SILICONE SEALANTS MANUAL

PERFECT JOINTS MADE EASY

CREATING TOMORROW’S SOLUTIONS

 Where to Find What
Introduction 3
Applications 4
Benefits 6
Joint Design 8
Work Steps 10
Types of Joints 12
RTV-1 Silicone Sealants 20
Standards and Quality 22
WACKER at a Glance 23

EXPECT AS MUCH FROM A SILICONE

SEALANT AS YOU DO OF YOURSELF:
THE BEST

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 Applications
WACKER Silicone Sealants Versatile Silicone Sealants We’re Here to Help You!
There are things that make you wonder As a globally leading manufacturer of
– General-purpose and tailored how you ever managed without them. silicone sealants, WACKER has extensive
solutions Prime examples are silicone sealants, technological expertise in general-purpose
– Broad application range which have developed into indispens- and tailored solutions. For over fifty years,
– Consistently high quality able, versatile products for an extremely the company has invested strongly in
– Easy to process broad application range over some fifty R&D, so that a wide range of time-tested,
– Technical support years. Whether on building sites, in the innovative silicone sealants is now at
field of sanitary applications and fittings, your disposal. Our fully integrated silicone
window construction, metal or plastic production, based on a reliable raw
construction, in the household or DIY materials supply, is the foundation for the
sectors – silicone sealants are used consistently high and dependable quality
everywhere. They seal joints reliably standard. You can equally depend on
and ensure the weatherproof joining of our global presence, comprehensive
structural components. At the same time, advice and technical support. We
silicone sealants prevent construction expect not just our products to stand
elements locking together. They con- out, but also our overall performance.
tribute to long-lasting quality, obtained
in a particularly quick and easy manner. This manual is designed to help you
get the best work results, because it
WACKER Represents Quality covers key information on the appli-
Nothing is perfect. That is why WACKER cations, processing and properties of
is constantly improving its silicone WACKER silicone sealants. If you have
sealants. Today’s high-tech silicone any further questions, please contact
sealants have to meet the strictest our technical service team.
specifications: optimum adhesion,
extreme aging resistance to outside
influences, and long-term functionality.
As a user, you particularly benefit
from the fact that WACKER RTV-1
silicone sealants are ready to process,
which makes them especially easy,
economical and time-saving to use.

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IN THESE AREAS, SILICONE SEALANTS
ARE ABOVE ALL ONE THING:
INDISPENSABLE

Building construction Windows

1 Housing WACKER silicone sealants can be used In windows and glazing, different materi-
2 Windows and glazing both inside and outside: als, with different properties, come into
3 Sanitary applications and fittings – Facade joints contact with one another. WACKER
4 Roofing and roof plumbing – Natural stone joints (important: to silicone sealants are suitable for every
5 DIY avoid staining, choose the sealant to application:
match the type of natural stone) – Perimeter sealing
– Construction profile glass joints – Window sealing
– Connection joints between the – Roof glazing
construction material and functional – Greenhouse glazing
elements – Swimming pool glazing
– Connection joints in cellars – Joining of display windows
– Movement joints in garages – Fire safety glazing
– Outdoor floor joints for balconies,
roof terraces, patios
– Indoor floor joints between the floor
covering and wall
– Indoor corner butt joints where walls
meet

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 Applications
Sanitary applications Roofs/roof plumbing Hobbies/DIY

WACKER silicone sealants for sanitary The roof is another place where different The unique benefits of WACKER silicone
applications are tailored to withstand the materials such as masonry, sheet metal sealants come to the fore in a wide range
stresses from moisture, and mechanical or copper meet. WACKER has therefore of DIY applications:
and chemical effects. The products are developed silicone sealants exactly tailored – Renovation work
resistant against mold growth. They are to variable adhesion characteristics. – Car repairs
suitable for: Applications include: – Sealing for boat construction, on boat
– Joints between wall and floor – Joints between the roofing and any decks and at portholes
– Joints in the corners of walls abutting components – Bonding of glass panes for the con-
– Joints between sanitary fittings, wall – Joints on pipe passages struction of small aquariums
and floor (e.g. washbasins, bathtubs,
showers and toilets)
– Joints in the kitchen (such as at walls,
floors, work surfaces and cookers)

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YOUR PROOF OF UNCOMPROMISING
QUALITY: WACKER SILICONE SEALANTS

Curing rate

y
Layer thickness [mm]

40 °C/100 % r.h.
18

16

14

12
23 °C/50 % r.h.
10

8
50 °C/15 % r.h.
6

4
5 °C/30 % r.h.
2

0
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 x

Time [mm]

Curing rate of silicone sealant rises with

atmospheric humidity

Excellent Properties It’s All About Performance – Reinforcing fillers

Silicone sealants are the reliable way to (e.g. pyrogenic silica)
– Easy to process seal joints against the elements. At the – Non-reinforcing fillers, such as
– Optimum adhesion same time, they cushion movements silicates and chalks, depending on
– Weathering and aging resistant between parts resulting from temper- the application
– Resistant to UV and radioactivity ature changes, humidity, shrinkage of – Optional additives such as emulsifiers,
– Tailored mechanical values construction material, sound, wind and pigments, fungicides
– High elasticity and good other mechanical shocks. That is why
elastic recovery your silicone sealant should offer all-out Three Curing Systems
– Good chemical resistance quality. Providing customized properties WACKER’s ready-for-use silicone sealant
– High heat resistance for permanently flexible compounds, is introduced as a paste, is non-slump,
– Microbial resistance WACKER RTV-1 silicone sealants are does not sag, and cures directly in the
cold-curing one-component silicone joint. Curing (drying) is triggered by
rubber grades for very high performance atmospheric humidity. Initially an elastic
in every respect. These sealants are skin is formed on the surface. Curing
certified worldwide to comply with all then spreads inwards until an elastic
important standards and regulations. rubber is obtained. There are three
different systems, which each depend
The Ingredients Are Crucial on the crosslinker used in the RTV-1
WACKER silicone sealants are made silicone sealant:
only from top-quality raw materials. – Acidic systems release acetic
They include: acid upon curing
– Silicone rubber polymers – Neutral systems release alcohol
– Silicone plasticizers or oxime
– Silicone crosslinkers – Aqueous systems release water
– Silicone adhesion promoters

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THE MOST IMPORTANT FIRST:
DESIGNING JOINTS

Joint spacing Joint width Joint width Joint sealant depth*** Joint sealant depth***
Nominal size* b mm Min. size** bmin mm d mm Dimensional tolerances mm
Up to 2 m 15 10 8 ±2
2 to 3.5 m 20 15 10 ±2
3.5 to 5 m 25 20 12 ±2
5 to 6.5 m 30 25 15 ±3
6.5 to 8 m 35 30 15 ±3

* Nominal design dimension Recommendations for outer wall joints between in-situ
** Min. size at start of joint sealing and/or prefabricated concrete elements with closed joints,
*** The quoted volumes apply to the final state. as well as unplastered masonry and/or natural stone in
The volume change of the joint sealant must also be accordance with DIN 18 540.
taken into account.

Key Criteria Things to Watch How to Calculate Joint Dimensions

Alongside visual aspects, the design of Only correctly dimensioned joints
– Appearance joints must include structural and pro- function properly. When designing the
– Tensile and compressive forces cessing considerations because only width, depth and configuration of joints
and shear loads if the design specifications have been and when choosing a sealant, always
– Dimensional changes implemented properly can the sealant take account of dimensional changes
– Sealant’s movement capability function in the long term, too. A silicone in construction elements produced
sealant is intended to seal the joint from for example by temperature changes.
outside influences while simultaneously Fixed factors are available for calculating
cushioning movements by adjacent ele- the dimensional changes experienced
ments. In other words, the sealant must by different construction materials.
compensate tensile, compressive forces Also, do not neglect the sealant’s move-
and shear loads between the joint sur- ment capability. Example: if a 5-mm joint
faces. This will depend on the reliable moves 5 mm, this is 100 % of the width,
adhesion of the sealant to the joint sur- whereas if a 25-mm joint moves 5 mm,
faces and avoidance of three-sided the change is 20 %.
adhesion, since this prevents movements
of the material and damages the joint.
The joint surfaces themselves must be
stable and firm so as to absorb forces.

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Joint dimensioning Compressive and tensile forces Shear forces

a b

a chamfer t depth of sealing system

Processing
b joint width Silicone sealant
d sealant depth Backing material

General Temperature changes cause construction The sealant must adhere well to the
– Joint width : joint depth = 2 : 1 elements to move. This alters the joint surfaces that are being joined. The
– Chamfer the edges of concrete ele- dimensions. The elastic silicone sealant resultant tensile, compressive and shear
ments to a > 10 mm. This prevents in the joint compensates for these forces must not cause the sealant to
adhesion of the sealant on all sides movements. detach from the joint surfaces.
of the joints.
– Masonry construction elements must
be produced with completely filled
joints.
– Smooth off the masonry joints to
produce a flush surface.
– In special cases, such as dark walls,
increase the values given in the table
by 10–30 %.

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PERFECT JOINTS DEMAND CARE:
STEP BY STEP

Clean surface with a cloth Mask joint edges Insert backing material

Surface Cleaning Preparing Joints Inserting Backing Material

The joint flanks (adhesive surfaces) must Carefully mask off the joint edges of Insert backing material securely and to
be dry and free of grease and dust. sensitive materials such as marble and an even depth. This ensures compliance
Remove loose plaster, dirt, old paint clinker brick. In many cases, it may be with the necessary, uniformly convex joint
coats, seals, impregnations etc., as they necessary to treat the joint surfaces with depth (see Table on page 8). This stops
impair the silicone sealant’s adhesion a primer to ensure optimum adhesion the sealant from adhering to the joint
and curing. of the silicone sealant. This treatment base or being overstretched as a result
will be determined by the actual of three-sided adhesion. To offer suffi-
Precautions substrate and sealant. cient resistance during introduction and
Upon curing, RTV-1 silicone sealants smoothing of the sealant, the backing
release small amounts of acetic acid, Important: strip diameter must be about 25 % wider
oxime or alcohol, which evaporate. Do – Match the primer, sealant and con- than the joint width. Closed-cell smooth-
not inhale the fumes over a long period struction material to each other. surface polyethylene (PE) backer rods
or in a high concentration. Make sure – Always prime porous mineral materials have proved effective.
there is adequate ventilation. If the beforehand.
eyes or mucous membranes come into – Apply primer just to the joint surfaces Key properties of backing material:
contact with uncured silicone rubber, but not to the material’s surface; – Compatibility with sealants
rinse well with water to prevent inflam- this will prevent possible staining. – Not water-absorbent
mation. Cured silicone rubber can be – Free of substances that inhibit sealant
handled without any health risks. Please For further information, please consult adhesion (oil, bitumen, tar)
consult the detailed information in our our “EXCELLENT SILICONE SEALANTS:
products’ DIN-compliant material safety PRIMERS” product data sheet.
data sheets. They are available from
WACKER sales offices.

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Apply sealant from a cartridge Smooth the sealant Remove masking tape

Processing
Applying Silicone Sealant Smoothing a Joint Removing Masking Tape
WACKER RTV-1 silicone sealants are Press the sealant and smooth it so as to After the preceding steps, remove the
applied manually or by machine. Use a make good contact with the surfaces to masking tape. Joint sealing is complete.
hand gun or compressed-air gun for be joined. Remove any cured or uncured silicone
cartridges, and hydraulic extruders for – Avoid using tooling agent if possible. rubber residue on the surfaces as fol-
larger drums. – The tooling agent must be neutral. lows.
It may not stain the sealant or adjacent
Important: elements. Nor may it leave behind any Removing Silicone Rubber
– Stay within the primer’s prescribed film so as to prevent diagonal cracks – Use a spatula, paper or a cloth to
open time (flash-off time). forming when the sealant expands. remove uncured silicone sealant.
– Introduce sealant evenly and without – Use a solvent such as white spirit,
bubbles. methylethyl ketone or ethanol to
– Apply sealant into vertical joints wipe off the residue. Follow safety
from top to bottom. This prevents instructions.
condensation water or rain water – Clean processing equipment before
from collecting. the silicone rubber cures.
– Processing temperature: – Leave the cured silicone sealant to
from 5 to 40 °C swell in solvent, then remove it
mechanically.

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WITH THE RIGHT TECHNIQUE,
YOUR JOINT SEALING WILL FIT:
PERFECTLY

The lateral joint surfaces must satisfy Incorrect butt joint: Correct butt joint:
Unfavorable three-side adhesion Unimpeded expansion movements
structural, functional and processing
demands. For optimum sealing, use
the correct technique for each type
of joint. Also keep to the processing
guidelines for the sealant in use.

Butt Joints In the lower joint section, the sealant

The silicone sealant must be able to move must retain free movement. To avoid
freely so as to ensure the flexibility of the unfavorable three-sided adhesion, insert
joint. To allow unhindered compensation PE backer rods or a PE release film in
of tensile and compressive movements the event of flat joints before jointing.
between the joint surfaces, the sealant Use the sealant to spot-bond the film
must only be securely bonded to the strips to the substrate at fairly large
lateral surfaces. intervals.

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Incorrect connection joint: Correct connection joint: Connection Joints
Sealant sags unfavorably Backing material gives the sealant grip
Connection joints are formed by tri-
angular chamfered edges. The two
surfaces to be bonded meet at an edge.
It is important that these surfaces do
not meet deep within the joint and that
the sealant cannot sag. You can avoid
this by inserting PE backer rods into the
tip of the triangular chamfer. Then you
can make the joint.

Processing
Incorrect shear joint: Correct shear joint: Shear Joints
Sealant adheres on 3 sides and sags Backing material for correct sealing
The surfaces in shear joints move parallel
to one another. This may cause three-
sided adhesion of the sealant and cause
it to sag deep into the joint. To achieve
optimum joint sealing, insert PE rods as
backing material before jointing. The
joint thus stays in the correct shape and
is sealed reliably, and the elements can
move freely.

There are many applications for the

three types of joints mentioned above.
Over the following pages, we will pre-
sent a few examples.

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ONLY PROFESSIONALLY MADE
SANITARY JOINTS FUNCTION PROPERLY:
PERMANENTLY

Silicone sealants in bathrooms and Bathtub connection joint with backing Bathtub connection joint with backing
material – version 1 material – version 2
kitchens must not only compensate
for movements between structural
elements. They also have to meet
a variety of different demands.
Functional and long-lasting sanitary
joints therefore require specialty
sealants and a professional jointing
technique.

WACKER silicone sealants have ideal Correct Design

properties: The major criteria for designing and
– High resistance to water and implementing sanitary joints are:
water vapor – Correct joint arrangement
– Resistance to mildew thanks to and dimensioning
fungicidal grades – Matching colors
– Good resistance to chemicals and – Avoidance of insufficient sealant
considerable aging resistance volume
– Excellent abrasion resistance – Avoidance of incorrectly executed
– Large range of colors triangular chamfers and three-sided
adhesion
– Matching the sealant to the joint
materials to avoid adhesion problems
(example: metal or acrylic bathtubs
expand to different extents)

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Triangular joint with adhesion on all sides, Floor/wall joint as border joint with Floor/wall joint as border joint with
without backing backing – version 1 backing – version 2

Processing
Correct Triangular Joint Correct Border Joints between the The structural design does not, however,
Joints that undergo just slight move- Floor and Wall always make this possible. Simple trian-
ments can be designed as triangular Joints between the floor and walls often gular joints are formed instead.
joints. These include connection joints undergo considerable movements due In this case, be careful not to exceed
in vertical corners of washrooms and to construction subsidence or shrinkage the sealant’s movement capability,
connection joints to washbasins and of, for example, the screed. When otherwise adhesion losses may occur.
toilets. designing this kind of joint, always use
backing material to avoid three-sided
adhesion.

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FOR ALL-ROUND WEATHERPROOF
WINDOW JOINTS: HOW TO DO IT

The window sector involves a great Window/masonry connection Window sealing

– glass/frame bonding
many forms of sealing. As a result,
some of the demands to be met by
a sealant vary enormously. An ideal
combination of useful properties
makes WACKER silicone sealants
suitable for all key applications:

– Connection joints between the

window frame and masonry
– Sealing between glass and frame
– Sealing and bonding of aluminum
windowsills
– Profiled glazing

High Performance When choosing the sealant, make sure

The silicone sealant in the window area it is tailored precisely to these demands.
has to endure extreme load at all times. If work is done professionally, you will
This includes substantial temperature obtain high-performance joints of lasting
changes, variable weather conditions quality.
such as sunshine, rain, snow and frost,
wind pressure and considerable move-
ments between structural elements
made of different materials. The sealant
therefore combines the functions of
weatherseal, seal and bond.

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Sealing and bonding of aluminum Profiled glazing
windowsills

Processing
WACKER silicone sealants offer
outstanding properties for all window
applications:
– Excellent weatherability
– Superior UV resistance
– Optimum material compatibility
– High elasticity
– Low shrinkage
– Special adhesion properties
– Good mechanical values
– High aging resistance
– Ideal tooling characteristics

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COMBINING PRACTICALITY AND
APPEARANCE: FACADE JOINTS

Masonry joints Jointing between the supporting

skeleton and the exposed wall face

Visible Joints Quality-Preserving Properties

Joints on building facades are both design Not only masonry joints but also joints
features and functional elements. The between the supporting skeleton and
facade is structured by the arrangement the masonry must comply with specific
and dimensioning of joints. This gives dimensions (see Table on page 8).
a building its unique appearance. As Moreover, the right jointing technique,
connection and movement joints, their employing backing material, must be
characteristics permit the compensation used. Thanks to their good movement
of mechanical loads and protect the absorption and high resistance to
building fabric from the elements. weathering and environmental influences,
WACKER silicone sealants provide exactly
the right properties for long-lasting joints
that offer consistently high functionality.
In this way, they contribute long term to
preserving the quality of the construction.

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WACKER SILICONE SEALANTS MEET
YOUR DEMANDS: IDEAL PROPERTIES

RTV-1 Silicone Sealants Weathering and Aging Resistance This will depend on the actual material
Unlike other joint fillers, silicone sealants in use.
– One-component sealants have the best resistance to weathering – Glass, ceramic, paint and surface
– Curing on contact with atmospheric and aging – lasting for up to several coatings: do not prime
humidity decades. Not even years of open-air – Porous substances exposed to
– Permanently flexible silicone rubber weathering will change their physical moisture: prime
– Combination of good properties properties. – Smooth plastics, metals:
– Wide product range key and prime
– Customized products Extreme Temperature Resistance – No lasting adhesion to substrates
– Large range of colors The elastic properties of silicone sealants with migrating constituents
– Easy processing stay almost constant between -40 °C (plasticizers, bitumen, oils etc.)
and +100 °C. This is a major advantage
over sealants made of organic polymers. Chemical Resistance
In consequence, silicone sealants can Cured RTV-1 silicone sealant products
very readily compensate temperature- are resistant to the action of many
induced movements of structural ele- chemicals, such as weak acids and
ments. alkalis, polar solvents and salt solutions.
Silicone sealants swell in solvents such
Silicone sealants have excellent resist- as ketones, esters, ethers, aliphatic,
ance to high temperatures. Specialty aromatic and chlorinated hydrocarbons.
grades are even permanently resistant Once the solvent has evaporated, the
to temperatures up to +250 °C. It is sealant re-assumes its original form.
important to let the silicone rubber cure
completely before it is exposed to high Electrical Properties
temperatures. The volume resistivity, dielectric strength,
dielectric constant and dissipation factor
The movement capability is the sum of tan of silicone sealants have only slight
the elongation and compression of a temperature dependency. They conse-
sealant while in use. For silicone sealants, quently behave more advantageously
it varies from 20 to 25 % of the initial at higher temperatures than conventional
joint width, as measured in accordance elastomeric insulation materials. On
with ISO 11 600. burning, they leave behind a non-con-
ductive silica residue. This is the reason
Adhesion for their excellent tracking resistance.
Silicone sealants adhere very well to a Thanks to their hydrophobic properties,
great many substrates without primer pre- silicone sealants do not substantially
treatment. In some cases, pretreatment alter their electrical values even if con-
with a primer (page 10) is necessary. ditioned in water.

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Gas and Water Vapor Permeability As a result of the effects of weather at Application Restrictions
At room temperature, silicone sealant is low temperatures and the considerable – Silicone sealants may stain on contact
10x more permeable to gas than natural elongation of construction elements at with organic elastomers such as
rubber. At 100 –150 °C, the values con- high temperatures, it is advisable to EPDM and Neoprene.
verge. The water-vapor permeability, as process silicone sealants at temperatures – Sanitary sealant grades containing
determined in accordance with DIN 53122 between 5 and 40 °C, as specified in fungicides must not be used to
under climatic conditions D and a film DIN 18 540. construct aquariums.
thickness of 2 mm, is about 20 g/m2 d. – Acetate-curing sealants are not com-
Compatibility with Coating patible with alkaline substrates such
Anti-Microbial Characteristics Compounds as mortar, concrete and corrosion-
Use only fungicidal grades of silicone Do not paint over the entire surface of sensitive metals.
sealant for sanitary applications. They silicone sealants. Most coatings are less – Silicone sealants do not adhere to
are resistant to mildew infestation. All elastic than the sealant. So if the sealant polyethylene and polytetrafluoroethylene.
the same, fungi can accumulate on the stretches more than the coating, the – Standard silicones may not be used to
surface of dirty silicone sealants, parti- coating may tear. Movement joints should join sensitive natural stones such as
cularly in warm and moist conditions therefore only be painted over if the marble, granite or quartz, as this may
occurring in bathrooms and kitchens. sealant movement does not exceed 5 %. cause staining at the joint edges.
This causes discolored patches on the The sealant must always be compatible – On contact with prestressed polyacrylic
sealant surface, but does not alter its with the coating (documentary support and polycarbonate components,
mechanical properties. The growth of to be provided in compliance with silicone sealants may cause stress
mildew on joints can be prevented by DIN 52 452 Part 4). cracking.
regular cleaning and adequate room
ventilation. Thermal Conductivity Specialty Solutions
The thermal conductivity of silicone Furthermore, WACKER offers tried-and-
Physiological Behavior sealants depends on the type and tested product solutions for specialty
Cured silicone sealants pose no physi- amount of fillers used. It varies from applications such as fire safety. If you
ological risks. Specialty ELASTOSIL® 0.15 to 0.25 W K-1 m-1 at room have any questions, WACKER’s techni-
grades are available for applications temperature (DIN 52 612). cal service team will be happy to help
involving food and drinking water contact. you.
Storage Stability
Gunnability and Curing If stored in airtight containers in dry
RTV-1 silicone sealants are ready for conditions at temperatures below 25 °C,
use. On contact with atmospheric humi- the shelf life of WACKER silicone
dity, the incorporated crosslinker and sealants ranges from 9 to 24 months.
the polymer react together and the
sealant cures to form an elastic silicone
rubber. This is why silicone sealants are
supplied in moisture-proof packaging.
Properties

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STANDARDS AND QUALITY

Requirements ISO 9 047 Quality is our Hallmark

Sealants must comply with international Building construction – jointing products At WACKER SILICONES, everything is
and, in some cases, national standards – determination of adhesion/cohesion geared toward quality. That applies
that define the requirements to be met properties at variable temperatures just as much to our products as to our
by sealants for the intended application. EN 29 048 service. Day in, day out, our chemists
The relevant criteria are listed in test Building construction – jointing products and applications technologists work to
and regulatory standards. Material pro- – determination of extrudability of perfect our products and so continually
perties must be checked in accordance sealants using standardized equipment enhance quality. Regular audits and
with such standards. WACKER silicone ISO 10 563 strict quality controls ensure that all
sealants comply with all relevant stan- Building construction – sealants – deter- products leaving our plants enjoy a
dards. These include: mination of change in mass and volume consistently high level of quality.
ISO 10 590
Test standards Building construction – sealants – deter- Quality has a long tradition at WACKER.
ISO 7 389 mination of tensile properties of sealants As early as 1994, WACKER SILICONES’
Building construction – jointing products at maintained extension after immersion quality management system was certi-
– determination of elastic recovery of in water fied to ISO 9001. This was followed in
sealants ISO 11 431 1998 with certification of the environ-
ISO 7 390 Building construction – jointing products mental management system. It is to
Building construction – jointing products – determination of adhesion/cohesion our customers’ benefit that we use the
– determination of resistance to flow of properties of sealants after exposure to entire integrated management system
sealants heat, water and artificial light through for quality, occupational health & safety,
ISO 8 339 glass and environmental protection for the
Building construction – sealants – deter- ISO 11 432 continual optimization of our activities,
mination of tensile properties (extension Building construction – jointing products products and services.
to break) – determination of resistance to com-
ISO 8 340 pression
Building construction – sealants – deter- ISO 846
mination of tensile properties at main- Plastics – evaluation of the action of
tained extension microorganisms
ISO 8 394
Building construction – jointing products Regulatory standards
– determination of extrudability of one- ISO 11 600
component sealants Building construction – jointing products
ISO 9 046 – classification and requirements for
Building construction – jointing products sealants
– determination of adhesion/cohesion DIN 18 540
properties at constant temperature Sealing of exterior wall joints in buildings
using joint sealants
DIN 18 545-2
Sealing of glazing with sealants;
sealants; designation, requirements,
testing

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