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Identification & Functionality
- Product Type
- Technologies
- Product Families
Features & Benefits
- Ready-to-Use Product Features
- Product Highlights
- FOAMSEAL™ 30-45N Sealant seals the joints of cellular glass, PIR, polystyrene and other insulations against the entrance of moisture.
- When used as a vapor stop bedding compound on iron or steel surfaces and as a joint sealant, 30-45N provides additional protection to the blocks of insulation.
- Damage to the insulation due to migration of moisture is minimized.
- FOAMSEAL™ 30-45N Sealant is water and weather resistant and is often used as a sealant and flashing compound where structural parts must penetrate an insulation surface.
- It is also suggested for use to seal seams in metal jacketing.
- FOAMSEAL™ 30-45N Sealant meets the requirements of:
- MAS Certified Green®
- California Dept. of Public Health Standard Method v1.2
- VOC Emissions and Content requirements to contribute to LEED v4 EQ Credit: Low Emitting Materials – Paints and Coatings
- Collaborative for High Performance Schools EQ 7.1
Applications & Uses
- Application Area
- Application Method
- Compatible Substrates & Surfaces
- Preparation and Application Information
Material Preparation
- Do not thin.
- Apply only to clean, dry surfaces.
- Keep container closed when not in use.
Application
- Apply by trowel, putty knife, power extrusion or bulk caulking gun.
- When sealing insulation joints, apply FOAMSEAL™ 30-45N sealant at 1/16- to 1/8-inch wet film thickness (1.6 to 3.2 mm) and press mating surfaces together firmly to squeeze out air bubbles and to obtain complete contact.
- When flashing, do not trowel out to feather edge, but maintain a minimum of 1/8-inch wet film thickness (3.2 mm) throughout the entire area of use. Use membrane as specified.
- For best results, allow to cure 24 – 48 hours before top coating with solvent-based elastomeric mastics or coatings.
- Note: Pressurized piping made from copper and aluminum alloys may be susceptible to corrosion under insulation when moisture is present and in direct contact with many materials.
- When used as a joint sealant, direct contact between pressurized pipes made from these metals and the sealant should be prevented.
Joint sealant for metal jacketing systems
- All joints of aluminum or stainless steel jacketing shall be weather sealed by applying a 1/8” (0.31 cm) bead of 30-45N sealant underneath the lap.
- Jacketing shall be firmly embedded and pulled up tight.
- All overflow of sealant shall be removed with solvents.
Power extrusion
- FOAMSEAL™ 30-45N sealant may be applied using a wide variety of power (pressure) extrusion equipment suitable for use with oil-based sealants.
- Typical viscosity range: 0.5 – 1.0 million cps.
- Cleaning Information
Clean tools and equipment with mineral spirits (flammable) or chlorinated solvent (non-flammable).
Properties
- Color
- Physical Form
- Typical Properties
- Application Properties
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Average Weight / U.S. Gallon | 13.5 | lbs. | ASTM D1475 |
| Average Non-Volatile (by Volume) | 90.0 | % | ASTM D2369 |
| Average Non-Volatile (by Weight) | 95.0 | % | ASTM D2369 |
| Coverage Range (Trowel) | 12 - 25 | sq. ft./gal. | - |
| Drying Time (to Touch, Skins Over) | 24.0 | Hours | - |
| Drying Time (Full Set) | 7.0 | Days | - |
| Water Vapor Permeance | 0.06 | Perms | ASTM F1249 |
| Wet Flammability | 61.0 | °C | ASTM F1249 |
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Service Temperature Range | -73 to 149 | °C | - |
Regulatory & Compliance
- Certifications & Compliance
Storage & Handling
- Shelf Life
- 12 months
- Handling Conditions
- Store between 40°F (4°C) and 100°F (38°C).
- Apply between 50°F (10°C) and 110°F (43°C).
- Allow to cure one week before placing in heated service.
- At temperatures above 200°F, the sealant may harden and become discolored while maintaining its seal.
- Not suggested for use under solvent-based elastomeric mastics and coatings if minor surface discoloration and/or dirt pick-up would be objectionable.
- Discoloration can be minimized by allowing 24 to 48 hours cure time before top coating.
- Make certain this product is completely dry and the area free from product odor if food is involved.
- Will form a skin where exposed resulting in a greenish gray surface color on aging.
- Remove excess sealant from the surface of jacketing where the color change will be objectionable