PRODUCT DATA SHEET

Sikaflex®-11 FC+
ELASTIC JOINT SEALANT AND MULTIPURPOSE ADHESIVE FOR IN-
DOOR AND OUTDOOR APPLICATIONS

DESCRIPTION CHARACTERISTICS / ADVANTAGES

Sikaflex®-11 FC+ is a 1-component, solvent-free joint ▪ Silicone-free
sealant and multipurpose adhesive with high non-sag ▪ Very good adhesion to most construction materials
consistency. ▪ Over paintable
Suitable for use in hot and tropical climatic conditions. ▪ No need to grout the bonded areas
▪ Good mechanical resistance
USES ▪ Good resistance to weathering
▪ Impact and vibration absorbing
Sikaflex®-11 FC+ is designed as a multipurpose adhes- ▪ Very low emissions
ive for indoor and outdoor bonding of window sills,
thresholds, stair steps, skirting boards, base boards, ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION
crash protection boards, covering boards and prefab-
ricated elements. Sikaflex®-11 FC+ is also suitable for Sikaflex®-11 FC+ conforms to LEED® EQc 4.1
soundproofing of pipes between concrete and sheath- ▪ VOC content < 30 g/l (US EPA Method 24)
ing, caulking between partitions, seam sealing, sealing ▪ SCAQMD, Rule 1168
in metal and wood construction and for ventilation ▪ BAAQMD, Reg. 8, Rule 51
construction. ▪ EMICODE EC1PLUS R

APPROVALS / STANDARDS
▪ ASTM C920 class 35
▪ ISEGA certificate for foodstuff area usage
▪ Approval for Food Compatibility (ISEGA)
▪ EN 15651-1
▪ EN 15651-4

PRODUCT INFORMATION
Chemical Base i-Cure Technology polyurethane
Packaging 600 mL foil pack, 20 foil packs per box
Colour White, concrete grey and black (further colours available upon request)
Shelf Life Sikaflex®-11 FC+ has a shelf life of 15 months from the date of production,
if it is stored properly in undamaged, original, sealed packaging, and if the
storage conditions are met.
Storage Conditions Sikaflex®-11 FC+ shall be stored in dry conditions, protected from direct
sunlight and at temperatures between +5 °C and +25 °C.
Density ~1.30 kg/l (ISO 1138-1)

Product Data Sheet

Sikaflex®-11 FC+
September 2016, Version 01.01
020513010000000019

1/4
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Shore A Hardness ~37 (after 28 d) (ISO 868)

Tensile Strength ~1.5 N/mm2 (ISO 37)

Secant Tensile Modulus ~0.60 N/mm2 (after 28 d at 23 °C) (ISO 8339)

Elongation at Break ~700 % (ISO 37)

Elastic Recovery ~75 % (after 28 d) (ISO 7389)

Tear Propagation Resistance ~8.0 N/mm (ISO 34)

Chemical Resistance Sikaflex®-11 FC+ is resistant to water, seawater, diluted alkalis, cement
grout and water dispersed detergent.
Sikaflex®-11 FC+ is not resistant to alcohols, organic acids, concentrated al-
kalis and concentrated acids, chlorinated (hydro-carbons) fuel.
For detailed information please contact our Technical Department.
Service Temperature -40 °C min. / +80 °C max.
Joint Design The joint width must be designed to suit the joint movement required and
the movement capability of the sealant. The joint width shall be ≥ 10 mm
and ≤ 35 mm. A width to depth ratio of 1 : 0.8 for floor joints and 2 : 1 for
facade joints must be maintained.

Standard joint widths for joints between concrete elements:

(Movement Capability: ± 35 % (ASTM C719) and ∆T: 80 °C)
Joint distance [m] Min. joint width [mm] Min. joint depth [mm]
2 10 10
4 12 10
6 18 10
8 22 11
10 28 14
All joints must be correctly designed and dimensioned in accordance with
the relevant standards, before their construction. The basis for calculation
of the necessary joint widths are the type of structure and its dimensions,
the technical values of the adjacent building materials and the joint sealing
material, as well as the specific exposure of the building and the joints.
Joints ≤ 10 mm in width are for crack control and therefore non-move-
ment joints. What is relevant is the joint width at the time of application of
the sealant (guide value of +10 °C).
For larger joints please contact our Technical Department.

APPLICATION INFORMATION
Consumption Approximate con- Joint width [mm] Joint depth [mm]
sumption for floor
joints length [m] per
600 ml
6 10 10
3.3 15 12
1.9 20 16
1.2 25 20
0.8 30 24
Minimum joint width for perimeter joints around windows is 10 mm.
Backing Material Use closed cell, polyethylene foam backing rods.

Product Data Sheet

Sikaflex®-11 FC+
September 2016, Version 01.01
020513010000000019

2/4
Sag Flow 6 mm (20 mm profile at 23 °C) (ISO 7390)

Ambient Air Temperature +5 °C min. / +40 °C max. (min. 3 °C above dew point temperature)
Relative Air Humidity 30 % − 90 %
Substrate Temperature +5 °C min. / +40 °C max.
Curing Rate ~3.5 mm / 24 h (23 °C / 50% r.h.) (CQP 049-2)

Skin Time ~70 min (23 °C / 50 % r.h.) (CQP 019-1)

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS APPLICATION METHOD / TOOLS

SUBSTRATE PREPARATION Sikaflex®-11 FC+ is supplied ready to use.

After the necessary substrate preparation, insert a foil
Sikaflex®-11 FC+ generally has strong adhesion without pack into the sealant gun and extrude Sikaflex®-11 FC+
primers or activators to most clean, dry and sound into the joint making sure that it comes into full con-
substrates. tact with the sides of the joint and avoids any air en-
The substrate must be clean, dry, sound and homo- trapment. It is recommended to use masking tape
geneous, free from oils, grease, dust and loose or fri- where exact joint lines or neat lines are required. Re-
able particles. Sikaflex®-11 FC+ adheres without move the tape within the skin time. Do not use tooling
primers and/or activators. products containing solvents.
However, for optimum adhesion and critical, high per-
formance applications, such as highly stressed joints, For bonding application apply Sikaflex®-11 FC+ in
and/or extreme weather exposure, the following prim- beads, strips or spots to the bonding surface in inter-
ing and/or pre-treatment procedures shall be fol- vals of a few centimeters each. Use hand pressure only
lowed: to set the element to be bonded into position. If ne-
cessary, use adhesive tapes, wedges, or props to hold
Porous substrates the assembled elements together during the initial
Concrete, aerated concrete and cement-based curing hours.
renders, mortars, brick, and natural stone have to be
primed with Sika® Primer-3 N applied with a clean An incorrectly positioned element can easily be un-
brush. Before sealing allow a flash-off time of > 30 fastened and repositioned during the first few minutes
minutes (< 4 hours). after application. Optimum bonding will be obtained
after the complete curing of Sikaflex®-11 FC+, i.e. after
Non- porous substrates 24 to 48 hours at +23 °C for an adhesive thickness
Glazed tiles, powder coated metals, aluminium, anod- between 2 to 3 mm.
ised aluminium, stainless steel and galvanised steel
have to be treated with a very fine abrasive pad and CLEANING OF TOOLS
Sika® Aktivator-205 shall be applied using a clean tow- Clean all tools and application equipment immediately
el. Before sealing allow a flash-off time of > 15 after use with Sika® Remover-208 and/or Sika® Top-
minutes. Clean T. Once cured, residual material can only be re-
All metal surfaces that are not mentioned above have moved mechanically.
to be treated with a very fine abrasive pad and Sika®
Primer-3 N shall be applied using a clean brush or
roller. Before sealing allow a flash-off time of > 30
minutes (< 4 hours).
PVC has to be pre-treated with Sika® Primer-215 ap-
plied with a clean brush. Before sealing allow a flash-
off time of > 30 minutes (< 4 hours).

For more detailed advice, please contact our Technical

Department.

Note: Primers are adhesion promoters. They are

neither a substitute for the correct cleaning of a sur-
face, nor do they improve the strength of the surface
significantly.

Product Data Sheet

Sikaflex®-11 FC+
September 2016, Version 01.01
020513010000000019

3/4
FURTHER DOCUMENTS LOCAL RESTRICTIONS
▪ Safety Data Sheet (SDS) Please note that as a result of specific local regula-
▪ Pre-treatment Chart Sealing and Bonding tions the declared data and recommended uses for
this product may vary from country to country. Please
LIMITATIONS consult the local Product Data Sheet for the exact
product data and uses.
▪ Elastic sealants may not be overpainted because
paints have a limited movement capability and thus ECOLOGY, HEALTH AND SAFETY
will crack during joint movements.
▪ Colour variations may occur due to exposure to For information and advice on the safe handling, stor-
chemicals, high temperatures and/or UV-radiation age and disposal of chemical products, users shall refer
(especially with the colour shade white). However, a to the most recent Safety Data Sheet (SDS) containing
change in colour is purely of aesthetic nature and physical, ecological, toxicological and other safety-re-
does not adversely influence the technical perform- lated data.
ance or durability of the product. Before using on
natural stone contact our Technical Department. LEGAL NOTES
▪ Before using Sikaflex®-11 FC+ on natural stone,
please refer to our Technical Department for advice. The information, and, in particular, the recommenda-
▪ Do not use Sikaflex®-11 FC+ as a glass sealer, on bitu- tions relating to the application and end-use of Sika
minous substrates, natural rubber, EPDM rubber or products, are given in good faith based on Sika's cur-
on any building materials which might bleed oils, rent knowledge and experience of the products when
plasticizers or solvents that could attack the sealant. properly stored, handled and applied under normal
▪ Do not use Sikaflex®-11 FC+ to seal joints in and conditions in accordance with Sika's recommenda-
around swimming pools. tions. In practice, the differences in materials, sub-
▪ Do not use Sikaflex®-11 FC+ for joints under water strates and actual site conditions are such that no war-
pressure or for permanent water immersion. ranty in respect of merchantability or of fitness for a
▪ Do not expose uncured Sikaflex®-11 FC+ to alcohol particular purpose, nor any liability arising out of any
containing products as this may interfere with the legal relationship whatsoever, can be inferred either
curing reaction. from this information, or from any written recom-
mendations, or from any other advice offered. The
BASIS OF PRODUCT DATA user of the product must test the product’s suitability
for the intended application and purpose. Sika re-
All technical data stated in this Product Data Sheet are serves the right to change the properties of its
based on laboratory tests. Actual measured data may products. The proprietary rights of third parties must
vary due to circumstances beyond our control. 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.

SIKA NORTHERN GULF SIKA SOUTHERN GULF SIKA SAUDI ARABIA

Bahrain / Qatar / Kuwait UAE / Oman / SIC Riyadh / Jeddah / Dammam
Tel: +973 1177 38188 Tel: +971 4 439 8200 Tel: +966 11 217 6532
[email protected] [email protected] [email protected]
gcc.sika.com gcc.sika.com gcc.sika.com

Sikaflex-11FC+_en_AE_(09-2016)_1_1.pdf

Product Data Sheet

Sikaflex®-11 FC+
September 2016, Version 01.01
020513010000000019

4/4