PRODUCT DATA SHEET

Sikaflex®-127
Multipurpose sealant and adhesive based on hybrid polyurethane

DESCRIPTION An adhesive to bond most construction components

and materials such as:
Sikaflex®-127 is a single component, elastic, moisture ▪ Concrete
curing, hybrid polyurethane based construction seal- ▪ Masonry
ant and adhesive. Its good adhesion to most construc- ▪ Most stones
tion materials and good weathering resistance makes ▪ Ceramic
it especially suitable for a variety of interior and exteri- ▪ Wood
or sealing applications. ▪ Metals
▪ Glass
USES ▪ Plastic
▪ PVC
As a sealant for: ▪ Aluminium Composite Panels
▪ Connection joints
▪ Window and door frames CHARACTERISTICS / ADVANTAGES
▪ Precast concrete elements
▪ Applications requiring over-painting of sealant ▪ Single component, ready to use
▪ Facades ▪ Good ageing resistance
▪ Interior and exterior use ▪ Good weathering resistance
▪ Bonds well to a wide variety of substrates without
the need for special pre-treatment
▪ Easy to apply
▪ Suitable for gluing gutters, drip trays, flashings,
and connection joints
▪ Moisture cured
▪ Fast skinning
▪ Isocyanate and solvent free
▪ Can be overpainted
▪ Low odour

PRODUCT INFORMATION
Chemical base hybrid polyurethane based on silane terminated polymer
Packaging 600 ml foil pack, 20 foil packs per box
300 ml cartridge, 12 cartridges per box
Shelf life 12 months from the date of production
Storage conditions The product must be stored in original, unopened and undamaged sealed
packaging in dry conditions at temperatures between +10 °C and +25 °C.
Protect from direct sunlight.
Colour concrete grey, white, black

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Density ~1.65 kg/L

TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Shore A hardness ~35 (after 28 days) (ISO 868)

Tensile strength ~1.0 N/mm2 (ISO 37)

Elongation at break ~350 % (ISO 37)

Tear propagation resistance ~8.0 N/mm (ISO 34)

Service temperature -50 °C min. / +90 °C max.

Chemical resistance Sikaflex®-127 is resistant to fresh water, seawater, diluted acids and di-
luted caustic solutions; temporarily resistant to fuels, mineral oils, veget-
able and animal fats and oils; not resistant to organic acids, glycolic alco-
hol, concentrated mineral acids, caustic solutions or solvents.

APPLICATION INFORMATION
Sagging Good non-sag properties
Ambient air temperature +5 °C min. / +40 °C max.
Substrate temperature +5 °C min. / +40 °C max., min. 3 °C above dew point temperature
Backing material Use closed or open cell, polyethylene foam backing rod
Curing rate ~2 mm/24 hours (+23 °C / 50 % r.h.) Corporate Quality Procedure (CQP 049-2)
Skin time ~40 minutes (+23 °C / 50 % r.h.) Corporate Quality Procedure (CQP 019-1)

BASIS OF PRODUCT DATA cohols that are often present in thinners, removers,
solvents, cleaning agents, release agents, etc., as this
All technical data stated in this Product Data Sheet are contact interferes or interrupts the curing crosslinks
based on laboratory tests. Actual measured data may of the material.
vary due to circumstances beyond our control. ▪ Do not use Sikaflex®-127 on natural stone.
▪ Do not use for structural glazing or as a glass sealant.
▪ Do not use on bituminous substrates, natural rubber
FURTHER DOCUMENTS or any building materials which might leach oils, plas-
▪ Pre-treatment Sealing and Bonding Chart for Silane ticisers or solvents that could degrade the sealant.
Terminated Polymers EPDM or other gaskets in direct contact with
▪ General Guideline on Sealing and Bonding with Sikaflex®-127 must be tested for compatibility prior
Sikaflex® to application. For specific advice contact Sika Tech-
nical Services.
▪ Do not use Sikaflex®-127 to seal joints in and around
IMPORTANT CONSIDERATIONS swimming pools.
▪ Do not use Sikaflex®-127 for joints under water pres-
▪ Colour variations may occur due to the exposure in
sure or for permanent water immersion.
service to chemicals, high temperatures and/or UV- ▪ Do not use for medical or pharmaceutical applica-
radiation (especially with white colour shade). This tions.
effect is aesthetic and does not adversely influence
the technical performance or durability of the ECOLOGY, HEALTH AND SAFETY
product.
▪ Sikaflex®-127 can be over-painted with most conven-
User must read the most recent corresponding Safety
tional facade coating paint systems. However, paints
Data Sheets (SDS) before using any products. The SDS
must first be tested to ensure compatibility by carry-
provides information and advice on the safe handling,
ing out preliminary trials (e.g., according to ISO tech-
storage and disposal of chemical products and con-
nical paper: Paintability and Paint Compatibility of
tains physical, ecological, toxicological and other
Sealants). Optimum results are obtained when the
safety-related data.
sealant is allowed to fully cure first. Note: non-flex-
ible paint systems may impair the elasticity of the
sealant and lead to cracking of the paint coating.
▪ Do not mix or expose the uncured product to sub-
stances that may react with isocyanate, especially al-

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APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS APPLICATION
IMPORTANT
EQUIPMENT Sikaflex®-127 can be applied between +5 °C and +40
Sikaflex®-127 sausages is applied with hand operated °C but changes in reactivity and application properties
closed type cartridge gun and cartridges is applied must be considered. The optimum temperature for
with open type cartridge gun. Similar pneumatic or substrate and sealant is between +15 °C and +25 °C.
battery-operated guns may also be used.
Bonding Procedure
SUBSTRATE QUALITY 1. After the necessary substrate preparation, prepare
the end of the cartridge before or after inserting into
▪ The substrate must be sound, clean, dry and free of the sealant gun then fit the nozzle.
all contaminants such as dirt, oil, grease, cement lait- 2. Apply in beads, strips or spots at intervals of a few
ance, old sealants and poorly bonded paint coatings centimetres each. Use hand pressure only to fix the
which could affect adhesion of the adhesive / seal- components to be bonded into position before skin-
ant. ning of the adhesive occurs. Incorrectly positioned
▪ The substrate should be of sufficient strength to res- components can easily be unbonded and reposi-
ist the stresses induced by the sealant during move- tioned during the first few minutes after application.
ment. If necessary, use temporary adhesive tapes, wedges,
or supports to hold the assembled components to-
SUBSTRATE PREPARATION
gether during the initial curing time.
All substrates 3. Fresh, uncured adhesive remaining on the surface
▪ Removal techniques such as wire brushing, grinding, must be removed immediately. Final strength will be
sanding or other suitable mechanical tools can be reached after complete curing of Sikaflex®-127, i.e.
used. after 24 to 48 hours at +23 °C, depending on the en-
▪ All dust, loose and friable material must be com- vironmental conditions and adhesive layer thickness.
pletely removed from all surfaces before application
of any activators, primers or adhesive / sealant. Sealing Procedure
Masking
Sikaflex®-127 adheres without primers and/or activat- It is recommended to use masking tape where neat or
ors. Primers are adhesion promoters and not an al- exact joint lines are required. Remove the tape within
ternative to improve poor preparation / cleaning of the skin time after finishing.
joint surfaces. For optimum adhesion, joint durability Joint Backing
and critical high-performance applications the follow- After the required substrate preparation, insert a suit-
ing priming and/or pre-treatment procedures shall be able backing rod to the required depth wherever ne-
followed: cessary.
Priming
Non-porous substrates Prime the joint surfaces as recommended in substrate
▪ Aluminium, anodised aluminium, stainless steel, gal- preparation. Avoid excessive application of primer to
vanised steel, powder coated metals, glazed tiles, avoid causing puddles at the base of the joint.
plastic or PVC: slightly roughen surface with a fine Application
abrasive pad. Clean and pre-treat using Sika® Aktivat- Prepare the end of the cartridge before or after insert-
or-205 applied with a clean cloth. Before bonding / ing into the sealant gun then fit the nozzle. Extrude
sealing, allow a waiting time of > 15 minutes (< 6 Sikaflex®-127 into the joint ensuring that it comes into
hours). full contact with the sides of the joint and avoiding any
▪ Other metals, such as copper, brass and titanium- air entrapment.
zinc: clean and pre-treat using Sika® Cleaner P or Finishing
Sika® Aktivator-205 applied with a clean cloth. After As soon as possible after application, sealant must be
a waiting time of > 15 minutes (< 6 hours). Apply firmly tooled against the joint sides to ensure ad-
Sika® Primer-3 applied by brush. Allow a further equate adhesion and a smooth finish.
waiting time of > 30 minutes (< 8 hours) before Use a compatible tooling agent (e.g., Sika® Tooling
bonding / sealing. Agent N) to smooth the joint surface. Do not use tool-
ing products containing solvents.
Porous substrates Overpainting
▪ Concrete, aerated concrete and cement-based Sikaflex®-127 can be best painted by allowing the seal-
renders, mortars and bricks: prime surface using ant to fully cure first. All paints must be tested by car-
Sika® Primer-3 applied by brush. Before bonding / rying preliminary trials under manufacturing condi-
sealing, allow a waiting time of > 30 minutes (< 8 tions. The elasticity of paints is usually lower than that
hours). of sealants. This could lead to cracking of the paint in
For more detailed advice and instructions contact Sika the joint area.
Technical Services.

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CLEANING OF TOOLS
Clean all tools and application equipment immediately
after use with Sika® Remover-208. Once cured,
hardened material can only be removed mechanically.
For cleaning skin use Sika® Cleaning Wipes-100.

LOCAL RESTRICTIONS
Note that as a result of specific local regulations the
declared data and recommended uses for this product
may vary from country to country. Consult the local
Product Data Sheet for exact product data and uses.

LEGAL NOTES
The information, and, in particular, the recommenda-
tions relating to the application and end-use of Sika
products, are given in good faith based on Sika's cur-
rent knowledge and experience of the products when
properly stored, handled and applied under normal
conditions in accordance with Sika's recommenda-
tions. In practice, the differences in materials, sub-
strates and actual site conditions are such that no war-
ranty in respect of merchantability or of fitness for a
particular purpose, nor any liability arising out of any
legal relationship whatsoever, can be inferred either
from this information, or from any written recom-
mendations, or from any other advice offered. The
user of the product must test the product’s suitability
for the intended application and purpose. Sika re-
serves the right to change the properties of its
products. The proprietary rights of third parties must
be observed. All orders are accepted subject to our
current terms of sale and delivery. Users must always
refer to the most recent issue of the local Product
Data Sheet for the product concerned, copies of which
will be supplied on request.

Sika India Pvt. Ltd. Contact:

620, Diamond Harbour Road Phone: +91 33 2447 2448
Commercial Complex II Fax: +91 33 2397 8688
Kolkata - 700 034 info.india@in.sika.com
West Bengal, India www.sika.in

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