XILFLEX Glass & Aquarium

about-3

XILFLEX® Glass & Aquarium is a one-part, quick cure, high modulus 100% acetoxy silicone sealant tailored for aquarium use and thus exhibits excellent strength and glass-to-glass adhesion even under water immersion. It is also suitable for use in other applications that require superior strength.

KEY FEATURES

  • One-part – for convenient application.
  • High modulus – resulting in superior strength glass-to-glass connection.
  • Quick cure – for high productivity.
  • Excellent adhesion to glass, ceramics, aluminum, and other construction materials.
  • Durability – silicone sealant naturally shows excellent long term resistance to natural weathering, including extreme temperatures, UV radiation, rain and other atmospheric elements.

SUITABLE FOR

  • Aquarium and other glass-to-glass connections that require superior strength.

PACKAGING

  • 280 ml in plastic cartridge

KEY PROPERTIES

Property Value
Color Clear, White, Black, Grey, L. Grey, D. Brown
Specific Gravity 1.03
Tooling Time < 4 minutes
Tack-Free Tim < 11 minutes
Hardness (Shore A) – ASTM D2240 31
Tensile Strength (MPa) – ASTM D412 1.8 Mpa
Elongation at Break – ASTM D412 > 350%
  • Dust and oil may significantly reduce adhesion.
  • Clean surface thoroughly with IPA, MEK, toluene or other solvents. Do NOT use soap.
  • Cut the accompanying nozzle to the desired bead size and apply evenly.
  • Finish up within the tooling time specified above.
  • Please test adhesion when applied to unfamiliar materials.
  • STORAGE: cool, dry place below 27oC.
  • Acetoxy silicone sealants produce acetic acid by-product which may cause irritation and corrode some metals.
  • Always ensure enough ventilation during application.
  • Wear masks and gloves. When in contact with eyes or skin, wash immediately with lots of running water for 15 minutes. Find medical attention if irritation and pain persist.
  • Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) are available upon request.
  • KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN!