SIKAFLEX TANK N Alternative materials Comparison based on each product Datasheet:

Sikaflex Tank N -en-AE-(01-2017)-1-1

Sikaflex-11FC -en-US-(02-2024)-1-5
Sikaflex PRO-3 -en-AE-(03-2017)-1-3

SIKAFLEX TANK N SIKAFLEX 11-FC SIKAFLEX PRO-3

USES USES USES
Sikaflex® Tank N is designed for use in areas that are As an elastic adhesive for noncritical applications like: Sikaflex® PRO-3 is designed for movement and connection
used for the storage, filling and handling of water ▪ Cover plates, gaskets and coverings. joints in floors, pedestrian and traffic areas (example:
polluting liquids such as: floor joints in petrol ▪ Acoustic ceiling tiles parking decks, car parks), warehouses and production areas,
stations, ▪ Floor moldings and door sills. applications in the food industry, sewage treatment plants,
joints in handling areas, storage tanks and ▪ Light weight construction materials tunnel construction and in clean rooms. It can be used for
containment bunds, and movement and connection ▪ Wood or metal and door frames.▪ Roof tiles vertical and overhead joints.
joints in parking garages. As an elastic joint sealer for:
▪ Air ducts and high vacuum systems
▪ Containers, tanks, and silos
Gaskets in openings in walls or floors for ducts,
piling,etc.
▪ Reservoirs or water retaining structures
▪ Aluminum fabrication. ▪ Bolted lap joints
CHARACTERISTICS / ADVANTAGES CHARACTERISTICS / ADVANTAGES CHARACTERISTICS / ADVANTAGES
▪ High chemical resistance ▪Excellent adhesion on all cement-based materials, ▪ Movement capability of ± 35 % (ASTM C 719)
▪ High mechanical resistance brick, ceramics, glass, metals, wood, epoxy, polyester ▪ Very high mechanical and chemical resistance
▪ Movement capability of ± 25 % (ISO 9047) and acrylic resin ▪ Bubble-free curing
▪ Good application properties ▪ Fast cure rate. ▪ Good weathering and water ▪ Good adhesion to most construction materials
resistance. ▪ Non-corrosive Can be painted over with ▪ Jet fuel and diesel resistance
water, oil, and rubber-based paints. (Preliminary tests ▪ Solvent-free
recommended). ▪ High durability. ▪ Can be used in ▪ Very low emissions
tamper resistant joints.
APPROVALS / CERTIFICATES APPROVALS / STANDARDS APPROVALS / STANDARDS
▪ European Technical Approval ETA-09/0272 ASTM C920 Type S, Grade NS, Class 12.5, Use NT, I, ▪ ASTM C 920, class 35. ▪ ISO 11600 F 25 HM
M,A, O ▪ EN 15651-4 PW EXT-INT CC 25 HM
▪ Federal Specification TTS-00230C, Type II, Class B ▪ ISEGA Certificate for foodstuff area usage
▪Certified to NSF/ANSI/CAN 61 for potable water ▪ BS 6920 (drinking water contact) ▪ ASTM C 1248 non-
(meets applicable requirements of NSF/ANSI 600). staining on marble ▪ ISO 16938-1 non-staining on marble.▪
CSM TVOC tested (ISO -6.8). ▪ CSM biological resistant: very
good Tested according principals of DIBt for Waste Water
Exposure ▪Resistance against Diesel and Jet Fuel according
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TECHNICAL INFORMATION(TANK N) TECHNICAL INFORMATION(11-FC) TECHNICAL INFORMATION PRO-3
Shore A Hardness ~35 (28 d) (ISO 868) Shore A Hardness 40–45 Shore A ~37 (28 d)
Hardness
Secant Tensile ~0.60 N/mm2 at 100 % Tensile Strength 225 psi(1,55 N/mm2) / (73 °F Secant Tensile ▪~0.60 N/mm2 at 100 % elongation (23 °C)
Modulus elongation (23 °C). (23 °C) and 50 % R.H.) (ASTM D- Modulus ▪~1.10 N/mm2 at 100 % elongation (−20
~1.10 N/mm2 at 100 % 412) °C)
elongation (−20 °C)
Elongation at Break ~700 % (ISO 37) Elongation at Break 600 %( (73 °F (23 °C) and 50 % Elongation at ~600 %
R.H.) (ASTM D-412)) Break
Elastic Recovery ~80 % (ISO 7389) Elastic Recovery >90 % Elastic ~90 %
Recovery
Lap Shear Strength
- - 165 psi(1,137 N/mm2) ((73 °F - -
(23 °C) and 50 % R.H.) (ASTM D-
1002 modified, glass substrate))
Tear ~8.0 N/mm
- - - - Propagation
Resistance
Movement Capability ± 25 % (ISO 9047) Elastic Recovery >90 % ((73 °F (23 °C) and 50 % Movement ± 35 %
R.H.) (ASTM C-719)) Capability
Service Temperature -40 °C min. / +70 °C max. Service -40 °F to 170 °F (-40 °C / +76 °C ) Service -40 °C min. / +70 °C max.
Temperature Temperature
Chemical Resistance impermeable Chemical Good resistance to water, weak Chemical ▪resistant to water, seawater, diluted
and resistant for up to 72 Resistance acids, weak alkalis, sewerage, Resistance alkalis, cement
hours (medium duty): mineral oils, slurry and water dispersed detergent,
Liquids: Petrol (gasoline), vegetable oils, fats, fuels. diesel and jet fuel according to the
Aviation fuels, Extra-light (Not resistant to organic DIBt guidelines.
heating oil. solvents, paint thinner, ▪not resistant to alcohols, organic acids,
All hydrocarbons, Benzene strong acids, strong alkalis). concentrated alkalis
and benzene-containing and concentrated acids and other hydro-
Materials, Crude oils, Used carbons.
internal combustion engine
oils and used vehicle gear
oil, Monohydric and
polyhydric alcohols, All
alcohols and glycol ethers,
Resistance to Excellent
- - Weathering - -