M-Silicon

Highly elastic sealant
- Creates expansion joints in tiled areas
- For wet rooms and sanitary installations
- For indoor and outdoor use
- Fungus and mould resistant
- Does not discolour natural stone
- Suitable for swimming pool
- Suitable for facades
- Joint width from 5 to 15 mm
Product facts
Product
High-elastic, one-component sealant on the basis of silicone rubber .
Cures neutrally when exposed to air humidity
Colours
Available in colours to match cement-based Alfix grout range: brilliant white, grey, pale grey, steel grey, graphite, anthracite, black grey, light beige and jura beige. Colour swatches available on request.
Coverage
Coverage
Packaging
Available in 300 ml cartridges.
Unit | Colour | Code No. | SDB | DoP |
0,30 liter patron | Pale grey | 6110 | Klik her | Klik her |
0,30 liter patron | Grey | 6120 | Klik her | Klik her |
0,30 liter patron | Black grey | 6130 | Klik her | Klik her |
0,30 liter patron | Graphite | 6150 | Klik her | Klik her |
0,30 liter patron | Steel grey |
6160 |
Klik her | Klik her |
0,30 liter patron | Light beige | 6170 | Klik her | Klik her |
0,30 liter patron | Jura beige | 6175 | Klik her | Klik her |
0,30 liter patron | Anthracite | 6180 | Klik her | Klik her |
0,30 liter patron | Brilliant white | 6190 | Klik her | Klik her |
Features
Due to neutral curing, Alfix M-Silicon will not cause any colour alteration of acid-sensitive materials, such as natural stone and hence, the product is very suitable for marble, granite, travertine, etc.
Also ideal for sealing facades with ceramic tiles as the product does not attract dirt.
Alfix M-Silicone retains elasticity and produces a long life weather- and waterproof joint resistant to mildew (sanitary type).
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Expected Result
Surface
The joint should be smooth with an even surface, free from holes or lines. Avoid inappropriate working or late smoothing, as this may leave noticeable lines or holes.
Design
The joints should be filled to a depth suitable for the tiles and their intended use. Shape the joint so it is not any deeper than the tiles to prevent water from accumulating on the surface. Shape joints along vertical boundaries with a run-off away from the vertical surface.
Strength
After curing, the joint should be solid with secure adhesion to the tile edges. The joint cures on contact with ambient humidity; applying a little water when smoothing will accelerate membrane formation. Excessive water will disrupt curing. Moist surfaces will prevent adhesion. For maximum elasticity, join two edges only. That is why a backstop or tape should be used at the base. To check tile edge adhesion, carefully probe the middle of the joint with a blunt, approximately 50 mm long instrument.
Colour
All joints will change colour over an extended period – no joint will be the same colour after years of use as it was at first.
Colour fading or discoloration of silicone joints triggered by chemical interactions with cleaning agents or their vapours, off-gassing from paint or wood furniture or similar are not covered by the warranty.
Application
Particularly suitable for expansion joints in ceramic surfaces, sealing around pipe passages, and sanitary installations.
Excellent adhesion without priming to glass, ceramic tiles, marble, natural stone, enamel, metals, painted surfaces, and varnished wood.
Waterproofing
Surface preparation
Fixing dowels
Finishing
Sealings
Flooring
Precautions
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Alfix A/S H.C. Ørsteds Vej 11-13 DK-6000 Kolding alfix.com 16 |
DOP No. 41 |
EN 15651-3 Alfix M-Silicon Sealant for facade for interior and exterior application and for joints |
Reaction to Fire (EN 13501) | NPD | Release of chemicals dangerous to the environment and health | See product safety sheet on www.alfix.com |
Conditioning: Method A (ISO 8340). Substrate: Glass without primer, aluminium without primer. | |||
Water tightness and air tightness | |||
Resistance to flow (ISO 7390) | ≤ 2 mm | Evaluation of the action of microorganisms (ISO 846) |
0 |
Loss of volume (ISO 10563) | ≤ 10% | Durability (EN 15651) | Pass |
Tensile properties at maintained extension after immersion in water (ISO 10590) |
No failure |
Tile fixing
Tile fixing
Tests
EN 15651
Alfix M-Silicon conforms to the rules of FDA CFR Section 21 177.2600 as well as EC No 1935/2004 concerning
materials and items that may come into indirect contact with food.
Surfaces
Technical data
-20°C - +40°C
1.33 kg/litre
10 – 30 minutes
approx. 1 mm/day
-40°C - +150°C
approx. 24 shore A
+/- 25% of original joint width
approx. 7%
Min. 12 months in unopened cartridges. Store cool.
How to use
Surfaces
Surface preparation
General information: Bonding surfaces must be dry and clean. Vacuum and degrease the area with acetone or methylated spirits.
Bare metal and plastic should be sanded (keyed).
For tiled surfaces, joints must be free of sealant and caulk through to the underlying surface. Bonding surfaces must be the full thickness of the tile. Backstop deeper joints with plastic foam (semicircular strips) or similar to the lower edge of the tile so that
the depth at the middle of the joint is approximately half the width of the joint. The edges must be exposed.
Swimming pools: The bonding surfaces in swimming pools must always be primed and the joint width must be between 10 and 15 mm. Use a backstop material suitable for this application. Run masking tape along the edges of the tiles. Apply an even layer of Alfix P-Primer onto both bonding surfaces and leave the primer to dry completely.
How to use
Use masking tape to protect tiles.
Fill joints completely using appropriate gun. Finish off within 15 minutes by smoothing using a damp tool, such as smoothing kit or joint nail.
Remove any masking tape immediately after smoothing.
Cleaning
Uncured sealant: Acetone
Cured sealant: mechanical