Technical
Fosroc® Thioflex 600 Gun Data
Grade Sheet
Fuel resistant, low modulus, high joint All joints where repeated movement occurs should be
movement accommodation, tough, two- designed and spaced so that the total movement in tension
or compression does not exceed 30% (i.e.: 60% total) of the
component polysulphide joint sealant joint width at time of sealing. The total movement in shear
should not exceed 50% of joint width at the time of sealing
Uses where continuous cyclic movement is expected.
Sealing high movement joints in building and civil
engineering structures, including superstructures, floors,
basements and subways. Thioflex 600
Recess Gun Grade
Advantages Hydrocor Bond Breaker Tape
Forms a tough, elastic, rubber-like seal
Accommodates continuous and pronounced cyclic
movement (± 30%)
Adheres to most common substrates
High resistance to ageing reduces physical damage due Example of A sealed expansion joint in traffic surfaces
to climatic extremes
Easy mixing and application Properties
Safer lead free curing agent Form: 2 component, paste
Colour: Grey
Description
Movement ± 30% (60% total)
Thioflex 600 Gun Grade is a two-component joint sealant, accommodation
based on a liquid polysulphide polymer which, when mixed factor:
and applied, cures to form a tough, rubber-like seal. The
cured sealant exhibits excellent adhesion to most primed Physical/chemical Chemical cure
surfaces including concrete, glass, aluminium and stainless change:
steel. Application life: 2 hours @ 25°C
Thioflex 600 Gun Grade is ideal for general applications and Initial cure: 48 hours @ 15°C
is packed in a ready-to-mix pack consisting of the base and 24 hours @25°C
curing agent in the correct proportions. Cure time: 3 weeks @ 15°C
Thioflex 600 Gun Grade is particularly recommended for use 1 week @ 25°C
in civil structures, high rise buildings and other applications Application 5 - 50°C
where access for subsequent maintenance will be difficult temperature:
and the risk of early movement failure must be minimised. It
Hardness shore ‘A’ @ 15 - 20
is also suitable for sealing joints in brickwork, retaining walls,
25°C:
reservoirs, basements and subways.
Water immersion: Thioflex 600 Gun Grade must
be fully cured before permanent
Technical Support
immersion in water
Parchem offers a technical support package to specifiers and
Chemical resistance to occasional spillage:
contractors as well as on-site technical advice from staff with
experience in the construction industry. Dilute acids Resistant
Dilute alkalis Resistant
Design criteria Petrol Resistant
Thioflex 600 Gun Grade may be applied to joints between 5 Aviation fuels Resistant
and 50 mm wide. Joints which are expected to experience
Diesel fuel Resistant
cyclic movements should be designed to an optimum
width:depth ratio of 2:1, subject to the overriding Kerosene Resistant
recommended minimum sealant depths set out below: Lubricating oils Resistant
• 5 mm for metals, glass and other non-porous surfaces Skydrol Resistant
• 10 mm for all porous surfaces White spirit Resistant
• 20 mm for trafficked joints and those subject to Chlorinated solvents Not resistant
hydrostatic pressures Aromatic solvents Resistant
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Fosroc® Thioflex 600 Gun
Grade
Dilute oxidising acids Not resistant coloured liquid for brush application to concrete, stone,
brickwork, timber and unglazed edges of ceramic tiles. Apply
Solids content: 100% an even coat of Primer 7 to the bonding faces of the joint.
Density: 1.47 kg / litre Excessively porous surfaces may need more than one coat
– this is evident where applied primer does not give a
Maintenance smooth, glossy surface when dry. Allow final coat to become
touch dry (approx. 1 hour) before application of Thioflex 600
No special requirements, any damage identified during Gun Grade.
normal building inspections should be repaired or replaced
as appropriate. Any primed areas not sealed within 8 hours of primer
application will need to be re-primed 1 hour prior to sealant
application.
Specification Clauses
Where marked on the drawings, joints shall be sealed using Priming surfaces subject to immersion
a two-component, non-sag, polysulphide joint sealant. The Joints subject to water immersion should be primed with
sealant must be capable of reaching initial cure in 24 hours Primer 13, a two-component epoxy primer with exceptionally
at 25°C and full cure in one week at 25°C. good hydrolytic stability. Allow Primer 13 to become touch
The sealant must be capable of accommodating repeated dry (approx. 1 hour) before applying sealant.
cyclic movement of up to plus 30% and minus 30%. The Note: ceramic tiles with unglazed edges should have those
sealant must provide an excellent bond to common masonry, edges primed as noted, except where they are to be
metal glass and ceramic surfaces when used with the permanently water immersed, they should be primed with
appropriate primer. Primer 13.
The sealant manufacturer must be accredited to ISO 9001
and the sealant must be installed by a pre-qualified Important for all primers
contractor nominated by the supplier. Avoid over priming resulting in an excess of primer in the
Such a product is Thioflex 600 Gun Grade supplied by base of the joint or application beyond faces. The mixed
Parchem. Thioflex 600 Gun Grade must be applied when the primer is
tack free, that is after the evaporation of the solvent but
before the primer film has completely reacted. If joints are
Application Instructions not sealed within 8 hours of primer application, they must be
re-primed and allowed to become touch dry as previously
Joint Preparation
stated.
The joint surfaces must be thoroughly dry, clean and frost
free. Remove all dust and laitance by rigorous wire brushing,
Mixing
grinding or grit blasting. Remove all rust, scale and protective
lacquers from metal surfaces. Remove any oil or grease with The base component and curing agent are supplied ready for
Solvent 10. mixing with the curing component packed in a separate
container under the lid of the base component can. Mix
Any expansion joint filler must be checked to ensure it is thoroughly using a slow speed drill (300 - 500 rpm) fitted with
tightly packed and no gaps or voids exist at the base of the a mixing paddle - Heavy Duty Mortars for 5 minutes. Only
sealing slot before positioning a bond breaker tape. thorough mixing of the entire contents of the tin, including
Note: The use of a bond breaker tape is not required in material right at the bottom of the tin, will result in proper
expansion joints containing polyethylene foam joint fillers. curing. In cold weather Thioflex 600 Gun Grade mixes more
For construction or contraction joints polyethylene bond easily if stored overnight at about 23°C.
breaker tape or back-up strip must be used. Immediately after mixing, load the sealant into a Sealant Gun
Where a particularly neat finish is required, mask the face - Long Barrel Bulk by drawing the sealant up into the gun
edges of the joint before priming and remove immediately through a suitable follower plate, and apply to the joint.
after tooling is completed.
Finishing
Priming non porous surfaces Thioflex 600 Gun Grade should be tooled to a smooth finish.
Primer 4: For use on metals, glass and ceramics. It is a The use of surface lubricants such as detergent solution is
one-component chemically active clear liquid for brush or not recommended as this may adversely affect colour
pad application. One thin coat should be applied and allowed stability and weathering performance of the sealant. Any
to dry for a minimum of 5 minutes prior to sealant application. masking tape should be removed immediately after tooling.
Priming porous surfaces Cleaning
Primer 7: It is a one-component chemically active straw Clean equipment immediately after use with Solvent 10.
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Fosroc® Thioflex 600 Gun
Grade
Contract application Guide to quantities
The designer or contractor may wish to use the services of a
specialist sub-contractor for joint sealing work. Names of Joint size (mm) Litres per metre Metre run per 6
preferred sub-contractors are available from Parchem. run litre pack
10 x 10 0.1 60
Limitations 20 x 10 0.2 30
Over-painting of sealants is not recommended because of 20 x 15 0.3 20
the inability of paint films to accept the same degree of 20 x 20 0.4 15
movement. However, if painting is mandatory, trials should
be carried out to determine the paint compatibility. 40 x 20 0.8 7.5
40 x 25 1 6
Thioflex 600 Gun Grade should not be used in direct contact
with materials containing pitch or bitumen. 40 x 30 1.2 5.1
Thioflex 600 Gun Grade should not be used in joints in 40 x 40 1.6 3.6
reservoirs or other water retaining structures which may be 50 x 25 1.25 5.1
subject to high chlorination levels or biologically active 50 x 30 1.5 3.9
conditions.
50 x 40 2.0 3
Estimating 50 x 50 2.5 2.4
1 litre of Primer 4 to 100 litres of Thioflex 600 Gun Grade.
Packaging 1 litre of Primer 7 to 30 litres of Thioflex 600 Gun Grade.
1 litre of Primer 13 to 30 litres of Thioflex 600 Gun Grade.
Thioflex 600 Gun 6 litre pack
These are theoretical yields. No allowance has been made
Grade:
for variation in joint width or wastage.
Primer 4: 250 ml tin
Primer 7: 1 litre can Storage
Primer 13: 250 ml pack Storage life of 12 months in original containers when kept in
Solvent 10: 4 and 20 litre drums dry conditions between 5°C and 27°C.
Important notice
A Safety Data Sheet (SDS) and Technical Data Sheet (TDS) are available from the Parchem website or upon request from the nearest Parchem sales office. Read the SDS and TDS carefully
prior to use as application or performance data may change from time to time. In emergency, contact any Poisons Information Centre (phone 13 11 26 within Australia) or a doctor for advice.
Product disclaimer
This Technical Data Sheet (TDS) summarises our best knowledge of the product, including how to use and apply the product based on the information available at the time. You should read
this TDS carefully and consider the information in the context of how the product will be used, including in conjunction with any other product and the type of surfaces to, and the manner in
which, the product will be applied. Our responsibility for products sold is subject to our standard terms and conditions of sale. Parchem does not accept any liability either directly or indirectly for
any losses suffered in connection with the use or application of the product whether or not in accordance with any advice, specification, recommendation or information given by it.
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