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a.b.e. is an ISO 9001 : 2000 Registered Company.

a.b.e. Construction Chemicals Limited P.O. Box 23053, Isipingo, 4110 7 Wilcox Road, Isipingo, 4133 Tel. (031) 913 5400
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Elastomeric joint sealant SABS 110:1973



DESCRIPTION

durakol G LM is a gun grade two-
component manganese cured medium
modulus polysulphide sealant
complying to SABS 110:1973.

USES

durakol G HM is a sealant used for
sealing expansion joints, stress relief
joints and movement joints in building
and other civil engineering structures,
These include superstructures,
reservoirs and potable water retaining
structures, floors, basements and
subways.
NOTE:
For sewerage treatment and waste
water structures use flexothane G.

FEATURES & BENEFITS

The product is suitable for use in
potable water.
Forms a tough, elastic, rubber-like
seal.
Accommodates continuous and
pronounced cyclic movement in all
planes.
Excellent adhesion to most common
construction materials.
High resistance to ageing and good
resistance to extreme climatic
changes.
Specific primers for porous and non-
porous surfaces ensure excellent
adhesion.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
JOINT PREPARATION

Thorough preparation of joints is
essential if a satisfactory seal is to be
obtained. For concrete, stone or
masonry substrates, all traces of dust,
laitance, mould oil, any previous
sealant and all other foreign material
must be removed by mechanical
grinding, followed by blowing out with
dry oil-free compressed air. All
substrates must be completely dry.
Suitable back-up material, such as
duracord or durasheet must be used
to adjust sealant depth in the joint to
comply with correct joint geometry.

TYPICAL PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
Form
Two-component
compound. Base and
curing agent has
paste consistency
Colour Grey
M.A.F.
25% butt joints,
50% lap joints
Physical or
chemical change
Chemical cure
Application
temperature
+5 to +35 C
Hardness shore A Gun grade: 20-25
Pot life 2-8 hrs @ 25 C
Setting time
72 hours @ 5 C
36 hours @ 15 C
18 hours @ 25 C
Cure time
8 weeks at 5 C
4 weeks at15 C
2 weeks at25 C
Water immersion
durakol G HM must
be fully cured before
permanent immersion
in water
Chemical
resistance to
occasional spillage
dilute acids, dilute
alkalis, petrol, aviation
fuels, diesel,
kerosene, lubrication
oils, skydrol, white
spirit
Not resistant to
Chlorinated solvents
and oxidizing acids
Biological
resistance
durakol G HM Has
been evaluated in
microbiologically
active situations and
has been shown to
have resistance to
aerobic conditions
Solids content 100%
Density 1,74 kg/litre
Flash points > 65 C
Flammability
Burns but does not
readily support
combustion
duracord is a self releasing material,
but if soft-board is used as the joint
filler, a plastic strip bondbreaker must
be placed on the filler surface before
sealant is applied. The use of bond
breaking tape is not required in
expansion joints where duracord or
durasheet, cellular polyethylene fillers
are used except where a tear off strip
is employed on the durasheet. In this
instance, it is recommended that a
tape be placed over the cut edge of
the durasheet to prevent a
mechanical bond occuring.

Where the sealant is subject to a
hydrostatic head then a 100-200kg/m
density durasheet must be used.

Any expansion joint filler must be
checked to ensure it is tightly packed
and no gaps or voids exist at the base
of the sealing slot before positioning a
bond breaker.

PRIMING OF JOINTS

Porous surfaces must be fully primed
the sides of the joint face, allowing the
solvent to evaporate. The surface
should be touch dry between 30
minutes and 2 hours dependant on
temperature and humidity.

the joint during this time window
otherwise another coat of primer must
be applied.

Note: The use of a bond breaker is not
required in expansion joints containing
duracord or durasheet cellular
polyethylene expansion joint fillers. For
construction or contraction joints a
bond breaker tape or duracord should
be used. Where hydrostatic pressure
exists, only bond breaking tapes must
be used, not foamed back-up strips.

PRIMING
Porous surfaces must be fully primed
with epidermix 326 (twin-pack epoxy
durakol G HM
with epidermix 326 brushed well into
durakol G HM must be introduced into
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primer) for brush application to
concrete, stone, brickwork, timber and
unglazed edges of ceramic tiles. Brush
well into the faces of the joint, to
ensure complete coverage. Avoid
over-priming resulting in an excess of
primer in the base of the joint or
application beyond faces. The primer
film should be allowed to lose its
solvent (approximately 30 minutes
drying) before sealant is applied.
Primer open time is 4 hours.
If however, the primer is allowed to dry
longer than 6 hours, then the surface
must be re-ground and re-primed.
Non-porous surfaces must be primed
with epidermix 391.
For use on glass and ceramics which
are to be permanently immersed in
water. It is a one part chemically
active, clear liquid for brush or pad
application. One thin coat should be
applied and allowed to dry for 30 to 60
minutes prior to sealant application.
Iron and steel must be protected with
an anti-corrosion primer prior to
sealing.
For estimating purposes allow
approximately 250 ml primer per 6 litre
sealant.

PROTECTION OF ADJACENT
SURFACES

Masking tape applied to areas
adjacent to joint will protect them from
smearing and enable the joints to be
finished to a neat line. The tape should
be applied after the joint has been
prepared, prior to any priming or
sealing operation and removed after all
finishing and tooling operations have
been completed, but before the
sealant has cured.

MIXING

durakol G HM is supplied in a single
container. A cellophane sheet covers
the polysulphide (base). On top of the
cellophane is the plastic container of
activator paste.
To prepare the material for use,
remove the activator and cellophane
sheet. Remove any base adhering to
the cellophane and replace the base in
the container.
Remove the entire activator paste from
its container and add to the base.
Mix the material thoroughly, preferably
with a slow speed drill (not in excess of
250 r/min) fitted with a suitable paddle,
until an even colour, free from streaks,
is obtained.
Periodically scrape the sides and base
of the container with a spatula or small
trowel to ensure complete blending of
components. To obtain a complete mix
will take FIVE TO TEN MINUTES of
mechanical mixing.
If hand mixing is to be carried out, a
minimum period of 15 minutes of
vigorous mixing is required.
Caution: If material is not mixed
thoroughly, its performances will be
impaired.

JOINT GEOMETRY

durakol G HM may be applied to joints
between 6 and 50 mm wide. The width
of the joint should be four times that of
the calculated joint movement. Joints
that are expected to experience
normal cyclic movements should be
designed to an optimum width to depth
ratio of 2:1, subject to the overriding
recommended minimum sealant depth
of:
6 mm for metals, glass and other
non-porous surfaces;
10 mm for all porous surfaces;
20 mm for trafficable joints and
those subject to hydrostatic
pressures.
Joints expected to with stand
hydrostatic or shear forces must have
a width to depth ratio of 1:1.

APPLICATION

Application to primed surfaces can be
by hand or pressure-operated gun or
by trowel or by pouring, according to
the cross-section of the joint to be
filled. It is essential to ensure complete
contact between the sealant and the
joint surfaces.
Tooling of sealant is necessary for
complete air-free filling of voids and to
assist in making contact by wetting the
surfaces to which the sealant is
applied.
The surfaces of the joint should be
smoothed with a clean knife or spatula.
A minimum of surface lubricant such
as dilute detergent solution may be
used to assist the process. Any
masking tape should be removed
immediately after tooling.

CLEANING

All equipment should be cleaned
immediately after use, and before the
material has set, with abe super
brush cleaner followed by washing
with soap and water.

PROTECTION ON COMPLETION

The finished sealant should be
protected from traffic until the sealant
has fully cured. Over-painting of
sealant is not recommended because
of the inability of paint films to accept
movement. However, if definitely
required, trials should be carried out to
determine compatibility.

LIMITATIONS

durakol G HM should not be used in
direct contact with materials containing
pitch or bitumen.

MODEL SPECIFICATION

The sealant shall be durakol G HM, a
two component, high modulus
polysulphide sealant applied in
accordance with the manufacturers
recommendations, abe Construction
Chemicals including the use of
epidermix 391 and epidermix 326
primers where required. The sealant
shall comply with the requirements of
SABS 110, 1973.

PACKAGING

durakol G HM is supplied in 2 litre tins
in cartons of six.

HANDLING & STORAGE

This product has a shelf life of
12 months if kept in a dry cool place in
the original packaging. Note that
higher temperatures may shorten the
shelf life of the product.

HEALTH & SAFETY

durakol G HM is toxic. Always
ventilate the working area well during
application and drying. Avoid flames in
vicinity.
Always wear gloves when working with
the material and avoid excessive
inhalation and skin contact.
If material is splashed in the eye, wash
with copious quantities of clean water
and seek medical attention.

Cured durakol G HM is inert and
harmless.






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a.b.e. is an ISO 9001 : 2000 Registered Company.
a.b.e. Construction Chemicals Limited P.O. Box 23053, Isipingo, 4110 7 Wilcox Road, Isipingo, 4133 Tel. (031) 913 5400
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IMPORTANT NOTE

This data sheet is issued as a guide to
the use of the product(s) concerned.
Whilst abe Construction Chemicals
endeavours to ensure that any advice,
recommendation, specification or
information is accurate and correct, the
company cannot - because abe has no
direct or continuous control over where
and how abe products are applied -
accept any liability either directly or
indirectly arising from the use of abe
products, whether or not in accordance
with any advice, specification,
recommendation, or information given
by the company.

FURTHER INFORMATION

Where other products are to be used
in conjunction with this material, the
relevant technical data sheets should
be consulted to determine total
requirements. abe Construction
Chemicals has a wealth of technical
and practical experience built up over
years in the companys pursuit of
excellence in building and construction
technology.








COVERAGE AND GUIDE TO QUANTITIES

Joint size
in mm
Litres per
Metre run
Metre run per
2-litre pack
Metre run per
5-litre pack
5 x 5 0,025 80,00 200,00
5 x 10 0,050 40,00 100,00
10 x 5 0,050 40,00 100,00
10 x 10 0,100 20,00 50,00
15 x 10 0,150 13,00 32,50
20 x 10 0,200 10,00 25,00
20 x 15 0,300 6,70 16,50
20 x 20 0,400 5,00 12,50
25 x 13 0,300 6,20 15,50
40 x 20 0,800 2,50 6,25
50 x 25 1,250 1,60 4,00


500 ml of epidermix 326 to 12 litres of durakol G HM (approximate)
500 ml of epidermix 391 to 20 litres of durakol G HM. (approximate)

These are theoretical yields, no allowance has been made for variation in joint width or wastage,

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