Product Information

DOW CORNING® 813C

Construction and Concrete Silicone
Sealant
FEATURES
Neutral silicone sealant
" Good unprimed adhesion to a variety of
substrates
" Neutral cure
APPLICATIONS
" Low odor
" DOW CORNING 813C Construction and Concrete Silicone Sealant is a one-
" Conforms to ISO 11600-F-25LM part, neutral curing, low modulus silicone sealant particularly suitable for interior
" Resistant to ozone, ultra-violet radiation and exterior applications, such as external weather seals, expansion joints and
and temperature extremes perimetral joints in buildings and other types of construction. DOW CORNING
" Joint movement capability ±50% 813C Silicone Sealant offers durable adhesion to a range of porous and non-
porous surfaces including concrete, masonry, brick, PVC-U, wood, glass and
glazed surfaces and some metals used in construction without danger of
corrosion from the sealant.

TYPICAL PROPERTIES
Specification writers: These values are not intended for use in preparing specifications.
Please contact your local Dow Corning sales representative prior to writing specifications on
this product.
Test Method1 Property Unit Value
Cure system Alkoxy
Application temperature °C -25 to + 50
°F -13 to + 122
CTM 97B Specific gravity 1.51
CTM 364C Extrusion rate g/minute 240
CTM 98B Skin-over time (23°C or 73°F, 50% R.H.) minutes 20
CTM 95A Tack-free time (23°C or 73°F, 50% R.H.) minutes 30
CTM 663A Cure rate (23°C or 73°F, 50% R.H.)
1 day mm 2.0
3 days mm 4.0
2mm thickness S2 dumb-bells (ISO 37/DIN 53 504)
CTM 137A Modulus 100% MPa 0.45
CTM 137A Tensile strength MPa 1.9
CTM 137A Elongation at break % 700
12x12x50mm size T.A. joint (ISO 8339/DIN 2-8339)
CTM 677 Modulus 100% MPa 0.35
CTM 677 Tensile strength MPa 0.75
CTM 677 Elongation at break % 380
CTM 99E Hardness (Shore A) 29
ISO 7389 Elastic recovery % >90
ISO 9047 Joint movement capability % ±50
1. CTM: Corporate Test Method, copies of CTMs are available on request.
DIN: Deutsche Industrie Norm.
ISO: International Standardisation Organisation.
TECHNICAL Back-up materials Figure 1: Deep joint.
SPECIFICATIONS AND Where back-up material is required,
20mm
STANDARDS closed cell polyethylene backer rod is
Conforms to SNJF Façade, recommended. Back-up materials DOW CORNING 10mm
ISO 11600-F-25LM. provide back pressure and avoid three 813C
Silicone Sealant
DIN 18540 Class F. sided adhesion that limits sealant Closed cell
movement capability. polyethylene
HOW TO USE backer foam
Surface preparation Finishing
Ensure that surfaces to be sealed are The joint should be tooled within Two non-porous substrates
clean, dry, sound and grease-free. 5 minutes of application to ensure good
Clean non-porous surfaces with contact between the sealant and the
DOW CORNING® R40 Universal substrate. Tooling of the sealant also Figure 2: Shallow joint.
Cleaner, and dry thoroughly with a gives a smooth, professional finish. DOW CORNING
clean, lint-free cloth before application 813C
12mm
Silicone Sealant
of sealant. Porous substrates such as Clean-up
concrete, brickwork, mortar, etc. must Excess sealant may be cleaned off tools 6mm
be mechanically cleaned of loose and non-porous surfaces whilst in an
particles using a steel brush, sanding uncured state using DOW CORNING
disc or any similar means. R40 Universal Cleaner. If sealant is
misapplied to porous substrates, it
Note: When using any solvent, always should be left until it is just cured and
Figure 3: Fillet joint.
provide adequate ventilation. Avoid then removed by peeling, cutting or
heat, sparks and open flames. Use other mechanical means. Care should DOW CORNING 813C
solvent resistant gloves. Observe and be taken not to damage plastic or Silicone Sealant
6mm
follow all precautions listed on solvent coated surfaces. minimum Closed cell polyethylene
container label. backer foam
JOINT DESIGN
Masking The sealant joint width should be 6mm minimum
Areas adjacent to the joints should be designed to accommodate the
masked with tape to prevent movement capability of the sealant.
contamination of the substrates and to When designing joints using
ensure a neat sealant line. Masking DOW CORNING 813C Silicone
tape should be removed immediately Sealant, the minimum width should be
after tooling. 6mm. For joints between 6-12mm
wide, a seal depth of 6mm is required. HANDLING PRECAUTIONS
Priming For joints above 12mm wide, a width Product safety information required
Primers are not usually required but to depth ratio of 2:1 should be used. In for safe use is not included.
might be needed for some specific situations where fillet joints are Before handling, read product and
substrates for maximum adherence. For needed, a minimum of 6mm sealant safety data sheets and container labels
specific advice, please contact one of bite to each substrate is recommended. for safe use, physical and health hazard
Dow Cornings Regional Service For joint dimensions with a width information. The material safety data
Centers for technical assistance. greater than 25mm or a depth greater sheet is available on the Dow Corning
than 15mm, please contact one of website at www.dowcorning.com.
Dow Cornings Regional Service You can also obtain a copy from your
Centers for technical assistance. local Dow Corning sales representative
or Distributor or by calling your local
Dow Corning Global Connection.

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USABLE LIFE AND DOW CORNING 813C Silicone DOW CORNING SPECIFICALLY
STORAGE Sealant is not recommended for DISCLAIMS ANY OTHER
DOW CORNING 813C Silicone structural glazing or insulated glazing EXPRESS OR IMPLIED
Sealant should be stored in cool and applications. WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR
dry conditions. A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR
This product is neither tested nor MERCHANTABILITY.
When stored at or below 30°C (86°F) represented as suitable for medical
in the original unopened containers, or pharmaceutical uses. DOW CORNING DISCLAIMS
DOW CORNING 813C Silicone LIABILITY FOR ANY
Sealant has a usable life of 12 months HEALTH AND INCIDENTAL OR
from the date of production. ENVIRONMENTAL CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
INFORMATION
PACKAGING To support Customers in their product We help you invent the future."
DOW CORNING 813C Silicone safety needs, Dow Corning has an
Sealant is supplied in 310ml cartridges extensive Product Stewardship
www.dowcorning.com
packed in boxes of 12 and 600ml organization and a team of Product
sausages packed in boxes of 20. Safety and Regulatory Compliance
(PS&RC) specialists available in each
COLORS area.
DOW CORNING 813C Silicone
Sealant is available in the following For further information, please see our
colors: white, stone, sand, desert rose, website, www.dowcorning.com or
grey, red beige, pink coral, anthracite, consult your local Dow Corning
brown, bronze, black, dark brown, representative.
custom color.
LIMITED WARRANTY
LIMITATIONS INFORMATION - PLEASE
Do not use DOW CORNING 813C READ CAREFULLY
Silicone Sealant on bituminous The information contained herein is
substrates, substrates based on natural offered in good faith and is believed
rubber, choloroprene or EPDM or on to be accurate. However, because
building materials and flexible plastics conditions and methods of use of our
which might bleed oils, plasticizers or products are beyond our control, this
solvents. Do not use DOW CORNING information should not be used in
813C Silicone Sealant in a totally substitution for customers' tests to
confined space because the sealant ensure that Dow Corning's products are
requires atmospheric moisture to cure. safe, effective, and fully satisfactory
DOW CORNING 813C Silicone for the intended end use. Suggestions
Sealant is not recommended for use on of use shall not be taken as
submerged joints or in joints where inducements to infringe any patent.
physical abuse or abrasion is likely to
occur. Bleeding can occur on porous Dow Corning's sole warranty is that the
substrates such as concrete, marble, product will meet the Dow Corning
granite or other natural stones. On sales specifications in effect at the time
sensitive substrates, specific testing of shipment.
should be carried out.
Your exclusive remedy for breach of
This product is not suitable for areas such warranty is limited to refund of
where food contact is likely. purchase price or replacement of any
product shown to be other than as
warranted.

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