Soudal Fix ALL Crystal 290mL Pallet Deals and Bulk Buy – Super Clear Hybrid SMX polymer sealant adhesive

Soudal Fix ALL Crystal extended information

Q & A

Q: Can Soudal Fix ALL Crystal be painted?

A: Hybrids can be painted very well using most paint types. Note: Paint is less flexible than hybrid sealants and therefore the paint may crack when adhesive sealant joints move. We recommend always carrying out a prior adhesion and compatibility test.

Q: Can Fix ALL freeze?

A: Hybrids cannot freeze due to their extremely low water content.

Q: What is the curing time of Soudal Fix ALL?

A: The curing time of Fix ALL® will depend on the following factors:

• The thickness of the joint
• Humidity
• Temperature
• Surface

Under optimum conditions (20°C and a RH of 60% RH), a 2-3mm bead will need 24 hours.

Instructions

Surfaces and materials should be clean and free of dust and grease. When used as adhesive: Apply Soudal Fix All High Tack in beads or dots onto the material which needs to be bonded, press the material firmly onto the substrate for instant grab. Final strength will be achieved 24 hours after application. When used as sealant: Apply Soudal Fix All High Tack in a regular bead and smoothen immediately with Soudal Joint Finish or a soapy solution. Application temperature: +5°C until +35°C.

Soudal Fix ALL Crystal technical data

Basis	SMX Hybrid Polymer
Consistency	Stable paste
Curing system	Moisture curing
Skin formation* (23°C/50% R.H.)	Ca. 4 min
Curing speed * (23°C/50% R.H.)	2 mm/24h → 3 mm/24h
Hardness**	38 ± 5 Shore A
Density**	Ca. 1,05 g/ml
Elastic recovery (ISO 7389)**	> 75 %
Maximum allowed distortion	± 20 %
Max. tension (ISO 37)**	Ca. 1,80 N/mm²
Elasticity modulus 100% (ISO 37)**	Ca. 0,60 N/mm²
Elongation at break (ISO 37)**	Ca. 350 %
Temperature resistance**	-40 °C → 90 °C
Application temperature	5 °C → 35 °C

*These values may vary depending on environmental factors such as temperature, moisture, and type of substrates. ** This information relates to fully cured product.

Product Description

Soudal Fix ALL Crystal is a high quality, crystal clear, neutral, elastic, 1-component adhesive based on SMX-Polymer.

Properties

• Crystal clear formulation
• Excellent adhesion on nearly all surfaces, even if slightly moist.
• Very good mechanical characteristics.
• Impervious to mould, contains biocide with fungicidal action
• Suitable for sanitary applications.
• Good extrudability even at low temperatures
• Free of isocyanates, solvents, halogens and acids
• Can be painted with water based systems

• Permanently elastic after curing

Applications

• All common bonding applications, both in and outdoor.
• Sealing joints indoors.
• Transparent and elastic bonding in construction and building applications.
• Invisible bonding of glass and other transparent materials in indoor applications.
• Joints in bathrooms and kitchens.

Shelf Life

15 months in unopened packaging in a cool and dry storage place at temperatures between +5°C and +25°C.

Soudal Fix ALL Crystal  Chemical Resistance

Good resistance to (salt)water, aliphatic solvents, hydrocarbons, ketones, esters, alcohols, diluted mineral acids and alkalis. Poor resistance to aromatic solvents, concentrated acids and chlorinated hydrocarbons.

Substrates

Substrates: all usual building substrates, glass, treated wood, metals, PVC, plastics, stone, concrete …

Nature: rigid, clean, dry or slightly moist, free of dust and grease.

Surface Preparation

Porous surfaces should be primed with Primer 150. Prepare non-porous surfaces with a Soudal activator or cleaner (see Technical Data Sheet).
While producing plastics very often releasing agents, processing aids and other protective agents (like protection foil) are used. These should be removed prior to bonding or sealing. NOTICE: bonding plastics like PMMA (e.g. Plexi® glass), polycarbonate (e.g. Makrolon® or Lexan®) in stress loaded applications can give rise to stress cracking and crazing in these substrates. The use of Soudal Fix ALL Crystal is not recommended in these applications. Not suitable for PE, PP, PTFE (eg Teflon®), bituminous substrates, copper or copper- containing materials such as bronze and brass. We recommend a preliminary adhesion and compatibility test on every surface.

Joint dimensions

Min. width for bonding: 1 mm

Min. width for joints: 5 mm

Max. width for bonding: 3 mm

Max. width for joints: 10 mm

Min. depth for joints: 5 mm

 

Application method

Application method: With manual- or pneumatic caulking gun.

Cleaning: Clean with Soudal Surface Cleaner or with Soudal Swipex, immediately after use. Cured Soudal Fix ALL Crystal can only be removed mechanically.

Finishing: With a soapy solution or Soudal Finishing Solution before skinning.

Repair: With the same material.

 

Health- and Safety Recommendations

Take the usual labour hygiene into account.

Consult label and material safety data sheet for more information.

Dangerous. Respect the precautions for use.

 

Remarks

• Soudal Fix ALL Crystal is paintable with waterbased paints, however due to the large number of paints and varnishes available we strongly suggest a compatibility test before application.
• The drying time of alkyd resin based paints may increase.
• Fix ALL Crystal can be applied to a wide variety of substrates. Due to the fact that specific substrates such as plastics, like polycarbonate, etc, may differ from manufacturer to manufacturer, we recommend preliminary compatibility test.
• Fix ALL Crystal is not suitable for expansion joints.
• Do not use in applications where continuous water immersion is possible.
• Soudal Fix ALL Crystal can discolour under extreme conditions or after very long UV exposure.
• Fix ALL Crystal can not be used as a glazing sealant.
• Not suitable for bonding aquariums.
• Soudal Fix ALL Crystal cannot be used on natural stone.
• The sanitary formula should not replace regular cleaning of the joint. Excessive contamination, deposits or soap remaining will stimulate the development of fungi.
• A total absence of UV can cause a colour change of the sealant.
• Discolouration due to chemicals, high temperatures, UV-radiation may occur. A change in colour does not affect the technical properties of the product.
• Contact with bitumen, tar or other plasticizer releasing materials such as EPDM, neoprene, butyl, etc. is to be avoided since it can give rise to discolouration and loss of adhesion.
• When using different reactive joint sealants, the first joint sealant must be completely hardened before the next one is applied.

Soudal Fix ALL High Tack Standards and certificates

Declaration of compliance ISEGA – Tested  for use in foodstuffs-related area.

Environmental clauses

Leed regulation:

Soudal Fix ALL Crystal conforms to the requirements of LEED. Low – Emitting Materials: Adhesives and Sealants. SCAQMD rule 1168.

Complies with USGBC LEED 2009 Credit 4.1: Low-Emitting Materials – Adhesives & Sealants concerning the VOC-content.

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