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Akfix 100E is an acid-curing, one-component silicone sealant for a range of general sealing and glazing applications. It provides a strong adhesion and suitable for use on common non-porous building materials. APPLICATION AREAS General sealing and glazing applications Sealing around windows and doors for insulation and gap filling. Sealing in DIY applications On bathroom, kitchen and plumbing applications. Connection and expansion joints on glass, porcelain, steel etc. Sealing electric, telephone etc. sockets and switches. INSTRUCTIONS Ensure that surfaces to be sealed are clean, dry and grease free. The application temperature must be between +5 °C and +40 °C. In order to reduce the deformations of the joints, their depth must be much less than their width, minimum dimensions are 5x5 mm, for wider joints the depth should be preferably half of the width and it is adjusted by the use of a backup material. After the application, the sealant must be tooled with light pressure within 5 minutes to spread the material against the joint surfaces and to obtain a professional finish. Excess uncured sealant may be cleaned with solvent. Cured sealant can be removed mechanically. RESTRICTIONS Not recommended to use on porous surfaces like marble, natural stone, concrete etc. Because of acidic curing, it must not be used on mirrors and sensitive metals like copper, brazen, lead. It is not paintable. It is not suitable for aquariums. If exposed to direct sunlight, sealant gets yellowish because of the antimold property. Sealant needs moisture for curing therefore it shouldn’t be applied in completely closed places Please click on the Akfix link at the top of this page to learn more about our company and see more of our products.