Selleys 401 Silicone is a one component, ready to use, acid cure silicone adhesive sealant developed for form-in-place gaskets and adhesive sealing, electrical insulating applications in manufacturing and plant maintenance.

Best for : Most metals, Glass, Ceramics, Painted and wood substrates, Some rigid plastics

Features

• Remains permanently flexible under operating temperatures from - 60°C to 205°C, and will tolerate short periods of 260°C
• Good resistance to most organic and inorganic chemicals, solvents and oils
• Adheres without primer to many metal, glass, ceramic, rigid plastic, rubber painted and wood substrates
• Suitable for incidental food contact in food handling equipment and food contact surfaces
• Excellent resistance to ozone, UV light and ageing
• Developed for form-in-place gaskets and adhesion

Where can this product be used?

• Form-in-place gaskets
• Adhesive sealing applications
• Electrical insulating applications 
• Ideal for sealing and adhering around oven doors 

What materials is this product suitable for?

• Most metals
• Glass
• Ceramics
• Painted and wood substrates
• Some rigid plastics

How to use

Use in a well ventilated area. Avoid contact with skin and eyes.

1.  Surface must be clean and dry.
2. Cut cartridge, fit and cut nozzle and insert into cartridge gun such as Selleys Light Speed caulking gun

For Adhesive or Gasketing Use

• Apply adhesive/sealant using caulking gun to one surface and mate the surfaces before skin forms.
• Minimum adhesive thickness should be 0.2mm. Ensure some residual external air contact to enable curing.

For Joint Sealing Use

• Mask adjacent surfaces.
• Apply sealant using caulking gun and tool immediately, forcing sealant into the joint.
• Remove masking before sealant skins.

Limitations:

• Not recommended for use with petrol, distillate and some other hydrocarbon solvents. These can cause softening and swelling which is undesirable in some applications.
• Not paintable. Complete painting 7 days prior to applying sealant.
• Do not use in totally confined joints where sealant is not exposed to atmospheric moisture. 

Handy Tips

• For neater joints, mask sides before applying sealant and remove tape before sealant skins.
• Chemical compatibility should be tested for each application under consideration

Clean Up

• Uncured product may be removed with mineral turps.
• Cured product can be removed with Selleys Silicone Remover or by
  cutting and scraping.