PRODUCT DATA SHEET

Sikasil® AS-65
Industrial silicone adhesive

TYPICAL PRODUCT DATA (FURTHER VALUES SEE SAFETY DATA SHEET)

Chemical base 1-component silicone
Color (CQP001-1) Black, white
Cure mechanism Moisture-curing
Cure type Oxime
Density (uncured) 1.41 kg/l
Non-sag properties (CQP061-4 / ISO 7390) Good
Application temperature ambient 5 ─ 40 °C
Skin time (CQP019-1) 10 minutes A
Curing speed (CQP049-1) (see diagram)
Shore A hardness (CQP023-1 / ISO 7619-1) 54
Tensile strength (CQP036-1 / ISO 527) 2.4 MPa
100 % modulus (CQP036-1 / ISO 527) 1.4 MPa
Elongation at break (CQP036-1 / ISO 527) 280 %
Thermal resistance (CQP 513-1) 4 hours 200 °C
1 hour 220 °C
Service temperature -40 ─ 120 °C
Shelf life (CQP016-1) 9 months B
CQP = Corporate Quality Procedure A) 23 °C / 50 % r. h. B) storage below 25 °C

DESCRIPTION PRODUCT BENEFITS AREAS OF APPLICATION

Sikasil® AS-65 is a 1-component, non-corros- ▪ Good mechanical properties Sikasil® AS-65 can be used for demanding in-
ive silicone adhesive. It adheres very well to ▪ Good adhesion to a wide variety of sub- dustrial bonding and sealing applications. It is
common substrates in the photovoltaic in- strates especially suited for frame and junction box
dustry. ▪ Performance retention over a wide temper- bonding in the photovoltaic industry.
ature range Common substrates are metals, particularly
▪ Long-term durability aluminum, glass, metal primers and paint
▪ UL certified: UL94 HB coatings (2-C systems), ceramic materials,
plastics and wood.
This product is suitable for experienced pro-
fessional users only. Tests with actual sub-
strates and conditions have to be performed
ensuring adhesion and material compatibility.

PRODUCT DATA SHEET

Sikasil® AS-65
Version 01.01 (03 - 2021), en_CN
012603100650001000

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CURE MECHANISM Tooling and finishing PACKAGING INFORMATION
Sikasil® AS-65 cures by reaction with atmo- Tooling and finishing must be carried out
spheric moisture. At low temperatures the 400 ml
within the skin time of the sealant. Unipack
water content of the air is generally lower and When tooling freshly applied Sikasil® AS-65 600 ml
the curing reaction proceeds somewhat press the sealant to the joint flanks to get a Drum 270 kg
slower (see diagram 1). good wetting of the bonding surface. No tool-
ing agents to be used.
BASIS OF PRODUCT DATA
Removal All technical data stated in this document are
Uncured Sikasil® AS-65 can be removed from based on laboratory tests. Actual measured
tools and equipment with Sika® Remover-208 data may vary due to circumstances beyond
or another suitable solvent. Once cured, the our control.
material can only be removed mechanically. HEALTH AND SAFETY INFORMATION
Hands and exposed skin have to be washed For information and advice regarding trans-
immediately using hand wipes such as Sika® portation, handling, storage and disposal of
Cleaner-350H cleaning towels or a suitable in- chemical products, users shall refer to the ac-
dustrial hand cleaner and water. tual Safety Data Sheets containing physical,
Do not use solvents on skin. ecological, toxicological and other safety-re-
Overpainting lated data.
Diagram 1: Curing speed Sikasil® AS-65 Sikasil® AS-65 cannot be overpainted. DISCLAIMER
METHOD OF APPLICATION The information, and, in particular, the re-
Application limits
commendations relating to the application
Surface preparation To exclude materials influencing Sikasil® AS-
and enduse of Sika products, are given in
Surfaces must be clean, dry and free from 65, all adjacent materials in direct and indir-
good faith based on Sika's current knowledge
grease, oil and dust. Surface treatment de- ect contact have to be tested. Where two or
and experience of the products when prop-
pends on the specific nature of the substrates more different reactive sealants are used, al-
erly stored, handled and applied under nor-
and is crucial for a long lasting bond. low the first to cure completely before apply-
mal conditions in accordance with Sika's re-
ing the next.
commendations. In practice, the differences
Application Sikasil® AS-65 may only be used for serial ap-
in materials, substrates and actual site condi-
The optimum temperature for substrate and plication after a detailed examination and
tions are such that no warranty in respect of
sealant is between 15 °C and 25 °C. written approval of the corresponding project
merchantability or of fitness for a particular
Sikasil® AS-65 can be processed with manual, details by Sika Industry.
purpose, nor any liability arising out of any
pneumatic or electric driven piston guns as
FURTHER INFORMATION legal relationship whatsoever, can be inferred
well as pump equipment.
The information herein is offered for general either from this information, or from any writ-
For advice on selecting and setting up a suit-
guidance only. Advice on specific applications ten recommendations, or from any other ad-
able pump system, contact the System Engin-
is available on request from the Technical De- vice offered. The user of the product must
eering Department of Sika Industry.
partment of Sika Industry. test the product's suitability for the intended
Joints must be properly dimensioned.
Copies of the following publications are avail- application and purpose. Sika reserves the
Joints deeper than 15 mm must be avoided.
able on request: right to change the properties of its products.
▪ Safety Data Sheets The proprietary rights of third parties must be
▪ General Guidelines observed. All orders are accepted subject to
Sikasil® AS-Product Range 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.

PRODUCT DATA SHEET Sika (China) Ltd.

Sikasil® AS-65 No. 28 Jingdong Road
Version 01.01 (03 - 2021), en_CN Suzhou Industrial Park
012603100650001000 Jiangsu Province, 215121 China
+86 512 6273 2888
+86 512 6287 7070
https://chn.sika.com

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