Product Data Sheet

Version 1 (06 / 2011)

Sikaflex®-Auto
One component polyurethane sealant exclusively for CBR
Technical Product Data
Chemical base 1-C polyurethane
1
Colour (CQP 001-1) White, grey, black
Cure mechanism Humidity-curing
Density (uncured) (CQP 006-4) 1.3 kg/l approx.
Non-sag properties Good
Application temperature 5°C - 40°C
2
Tack free time (CQP019-1) 45 min. approx.
2
Open time (CQP 526-1) 30 min. approx.
Curing speed (CQP 049-1) (see diagram 1)
Shrinkage (CQP 014-1) 5% approx.
Shore A hardness (CQP 023-1 / ISO 868) 40 approx.
Tensile strength (CQP 036-1 / ISO 37) 1,8 N/mm2 approx.
Elongation at break (CQP 036-1 / ISO 37) 500% approx.
Tear propagation resistance (CQP 045-1 / ISO 34) 6 N/mm approx.
Glass transition temperature (CQP509 -1/ ISO 4663) -45°C approx.
Service temperature (CQP513-1) permanent -40°C to +90°C
Short term 1 day 120°C
1 hour 140°C
Shelf life (storage below 25°C) (CQP 016-1) 12 months
1) 2)
CQP = Corporate Quality Procedure 23°C (73°F) / 50% r.h.

Description Product Benefits Areas of Application

Sikaflex®-Auto is a high-quality - PUR Technology Sikaflex®-Auto is a universal
multi-purpose non-sag 1-c - Easy to use sealant exclusively for crash body
polyurethane sealant, which cures - Can be over-painted repair (CBR), which is used to
on exposure to atmospheric - Can be sanded create a continuous, bonding seal
humidity to form a durable - Non-corrosive on interior and exterior automotive
elastomer. - Low odor body joints and is suitable for
Sikaflex®-Auto is manufactured in - Elastic making permanent elastic seals of
accordance with ISO 9001 / 14001, - Bonds well to a wide variety of high adhesive strength.
quality assurance system and with substrates Sikaflex®-Auto bonds well to all the
the responsible care program. materials commonly used in body
shops, e.g. metals, metal primers
and paint coatings (2-c systems),
and plastics.
This product is suitable for
professional experienced users
only.
Test with actual substrates and
conditions have to be performed to
ensure adhesion and material
compatibility.
Sikaflex® -Auto 1 / 2
Cure Mechanism be used up within a relatively short Further Information
® time.
Sikaflex -Auto cures by reaction Copies of the following publications
with atmospheric moisture. At low Do not apply at temperatures are available on request:
temperatures the water content of below 5°C or above 35°C. The - Material Safety Data Sheets
the air is generally lower and the optimum temperature for substrate - Sika pretreatment Chart
curing reaction proceeds and sealant is between 15°C and - General guideline for bonding
25°C. ®
somewhat slower (see diagram) and sealing with Sikaflex
Tooling and finishing product
12 - Product Data Sheets of other
Sikaflex®-Auto can be tooled and

Thickness of cure (mm)

23°C / 50% r.h mentioned products
finished, for example, with a paint
8 brush or spatula. Tooling and
finishing must be carried out within Packaging Information
10°C / 50% r.h
the open time of the sealant. We Unipack 400 ml
4 recommend the use of Sika®
Tooling Agent N. Other finishing Value Bases
agents of lubricants must be tested All technical data stated in this
0
0 2 4 6 10 for suitability and compatibility. Product Data Sheet are based on
Time (days) laboratory tests. Actual measured
® Removal
Diagram 1: Curing speed for Sikaflex - Auto ® data may vary due to circumstan-
Uncured Sikaflex -Auto can be
ces beyond our control.
removed from tools and equipment
Chemical Resistance ®
with Sika Remover-208 or an-
®
Sikaflex -Auto is resistant to fresh other suitable solvent. Once cured, Health and Safety Information
water, seawater, limewater and the material can only be removed For information and advice re-
sewage effluent, as well as dilute mechanically. garding transportation, handling,
acids and caustic solutions; Hands and exposed skin should be storage and disposal of chemical
temporarily resistant to fuels, washed immediately using a Sika
® products, users shall refer to the
mineral oils, vegetable and animal Handclean Towel or a suitable actual Material Safety Data Sheets
fats and oils; not resistant to industrial hand cleaner and water. containing physical, ecological,
organic acids, alcohol, concen- Do not use solvents! toxicological and other safety-
trated mineral acids and caustic related data.
solutions or solvents. The above Overpainting
®
information is offered for general Sikaflex -Auto can be Legal Notes
guidance only. Advice on specific overpainted after formation of a The information, and, in particular, the
applications will be given on skin. In case the paint requires a recommendations relating to the appli-
request. bake process it may be necessary cation and end-use of Sika products,
to wait for a full cure. 1C-PUR and are given in good faith based on Sika's
2C-acrylic based paints are usually current knowledge and experience of
Method of Application the products when properly stored,
Surface preparation suitable. handled and applied under normal
Surfaces must be clean, dry and Not suitable are oil based paints. conditions in accordance with Sika's
free from all traces of grease, oil All paints have to be tested by recommendations. In practice, the
and dust. As a rule, the substrates carrying preliminary trials under differences in materials, substrates and
must be prepared in accordance manufacturing conditions. The actual site conditions are such that no
with the instructions given in the elasticity of paints is lower than of warranty in respect of merchantability
current Sika Primer Chart. polyurethanes. This could lead to or of fitness for a particular purpose,
cracking of the paint film in the joint nor any liability arising out of any legal
Advice on specific applications is relationship whatsoever, can be in-
available from the Technical area. ferred either from this information, or
Service Department of Sika from any written recommendations, or
Industry. from any other advice offered. The user
of the product must test the product’s
suitability for the intended application
Application and purpose. Sika reserves the right to
Unipack: Place unipack in the change the properties of its products.
application gun and snip off the The proprietary rights of third parties
closure clip. must be observed. All orders are ac-
Cut off the tip of the nozzle to suit cepted subject to our current terms of
joint width and apply the sealant sale and delivery. Users must always
refer to the most recent issue of the
into the joint with a suitable hand local Product Data Sheet for the prod-
operated or compressed-air gun, uct concerned, copies of which will be
taking care to avoid air entrap- supplied on request.
ment. Once opened, packs should

Further information available at:

www.sika.co.id
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Limusnunggal, Cileungsi, Bogor - Indonesia
Tel: +62 21 8230025, Fax: +62 21 8230026