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Description for Bostik 960 SR Sealant
Fast skinning; moisture curing; does not yellow, chalk or crack; sandable and paintable.Application Type Seal 1 Part or 2 Part 1-Part Material Form Paste Substrate Aluminum, FRP, Copper, Polyester, PVC, painted or lacquered wood., Stainless Steel, Porous, Nonporous, Brass, Zinc, Galvanized steel, Galvanized steel, Wood Industry Marine, Door flanges, Windows, Door flanges, Trunk joints, Stern joints Manufacturer Bostik Chemistry SMP (Silyl Modified Polymer) Cure Method Moisture Application Temperature (°F) 40 to 95 Cure Temperature (°C) 25, 25 Cure Time (min) 1,440, >20,160 High Temperature Resistance (°C) 93 Low Temperature Resistance (°C) -40 -
Technical Data for Bostik 960 SR Sealant
Overview
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Application Type
- Sealant - Seal
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1 Part or 2 Part
- 1-Part
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Material Form
- Paste
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Substrate
- Porous Substrates - Porous
- Non-Porous Substrates - Nonporous
- Aluminum
- Copper
- Brass
- Zinc
- Galvanized - Galvanized steel
- Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) - PVC
- Wood - painted or lacquered wood.
- Composites - FRP
- Polyester
- Stainless Steel
- Galvanized Steel
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Industry
- Other Transportation - Trim
- Marine
- Industrial - Bedding navigation, Hatches, Port lights, Porthole frames, Rub rails
- Flange - Door flanges
- Joints - Stern joints, Trunk joints
- Construction - Deck cleats
- Construction Window - Windows
- Construction Door - Door flanges
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Chemistry
- Silyl Modified Polymer (SMP) / MS Polymer - SMP (Silyl Modified Polymer)
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Application Method
- Dispenser - Gun
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Cure Method
- Moisture / Condensation Cure - Moisture
Specifications
Cure Specs
Application Temperature (°F) 40 to 95 Cure Temperature (°C) 25, 25 Test Method Cure Time (min) 1,440, >20,160 Test Method Tack Free Time (min) Fast, 25 Test Method Work / Pot Time (min) 35 Test Method Bond Strength
Tensile Strength (psi) 25, 100, 150, 125 Test Method Material Resistance
UV Resistance Excellent Environmental Resistance Excellent High Temperature Resistance (°C) 93 Low Temperature Resistance (°C) -40 Hardness
Shore A Hardness 35 Test Method Elongation (%) 225 Test Method Modulus (psi) 25, 100 Test Method Other Properties
Specific Gravity 1.6 (g/cm3) Test Method Business Information
Shelf Life Details When stored at or below 80°F (27°C), Marine 960 SR polyurethane sealant has a shelf life of 12 months from date of manufacture. Shelf Life Temperature (°F) <81 Shelf Life Type From date of manufacture Shelf Life (mon) 12 -
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Best Practices for Bostik 960 SR Sealant
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Clean-Up
Cleanup can be done with soapy water, Isopropyl Alcohol, Bostik® Hand & Tool Towels. Cured Marine 960 SR can be removed using appropriate mechanical techniques.
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Cure Temperature Test Methods
Cure Temperature | Cure Time Test Method |
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25°C | Uncured, @77°F/50%RH/0.125" |
25°C | AFTER 14 DAYS CURE AT 77°F AND 50% RH |
Cure Time Test Methods
Cure Time | Test Method |
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1,440 min | Uncured, @77°F/50%RH/0.125" |
>20,160 min | AFTER 14 DAYS CURE AT 77°F AND 50% RH |
Tack Free Time Test Methods
Tack Free Time | Test Method |
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Fast | |
25 min | Uncured |
Work / Pot Time Test Methods
Work / Pot Time | Test Method |
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35 min | Uncured |
Tensile Strength Test Methods
Tensile Strength | Type | Cure Time | Cure Temperature | Cure Humidity | Substrate | Test Method |
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25 psi | 20,160 min | 25°C | 50 % | Aluminum-to-Aluminum | Modulus @ 10%, 0.062", speed—2-in./min, AFTER 14 DAYS CURE AT 77°F AND 50% RH | |
100 psi | 20,160 min | 25°C | 50 % | Aluminum-to-Aluminum | Modulus @ 100%, 0.062", speed—2-in./min, AFTER 14 DAYS CURE AT 77°F AND 50% RH | |
150 psi | 20,160 min | 25°C | 50 % | Aluminum-to-Aluminum | @ Break 0.062", speed—2-in./min., AFTER 14 DAYS CURE AT 77°F AND 50% RH | |
125 psi | Tensile Shear Strength | 20,160 min | 25°C | 50 % | Aluminum-to-Aluminum | 0.062", speed—2-in./min, AFTER 14 DAYS CURE AT 77°F AND 50% RH |
Elongation Test Methods
Elongation | Test Method |
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225 % | At Break, After 14 days cure at 77°F and 50% RH |
Modulus Test Methods
Modulus | Test Method |
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25 psi | After 14 days cure at 77°F and 50% RH, Tensile Modulus @ 10% |
100 psi | After 14 days cure at 77°F and 50% RH, Tensile Modulus @ 100% |
Shore A Hardness Test Methods
Shore A Hardness | Shore Hardness Test Method | Hardness Temperature |
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35 | After 14 days cure at 77°F and 50% RH | 25°C |
Specific Gravity Test Methods
Specific Gravity | Temperature | Test Method |
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1.6 (g/cm3) | 25°C | After 14 days cure at 77°F and 50% RH |