From The Technical Service Laboratory!!
To: All Bostik® Findley Distribution
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Territory Managers
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Manufacturers Representatives
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Bostik® LoVOC Seal Outperforms UniRoyal Silaprene (HAPS Free)!!
Recent laboratory testing has shown that Bostik® LoVOC sealant outperforms UniRoyal Silaprene HAPS Free sealant in head to head
testing! Tensile shear1 adhesion (lap,
ASTM D1002, psi) results are:
| Substrates | LoVOC Seal | Silaprene (HAPS Free) White |
| Plywood2 | 90 | 30 |
| Aluminum3 | 60 | 5 |
| Glass4 | 40 | 5 |
| AlucoBond5 | 80 | 5 |
Notes:
1.
Test
Conditions: 20in./min strain, 1in2
surface area, 1 inch overlap, 0.062” adhesive gap, 5-day ambient cure
2.
0.5
in. shim, no mechanical or chemical preparation
3.
0.040
in. shim, unprimed, isopropyl alcohol wipe
4.
0.250
in. shim, unprimed, isopropyl alcohol wipe
5.
(Rubber
sandwiched between painted aluminum shims)
Bostik® LoVOC Seal – Environmentally Formulated
LoVOC Seal Silaprene (HAPS Free)
White
VOC’s (gr. /
liter) <70 366
HAP’s (gr. / liter) < 6 0
Solvent Content (% weight) < 4 30-35
Flammability Rating
Combustible Flammable (UN 1133)
SCAQMD Conformance Yes No
Environmentally formulated, higher performance,
priced right!
Choose LoVOC Seal for all your gap filling and seam
sealing, weatherproofing needs!
Target
Markets
Transportation Manufactured
Housing
Recreational Vehicles Utility
Trailer / Bodies
Specialty Vehicles (panel trucks, rescue)