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Butyl Tape
Butyl tape is 100% solid, nonhardening, nonskinning & permanently tacky pre-formed sealant formulated to the appropriate standards for nonstructural metal to metal sealing and for sealing and bedding glass into wood, vinyl and aluminum sash. The sealant is furnished on release paper rolls. The sealant is based on polyisobutylene and a cross-linked butyl blend, formulated specifically for easy installation on substrates at temperatures as low as -20° C (-4°F). It is designed to create a long lasting, flexible weather seal between the two similar or dissimilar surfaces which will be subjected to normal expansion/contraction and wind loading force. Formulated to pass AAMA spec., 807.1-85 for glazing tapes to be used with architectural aluminum.
- Shelf Life:
Over 2 years when storage temperature is kept below 27°C (80°F). - Temperature Range:
- Service: -40°C (-40°F) to 90°C (194°F)
- Application: -20°C (-4°F) to 35°C (95°F)
- It is recommended that sealants not be applied below 4.4°C (40°F) unless care is taken to be sure that the surface the sealant is installed on, is free of all moisture, frost and contaminants. The upper limit of temperature for installation should not exceed 35°C (95°F).
- Content:
GT1085 is 100% solids, polyisobutylene and a cross-linked butyl composition, no shrinkage. - Life Expectancy:
20 years
| PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS | |
| Tensile Strength | 15 lb./sq. in. @ 25°C (ASTM D-412, cohesive separation) |
| Cone Penetration | 11 mm @ 23°C (73°F) or 110 points, ASTM D-217 |
| Elongation | 700% @ 25°C (77°F) |
| Sag | 0.4 mm (1/64" at 60°C (140°F) (AAMA 807.1-85) after 24 hrs. |
| Low Temperature | Passed 1" dia. mandrel @ -40°C (-40°F) |
| Flexibility | Passed, no exudation after 24 hours @ 105°C (221 °F |
| Fluid Migration | AAMA 807.1, 1.2.4.7 no breakdown, voids, cracks nor separation |
| Weathering | Minor discoloration upon approximately 1,800
hours of direct sunlamp exposure. No discoloration when exposed through glass. |
| Force to Compress | 54 lb./sq. in. @ 25°C (77°F) |
| Water Resistance | Passes AAMA 807.1-85. No presence of voids, cracks, separation or breakdown of the tape |
Butyl Caulking
Butyl caulking is a flexible compound formulated to seal against weather, moisture and dust. It also acts as a noise dampener between metal panels. It is nonstaining sealant which offers excellent adhesion to metal, glass, concrete and wood surfaces. This superior Butyl Caulking offers better adhesion and flexibility than conventional oil based or acrylic latex caulks over a wide temperature range.
- Meets or exceeds Canadian Government Specification: 19-GP-14M. Included in Verified Component List (AAMA Certification Program) as Exterior Perimeter Sealing Compound conforming to AAMA 808.3-85.
- Shelf life: One year, stored at room temperature.
| Applicable Standard: CGSB 19-GP-14M, Methods of Testing: CAN 2-19.0-M77 | |
| PROPERTY | PERFORMANCE |
| Tack Free Time | Less than 24 hrs. at 24°C |
| Extrudability-Gunnability | Excellent at all temperatures above 4°C |
| Slump-Sag Resistance | 5 mm maximum, Boeing Test Jig |
| Shore A Hardness | 28 |
| Bleeding-Staining | Passes |
| Low Temperature Flexibility | No cracking |
| Tensile Extension | Pass |
| Adhesion Peel Strength | Pass |
| U.V. Resistance | Excellent |
| Crack Resistance | Good |
| Solids | 85% + or -2% by weight |
| Shrinkage | Less than 20% |