ASI AQUARIUM SEALANT

100% AQUARIUM SAFE SILICONE

MANUFACTURING ASSEMBLY & REPAIR

ASI Aquarium Silicone Sealant is a one-part, RTV Silicone. It cures into a durable, long-term rubber that is aquatic life safe.

Due to it’s exceptional tensile, elongation and tear strength it has been used for decades by leading aquarium manufacturers in production use as well as repair. ASI Aquarium Sealant has excellent clarity and offers excellent primerless adhesion to glass. ASI Aquarium Sealant can be used in both saltwater and freshwater tanks to create a waterproof seal. Because it is a thick sealant, it can be applied to Vertical and overhead applications without sagging or slumping.

Aquarium-Sealant

Features

Aquatic Life Safe
Made For Aquarium Manufacturing & Repair
Excellent Adhesion & Clarity
Creates A Durable, Waterproof Seal
Excellent Tensile Strength & Versatility
One-Part, Easy To Use & Tool
Extremely Resistant To Degrading, Non-Yellowing
Use In Salt Or Fresh Water Aquarium

Water Immersion Study

Days Immersed In Water	Force Required To Separate	Fallure Mode (Cohesive Optimal)
1	212 (psi)	Cohesive Failure (Excellent)
7	209 (psi)	Cohesive Failure (Excellent)
90	206 (psi)	Cohesive Failure (Excellent)
180	208 (psi)	Cohesive Failure (Excellent)
300	203 (psi)	Cohesive Failure (Excellent)

Physical Properties

Physical Properties	Test Method	Result
Viscosity	ASI Test Method	700,000 cps (Spindle 7, 4 rpm)
Skin Formation Time	ASI Test Method	10 minutes (70°F, 50% RH)
Density	ASTM D1475	8.5 lbs./gal
Hardness	ASTM C661	27 (Shore A)
Tear Strength	ASI Test Method	45 (Die B, Ibs./in)
Tensile Strength	ASTM D412	520 psi
Elongation at Break	ASTM D412	500%
Application Temperature	ASI Test Method	-35°F to 150°F
Gun Grade	ASI Test Method	Pass (Non-Slump)
QUV Testing	ASTM G154	Pass (10,000 hrs.)
Service Temperature	ASI Test Method	-50°F to 400°F
Typical Cure Rate	ASI Test Method	24 hrs. (1/8" bead)

Strength will start to develop immediately and continue increasing for 7 days after application. ASI recommends testing strength and adhesion on the 7th day. ASI Aquarium Sealant suggested application temperature range: -35°F to 150°F. ASI recommends waiting for full cure (7 days) prior to using the aquarium.

Information on this data sheet can change without notice and it is therefore not recommended that these figures be used in spec writing. If you have any questions contact manufacturer‘s sales and technical service department.

Conforms / Meets / Exceeds

FDA Regulation No. 21 CFR 177.2600 VOC Compliant (23 grams/liter AST D2369)

Common Substrates

Glass
Most Acrylics
Aluminum
Metals
Most Woods
Some Plastics
Porcelain
PVC
Steel

Common Applications

Aquarium Manufacturing
Terrarium Manufacturing
Glass Viewing Panels
Sealing/Bonding Aquarium Filters
Aquarium Repair
Terrarium Repair

For a complete list of applications & substrates or more product information, please contact us.

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