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Dow Corning® 983 Structural
G lazing Sealant
F E A T U R ES A PPL I C A T I O NS
x Approved for structural x Dow Corning® 983 Structural Glazing Sealant is designed for factory glazing
applications1 and curtainwall production. It is suitable for use where dual structural and
x Meets ASTM C1184 Standard weatherseal applications are desired, with up to +/- 25% movement capability
Specification for Structural in a well-designed weatherseal. Once cured, this structural sealant forms a
Silicone Sealant durable, flexible and watertight bond. It has excellent unprimed adhesion to
most glass, chromated and anodized aluminum and many painted aluminum
x Meets ASTM C719 Class 25
surfaces. Primer C may be required for fast and consistent adhesion to
Higher movement capability +/-
polyester powdercoat and fluorocarbon coatings and other high performance
25%
coated substrates approved for architectural structural glazing applications.
x Improved Productivity
x Low VOC formula
T Y PI C A L PR O PE R T I ES
Specification Writers: These values are not intended for use in preparing
C O M P OSI T I O N specifications. Please contact your local Dow Corning sales office or your Global
x Two-part, neutral-cure, RTV Dow Corning Connection before writing specifications on this product.
silicone sealant
T est Property Unit Result
As Supplied - D C 983 Structural G lazing Sealant, Base
Color White
Physical Form Paste
ASTM D1475 Specific Gravity 1.36
ASTM C1183 Extrusion Rate, 90 psi, 1/8" g/min 300
Orifice
VOC Content1 g/l <4
As Supplied - D C 983 Structural G lazing Sealant, Black C uring Agent
Color Black
Physical Form Paste
ASTM D1475 Specific Gravity 1.07
VOC Content1 g/l <150
As Supplied - D C 983 Structural G lazing Sealant, G rey C uring Agent
Color Dark grey
Physical Form Viscous liquid
ASTM D1475 Specific Gravity 1.02
VOC Content1 g/l <130
As C atalyzed - M ixed at 9:1 Base to C uring Agent by Volume
(9:1 Volume = 12:1 Weight)
Snap Time minutes 20-60
Unit Handling Time, hours3 4-24 hours3
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at 24°C (75°F), minimum
VOC Content 1,4 g/l <20
ASTM D2202 Flow/Sag (Slump) mm <2.5 (<0.1)
(inches)
As C ured - 7 Days at 25 °C (77 °F) and 50 % Relative H umidity
ASTM C661 Durometer Hardness, Shore A points 35-45
ASTM D412 Tensile Strength (Ultimate) MPa (psi) 2.0 (300)
ASTM D412 Elongation (Ultimate) % 400
ASTM D624 Tear Strength, Die B N/m (ppi) 7,000 (40)
ASTM C794 Adhesion-in ±Peel, Peel Strength N/m(ppi) 5,600 (32)
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All structural applications MUST be reviewed ASTM C719 Movement Capability % ±25
by the technical staff, Dow Corning As C ured ± 21 Days at 25 °C (77 °F) and 50 percent Relative H umidity
Corporation. If their recommendations are
ASTM C1135 Tensile Strength (at 10%) Mpa (psi) 0.2(30)
followed, Dow Corning will issue a structural
adhesive warranty for a specific job. ASTM C1135 Tensile Strength (Ultimate) Mpa (psi) 1.1(160)
T ypical Properties T able continued
T est Property Unit Result
ASTM D1135 Elongation (Ultimate) % 200
Specifications
ASTM C1184 Structural Glazing Spec Passes
1
Based on South Coast Air Quality Management District of California. Maximum VOC is listed both
inclusive and exclusive of water and exempt compounds.
2
Adhesion must be confirmed prior to shipping to job site.
3
Timeframe depends on how units are moved and verified for performance by deglazing for
adhesion and fill.
4
Depending on mixing ratio.
D ESC R IP T I O N Complete design and installation Dow Corning 983 Structural
guidelines are contained in the Glazing Sealant is supplied as two
Mixed Dow Corning 983
Dow Corning Asia Technical separate components. As a custom
Structural Glazing Sealant is a two-
Manual, and must be followed for feature, the cure rate may be
part silicone formulation. As
warranty applications when adjusted by changing the base-to-
supplied, the base is a smooth,
using this product. curing-agent ratio from 8:1 to 10:1
white paste and the curing agent is
by volume. Sealant physical
a black paste. Once catalyzed,
METHOD OF properties are not significantly
the material cures to a high-
changed over this range. Changes
modulus, flexible silicone rubber A PPL I C A T I O N in the temperature and humidity
that is suitable for use in structural Dow Corning 983 Structural and material temperatures in the
and weatherseal applications. Glazing Sealant Curing Agent must package will affect snap time and
be thoroughly mixed into the base cure properties. Colder
Dow Corning 983 Structural using an airless mixing system. temperatures will slow cure and
Glazing Sealant features excellent Dow Corning 983 Structural adhesion development. To obtain
adhesion to most common Glazing Sealant is compatible with optimum adhesion, joints should be
construction materials, a physical existing commercial, two-part tooled immediately after sealant
property profile that is more than silicone dispensing equipment. application to ensure complete
sufficient for structural adhesive Neither hand mixing nor substrate contact.
and weatherseal applications, a mechanical mixing is satisfactory
non- corrosive by-product, and due to incorporation of air,
resulting in altered physical Questions about the use of
excellent weatherability, durability
and recovery after repeated properties. Dow Corning 983 Structural
Glazing Sealant can be answered
extension and compression up to
by calling your local Dow Corning
25%. Lot matching of Dow Corning Application Sales Engineer. Our
983 Structural Glazing Sealant laboratory personnel and technical
Dow Corning 983 Structural curing agent and base is NOT service staff are also available for
Glazing Sealant is compatible with required. assistance.
reflective glass, laminated glass
and most insulating glass. It can be Dow Corning 983 Structural
used in deep narrow joints to obtain Glazing Sealant curing agent
a full and complete cure. should be lightly stirred if any
separation is seen prior to use.
H O W T O USE Because of its reactivity with
When Dow Corning 983 atmospheric moisture, curing agent
Structural Glazing Sealant is used should not be exposed to air for
in structural applications, the prolonged periods.
structural joint design MUST be
reviewed by a Dow Corning T able I: T ypical W eight E quivalents of Volumetric M ixing Ratios
technical service specialist. E quivalent W eight Ratio
Volume Ratio Black Curing Agent Grey Curing Agent
8:1 to 10:1 10:1 to 13:1 10.7:1 to 13.3:1
Standard pump ratios are normally set at 9:1 by volume, check with pump manufacturer.
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Dow Corning 983 Structural
Glazing Sealant should be stored in CAREFULLY
airtight, closed containers. When The information contained herein is
stored at or below 30 °C (86 °F)- offered in good faith and is
base, 27 °C (80 °F)-curing agent, believed to be accurate. However,
both the base and curing agent have because conditions and methods of
a shelf life of 12 months from date use of our products are beyond our
of manufacture. Refer to product control, this information should not
packaging for "Use By" date. be used in substitution for
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products are safe, effective, and
PA C K A G I N G fully satisfactory for the intended
INF OR M A TION end use. Suggestions of use shall
Dow Corning 983 Structural not be taken as inducements to
Glazing Sealant curing agent and infringe any patent.
Dow Corning 983 Structural
Glazing Sealant base are packaged 'RZ&RUQLQJ¶VVROHZDUUDQW\LV
separately. that our products will meet the
sales specifications in effect at the
Dow Corning 983 Structural time of shipment.
Glazing Sealant base is available in
250 kg (net weight) straight-sided Your exclusive remedy for breach
drum. of such warranty is limited to
refund of purchase price or
Dow Corning 983 Structural replacement of any product shown
Glazing Sealant curing agent is to be other than as warranted.
available in 19 kg (net weight) pail
for black or 18 kg (net weight) for DO W C ORNIN G
grey. SP E C I F I C A L L Y D ISC L A I M S
A N Y O T H E R E X PR ESS O R
L I M I T A T I O NS IMPLIED W ARRANT Y O F
F I T N ESS F O R A
This product is neither tested nor
P A R T I C U L A R PU RP OSE O R
represented as suitable for medical
M E R C H A N T A BI L I T Y.
or pharmaceutical uses.
Dow Corning is a registered trademark of Dow Corning Corporation.
We help you invent the future is a trademark of Dow Corning Corporation.
2012, September 19 XIAMETER is a registered trademark of Dow Corning Corporation.
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