MasterSeal® PG 470
High performance, elastomeric joint sealant (Pouring Grade)
DESCRIPTION ESTIMATED SET AND CURE TIMES
MasterSeal PG 470 is a high grade, polysulphide
based sealant possessing outstanding resistance Property 5°C 10°C 25°C 40°C
to deterioration due to weathering, ozone, ultra- Pot life 24 hrs 18 hrs 2 hrs 1 hr
Initial set 5 days 72 hrs 24 hrs 5 hrs
violet light and attack by chemicals present in
Full cure 8 wks 5 wks 2 wks 7 days
industrial atmospheres. It has the ability to
withstand repeated cycles of compression and
extension over a wide temperature range, and has JOINT SIZE
excellent adhesion properties to all materials Joint size may range from a minimum of 5mm to a
commonly employed in building and construction maximum of 50mm wide. Joints with cyclic
work. movements should have a width:depth ratio 2:1
and designed so total movement does not exceed
MasterSeal PG 470 is supplied as 3 litre units of the 25% M.A.F. related to the joint width. Sealant
base and catalyst for sealing horizontal joints depth shall not exceed joint width except joints
where pronounced cyclical movement is expected subject to total immersion where joint profile
and where the service conditions would be harsh should be 1:1.
for most common sealants. It is ideal for use in Minimum sealant depth recommended:
expansion joints in reinforced concrete structures 5mm for metals, glass and other impervious
such as bridges, reservoirs, water treatment surfaces.
works, sea walls and roads, etc. It can also be 10mm for all porous surfaces.
used in floor joints subject to heavy usage where a 20mm for joints exposed to hydrostatic
high resistance to damage is required. pressures.
5mm below flush for joints exposed to traffic.
TYPICAL PROPERTIES*
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Colour Grey
Solid content 97%
Viscosity Pourable liquid JOINT PREPARATION SURFACE
Tack free at 25°C 24 hours TREATMENT
Staining Generally non-staining
Shore A Hardness 18-22
Application temperature 5°C to 40°C Concrete & Surfaces must be clean and dry. Wire
Recommended Transverse ±25% M.A.F. Masonry brush thoroughly and remove dust and
movement (Movement Accommodation all contaminants.
Factor) Metals Remove any corrosion or millscale by
grit or shotblast, wirebrush, grinder or
chemical remover. De-grease the
PACKAGING surfaces with clean cloths soaked in
oil-free cleansing solvent.
Pouring Grade: 3 litre (base and catalyst)
Wood (bare) Wood surfaces must be clean and dry,
cut back or abrade where necessary to
STANDARDS sound timber.
Glass and glazed Thoroughly clean the surfaces with
materials clean cloths soaked in oil-free
ASTM C 920-02 Type M, Class 25 cleansing solvent.
BS 5212 : Part 1 : 1990 Compliance Coating surfaces Coating should be removed and the
BS EN ISO 11600 Type F, Class 25LM surfaces treated as above.
TT-S-00227E General compliance Where required, a bond breaking tape should be applied before
priming.
MasterSeal® PG 470
PRIMING APPLICATION
The correct primer must always be used. MasterSeal PG 470 is formulated to be applied
using a sealant gun but may be applied by
SURFACE APPLICATION trowel if required.
MasterSeal P 101 Sealant guns are fitted with conical nozzles
Porous surfaces (such as concrete and masonry) which can be cut to suit the joint width.
Non-porous surfaces (such as metals, glass and The sealant should be gunned into the joint
glazed surfaces). using an even trigger pressure, cleaning the
Application of primer should not be carried out nozzle occasionally to avoid contamination.
below 4°C. Deep joints should be filled in two or more runs,
A single coat of primer should be applied by to prevent air entrapment.
brush in accordance with the instructions on Once the sealant has been applied, a small
the primer tins. The primer must be allowed to timber spatula, soaked in soapy water, should
dry to a tack free state before applying be used to compact the sealant into the joints
MasterSeal PG 470. and to achieve a smooth polished finish. Any
MasterSeal PG 470 should be applied within 3 masking tape which has been applied should
hours of primer, otherwise repriming will be be removed before the sealant cures.
necessary. Mixing and application equipment should be
cleaned immediately.
APPLICATION TEMPERATURE
COVERAGE
MasterSeal PG 470 should be applied when the
ambient temperature is between 4°C and 50°C. MasterSeal PG 470 (length of joint in metres filled
When the temperature is below 10°C storage at per 1 litre of material)
room temperature for several hours will ease
mixing and application. Depth of Width of joint mm
joint mm 10 15 20 25 30
Mixing MasterSeal PG 470: 10 10 6.7 5 4 3.33
Mix and use one complete unit at a time. Do 15 4.45 3.33 2.67 2.23
not sub-divide. 20 2.5 2 1.67
Pouring grade is supplied in separate base & 25 1.6 1.33
catalyst units.
Sometimes slight settlement may occur in the STORAGE
catalyst, mix well, before adding to the base Store under cover out of direct sunlight and protect
component. from extremes of temperature. In tropical climates
Mix for 5-10 minutes using a suitable paddle the product must be stored in an air conditioned
fitted to a 500 rpm electric drill moving the environment. Shelf life is at least 12 months when
paddle completely through the mass of the stored between 5°C and 35°C.
material. The sides and base of the container
should be periodically scraped down with a SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
palette knife to ensure all of the catalyst is
The components and mixed sealant should not be
completely blended with the base compound.
left in contact with skin for prolonged periods.
Failure to completely disperse catalyst
Gloves should be worn and the use of a barrier
throughout the base compound will result in
cream is strongly recommended. Solvent must
uncured sealant. Once mixed
not be used for cleaning the hands. Use an
MasterSeal PG 470 should be used
industrial cleaner and wash with soap and water.
immediately. For further information including disposal
instructions refer to the Material Safety Data
Sheet.
MasterSeal® PG 470
NOTE QUALITY AND CARE
Field service, where provided, does not constitute All products originating from BASF’s Dubai, UAE
supervisory responsibility. For additional facility are manufactured under a management
information contact your local BASF system independently certified to conform to the
representative. requirements of the quality, environmental and
occupational health & safety standards ISO 9001,
BASF reserves the right to have the true cause of ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001.
any difficulty determined by accepted test
methods. * Properties listed are based on laboratory controlled tests.
® = Registered trademark of the BASF-Group in many countries.
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NOTE orally or in writing may be followed, modified or rejected by the owner, engineer or contractor since they, and not
BASF, are responsible for carrying out procedures appropriate to a specific application.
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