Silicones & Sealants – Arc Building Products https://arcbuildingproducts.ie We are stronger Wed, 14 Feb 2024 10:33:08 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://arcbuildingproducts.ie/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/cropped-Arc-Favicon-32x32.png Silicones & Sealants – Arc Building Products https://arcbuildingproducts.ie 32 32 ARC MS-11 SEALANT & ADHESIVE https://arcbuildingproducts.ie/arc-ms-11-adhesive-and-sealant/ Fri, 15 Dec 2023 08:55:13 +0000 https://arcbuildingproducts.ie/?p=5801

DESCRIPTION

Arc MS-11 is an all-round durable, flexible adhesive and sealant based on MS Polymer technology providing excellent adhesion to non-porous surfaces and is paintable with most paints.
Can be applied on damp surfaces. Tested and approved in accordance with EC Regulation No 1935/ 2004 for materials intended to come into contact with food. This product is odourless, neutral and free of isocyanates. Conforms to ISO 11.600 25 HM.

CHARACTERISTICS

  • High initial grab
  • High strength
  • Permanently flexible
  • Over-paintable
  • Odourless, no solvents
  • Can apply on wet surfaces
  • Can apply underwater
  • Non-staining
  • Non-shrinking
  • Mould-resistant
  • Safe for use with delicate and sensitive materials

USES

Suitable for sealing joints around sanitary fixtures, weatherproofing joints around windows and doors, glazing systems, joints and assemblies in coach body work. Uses also including gluing panels, skirting boards, windows, thresholds, mirrors and insulation materials. Will seal and bond glass, porcelain, coated metal, epoxy and polyester panels, polystyrene, UPVC, stainless steel, anodised aluminium and finished wood. MS-11 can also be used as universal filler for cracks and uneven surfaces. And can also be used safely in the foodstuff-related sector. For example the grouting of wall and floor areas in companies which are preparing and processing foodstuffs. The solid colours have excellent anti pick qualities and therefore make this product suitable for use in correctional institutions and areas where vandalism of the sealant may occur.

LIMITATIONS

Among others not recommended for application on PE, PP, Teflon and bituminous surfaces. Not suitable for use with aquaria or expansion joints. Not paintable with alkyd resin paint. On porous surfaces such as concrete a primer is recommended. Yellowing can occur in the dark. It is the user’s responsibility to determine suitability. Adhesion tests prior to application are recommended.

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PRO-LINE RANGE OF PRODUCTS https://arcbuildingproducts.ie/pro-line-range-of-products/ Tue, 12 Dec 2023 16:45:10 +0000 https://arcbuildingproducts.ie/?p=5766

Arc Pro-Line Range, for a perfect finish to any tiling project.
Arc Pro-Line Grout is a highly versatile cement based wall & floor grout containing anti mould technology. It is available in 10 colours and can be applied to joint widths between 2 and 15mm. It is made in Ireland and contains 30% recycled materials.
Arc Pro-Line Silicone is a premium sanitary grade silicone with a great flexibility. It is available in 10 matching colours complementing the Arc Pro-Line Grout.

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JOINT BACKER RODS https://arcbuildingproducts.ie/joint-backer-rods/ Fri, 08 Dec 2023 08:48:15 +0000 https://arcbuildingproducts.ie/?p=5756

New product from Arc Building Products.

Backer Rod is a closed cell, waterproof and weatherproof polyurethane foam rod designed to control sealant depth. Available in sizes from 6mm to 50mm, it is inserted into a joint/expansion joint to control sealant depth to create a backstop to resist gasoline, oil and most other solvents. A soft and flexible material rod to fill in cracks and gaps. It can be applied in glass installations, expansion joints, door and window seams, pavement joints and craft projects.

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ARC PERMA SILICONE https://arcbuildingproducts.ie/arc-perma-silicone/ Thu, 07 Dec 2023 17:00:26 +0000 https://arcbuildingproducts.ie/?p=5751

New product from Arc Building Products.

Arc Perma-Clear & Perma-White Silicone is one part, moisture curing silicone sealant. It is specially designed for sanitary applications.

PROPERTIES

  • 100 % silicone polymer
  • Acetoxy curing system
  • Cured with humidity
  • High strength
  • Solvent free
  • Resistant to ozone, ultra-violet radiation and temperature extremes
  • Fungus and mildew resistant
  • Conforms to ISO 11600-F-G-25 LM
  • Resistant to moisture
  • Frost resistant up to -40 °C (for 5 cycle)

APPLICATION AREAS

  • Sealing in wet areas
  • Bathtubs and showers
  • Glass to glass screens
  • Ceramic tile
  • Rimless sinks
  • Bathroom and kitchen fixtures

Ensure that surfaces to be sealed are clean, dry and grease free. Cut cartridge seal. Cut the nozzle at a 45° angle to the desired bead thickness. Screw nozzle onto cartridge and place cartridge into caulking gun bottom end first.
For general sealing apply sealant in a continuous steady flow.
Push the sealant ahead of the nozzle to completely fill the joint.
Remove excess sealant immediately using a cloth dampened with mineral turpentine. Arc Perma Clear/White Silicone releases acetic acid during curing. Therefore, it must not be used on mirrors and sensitive metals such as copper, brass and lead. It’s not paintable. It should not be used for aquariums. Prolonged exposure to direct sunlight must be avoided because of discoloring.
It should not be used on porous surfaces such as stone, concrete, marble or granite.

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PRO-LINE SILICONE https://arcbuildingproducts.ie/pro-line-silicone-2/ Thu, 30 Nov 2023 08:51:18 +0000 https://arcbuildingproducts.ie/?p=5707

Arc Pro-Line Silicone is a premium grade sealant developed to compliment the Pro-Line Grout range and available in 10 matching colours. It is an elastic, single-component silicone sealant for indoor and outdoor use, with 25% maximum movement tolerance.

PROPERTIES:

  • elastic silicone-based sealant
  • ageing and weather-resistant, good UV resistance
  • very good adhesion on glass, glazed surfaces (enamel, tiles) and anodized aluminium
  • with fungicide

COLOURS:

  • Pure White
  • Antique Ivory
  • Warm Beige
  • Stone Grey
  • Silver Grey
  • Atlantic Grey
  • Indian Sandstone
  • Platinum *NEW
  • Rosewood
  • Charcoal Black
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ARC GLAZING & CONSTRUCTION SILICONE https://arcbuildingproducts.ie/arc-glazing-construction-silicone/ Mon, 22 May 2023 08:30:42 +0000 https://arcbuildingproducts.ie/?p=5513

Arc Glazing & Construction Silicone is a premium, high performance, low modulus, neutral cure, odourless silicone that adheres to a wide range of surfaces without the need for priming.
Ideal for sealing joints and connecting joints in glass and window construction, in metal construction, in the sanitary sector, in roofing and plumbing works, in heating, ventilation and air-conditioning engineering.

Benefits

  • Elastic silicone-based sealant
  • Low odour formulation
  • Ageing and weather-resistant
  • Good UV resistance
  • Good adhesion also on metals and many plastics, compatible with copper

Available colours:

  • Clear
  • White
  • Grey
  • Anthracite (RAL 7016)
  • Rosewood (RAL 8017)
  • Brown
  • Black
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MS-11 Polymer & MS-11 Rapid High Tack https://arcbuildingproducts.ie/ms-11-polymer-ms-11-rapid-high-tack/ Wed, 22 Sep 2021 15:54:44 +0000 https://arcbuildingproducts.ie/?p=4790 THE ULTIMATE ADHESIVE, THE ULTIMATE SEALANT.
Bonds, Seals & Mounts just about everything, even underwater.
It is suitable for internal and external use. Bonds most materials including metal, wood, most plastics, ceramic, concrete, brick and safe to use on delicate materials such as lead, mirror or natural stone.
MS-11 has outstanding grab, it is flexible, mould resistant and it is sanitary and safe to use around food areas.
Available in crystal clear, white, grey and black.
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Arc Sealants Range https://arcbuildingproducts.ie/arc-sealants-range/ Fri, 27 Nov 2020 14:08:18 +0000 https://arcbuildingproducts.ie/?p=4199 There are many types of Sealants out there and sometimes it’s challenging to find the right one to suit your job.
We have named our Sealants to make it easy to pick the right one straight away.
With a wide range of Sealants and Adhesives you will always find the right one, no matter what the job.





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Pro-Line Silicone https://arcbuildingproducts.ie/pro-line-silicone/ Thu, 01 Feb 2018 15:44:31 +0000 http://imagismmedia.website/?p=1964 We are delighted to introduce our new Pro-Line Silicone available in 9 colours matching our best selling Pro-Line Grout range.

A low modulus, neutral curing sanitary silicone, free of solvents and ideal for all substrates, both porous and non-porous including marble and natural stone without staining.

Available in mid grey, silver grey, white, ivory, beige, charcoal, sandstone, limestone and brown.

With a 25 year life expectancy it’s the perfect match for our Pro-Line Grout.

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