DELSEAL 3-17

SUPERIOR FIBRATED DUCT SEALANT

PROFILE TECHNICALDATA
DELSEAL 3-17 is a fire resistivefibrated water Solid Content : 72:!:: 1%
resistant low shrinkage durable single (ASTMD 1644)
component vapor barrier sealant for low, : 1.46:!:: 0.05
Specific Gravity
medium and high velocity heating and air (ASTMD 1475)
conditioning ducts. DELSEAL3-17forms tough
permanently flexible and durable seal against Surface Burning Characteristics (ASTME 84)
air leakage when applied with or without
reinforcement tape. Flame Spread : 4

USAGE Smoke Developed : 0

DELSEAL 3-17 is ideal for application as sealant
on galvanized steel, aluminum and mild steel Water Vapor Permeability: 0.24 Metric perms
ducts where it quickly forms a strong bond and (ASTME 96) at 0.9mm.
sealing. DELSEAL3-17 has low water vapor
Drying Time at 25°C and 50% RH.
permeability and excellent weather resistance
which allow its application even in high (ASTM D 1640 )
humidity environments. It has excellent : 1 hr.
adhesion to different type of ducting Touch Dry
substrates, aluminum jackets and other Dry Through : 16 hrs.
insulation materials. It has excellent weather
and UV resistance and can be used for Service Temperature
application at indoor and outdoor ducting
" systems. Wet Flammability : Non flammable
(ASTMD 3278)
OUTSTANDING FEATURES
COVERAGE
.
Permanently flexible, tough and durable
.
Fire resistive and low shrinkage
Brush Application : 1.20 M2 per liter
(50 sq.ft.lgallon) at 0.8 mm (0.032 inch) wet
. Withstands temperature -30°Cto +1OO°C
film thickness.

..Weather, UVand water resistant

Excellent adhesion to substrates
Caulking Gun : 45 linear meter
(148 linear feet) per 310 ml cartridge at about
..
Environmental friendly
Asbestos free and non hazardous
3.2 mm <t in~h) bead thickness.

When applied at about 6.4 mm bead thickness,

.
Non toxic, non flammable and solvent free-
10.5 linear meter (35 linear feet) per 310 ml
cartridge. '

COLOR Lower atmospheric temperature and higher

Light Grey humidity level may retard the drying of
sealant and vice versa.
PACKING
310 ml cartridges and 1 US gallon pails. Other INSTALLATIONPROCEDURE
packing are available to special order. a. GENERAL
DELSEAL3-17 can be applied by caulking gun,
'r. STORAGE brush, glove, trowel or power extrusion.
Store under cover preferably between +5°C
and +38°(, Keep away from direct sunlight b. SURFACE PREPARATION
and frost. All surfaces to be applied must be clean, dry
and free from dust dirt, oil, grease and any
other contaminants.
SHELFLIFE
When stored in original unopened containers,
shelf life of 18 months is expected.

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DELSEAL 3-17
SUPERIOR FIBRATED DUCT SEALANT

c. APPLICATION Actual coverage may vary, depend on the

UL 181 Flexible Air Ducts: type and nature of the surface and the
DELSEAL3-17 may be applied by brush evenly application method.
at 5 cm wide coat over the duct joint at the
rate of about 1.25 M2per liter (50 sq.ft!gallon). Outdoor horizontal surfaces. must be always
drained and dried completely prior to the
application of DELSEAL 3-17. For horizontal
The total applied wet film thickness will be
about 0.8 mm. duct surfaces, a minimum pitch of 2 cm per
meter n
inch per feet} is required.
Duct Sealing Applications:
Always test foils and paper facing for adhesion
Apply by brush DELSEAL3-17 continuously in requirements prior to application. Never apply
to the joints, adjoining area and all areas of if rain imminent.
the duct system where air leakage is expected.
On spiral duct system apply a coat of DELSEAL DELSEAL3-17 does not contain asbestos, lead,
3-17 to the male end of coupling prior to mercury or any other hazardous materials.
assemble the straight run of spiral duct over it
and coat over the joints to ensure complete
seal. Flanges and screw holes also may be CLEANING
sealed with DELSEAL3-17. Clean brush and equipment with fresh water
when wet. Dried sealant may be removed with
Jackets and Other Sealing: proprietary cleaning solvents.
Using an extruder gun or suitable brush, apply
DELSEAL3-17 evenly at the joints, lapping and
screw points and remove excess quantity and HEALTH AND SAFETY
allow to dry completely. Generally safe, non toxic and non flammable in
wet condition. However, avoid prolonged skin
DELSEAL3-17 should be dried for minimum 24 contact. Use of gloves is advisable. If eyes are
hours at temperature 25°C or more prior to affected with DELSEAL3-17, rinse with excess
pressure testing. When applied between two amount of clean fresh water. If ingested, seek
impermeable surfaces, drying time may be medical attention immediately. Ventilation to
extended. . the working area is desirable.

SURFACE BURNING CHARACTERISTICS ASTM E 84

TESTEDAT UNDERWRITERSLABORATORIESINC. USA
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Surface 6.4 mm (i- inch) High Density

Inorganic Reinforced Cement Board

Flame Spread* .4

Smoke
a
Developed
Number of
Coats 1

Tested as applied in a 2 inch wide strip at a coverage

of 25 sq.ft. per gallon

* The flame spread may vary at different product thickness and or when applied over different substrates.

The inforllla,;on contained in the technical data sbeetis prol'ided based 011our best knou'ledge and currenrJerel of information to assist the IIsageof tbe material wi/bout any liability
or guarantee. Of/en tbe product is llsed under condilions beyond our control. u'e can not guarmlfee anytb;1lg.bUltbe product itself. The user is adl'ised to ensure tbe suitability and
safely of tbe produCi for any particular application.

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