Foster® ElastiSeal™ Butyl Rubber Sealant 95-88

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Foster® ElastiSeal™ Butyl Rubber Sealant 95-88 is a single-component sealant with solvent release based on butyl. This sealant is specially engineered to deliver outstanding exterior weathering capabilities. It is user-friendly, facilitating easy application and tooling while also demonstrating exceptional adhesion to various clean surfaces.

Product Type: 1K (1 component) Sealant, Elastomeric Sealant, Solvent Release Sealant

Compatible Substrates & Surfaces: Concrete, Glass, Metal, Plastics, Polyurethane, Wood

Application Method: Gun

Chemical Family: Butyl Rubber

Features: Good Adhesion, Good Weather Stability, High Flexibility

Enhanced TDS

Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family

Features & Benefits

ElastiSeal™ Sealant Features
  • Excellent adhesion - adheres to a variety of surfaces with primer needed
  • Permanently flexible
  • Non-stringing formula is easy to apply
  • Non-staining formula does not discolor surfaces

Applications & Uses

Application Method
Compatible Substrates & Surfaces
Recommended Applications
  • ElastiSeal™ Sealant is an excellent choice for exterior sealing applications and is compatible with an array of substrates such as glass, metals, concrete, wood, masonry, some plastics and insulation including PIR, PUR and cellular glass and foil, polymeric and kraft insulation facings and jacketing.
  • ElastiSeal™ Sealant can also be used for flashing projections, terminations and laps in metal jacketing where a complete moisture and vapor seal is required.
Limitations
  • Store and apply between 40°F and 100°F.
  • Always test plastic materials for compatibility when using a solvent-based product.
  • Make certain this product is completely dry and the area is free from solvent odor if food is involved.
Preparation and Application Information

Material Preparation

  • Do not thin. Apply only to clean, dry, oil-free surfaces. Keep container closed when not in use.

Application

Flashing Sealant:

  • On stable or secured joints up to 3/16” (4.8 mm) width that experience up to 7.5% joint movement, a bead of sealant may be applied in the joint to fill and seal the gap. For deep joints, insert a backer at a depth equal to the width of the joint.

  • Where the joint may experience greater than 7.5% movement or where depth of the joint does not allow for backing or adequate adhesion to the sides of the joint, the sealant shall be applied to bridge the gap by applying/flashing over the adjoining surfaces a minimum of 2” (50 mm) in all directions. Apply a tack coat at 1/16” (1.6 mm) wet film. Embed reinforcing membrane (Mast-A-Fab® or 10x10 glass mesh) into compound. Apply a finish coat at 1/16” (1.6 mm) wet film thickness. Total film thickness to be 1/8” (3.2 mm) wet, giving a 100 mil (2.5 mm) dry film. Allow sealant to dry a minimum of 8 hours before applying finish mastic over its surface. When flashing, do not trowel out to feather edge, but maintain a minimum of 1/8 in. (3.2 mm) wet film thickness throughout entire area of use. For best application, the material temperature should be 60°F or higher.

Metal Jacketing:

  • Apply a 0.25” (6 mm) bead of sealant underneath the lap. Jacketing shall be firmly embedded and pulled up tight and banded in place. All overflow of sealant shall be removed with solvents.

Clean Up

  • Use solvent such as VM&P Naptha or Mineral Spirits for cleaning tools and equipment.

Properties

Color
Physical Form
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Average Weight / U.S. Gallon10.8lbs.ASTM D1475
Average Non-Volatile (by Weight)80.0% ASTM C681
Shrinkagemax. 20%ASTM D2453
Water Vapor Permeance (at 100°F, 90% RH, 0.078 in dry film thickness)0.02permsASTM F1249
Water Vapor Permeance (at 73°F, 50% RH, 0.078 in dry film thickness)0.04permsASTM F1249
Flash Point105°FASTM D56
VOC Content (Less Water)250.0g/l
Drying Time (Through)72hoursASTM D2377
Drying Time (Full)21daysASTM D2377
Coverage Range (1/8 in. bead)125linear ft./10.5 fluid oz. tube
Coverage Range (1/4 in. bead)30linear ft./10.5 fluid oz. tube
Drying Time (Touch)2hoursASTM D2377
Application Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Service Temperature Limits (at sealant surface)-40 to 121°C
Flame Characteristics
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Flame Spread ¹0ASTM E84
Smoke Developed ¹0
Note

¹ - Tested in two 1/8” beads spaced 8” on center applied to 1/4 inch inorganic reinforced cement board. The flame spread may vary at different product thicknesses and/or when applied over other surfaces.

Regulatory & Compliance

Quality Standards
Applicable Standards

Federal Specifications:

  • TT-S-001657 Type I - Butyl Rubber, Solvent Release Sealing Compound for Buildings
  • TT-C-1796A - Caulking Compound for Metal and Wood Seam