Acrylic Latex Adhesive

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ASI Acrylic Adhesive is a single component, non-sag, siliconized acrylic sealant for use in most moving and non-moving joints.  It has the following unique properties:

  • 25-year exterior life expectancy
  • Bonds to all common building materials
  • Tack free in 30 minutes to 1 hour
  • Will withstand + 12 ½% joint movement

BASIC USES

  • Most joints, interior and exterior
  • Can be used primer less on most common building materials such as wood, concrete, metal, glass, stone, brick, stucco or marble.

COMPOSITION AND MATERIALS

ASI Acrylic is based on a 100% acrylic emulsion.  ASI Acrylic is further modified with special additives to optimize resistance to oxidation, UV degradation and cold temperature.   Upon evaporation of water, a tough durable acrylic sealant with a 25-year life expectancy is formed.

PACKAGING

ASI Acrylic is supplied in (10.2 fl. oz.) cartridges, (5.5 fl. oz.) squeeze tubes, (5 gallon) pail, (55 gallon) drum.

LIMITATIONS

  • Do not apply below 40oF
  • Do not apply where joint will be subject to heavy rainfall within 8 hours of application
  • Do not use in joint subject to extended water immersion
  • Do not use in traffic bearing surfaces.

INSTALLATION

Joint Designs: Minimum recom-mended joint size is ¼” x ¼”.  Maximum joint size should be ½”

SURFACE PREPARATION

Surface should be clean and dry.  Do not use solvents to clean joints unless surface can dry thoroughly before application of sealant.

JOINT BACKING

Joint depth should not exceed ½”.  A foam backer rod is suggested to control depth.  Do not use bitumen impregnated backing material.  In shallow joint a bond breaker tape should be installed to prevent three-point contact.

APPLICATION AND TOOL

Apply with conventional caulking equipment, filling joints, completely.  Upon application of Acrylic Adhesive the sealant bead will appear white (clear only).   Depending on the atmospheric conditions condition the sealant bead will turn clear in about 7 days.  For tooling ease, keep tools moist with soapy water.

PAINTING

Paint with latex or oil base paint at least one hour after sealant in tack free.

CLEANING

Remove Acrylic Adhesive from equipment before it dries.  Wash with soap water.

STORAGE LIFE

ASI Acrylic Adhesive, when stored in original, unopened container at or below 32oC (90oF), has a shelf life of 12 months from date of shipment from American Sealants, Inc.

PRECAUTIONS

Keep from freezing.  Do not take internally.  Avoid eye contact.  If swallowed, do not induce vomiting, but contact a physician immediately.