Description
Product Data Sheet
Neutral (moisture) cure, 100 percent silicone, reactive hot-melt sealant
DOWSIL™ InstantGlaze Window Assembly Sealant is a 100 percent silicone, neutral-cure sealant formulated to meet the demanding requirements of a backbedding sealant for the high-speed manufacturing of windows and doors. DOWSIL™ InstantGlaze Window Assembly Sealant delivers instant green strength to offer productivity improvements in backbedding applications. Windows made with DOWSIL™ InstantGlaze Window Assembly Sealant can be immediately handled without the risk of compromising the integrity of the seal or distorting of the sash.
DOWSIL™ InstantGlaze Window Assembly Sealant is available in clear, gray, and black.
Features & Benefits
- Instant green strength
- Meets ASTM C 793 weather resistance
- Low VOC (VOC exempt in CA)
- Neutral cure
- Adheres to most common window substrates
- Open time up to 15 minutes
- Pot life up to 24 hours at ≤ 250°F (≤ 121°C)
- Excellent clarity
- Service temperatures from -58 to 300°F (-50 to 150°C)
- Reduces silicone contamination and cleanup
- Can be used with standard XY glazing equipment and pumps
- Instant green strength delivers improved productivity in window assembly
- Long open time, pot life, and moderate application temperature (250°F [121°C]) offer a user-friendly application
- Unique physical properties minimize contamination of window components during assembly
Applications
DOWSIL™ InstantGlaze Window Assembly Sealant is designed for use as a backbedding sealant in the assembly of windows and doors. It is used with high-speed XY glazing equipment to improve manufacturing productivity and window performance. It can be used on most common window materials (wood, PVC, aluminum, fiberglass) for standard and impact-resistant glazing. DOWSIL™ InstantGlaze Window Assembly Sealant is also compatible with most common insulating glass sealants.
