Productomschrijving
Zwaluw Den Braven Silicone-NO is a high-quality, neutral-curing silicone sealant for permanently sealing joints in both indoor and outdoor applications. This professional sealant is ideal for sanitary applications, glazing, and facade joints, and provides a long-lasting elastic result with excellent adhesion.
Thanks to its mold-resistant properties, this sealant is particularly suitable for damp areas such as bathrooms and kitchens.
What do you use Zwaluw Silicone-NO for?
- Sanitary joints (bathrooms, showers, toilets)
- Kitchens and worktops
- Glazing systems
- Facade and expansion joints
- Concrete and masonry
- Curtain wall constructions
- Industrial applications
Key properties
- Neutral curing (virtually odorless)
- Excellent adhesion without primer (on most substrates)
- Mold-resistant (ideal for wet areas)
- UV-, water- and weather-resistant
- Permanently elastic (25% movement absorption)
- Non-corrosive to metals
Technical specifications
| Property | Specification |
|---|---|
| Base | Oxime (neutral silicone) |
| Density | 1.22 g/ml |
| Skin formation | 8–9 minutes |
| Curing | ± 2 mm per 24 hours |
| Elongation at break | 700% |
| Shore A hardness | 19 |
| Movement absorption | 25% |
| Temperature resistance | -50°C to +120°C |
| Processing temperature | +5°C to +40°C |
Application advice
For an optimal and durable result:
- Ensure the substrate is clean, dry and free of grease
- Degrease if necessary with a suitable cleaner
- Use a primer on porous substrates
- Apply the sealant evenly in the joint
- Finish smoothly with a finisher for a neat result
Correct joint ratio:
- Up to 10 mm: ratio 1:1 (minimum 5 mm)
- Greater than 10 mm: width / 3 + 6 mm
Tip:
Use masking tape along the edges for a neat joint and prevent contamination of surrounding surfaces.
Limitations
Not suitable for:
- PE, PP, PC, PMMA, PTFE
- Soft plastics
- Neoprene
- Bituminous substrates
Note: discoloration may occur in dark rooms or upon contact with chemicals.
Overpaintability
Zwaluw Silicone-NO is not overpaintable.
Ensure that adjacent surfaces are protected during application.
Cleaning
- Fresh material: clean with cleaner
- Cured material: remove mechanically
- Hands: clean with special wipes
Shelf life
Shelf life of up to 18 months in unopened packaging when stored between +5°C and +25°C in a dry place.