Technical Data Sheet
DOWSIL™ 789 Silicone Weatherproofing Sealant
Neutral, one-part silicone sealant
Features & Easy of use – all temperature gunability
Benefits Primerless adhesion – upon curing will form a strong bond to most common building
components without the use of a primer
Long-life reliability – cured sealant stays elastomeric from -50°C to 150°C without
hardening, cracking or becoming brittle under normal weather conditions
Low Modulus – with extension/compression capability up to ±50% of original joint width
Excellent weatherability, virtually unaffected by sunlight, rain, snow, ozone
Ease of application – ready to use as supplied
Composition One-part, neutral-cure, RTV silicone sealant
Applications DOWSIL™ 789 Silicone Weatherproofing Sealant is a specified, premium performance
weather sealing product specifically designed for general glazing and weather sealing
in curtain wall and building facades.
Typical Properties
Specification Writers: These values are not intended for use in preparing specifications.
Test1 Property2 Unit Result
Uncured – As Tested at 50% RH and 23°C (73°F)
ASTM D2202 Flow (Sag or Slump) inches (mm) 0
Working Time minutes 15–30
ASTM C 679 Tack-free Time, 77°F, 50% RH minutes < 80
Curing Time at 77°F (25°C) and 50% RH days 7–14
As Cured – After 21 days at 50% RH and 77°F (25°C)
ASTM D 2240 Durometer Hardness, Shore A points 28
ASTM D 412 Ultimate Tensile Strength kg/cm2 16
Ultimate Elongation percent 700
ASTM C 719 Joint Movement Capability percent ±50
ASTM D 624 Tear Strength, die B kg/cm 11
1. ASTM – American Society for Testing and Materials.
2. Based on South Coast Air Quality Management District of California. Maximum VOC is listed both inclusive and
exclusive of water and exempt compounds.
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Description DOWSIL™ 789 Silicone Weatherproofing Sealant is a one-part, neutral- cure, architectural
grade sealant. It easily extrudes in any weather and cures at ambient temperature by
reaction with moisture in the air to form a durable, flexible silicone rubber seal.
How To Use Please consult the technical manual. Please contact your local sales application engineer
for specific advice.
Preparation
Clean all joints, removing all foreign matter and contaminants such as grease, oil, dust,
water, frost, surface dirt, old sealants or glazing compounds and protective coatings.
Application Method
Install backing material or joint filler, setting blocks, spacer shims and tapes. Mask areas
adjacent to joints to ensure neat sealant lines. Primer is generally not required on non-
porous surfaces, but maybe necessary for optimal sealant of certain porous surfaces. A test
placement is always recommended. Apply DOWSIL™ 789 Silicone Weatherproofing
Sealant in a continuous operation using a positive pressure. (The sealant can be applied
using many types of air-operated guns and most types of bulk dispensing equipment.)
Before a skin forms (typically within 15~20 minutes), tool the sealant with light pressure to
spread the sealant against backing material and the joint surfaces. Remove masking tape
as soon as the bead is tooled.
Approvals/ Meets the requirements of: KS F 4910-2000 F25LM
Specifications
Colors
This product is available in 6 colors: black, gray, bronze, limestone, precast white and white.
Custom colors may be ordered to match virtually any substrate.
Handling PRODUCT SAFETY INFORMATION REQUIRED FOR SAFE USE IS NOT INCLUDED IN
Precautions THIS DOCUMENT. BEFORE HANDLING, READ PRODUCT AND SAFETY DATA SHEETS
AND CONTAINER LABELS FOR SAFE USE, PHYSICAL AND HEALTH HAZARD
INFORMATION. THE SAFETY DATA SHEET IS AVAILABLE ON THE DOW WEBSITE AT
DOW.COM, OR FROM YOUR DOW SALES APPLICATION ENGINEER, OR
DISTRIBUTOR, OR BY CALLING DOW CUSTOMER SERVICE.
Usable Life And When stored at or below 30°C (86°F) in the original unopened containers, DOWSIL™ 789
Storage Silicone Weatherproofing Sealant has a usable life of 12 months from the date of
manufacture. Refer to product packaging for “Use By” date.
Packaging This product is available in 300 ml disposable cartridges and in 500 ml foil sausages
Information depending on location of purchase.
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Limitations DOWSIL™ 789 Silicone Weatherproofing Sealant is not approved for use as a structural
sealant.
DOWSIL™ 789 Silicone Weatherproofing Sealant should not be used:
In below-grade applications
When surface temperatures exceed 50°C (122°F)
On surfaces that are continuously immersed in water
On building materials that bleed oils, plasticizers or solvents, green or partially
vulcanized rubber gaskets or tapes
On frost-laden or wet surfaces
In totally confined joints (the sealant requires atmospheric moisture for cure)
If the sealant is intended to be painted (paints do not typically adhere to most silicone
sealants)
To surfaces in direct contact with food or other food-grade applications
This product is neither tested nor represented as suitable for medical or pharmaceutical
uses.
Health and To support customers in their product safety needs, Dow has an extensive Product
Environmental Stewardship organization and a team of product safety and regulatory compliance specialists
available in each area.
Information
For further information, please see our website, dow.com, or consult your local Dow
representative.
Disposal Dispose in accordance with all local, state (provincial) and federal regulations. Empty
Considerations containers may contain hazardous residues. This material and its container must be
disposed in a safe and legal manner.
It is the user’s responsibility to verify that treatment and disposal procedures comply with
local, state (provincial) and federal regulations. Contact your Dow Technical Representative
for more information.
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