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Self-Leveling Oil- and Fuel-Resistant Sealants
Thinner than non-sagging sealants, these flow easily into cracks and have a smooth finish.
Elongation and joint expansion/compression tolerance indicate flexibility. For joints between dissimilar materials and in environments with wide temperature fluctuation, choose a sealant with a higher elongation or joint expansion/compression tolerance. For high-wear applications, choose a harder sealant for the most abrasion resistance.
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| Size, fl. oz. | Type | Begins to Harden | Reaches Full Strength | Elongation | Joint Compression/ Expansion Tolerance | Tensile Strength, psi  | Hardness | Temp. Range, °F | For Joining | Color | Each | |
Thermoplastic | ||||||||||||
| 2 | Tube | 3 min. | 3 hrs. | 25% | -2% to 2% | 7,250 | Extra Hard (Durometer 90A) | -40° to 150° | Metal Plastic Rubber Asphalt Composites Glass Masonry Wood | Clear | 0000000 | 00000 |
Chemical-Resistant Sealants
Designed to withstand extreme environments, these Viton® fluoroelastomer sealants have excellent resistance to sulfuric acid, hydrochloric acid, nitric acid, gasoline, fuels, and crude oil. They’re non-sagging, so they won't drip from vertical and overhead surfaces.
Elongation and joint expansion/compression tolerance indicate flexibility—the higher the values are, the more joint movement sealants can sustain. These sealants are best suited to joints between similar materials that aren't exposed to wide temperature fluctuation.
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| Size, fl. oz. | Type | Begins to Harden | Reaches Full Strength | Elongation | Joint Compression/ Expansion Tolerance | Tensile Strength, psi | Hardness | Temp. Range, °F | For Joining | Color | Each | |
Viton® Fluoroelastomer | ||||||||||||
| 2.5 | Cartridge | 5 min. | 3 days | 300% | -25% to 25% | 700 | Medium Hard (Durometer 65A) | -40° to 400° | Metal, Masonry | Black | 00000000 | 000000 |
| 11 | Cartridge | 5 min. | 3 days | 300% | -25% to 25% | 700 | Medium Hard (Durometer 65A) | -40° to 400° | Metal, Masonry | Black | 00000000 | 000000 |
Self-Leveling Chemical-Resistant Sealants
Designed to withstand extreme environments, these fluoroelastomer sealants have excellent resistance to sulfuric acid, hydrochloric acid, nitric acid, gasoline, and oil. Thinner than non-sagging sealants, these flow easily into cracks and have a smooth finish.
Elongation and joint expansion/compression tolerance indicate flexibility—the higher the values are, the more joint movement sealants can sustain. These sealants are best suited to joints between similar materials that aren't exposed to wide temperature fluctuation. For high-wear applications, choose a harder sealant for the most abrasion resistance.
Sealants that cannot be sold to the regions listed exceed local regulatory limits on VOCs (volatile organic compounds).
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| Size, fl. oz. | Type | Begins to Harden | Reaches Full Strength | Elongation | Joint Compression/ Expansion Tolerance | Tensile Strength, psi | Hardness | Temp. Range, °F | Color | For Joining | Each | |
Fluoroelastomer | ||||||||||||
| 32 | Can | 5 min. | 3 days | 150% | -5% to 5% | 600 | Hard (Durometer 85A) | -40° to 400° | Gray | Metal, Masonry | 00000000 | 0000000 |
| 32 | Can | 5 min. | 3 days | 450% | -15% to 15% | 750 | Medium Hard (Durometer 65A) | -40° to 400° | Gray | Metal, Masonry | 00000000 | 000000 |
Viton® Fluoroelastomer | ||||||||||||
| 2.5 | Cartridge | 5 min. | 3 days | 400% | -25% to 25% | 1,000 | Medium Hard (Durometer 60A) | -40° to 400° | Black | Metal, Masonry | 00000000 | 00000 |
| 11 | Cartridge | 5 min. | 3 days | 400% | -25% to 25% | 1,000 | Medium Hard (Durometer 60A) | -40° to 400° | Black | Metal, Masonry | 00000000 | 000000 |