PRODUCT DATA SHEET

Sikaflex® PRO-3
1-PART HIGH PERFORMANCE CIVIL ENGINEERING JOINT SEALANT

DESCRIPTION SUSTAINABILITY
Sikaflex® PRO-3 is a 1-component, moisture-curing, Sikaflex® PRO-3 conforms to LEED® EQc 4.1
elastic joint sealant with high mechanical and chemic- ▪ VOC content < 30 g/l (US EPA method 24)
al resistance. ▪ EMICODE EC1PLUS R
Suitable for use in hot and tropical climatic conditions. ▪ SCAQMD, Rule 1168
▪ BAAQMD, Regulation. 8, Rule 51
USES
APPROVALS / CERTIFICATES
Sikaflex® PRO-3 is designed for movement and connec-
tion joints in floors, pedestrian and traffic areas (ex- ▪ ASTM C 920, class 35
ample: parking decks, car parks), warehouses and pro- ▪ ISO 11600 F 25 HM
duction areas, applications in the food industry, ▪ EN 15651-4 PW EXT-INT CC 25 HM
sewage treatment plants, tunnel construction and in ▪ ISEGA Certificate for foodstuff area usage
clean rooms. It can be used for vertical and overhead ▪ BS 6920 (drinking water contact)
joints. ▪ ASTM C 1248 non-staining on marble
▪ ISO 16938-1 non-staining on marble
CHARACTERISTICS / ADVANTAGES ▪ CSM TVOC tested (ISO -6.8)
▪ CSM biological resistant: very good
▪ Movement capability of ± 35 % (ASTM C 719) ▪ Tested according principals of DIBt for Waste Water
▪ Very high mechanical and chemical resistance Exposure
▪ Bubble-free curing ▪ Resistance against Diesel and Jet Fuel according to
▪ Good adhesion to most construction materials the DIBt guidelines
▪ Jet fuel and diesel resistance
▪ Solvent-free
▪ Very low emissions

PRODUCT INFORMATION
Composition i-Cure® Technology polyurethane
Packaging 600 mL foil pack, 20 foil packs per box
Colour Concrete grey (further colours available upon request)
Shelf life Sikaflex® PRO-3 has a shelf life of 15 months from the date of production, if
it is stored in undamaged, original, sealed packaging, and if the storage
conditions are met.

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Storage conditions Sikaflex® PRO-3 shall be stored in dry conditions, where it is protected from
direct sunlight and at temperatures between +5 °C and +25 °C.
Density ~1.35 kg/l (ISO 1183-1)

TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Shore A Hardness ~37 (28 d) (ISO 868)

Secant Tensile Modulus ~0.60 N/mm2 at 100 % elongation (23 °C) (ISO 8339)
~1.10 N/mm2 at 100 % elongation (−20 °C)
Elongation at Break ~600 % (ISO 37)

Elastic Recovery ~90 % (ISO 7389)

Tear Propagation Resistance ~8.0 N/mm (ISO 34)

Movement Capability ± 35 % (ASTM C 719)

Chemical Resistance Sikaflex® PRO-3 is resistant to water, seawater, diluted alkalis, cement
slurry and water dispersed detergent, diesel and jet fuel according to the
DIBt guidelines.
Sikaflex® PRO-3 is not resistant to alcohols, organic acids, concentrated al-
kalis and concentrated acids and other hydro-carbons.
Service Temperature -40 °C min. / +70 °C max.
Joint Design The joint width must be designed to suit the joint movement required and
the movement capability of the sealant. The joint width shall be ≥ 10 mm
and ≤ 50 mm. A width to depth ratio of 1 : 0.8 must be maintained (for ex-
ceptions, see table below).

Standard joint widths for joints between concrete elements:

(Movement Capability: ± 35 % (ASTM C719) and ∆T: 80 °C)
Joint distance [m] Min. joint width [mm] Min. joint depth [mm]
2 10 10
4 12 10
6 18 15
8 22 18
10 28 22

For larger joints following depth should be maintained:

Joint width [mm] Joint depth [mm]
30 24
35 28
40 32
45 35
50 35

All joints must be correctly designed and dimensioned in accordance with

the relevant standards, before their construction. The basis for calculation
of the necessary joint widths are the type of structure and its dimensions,
the technical values of the adjacent building materials and the joint sealing
material, as well as the specific exposure of the building and the joints.
For more detailed advice and instructions please contact our Technical De-
partment.

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APPLICATION INFORMATION
Consumption Joint length [m] Joint width [mm] Joint depth [mm]
per 600 ml foil pack
6 10 10
3.3 15 12
1.9 20 16
1.2 25 20
0.8 30 24
0.5 40 32
0.3 50 35

Backing Material Use closed cell, polyethylene foam backing rods.

Sag Flow 0 mm (20mm profile, 50 °C) (ISO 7390)

Ambient Air Temperature +5 °C min. / +40 °C max. (min. 3 °C above dew point temperature)
Substrate Temperature +5 °C min. / +40 °C max.
Curing Rate ~3.5 mm / 24 h (23 °C / 50 % r.h.) (CQP 049-2)

Skinning time ~60 min (23 °C / 50 % r.h.) (CQP 019-1)

Tooling Time ~50 min (23 °C / 50 % r.h.) (CQP 019-2)

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS Note: Primers are adhesion promoters. They are

SUBSTRATE PREPARATION neither a substitute for the correct cleaning of a sur-
face, nor do they improve the strength of the surface
The substrate must be clean, dry, sound and homo- significantly.
geneous, free from oils, grease, dust and loose or fri-
able particles. Sikaflex® PRO-3 adheres without APPLICATION METHOD / TOOLS
primers and/or activators.
However, for optimum adhesion and critical, high per- Sikaflex® PRO-3 is supplied ready to use.
formance applications, such as on multi-story build- After the necessary substrate preparation, insert a
ings, highly stressed joints, extreme weather exposure suitable backing rod to the required depth and apply
or water immersion, the following priming and/or pre- any primer if necessary. Insert a foil pack or cartridge
treatment procedures shall be followed: into the sealant gun and extrude Sikaflex® PRO-3 into
the joint making sure that it comes into full contact
with the sides of the joint and avoids any air entrap-
Non-porous substrates ment. Sikaflex® PRO-3 sealant must be firmly tooled
Aluminium, anodised aluminium, stainless steel, gal- against the joint sides to ensure adequate adhesion.
vanised steel, powder coated metals or glazed tiles It is recommended to use masking tape where exact
have to be cleaned and pre-treated using Sika® Aktiv- joint lines or neat lines are required. Remove the tape
ator-205, wiped on with a clean towel. Before sealing, within the skin time. Use a compatible tooling agent
allow a flash-off time of > 15 minutes (< 2 hours). (example: Sika® Tooling Agent N) to smooth the joint
Other metals, such as copper, brass and titanium-zinc, surfaces.
also have to be cleaned and pre-treated using Sika® Do not use tooling products containing solvents.
Aktivator-205, wiped on with a clean towel. After the CLEANING OF EQUIPMENT
necessary flash-off time, use a brush to apply Sika®
Primer-3 N and allow a further flash-off time of > 30 Clean all tools and application equipment immediately
minutes (< 4 hours) before sealing the joints. after use with Sika® Remover-208 and/or Sika® Top-
PVC has to be cleaned and pre-treated using Sika® Clean T. Once cured, residual material can only be re-
Primer-215 applied with a brush. Before sealing, allow moved mechanically.
a flash-off time of > 30 minutes (< 4 hours).
FURTHER INFORMATION
Porous substrates
Concrete, aerated concrete and cement based ▪ Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
renders, mortars and bricks shall be primed using ▪ Pre-treatment Chart Sealing & Bonding
Sika® Primer-3 N applied with a brush. Before sealing, ▪ Method Statement Joint Sealing
allow a flash-off time of > 30 minutes (< 4 hours). ▪ Method Statement Joint Maintenance, Cleaning and
Renovation
For more detailed advice and instructions please con-
tact our Technical Department.

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IMPORTANT CONSIDERATIONS LOCAL RESTRICTIONS
▪ Sikaflex® PRO-3 can be overpainted with most con- Note that as a result of specific local regulations the
ventional facade coating paint systems. However, declared data and recommended uses for this product
paints must first be tested to ensure compatibility by may vary from country to country. Consult the local
carrying out preliminary trials (example: according to Product Data Sheet for the exact product data and
ISO technical paper: Paintability and Paint Compatib- uses.
ility of Sealants). The best over-painting results are
obtained when the sealant is allowed to fully cure ECOLOGY, HEALTH AND SAFETY
first. Note: non-flexible paint systems may impair the
elasticity of the sealant and lead to cracking of the For information and advice on the safe handling, stor-
paint film. age and disposal of chemical products, users shall refer
▪ Before using Sikaflex® PRO-3 on natural stone, please to the most recent Safety Data Sheet (SDS) containing
contact our Technical Department. physical, ecological, toxicological and other safety-re-
▪ Do not use Sikaflex® PRO-3 on bituminous substrates, lated data.
natural rubber, EPDM rubber or on any building ma-
terials which might bleed oils, plasticizers or solvents LEGAL NOTES
that could attack the sealant.
▪ Do not use Sikaflex® PRO-3 to seal joints in and The information, and, in particular, the recommenda-
around swimming pools. tions relating to the application and end-use of Sika
▪ Colour variations may occur due to exposure to products, are given in good faith based on Sika's cur-
chemicals or other extreme external influences. rent knowledge and experience of the products when
However, a change in colour is purely of aesthetic properly stored, handled and applied under normal
nature and does not adversely influence the technic- conditions in accordance with Sika's recommenda-
al performance or durability of the product. tions. In practice, the differences in materials, sub-
▪ Do not expose uncured Sikaflex® PRO-3 to alcohol strates and actual site conditions are such that no war-
containing products as this may interfere with the ranty in respect of merchantability or of fitness for a
curing reaction. particular purpose, nor any liability arising out of any
legal relationship whatsoever, can be inferred either
BASIS OF PRODUCT DATA from this information, or from any written recom-
mendations, or from any other advice offered. The
All technical data stated in this Data Sheet are based user of the product must test the product’s suitability
on laboratory tests. Actual measured data may vary for the intended application and purpose. Sika re-
due to circumstances beyond our control. serves the right to change the properties of its
products. The proprietary rights of third parties must
be observed. All orders are accepted subject to our
current terms of sale and delivery. Users must always
refer to the most recent issue of the local Product Data
Sheet for the product concerned, copies of which will
be supplied on request.

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Bahrain / Qatar / Kuwait UAE / Oman / SIC Riyadh / Jeddah / Dammam
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