Sika Stixall Crystal Clear – Bulk Buy

Sika Stixall Crystal Clear extended information

CHARACTERISTICS / ADVANTAGES

• Incredible initial grab, no slip and gap filling properties.
• High bonding strength.
• For interior (sealant/adhesive) and exterior (adhesive).
• Can be applied to Wet Surfaces.
• Waterproof & Weatherproof.
• Quick Curing.
• Overpaintable with some paints – always test a small area first.
• Resistant to temperature extremes -40 °C to +100 °C>/li>
• Resistant to Chemicals & Petrol (10% dilute acids/alkalis, most solvents)
• Resistant to slump: <3 mm (ISO7390)
• Excellent primerless adhesion to most surfaces, including metals, most plastics, glass, concrete, plaster, plasterboard, polyester, Perspex, glass, wood, enamel, painted surfaces etc.

Sika Stixall Crystal Clear product information

Sika Stixall Crystal Clear application information

USES

• Use on overhead applications – Always use in conjunction with mechanical fixings.
• Use in conjunction with mechanical fixings for glass block fitting or large mirrors (>0.5 m2 total area).
• For heavy items, provide temporary support until adhesive has dried.
• In areas of high UV; some darkening/discolouration may occur. Prolonged exposure to UV-radiation will effect the technical performance and durability of the product.
• Do not seal mirror edges/plastic sheeting until adhesive has cured.
• Overpaintability: check compatibility with specific paint first before over painting large areas.
• Do not use on surfaces that bleed oils or plasticizers.
• It is the user’s responsibility to determine suitability for use. If in doubt, please contact Technical Services Department for advice.
• Not for use as part of a structural glazing system.
• Not for use in aquarium manufacture. Use EVERBUILD® AQUA MATE.
• Not for use in conjunction with bitumen, or asphalt. Use EVERBUILD® WEATHER MATE.
• Only certified as a sealant for internal use.
• Do not use in conjunction with undiluted bleach, this can cause can discoloration of product.
• Do not use on bituminous substrates, natural rubber, EPDM rubber or on any building materials which might leach oils, plasticisers or solvents that could degrade the adhesive.
• Do not use on polyethylene (PE), polypropylene (PP), polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE / Teflon) and certain plasticised synthetic materials. Preliminary trials must be carried out or contact Technical Services.
• Do not use to seal joints in and around swimming pools.
• Do not use for joints under water pressure or for permanent water immersion.
• Do not use to seal glass or in floor or sanitary joints.
• Do not use for bonding glass if the bond line is exposed to sunlight.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

SUBSTRATE PREPARATION

All surfaces must be clean, oil, grease and dust free.

APPLICATION METHOD / TOOLS

As a nail replacement (panel) adhesive.
Prime dusty surfaces with Sikabond® PVA+ diluted 1:4 with water and allow to dry. Apply using a standard sealant gun, cut tip of cartridge, apply nozzle and cut an opening to suite the required bead size.

For bonding heavy items:
(Plasterboard/worktops/wall panels etc) apply adhesive all the way around the edge of the item (30-50 mm from edge) and cover back with beads of adhesive at 300 mm intervals. Alternatively, apply adhesive direct to battens and press into place.
NOTE.With heavy items, always provide temporary support until the adhesive dries.

For bonding lightweight items (covings, dadorails, skirting etc):
Apply adhesive to back of item in one or two continu ous beads and press immediately into place. Where gap filling is required, mark the areas where there is a large gap and apply a thicker bead to these areas. In all cases, clean up excess adhesive immediately with a cloth/white spirits.

As a sealant

Certified to EN15651 Façade for interior applications. Reference should be made to the recommended joint ratios. If necessary reduce joint depth using Expanding Foam, or Joint backer rod. Furthermore, ensure that the joint design only permits adhesion to two surfaces, as three sided adhesion will impair flexibility.

Where the sealant is used in a joint configuration, masking tape should be used to prevent contamination of adjacent substrates, and ensure a neat sealing line. Masking tape should be removed immediately after tooling. The joint should be tooled within 5 minutes of application to ensure good contact between the sealant and the substrate. Tooling of the sealant also gives a smooth, professional finish.

Fixing mirrors
Apply 6 mm diameter beads of sealant direct to back of mirror in vertical strips, spaced at 30-40 mm centers. Immediately place mirror in position and secure with good, even pressure with a slight twist ac tion. Provide temporary support (tape) until adhesive has dried (24-48 hours). If required, Stixall® may also be used to seal around mirror 24 hours after fixing (to allow for cure).

Uncured material can be removed by wiping with a dampened cloth with white spirit. Cured material can be carefully removed by mechanical means. Full cure must be allowed before overpainting.

CLEANING OF TOOLS

Uncured product: Sika Wonder Wipes or white spirits.

Cured product: mechanical removal.