Sikasil® Pool

EN 15651-1: Sealants for non-structural use in joints in buildings - Facade elements

Neutral curing silicone

Sikasil® Pool has a shelf life of 12 months from the date of production, if it is stored properly in undamaged, original, sealed packaging, and if the storage conditions are met.

Sikasil® Pool shall be stored in dry conditions, protected from direct sunlight and at temperatures between +5 °C and +25 °C.

−40 °C to +80 °C

Resistant to chlorine and cleaning chemicals. Contact Sika Technical Services for additional information.

The joint dimensions must be designed to suit the movement capability of the sealant. The joint width must be a minimum of 10 mm and a maximum of 15 mm.

 The joint depth must be a minimum of 6 mm and a maximum of 10 mm.

For larger joints, contact Sika Technical Services for additional information.

+5 °C min. / +40 °C max.

+5 °C min. / +40 °C max. Minimum +3 °C above dew point temperature

Use closed cell, polyethylene foam backing rod

The substrate must be sound, clean, dry and free of all contaminants such as dirt, oil, grease, cement laitance and old sealants which could affect adhesion of the sealant. The substrate must be of sufficient strength to resist the stresses induced by the sealant during movement.

Removal techniques such as wire brushing, grinding, grit blasting or other suitable mechanical tools can be used.

All dust, loose and friable material must be completely removed from all surfaces before application of any activators, primers or sealant.

Sikasil® Pool adheres without primers and/or activators.

For optimum adhesion and joint durability the following priming and/or pre-treatment procedures must be followed:

Non-porous substrates
Aluminium, anodised aluminium, stainless steel, PVC, galvanised steel, powder coated metals or glazed tiles. Slightly roughen surface with a fine abrasive pad. Clean and pre-treat using Sika® Aktivator-205 applied with a clean cloth.

Before sealing, allow a waiting time of > 15 minutes (< 6 hours).

Other metals, such as copper, brass and titanium-zinc, clean and pre-treat using Sika® Aktivator-205 applied with a clean cloth. After a waiting time of > 15 minutes (< 6 hours). Apply Sika® Primer-3 N applied by brush. Before sealing, allow a waiting time of > 30 minutes (< 8 hours)

PVC has to be cleaned and pre-treated using Sika® Primer-215 applied with a brush. Before sealing, allow a waiting time of > 30 minutes (< 8 hours).

Glass must be cleaned with Isopropanol before application

Porous substrates
Concrete and unglazed tiles must be primed using Sika® Primer-3 N applied by brush. For more details such as application and flash-off times, refer to the most recent Product Data Sheet of the respective pre-treatment product.

Before sealing, allow a waiting time of > 30 minutes (< 8 hours).

Adhesion tests on project specific substrates must be performed and procedures agreed with all parties before full project application.

1-part ready to use

Clean all tools and application equipment immediately after use with Sika® Remover-208. Hardened material can only be removed mechanically. For cleaning skin, use Sika® Cleaning Wipes-100.