Technical Specifications

Vulkem® 116
Multi-Purpose, Single-Component, Polyurethane Sealant
0819/V116DS-ST
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EXPANSION JOINTS - The minimum width and depth of any sealant
application should be 1/4" x 1/4" (6 mm x 6 mm). The depth (D) of sealant
may be equal to the width (W) of joints that are less than 1/2" (13 mm) wide.
For joints ranging from 1/2" to 1" (13 mm to 25 mm) wide, the sealant depth
should be approximately one-half of the joint width. The maximum depth (D)
of any sealant application should be 1/2" (13 mm). For joints that are wider
than 1" (25 mm) contact Tremco’s Technical Service Department, or your
local Tremco Sales Representative.
WINDOW PERIMETER – For fillet beads, or angle beads around windows
and doors, the sealant should exhibit a minimum surface contact area [C] of
1/4" (6 mm) onto each substrate, with provisions for release at the heel of the
angle using backer rod or bond breaker tape.
Cure Time
Vulkem 116 generally cures at a rate of 1/16" (2 mm) per day at 75 °F (24
°C) and 50% RH. It will skin in 5 hr and be tack free in 30 hr. The cure time
will increase as temperatures and/or humidity decrease. A good rule of thumb
is one additional day for every 10 °F decrease in temperature.
Clean Up
Excess sealant and smears adjacent to the joint interface can be carefully
removed with xylene or mineral spirits before the sealant cures. Any utensils
used for tooling can also be cleaned with xylene or mineral spirits.
Warranty
Tremco warrants its Products to be free of defects in materials, but makes no
warranty as to appearance or color. Since methods of application and on-site
conditions are beyond our control and can affect performance, Tremco
makes no other warranty, expressed or implied including warranties of
MERCHANTABILITY and FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE with
respect to Tremco Products. Tremco’s sole obligation shall be, at its option,
to replace or refund the purchase price of the quantity of Tremco Products
proven to be defective, and Tremco shall not be liable for any loss or
damage.
TYPICAL PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
PROPERTY
TEST METHOD
TYPICAL VALUES
Type
Single component polyurethane sealant
Color
Almond, Aluminum, Black, Bronze, Buff, Gray, Dark Bronze, Ivory,
Limestone, Redwood Tan, Beige, Stone, Anodized Aluminum, Aluminum
Stone, White, Natural Clay.
Solids
94%
Specific Gravity
1.1344
Application
gun-grade sealant, applied with typical caulking equipment
Extrusion Rate
ASTM C1183
40 to 50 mL/min
Hardness Properties
ASTM C661
40
Weight Loss
ASTM C1246
Pass
Skin Time
ASTM C679
6 hr
Tack Free Time
73.4°F (23°C) 50% RH
30 hr
Stain and Color Change
ASTM C510
No visible color change/No stain
Adhesion to Concrete
ASTM C794
20 to 25 pli (89 to 111 N)
Adhesion to Brick
ASTM C794
19 to 23 pli (85 to 102 N)
Effects of Accelerated Aging
ASTM C793
Pass
Movement Capability
ASTM C719
±25%
Tensile Strength
ASTM D412
200 to 250 psi
% Elongation
ASTM D412
200 to 300%
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up-to-date Product Data Sheets.
NOTE: All Tremco Safety Data Sheets (SDS) are in alignment with the
Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of
Chemicals (GHS) requirements.