Techseal RDL 940/941

2K High Performance Elastomeric Polysulphide Joint Sealant

DESCRIPTION FEATURES AND ADVANTAGES

Techseal RDL 940/941 are two component sealant  Cures at ambient temperatures to a tough,
based on ‘THIOKOL’ – Polysulphide liquid elastic and flexible rubber like material
elastomer. It consists of a ‘base’ compound and  Bonds strongly to most of the building materials
‘accelerator’ (Curing Agent). When the two with the use of recommended primers
components are mixed together prior to application,  Durable remains unaffected by UV rays, ozone
a chemical reaction is initiated which cures instantly and weathering conditions
to a firm, flexible rubber like seal with excellent  Resistant to water, salt water, 10% dil. acids
adhesion to concrete, masonry, wood, glass, acrylic except nitric acids, alkalis, most of the common
and PVC plastics. It is capable of withstanding chemicals, vegetable, lubricating oils and fuels
repeated extension, compression & cyclic  Performs well in a temperature ranging from -
movements without the loss of adhesion and resists 20OC to 80OC
deterioration by weathering, sunlight, ozone, water,  Slip resistant (sag) can be applied in horizontal
salt, oils and fuels. It is far superior to all the joints
conventional joint sealing material like bitumen,  Movement capability – Provides satisfactory
mastics, metallic channels and expansion sheets. hermetic sealing of the joint subjected to
expansion, contraction, vibration and cyclic
RDL-940 (Gun Grade) is a non-sag material used
movement within the following limits. -Movement
for sealing of horizontal, vertical & ceiling joints.
joints up to ± 25% of the width
RDL-941 (Pour Grade) is a pourable & self leveling  Slip resistant (non-sag) can be applied in vertical
material used for sealing of horizontal joints only. & ceiling g joints
 Self leveling, after pouring in horizontal joint
TYPICAL APPLICATIONS levels itself
 Resilient. Recovers the original width after
 Sealing of expansion, contraction & construction expansion & contraction without losing the
joints in building structures such as, basements, surface bond
subways, retaining walls, floors, external walls  Excellent reparability property
and claddings of high-rise buildings, roof  It can be over coated by waterproofing
terraces and ceilings especially structural compounds
expansion joints running through the ceiling.  Non-toxic
 Sealing of dynamic structures cracks  Sealant will not cause staining to concrete
 Joints in water retaining structures such as masonry or stone
water tank, swimming pool including decks,
aqua ducts, dams, canals, reservoirs and water
treatment plant. STANDARDS COMPLIANCE
 Sealing of joints in traffic areas sus as concrete
 BS 4254 – 1983: British Standard Specification
roads, bridges, flyovers & airport runway.
 IS12118: Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS)
 Nuclear power station reactor domes

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TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTIC
width-to-depth ratios are determined and are given
below: -
Test Parameters Results
Nature Two Component Depth of sealant in
Joint Width
Mixing ratio Base: Accelerator Joint
92:8 part by weight Concrete Metal & glass
Solid contents 100%
Density 1.65 ± 0.5 ¼ " to ½ " ¼ " min. ¼ " min.
(6.4mm to 12.5mm) (6.4mm) (6.4mm)
Consistency after mixing
RDL 940 Thick, non-sag paste ½ " to 1"
RDL 941 Thick, flowing paste Width / 2 Width / 2
(12.5mm to 25.4mm)
Application time (pot life)
2 – 3 hours
at 30OC Over 1" ½ " max. ½ " max.
Initial setting time at (25.4mm & above) W/2 W/2
24 hours
30OC
Complete curing time At 5OC: 8 Weeks
At 15 OC: 4 weeks APPLICATION METHODOLOGY
At 25 OC: 2 weeks
At 30 OC to 35OC: 1 JOINT FACE PREPARATION
weeks
Color – base compound Off white  Surface preparation is the most important step
Accelerator (curing before application of sealant to get best results
Dark brown to black and to avoid failure.
compound)
Mix compound color Grey  The joint surface must be dry, free from dust,
coatings, bituminous mastics, concrete curing
Sump (sag) resistance No sagging
agents, mould release agents, oils, greases and
loose particles.
 Clean the joint surface by wire brush and
JOINT DESIGN
sanding with emery paper
In building structures various (different) types of  Remove dust by compressed air or paint brush.
joints are designed such as Butt joints, Lap joints,  Wipe out oil and grease by solvent soaked cloth
Fillets Joints, Expansion joints, Control joints and (such as Xylene, Toluene or Acetone)
Glazing joints. As the joint expand, contract or
experience a shear movement, cyclic movements, BACK UP MATERIALS
sealant changes the shape accordingly, but the
volume of sealant remains same. Hence, in  Insert compressible polyethylene, polyurethane,
designing the joints, it is vital that the proper width- neoprene, polyethylene butyl rod as backup
material to control depth of sealant in the joint
to-depth ratio is specified so that the width of the joint
is consistent with the capability of the sealant to and to provide support for tooling of the sealant.
endure daily and seasonal cycles for prolonged  When using filler boards in expansion joints to
periods. The amount of movement in a joint is achieve the correct depth, it is essential to use a
dependent on the length (span), the coefficient of backer rod.
linear expansion of a panel section and the
temperature differential of the substrate. To achieve
the long-term, effective performance the established

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Techseal RDL 940/941
PRIMING APPLICATION OF MATERIALS

Select a primer suitable to the substrate and apply Apply the mixed gun grade compound by means of
two coats by brush on the sides of the joints surface a spatula or by filling into a plastic cartridge which is
at an interval of 30 minutes. then placed into the hand held caulking gun into the
joint.
 Primer RDL 942: For porous substrate such as
concrete and wood etc.
 Primer RDL 947: For non-porous substrate such TOOLING AND FINISHING
as metals, glass etc.
It is desirable that a smooth surface is obtained. Tool
 Primer RDL 952: For acrylic glass
the sealant by pressing the puffy knife or flat tool
 Primer RDL 948: For PVC plastic & rubber
against the sealant surface, moving along the length
of the joint. Tooling breaks air bubbles and exposes
any air pockets present. Tooling compresses the
BOND BREAKER
sealant, thus promoting adhesion to the joint sides.
Fix bond breaker tape such as self-adhesive After tooling the masking tape should be removed
polyethylene tape on back-up material to avoid immediately. Soap solution can be used to
adhesion of sealant to the third surface smoothen the sealant surface.

COVERAGE
MASKING TAPE
Sealant: To estimate the no. of running meter work
done in 1 kg of TECHSEAL required to seal the join
Apply masking tape such as self-adhesive
can be very easily estimated by using the following
polyethylene, cellophane or cloth tape on both edges formula: -
of the joint. It is used to improve the neatness of the 650
1) RDL-940, L =
finished seal by protecting the face edges of the (𝑊 𝑋 𝐷)
625
joint. It may be removed immediately after tooling of 2) RDL-941, L =
the sealant. (𝑊 𝑋 𝐷)
Where, L = Length of the joint in linear running meter
W= Width of the joint in mm.
D = Depth of the joint in mm.
MIXING
Primer: 1 lit. of primer is required per 15kgs of
The base and accelerator compounds are packed in sealant.
pre-weighed quantity as per the mixing ratio. After
the application of primer, mix the material of
CLEANING OF TOOLS & EQUIPMENT
individual container. Transfer entire quantity of
accelerator to the base compound tin and mix it Tools and equipment can be easily cleaned with
thoroughly to a uniform, homogenous black color. solvent such as xylene, toluene, methyl, ethyl,
Mixing can be done manually with spatula, palette ketone and acetone.
knife or special flat stirrer attached to a low speed
electric mixer less than 500 r.p.m.

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STORAGE AND SHELF LIFE PRECAUTIONS

Store the material at cool and dry place (at 25⁰C  Some people are sensitive to resins, hardeners,
temp. & 50% RH) Shelf life is 9 months in unopened solvent and its vapors so it is advisable to use
containers. hand gloves and goggles.
 Avoid application below 10°C temperatures.
 Avoid application and damp or moist substrate.
PACKING  Storage – store at cool & dry place.
 Ensure that two coats of primer are applied on
Techseal: 4 Kg and 6.5 Kg
the jointing surfaces V.
Primer: 1 liter

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