PRODUCT DATA

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Sealants
SONOLASTIC® NP 1™
One-component, elastomeric,
gun-grade polyurethane sealant

Description Features Benefits

NP 1™ is a one-component, high- • Ready to use Requires no mixing; reduces labor costs
performance, nonpriming, gun-grade, • Joint movement capability ±35% Provides excellent flexibility for keeping moving
elastomeric polyurethane sealant. It joints tight
requires no mixing and typically
• Easy to gun and tool Speeds application and makes neater joints
requires no priming to bond to many
materials, including concrete and • Available in cartridges, Reduces jobsite waste, lowers disposal costs
masonry. 20 ounce ProPaks, and in bulk
• Twelve standard colors Matches common substrates
Yield • No primer required for most Lowers installation costs
construction materials
See page 3 for charts.
• Weather resistant Produces long-lasting weather-tight seals
Packaging
• Wide temperature-application range Suitable for all climates
300 ml (10.1 fl oz) cartridges,
30 cartridges per carton • Compatible with nonrigid coatings May be painted
20 fl oz (590 ml) ProPaks, • Superior holding power Long-lasting roof tile instalation
20 per carton • UL listed Passes 4 hour, 4 inch, fire and hose stream test
2 gallons (7.6 L) pails; available on when used with Ultra Block® or mineral wool
special order only • Suitable for water immersion Documented performance in wet areas
For color availability in bulk packaging, • Low VOC content Meets VOC requirements in all 50 states
call Customer Service.
Color
Where to Use LOCATION
White, off-white, limestone, stone, tan,
APPLICATION • Interior and exterior
aluminum gray, hunter green, medium
bronze, special bronze, redwood tan, • Expansion joints • Above and below grade
tile red and black. • Curtain wall construction • Immersed in water
Shelf Life • Panel walls SUBSTRATE
Cartridges and ProPaks: • Precast units • Concrete
1 year when properly stored.
• Aluminum and wood window frames • Masonry
Pails:
• Roofing • Aluminum
6 months when properly stored.
• Fascia • Wood
Storage
• Parapets • Clay & concrete roof tiles
Store in original, unopened containers
away from heat and direct sunshine. • Structural components
Storing at elevated temperatures will • Vinyl siding
reduce the shelf life. • Wastewater treatment plants
• Dams
• Spillways and storm drains
• Wetwells and manholes
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Technical Data
Composition Test Data
Sonolastic® NP 1™ is a one-component moisture- PROPERTY RESULTS TEST METHODS
curing polyurethane.
Movement capability, % ±35 ASTM C 719
Compliances
Tensile strength, 350 (2.4) ASTM D 412
• ASTM C 920, Type S, Grade NS, Class 35, Use psi (MPa)
NT, M, A, G, and I
Tear strength, pli 50 ASTM D 1004
• Federal Specification TT-S- 00230C, Type II,
Class A Ultimate elongation at break, % 800 ASTM D 412
• Corps of Engineers CRD-C- 541, Type II, Class A Rheological, No sag ASTM C 639
• Canadian Specification CAN/CGSB-19.13-M87, (sag in vertical displacement)
Classification MCG-2-25-A-N, No. 81026 at 120° F (49° C)

• USDA compliant for use in meat and Extrudability, 3 seconds Passes ASTM C 603
poultry areas Hardness, Shore A ASTM C 661
• Underwriters Laboratories Inc.® classified At standard conditions 25 – 30
(fire resistance only) After heat aging (max Shore A: 50) 25
• Canadian approval for use in establishments that Weight loss, after heat aging, % 3 ASTM C 792
handle food
Cracking and chalking, None ASTM C 792
• SWR Institute validated after heat aging
Tack-free time, hrs, Passes ASTM C 679
• ISO 11600-F-25LM (maximum 72 hrs)
Stain and color change Passes ASTM C 510
SEALANT•WATERPROOFING
INSTITUTE & RESTORATION INSTITUTE (no visible stain)
Issued to: BASF Building Systems Bond durability,* on glass, Passes ASTM C 719
Product: Sonolastic NP-1
aluminum, and concrete ±35% movement
C719: Pass 3 Ext:+35% Comp:-35%

Substrate: Aluminum, Mortar, Granite

Adhesion* in peel, pli (min. 5 pli)
[mortar and granite substrates primed with primer No. 733]
30 ASTM C 794
C661: Rating 25
Validation Date: 6/20/06 - 6/19/11
No. 606-NP1611 Copyright © 2006 Adhesion* in peel after Passes ASTM C 794
UV radiation through glass (min. 5 pli)
SEALANT VALIDATION
www.swrionline.org Artificial weathering, Passes ASTM C 793
Xenon arc, 250 hours
Typical Properties Artificial weathering, No surface cracking ASTM G 26
PROPERTY VALUE
Xenon arc, 3,000 hours

Service temperature -40 to 180 Water immersion, 122˚ F (50˚ C) Passes 10 weeks with ASTM C 1247
range, ° F (° C) (-40 to 82) movement cycling
*Primed for water immersion dictated by ASTM C 920. Concrete and aluminum primed with 733; glass primed with 766.
Shrinkage None
Test results are typical values obtained under laboratory conditions. Reasonable variations can be expected.
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Yield
LINEAR FEET PER GALLON*
JOINT DEPTH JOINT WIDTH (INCHES)
(INCHES) 1/4 3/8 1/2 5/8 3/4 7/8 1

1/4 308 205 154 122 – – –

3/8 – – – 82 68 58 51
1/2 – – – – 51 44 38
*One gallon equals approximately 12 cartridges or 6 ProPaks

METERS PER LITER

JOINT DEPTH JOINT WIDTH (MM)

(MM) 6 10 13 16 19 22 25

6 24.8 16.5 12.4 9.8 – – –

10 – – – 6.6 5.5 4.7 4.1
13 – – – – 4.1 3.5 3.0

How to Apply Surface Preparation Priming

Joint Preparation Surfaces must be structurally sound, fully cured, dry, 1. NP 1™ is generally considered a nonpriming
1. The number of joints and the joint width should clean, free of dirt, moisture, loose particles, sealant, but special circumstances or substrates may
be designed for a maximum of ±25% movement. oil, grease, asphalt, tar, paint, wax, rust, require a primer. It is the user’s responsibility to
2. The depth of the sealant should be 1/2 the width waterproofing or curing and parting compounds, check the adhesion of the cured sealant on typical
of the joint. The maximum depth is 1/2” and membrane materials. test joints at the project site before and during
(13 mm) and the minimum is 1/4” (6 mm). Refer application. Refer to product data sheet on Primer
CONCRETE, STONE, AND OTHER MASONRY
to Table 1. 733 or 766, and consult Technical Services for
Clean by grinding, sandblasting, or wire brushing additional information.
TABLE 1 to expose a sound surface free of contamination and
2. For immersion applications, Primer 733 must
laitance.
Joint Width and Sealant Depth be used.
WOOD 3. Apply primer full strength with a brush or clean
JOINT WIDTH, SEALANT DEPTH IN (MM)
New and weathered wood must be clean and sound. cloth. A light, uniform coating is sufficient for most
AT MIDPOINT, IN (MM)
Scrape away loose paint to bare wood. surfaces. Porous surfaces require more primer;
1/4 – 1/2 (6 – 13) 1/4 (6) however, do not overapply.
Any coating that cannot be removed must be tested
1/2 – 3/4 (13 – 19) 1/4 – 3/8 (6 – 10) to verify adhesion of sealant or to to determine an 4. Allow primer to dry before applying NP 1™.
appropriate primer. Depending on temperature and humidity, primer will
3/4 – 1 (19 – 25) 3/8 – 1/2 (10 – 13)
METAL be tack free in 15 – 120 minutes. Priming and
1 – 1-1/2 (25 – 38) 1/2 (13) sealing must be done on the same work day.
Remove scale, rust, and coatings from metal to
expose a bright white surface. Remove protective Application
3. In deep joints, the sealant depth must be coatings as well as any chemical residue or film. 1. NP 1™ comes ready to use. Apply by professional
controlled by Closed-Cell Backer-Rod or Soft Backer- Aluminum window frames are frequently coated with caulking gun. Do not open cartridges, sausages, or
Rod. Where the joint depth does not permit the use a clear lacquer that must be removed before the pails until preparatory work has been completed.
of backer-rod, a bondbreaker (polyethylene strip) application of NP 1™. Any coating that cannot be 2. Fill joints from the deepest point to the surface by
must be used to prevent three-point bonding. removed must be tested to verify adhesion of sealant holding a properly sized nozzle against the back of
4. To maintain the recommended sealant depth, or determine an appropriate primer. Remove any the joint.
install backer-rod by compressing and rolling it into other protective coatings or finishes that could
3. Dry tooling is recommended. DO NOT use soapy
the joint channel without stretching it lengthwise. interfere with adhesion.
water when tooling. Tooling results in the correct
Closed-Cell Backer-Rod should be about 1/8" (3
bead shape, a neat joint, and maximum adhesion.
mm) larger in diameter than the width of the joint to
allow for compression. Soft Backer-Rod should be 4. For roof tile applications apply a bead of
approximately 25% larger in diameter than the joint Sonolastic® NP 1™ sufficient to make a bond
width. The sealant does not adhere to it, and no between two tiles on the upper surface of the down
separate bondbreaker is required. Do not prime or slope tile. Install the upslope tile & press into the
puncture the backer-rod. sealant bead to ensure good contact between the
sealant and both tiles.
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Clean Up • Substrates such as copper, stainless, and Risks

galvanized typically require the use of a primer;
1. Immediately after use, clean equipment with May cause skin, eye or respiratory irritation. May
Primer 733 or 766 is acceptable. For Kynar 500
Reducer 990 or xylene. Use proper precautions when cause dermatitis and allergic responses. Potential
based coatings use Primer 733 only. An adhesion
handling solvents. skin and/or respiratory sensitizer. Ingestion may
test is recommended for any other questionable
2. Remove cured sealant by cutting with a cause irritation. Reports associate repeated or
substrate.
sharp-edged tool. prolonged occupational overexposure to solvents
• UV exposure may cause white NP 1™ to discolor. with permanent brain, nervous system, liver and
3. Remove thin films by abrading. This does not affect sealant performance; where kidney damage. INTENTIONAL MISUSE BY
Curing Time maintaining a true white appearance is critical, DELIBERATELY INHALING THE CONTENTS MAYBE
The cure of NP 1™ varies with temperature and use Ultra or Sonolastic® 150 sealants. HARMFUL OR FATAL.
humidity. The following times assume 75° F (24° C), • NP 1™ can be applied below freezing Precautions
50% relative humidity, and a joint 1/2" width by 1/4" temperatures only if substrates are completely
Keep container closed. Use only with adequate
depth (13 by 6 mm). dry, free of moisture, and clean. Contact
ventilation. Prevent contact with skin, eyes and
Skins: overnight or within 24 hours Technical Service for more information.
clothing. Wash thoroughly after handling. Avoid
Functional: within 3 days • Lower temperatures and humidities will extend breathing vapors. DO NOT take internally. Use
curing times. impervious gloves, eye protection and if the TLV is
Full cure: approximately 1 week
• Pursuant to accepted industry standards and exceeded or used in a poorly ventilated area, use
Immersion service: 21 days
practices, using rigid paints and/or coatings over NIOSH/MSHA approved respiratory protection in
flexible sealants can result in a loss of adhesion accordance with applicable Federal, state and local
For Best Performance of the applied paint and/or coating, due to the regulations.
• Do not allow uncured NP 1™ to come into contact potential movement of the sealant. However, First Aid
with alcohol-based materials or solvents. should painting and/or coating be desired it is
In case of eye contact, flush thoroughly with water
required that the applicator of the paint and/or
• Do not apply polyurethane sealants in the vicinity for at least 15 minutes. SEEK IMMEDIATE MEDICAL
coating conduct on-site testing to determine
of uncured silicone sealants or uncured ATTENTION. In case of skin contact, wash affected
compatibility and adhesion.
Sonolastic® 150 or 150 Tint Base. areas with soap and water. If irritation persists, SEEK
• Make certain the most current versions of MEDICAL ATTENTION. Remove and wash
• NP 1™ should not come in contact with oil-based
product data sheet and MSDS are being used; contaminated clothing. If inhalation causes physical
caulking, uncured silicone sealants, polysulfides,
call Customer Service (1-800-433-9517) to discomfort, remove to fresh air. If discomfort persists
or fillers impregnated with oil, asphalt, or tar.
verify the most current versions. or any breathing difficulty occurs or if swallowed,
• Protect unopened containers from heat and direct
• Proper application is the responsibility of SEEK IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION.
sunshine.
the user. Field visits by BASF personnel Refer to Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for
• In cool or cold weather, store container at room are for the purpose of making technical further information.
temperature for at least 24 hours before using. recommendations only and not for supervising
Proposition 65
• When NP 1™ is to be used in areas subject to or providing quality control on the jobsite.
continuous water immersion, cure for 21 days at This product contains materials listed by the State of
70˚ F (23˚ C) and 50% relative humidity. Allow California as known to cause cancer, birth defects
Health and Safety and other reproductive harm.
longer cure times at lower temperatures and
humidities. Always used Primer 733. NP 1™ VOC Content
• Do not use in swimming pool or other submerged Warning NP 1™ contains 43 g/L or 0.36 lbs/gal, less water
conditions where the sealant will be exposed to ™
NP 1 contains Stoddard solvent and crystalline and exempt solvents.
strong oxidizers. Avoid submerged conditions quartz silica.
where water temperatures will exceed 120˚ F
For medical emergencies only,
(50˚ C).
call ChemTrec (1-800-424-9300).
• Do not apply over freshly treated wood;
treated wood must have weathered for at
least 6 months.

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