HS Butyl Covertape
1 of 18 products in this brandHS Butyl Covertape is an extruded butyl tape with a permanent polyethylene film backing, designed for taping over joins in membranes used in building and construction, for example damp proof membranes and vapor control layers, as an additional seal to Membrane Tape or High Performance Membrane Tape. It is a high-performance, flexible tape that offers high tack and strong adhesion, providing a reliable and durable sealing solution for membrane applications.
RTU Product Type: Tape
Application Area: Membranes, Roofing Membranes
Chemical Family: Butyl Rubber
Features: Conformable, Ease Of Use, Excellent Multi-Substrate Adhesion, Flexible, High Performance, High Tack
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Type Document Name
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Technical Data SheetHS Butyl Covertape Product Data Sheet
Enhanced TDS
Identification
- Backing Material
- Chemical Family
- GBU
- RTU Product Type
- Categories
Applications
- Application Area
Applications & Uses
- Application Instructions
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Surface preparation
- All surfaces should be clean, dry, and free from frost, grease, and loose materials.
- When cleaning contaminated substrates, HS Butyl recommends using propan-2-ol (IPA) and allowing it to dry before applying the butyl tape.
Application
- Remove the backing paper and press the exposed butyl onto the substrate.
- Press firmly into place.
- Use a roller with firm pressure to roll the joint and ensure a good bond.
- Product Application
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For taping over joins in membranes used in building and construction, for example damp proof membranes and vapour control layers, as an additional seal to Membrane Tape or High Performance Membrane Tape.
Features
- Ready-to-Use Product Features
Features & Benefits
- Product Features
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- Good adhesion to a wide range of substrates.
- Easy and accurate to use with little waste and no mess.
- The softer composition makes this product highly conformable.
- Remains flexible throughout its service life.
- High tack.
- Conforms to IVD Instruction Sheet No. 5.
Packaging & Availability
- Regional Availability
- Packaging Information
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- 1mm x 60mm x 10m – 12 rolls per box
- Other sizes available on request.
Properties
- Product Tolerance
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Rectangular sections:
- Thickness: ±10%
Width:
- Up to 25mm: ±1mm
- 26mm to 100mm: ±2mm
- Performance Properties
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Value Units Test Method / Conditions Density 1.6 g/cm³ HS Butyl Test Method 6 Nominal Service Temperature -40 to 90 °C - Peel Strength (to 250 micron PE membrane, T - peel) 12 N/cm HS Butyl Test Method 45 Water Vapor Transmission Rate 0.16 g/m²/24h/mm BS ISO 15106, ISO 9932 - Application Properties
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Value Units Test Method / Conditions Application Temperature 5 - 40 °C -
Regulatory & Compliance
- Certifications & Compliance
Storage & Handling
- Storage Condition
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24 months when stored flat in original packaging in cool, dry conditions.
- Shelf Life
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24 months