ELASTOSIL® 6013
ELASTOSIL® 6013 is a one-part, acid-curing, silicone sealant for general purpose sealing in do-it-yourself applications.
ELASTOSIL® 6013 cures at room temperature under the action of atmospheric moisture to give a permanently flexible silicone rubber.
Properties
• Non-sag
• Ready gunnability at low (+5 °C) and high (+40 °C) temperatures
• Flexible at low (-40 °C) and high temperatures (+150 °C)
• Rapid crosslinking: quickly becomes tack-free
• Adheres excellently to glass, vitrified surfaces, ceramic tiles, many plastics, and most paints
Data sheets
Application
• DIY applications (Artificial dinosaurs, car, boat, caravan, house)
Restrictions on use
ELASTOSIL®6013 should not be used on substrates such as marble, concrete, fibrous cement and mortar, as the product releases acetic acid during vulcanization.
ELASTOSIL®6013 should not be used in contact with metals such as lead, copper, brass or zinc due to corrosion.
ELASTOSIL® 6013 may be discolored in contact with prestresses polyacrylate elements as it may cause stress cracking.
ELASTOSIL®6013 may be discolored in contact with some organic elastomers, e.g. EPDM, APTK and neoprene.
ELASTOSIL® 6013 must not be used for sealing of aquaria.
ELASTOSIL® 6013 is not recommended for use on
Storage
ELASTOSIL® 6013 has a shelf life of at least 18 months when stored at a cool dry place (below 25 °C).
The 'Best use before end' date of each batch is shown on the product label.
Storage beyond the date specified on the label does not necessarily mean that the product is no longer usable. In this case however, the properties required for the intended use must be checked for quality assurance reasons.
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Ann Arbor, MI 48108
United States
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