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DOWSIL 995 20oz

Formerly: Dow Corning 995
One-Component, Self-Priming, Shelf-Stable, Neutral-Cure, Elastomeric Sealant/Adhesive

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DOWSIL 995 Silicone Structural Sealant is a one-component, self-priming, shelf-stable, neutral-cure, elastomeric adhesive specifically formulated for silicone structural glazing and exhibits excellent unprimed adhesion to most building substrates.

DOWSIL 995 Silicone Structural Sealant is a one-component, self-priming, shelf-stable, neutral-cure, elastomeric adhesive specifically formulated for silicone structural glazing and exhibits excellent unprimed adhesion to most building substrates. This product has superior unprimed adhesion for structural glazing applications for hurricane or impact rated windows and doors. It has a movement capability of +/- 50%.

High ultimate tensile strength sealant ideally suited for structural bonding and protective glazing applications. 

 Applications

Silicone structural glazing and protective glazing applications

Features 

  • Odorless, non-corrosive cure system
  • Cures to form an extremely tough elastomeric rubber ensuring a durable, flexible, watertight bond

Benefits

  • Excellent weatherability and high resistance to ultraviolet radiation, heat and humidity, ozone and temperature extremes
  • Excellent mechanical properties
  • Successfully tested for use in protective glazing applications
  • Excellent unprimed adhesion to wide range of substrates including coated, enameled, and reflective glasses; anodized and polyester coated or painted aluminum profiles including most fluoropolymerbased paints such as Kynar
  • Meets global standards for structural glazing (American, China, Europe)

Composition

  • One-part, neutral-cure elastomeric sealant 

Provides Adhesion to:

  • Alodine Aluminum
  • Aluminum
  • Anodized Aluminum
  • Enamelled & Reflective Glass
  • Extruded Mill Finish
  • Fluorocarbon Coated Aluminum
  • Glass
  • Heat Strengthened Glass
  • Low E Coated Glass
  • Metal
  • Metal Panels
  • Polyester Powder Coated Aluminum/Steel
  • Stainless Steel
  • Steel
  • Vinyl/PVC-U

Properties

ColorWhite, Grey, Black
Cure TypeNeutral Cure
Durometer – Shore A40 Shore A
Elongation525%
Flow/Sag (Slump)2.54 mm
Movement Capability-50 to 50%
Number of PartsOne
Peel Strength40 ppi 
Resistance TypeOzone Resistance, Thermal Resistance, UV Resistance, Water Resistance
Room Temperature Cure168 to 336 hours
Shelf Life540 Days
Specific Gravity @ 25C1.339
Tack-Free Time-50% RH65 minutes
Tear Strength49 ppi
Tensile Strength350 psi 
Volatile Organic Content30 g/liter
Water ResistantYes
Working Time10 to 20 minutes

Approval/Specifications

DOWSIL 995 Silicone Structural Sealant has been internally tested and is designed to meet or exceed the test requirements of:

  • Federal Specification TT-S- 001543A (COM-NBS) Class A for silicone building sealant
  • Federal Specification TT-S-00230C (COM-NBS) Class A for one-component building sealant
  • ASTM Specification C-920 Type S, Grade NS, Class50, Use NT, G and A
  • ASTM C1184 Standard Specification for Structural Silicone Sealant
  • Chinese specification GB 16776 for structural glazing
  • SNJF VEC

DOWSIL 995 Silicone Structural Sealant exhibits a high level of physical properties and adhesive performance, which are retained even after aging as detailed by EOTA ETAG 002 and prEN 13022 European Standards.