 5 - Block-work | 6 - Flamex One
Aromatic solvents Not resistant
Biological Thioflex 600 has been evaluated in Example of a sealed subway expansion joint shown
resistance: microbiologically active situations and below:
has been shown to have resistance to
aerobic conditions.
Solid content: 100%
Density: 1.62 kg/litre
Flash point: Over 65oC
Flammability: Burns but does not readily support
combustion.

Technical support

Fosroc offers a comprehensive range of high performance,

high quality construction products, backed by BS5750
certification when manufactured in the U.K. Fosroc offers
a technical support package to specifiers and contractors
which can include computer-aided design (CAD), standard
details as well as on-site technical advice from staff with
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Specification clauses
Joints shall be sealed using Fosroc Thioflex 600, two part,
polysulphide sealant, manufactured by Fosroc to ISO
11600:2002 Type F, Class 25 and ASTM C920-98, Type
M, Class 25. Joints shall be prepared and the sealant
mixed and applied in accordance with the manufacturer's
current data sheet.
Maintenance
No special requirements, any damage identified during
normal building inspections should be repaired or replaced
as appropriate.
Application instructions
Joint preparation
The joint surfaces must be thoroughly dry, clean and frost
free. Remove all dust and laitance by rigorous wire
brushing, grinding or grit blasting. Remove all rust, scale
and protective lacquers from metal surfaces.
Any expansion joint filler must be checked to ensure it is
tightly packed and no gaps or voids exist at the base of the
sealing slot before positioning a bond breaker.
Note: The use of a bond breaker is not required in
expansion joints containing Fosroc Hydrocell or
Expandafoam cellular polyethylene expansion joint fillers.
For construction or contraction joints a bond breaker tape
or back-up strip should be used. Where hydrostatic
pressure exists, only bond breaking tapes must be used,
not foamed back-up strips.
Where a particularly neat finish is required, mask the face
edges of the joint before priming and remove immediately
after tooling is completed.
Priming
Primer 7: It is a one part chemically active clear liquid for
brush application to concrete, stone, brickwork, timber and
unglazed edges of ceramic tiles. It is used on porous
surfaces or when joints are to be intermittently or
permanently immersed in water. One thin coat should be
applied using a clean, dry brush, ensuring complete
coverage. Avoid over priming resulting in an excess of
primer in the base of the joint or application beyond faces.
The mixed Thioflex 600 must be applied when the primer is
tack free, that is after the evaporation of the solvent but
before the primer film has completely reacted.
After 3 hours at 20oC or 90 minutes at 35oC the surfaces
must be re-primed before applying the sealant. Iron and
steel must be protected with an anti-corrosion primer prior
to sealing.
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Mixing
Gun grade: Thioflex 600 gun grade is supplied in two
separate containers. The small container contents should
be transferred to the other tin. Mix thoroughly using a
slow speed drill (300 - 500 rpm) fitted with a Fosroc
Paddle Stirrer for 5 minutes. Only thorough mixing,
including material right at the bottom of the tin, will result in
proper curing. In cold weather Thioflex 600 mixes more
easily if stored overnight at room temperature.
Immediately after mixing, load the sealant into a Fosroc 'G'
Gun using the follower plate, and apply to the joint.
Contact the local Fosroc representative for illustration
videos.
Pouring Grade: Thioflex 600 Pouring Grade is supplied
in two separate containers. The small container contents
should be transferred to the other tin, and mixed as per
the gun grade instructions. The pouring grade may be
poured directly into horizontal joints.
Finishing
Thioflex 600 should be tooled to a smooth finish. A
minimum of surface lubricant such as dilute detergent
solution may be used to assist the process. Any masking
tape should be removed immediately after tooling.
Cleaning
Clean equipment immediately after use with Solvent 102.
Ancillary materials and equipment
Primer 7
Fosroc Solvent 102
Expancell*/Expandafoam
Gun filling device, including follower plate
Paddle stirrer
'G' Gun
Contract application
The designer or contractor may wish to use the services of
a specialist sub-contractor for joint sealing work. Names
of preferred sub-contractors are available from Fosroc.
Limitations
Over-painting of sealants is not recommended because of
the inability of paint films to accept movement. However,
if definitely required, trials should be carried out to
determine compatibility.
Thioflex 600 should not be used in direct contact with
materials containing pitch or bitumen.
Thioflex 600 is not suitable for use in contact with potable
water; Nitoseal MS600 should be used.
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Thioflex 600 is not recommended for use in highly Fosroc Primer 7: Highly flammable liquid. Contains
chlorinated water. If the doubt, contact your local Fosroc isocyanates. Keep away from sources of ignition. No
technical services department. Smoking. Avoid contact with skin and eyes and
inhalation of vapours. Wear suitable protective clothing,
Estimating gloves and eye/face protection. Use only in well ventilated
areas.
Packaging
Fosroc Solvent 102: Flammable liquid. Flash point
Both Thioflex 600 gun and pouring grades are supplied in a 33oC. Store away from heat. Do not use near a naked
4 litre packs. flame. Use in well ventilated surroundings. Avoid
inhalation of the vapour.
Guide to quantities

Joint size Litres per metre Metre run per 4

in mm run litre pack
5x5 0.025 160.00
5x10 0.050 80.00
10x5 0.050 80.00
10x10 0.100 40.00
20x10 0.200 20.00
20x15 0.300 13.30
20x20 0.400 10.00
40x20 0.800 5.00
40x25 1.000 4.00
40x30 1.200 3.20
40x40 1.600 2.40
50x25 1.250 3.20
50x30 1.500 2.60
50x40 2.000 2.00
50x50 2.500 1.60

1 litre of Primer 7 to 150 m length of 10x20 mm joint.

These are theoretical yields. No allowance has been made

for variation in joint width or wastage.

Storage

Storage life of 12 months in original containers when kept

in dry conditions between 5oC and 27oC.

Precautions

Health and safety

Thioflex 600: Harmful if swallowed. The curing agent

consists of a heavy metal base oxide. Avoid contact with
skin and eyes. Wear suitable protective gloves and
eye/face protection. In case of contact with skin, wash
immediately with soap and water.

In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty

of clean water and seek medical advice. Hands should be
thoroughly washed with soap and water before eating or
smoking. Cured sealant should not be burned off due to
generation of toxic fumes. Empty containers should be
disposed of in accordance with waste disposal regulations,
and not left lying about.

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Additional Information

Technical data - ancillary materials

Primer 7
Flash point: 23oC
Density: 1.04 kg/litre
Storage life: 12 months
Coverage: 12 to 15 m2/litre

Application temperature:
5 to 50oC
Drying time: 20 to 60 minutes
Pack size: 4 litres

Fosroc Solvent 102: For technical data contact Fosroc

office. As well as joint sealants and ancillary products,
Fosroc also manufactures a wide range of complementary
products which includes waterstops, waterproofing
membranes, grouting, anchoring and specialised flooring
materials. In addition, a wide range of products specifically
designed for the repair and refurbishment of damaged
reinforced concrete is available.

Fosroc manufactures a wide range of complementary

products which include: Waterproofing membranes &
waterstops & filler boards, Cementitious & epoxy grouts,
Specialized flooring materials.

Disclaimer

Fosam Company Limited reserves the right to amend its

datasheets at any time; please ensure that the latest
published datasheet version is used.

Important note:
Fosroc products are guaranteed against defective materials and manufacture and are sold subject to its standard Conditions for the
Supply of Goods and Services, copies of which may be obtained on request. Whilst Fosroc endeavours to ensure that any advice,
recommendation, specification of information it may give is accurate and correct, it cannot, because it has no direct or continuous
control over where or how its products are applied, accept any liability either directly or indirectly arising from the use of its products,
whether or not in accordance with any advice, specification, recommendation of information given by it.

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