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Mapesil AC is a high-performance, acetic-crosslinking silicone sealant ideal for sealing glass, ceramic, and anodised aluminium. It offers excellent durability, high elasticity, and resistance to mildew, making it perfect for various applications in construction, mechanical engineering, and more. Available in 40 colours and transparent, Mapesil AC ensures a perfect finish for any project.
Key Features
- Acetic crosslinking silicone
- High elasticity
- Excellent bonding to glass, ceramic, and anodised aluminium
- Mildew resistant
- Waterproof and permeable to vapour
- Resistant to chemical agents
- Flexible from -40°C to +180°C
- Compliance with ISO 11600 and EN 15651 standards
Uses
- Sealing expansion joints in wall and floor coverings
- Sealing joints between sinks or sanitary ware and ceramic tiles
- Sealing expansion joints in swimming pools
- Assembling compositions of glass tiles and artistic stained glass windows
- Sealing glazing, door, and window frames
- Sealing air ducts and water pipes
- Sealing tanks, service pipes, and boilers
- Sealing joints subject to high chemical and thermal stress
Benefits
- Excellent durability even after long-term exposure
- Unchanged performance under climatic extremes
- High elasticity ensures long-lasting seals
- Excellent resistance to ageing and atmospheric agents
- Available in a wide range of colours to match any project
Application Guide
- Ensure surfaces are dry, solid, and free from dust and grease.
- Apply Primer FD if necessary and allow to dry.
- Cut the cartridge nozzle at a 45° angle to the required joint size.
- Extrude the sealant using a suitable gun and smooth the surface with a moistened tool before a film forms.
- Allow the sealant to crosslink fully, which depends on humidity and temperature.
Limitations
- Not suitable for exterior joints between ceramic tiles and light-coloured natural stone
- Avoid use on highly plasticised materials or bituminous surfaces
- Not recommended for sealing aquariums
- For floor joints subject to heavy traffic, use polyurethane or epoxy-polyurethane sealants
Suitable Substrates
- Glass
- Ceramic
- Anodised aluminium
- Concrete (with Primer FD)
- Wood (with Primer FD)
- Metal (with Primer FD)
- Painted surfaces (with Primer FD)
- Plastic and rubber (with Primer FD)