Universal Silicone Transparent 280ml
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📊 Technical Specifications
Base: 100% Silicone (Acetic curing system)
Color: Transparent (Clear)
Volume: 280 ml (cartridge)
Skin Formation: approx. 7–13 minutes (at 23 °C / 50% RH)
Curing Speed: approx. 2–3 mm per 24 hours
Temperature Resistance: -50 °C to +120 °C
Application Temperature: +5 °C to +40 °C
Product Code: SIL-UNIV-280
💡 Why choose this exact solution?
Hey tilers. We all know those bargain-bin "clear silicones" from the discount aisle: you tool them into a joint, and within months under direct sunlight they turn cloudy, lose their elasticity, pull away from the glass, and let water seep through during winter. This Universal Silicone from Den Braven is an authentic acetic classic: it vulcanizes using ambient humidity, creates tenacious adhesion to smooth surfaces, and retains rubber flexibility from -50 °C up to +120 °C. When you need a reliable waterproof seal on window perimeters, roof lights, or shower screens, this is the dependable choice.
🛠️ Professional installation TIP: Acetic silicone skins over in just 7 to 13 minutes. Smooth the joint profile with a spatula misted with dilute neutral soapy water immediately after application. The joint faces must be completely clean, dry, and alcohol-degreased—silicone will not bond to damp or misty glass.
🔍 Expert perspective (Tested at J&J Tile Design): We use this transparent silicone on glazing beads, showcases, and technical transitions around window joinery. Unlike neutral silicones, acetic chemistry creates a fast, aggressive bond to degreased glass. Wear Wussow nitrile gloves to keep hands clean, and clean off fresh excess from tools immediately with UltraGrime wipes.
✅ Key Advantages
- Permanent elasticity and high ultimate elongation exceeding 400%.
- Primerless adhesion to glass, vitrified tile, glazed ceramics, and enamel.
- Exceptional resistance to UV radiation, weathering, aging, and frost down to -50 °C.
⚠️ What to watch out for
- Do not use on mirrors (acetic acid corrodes the reflective silver backing).
- Unsuitable for marble and porous natural limestone (risk of oily edge staining and acid etching).
- Causes oxidation on unprotected metals (copper, zinc, lead, mild steel); will not adhere to PE, PP, or PTFE.
Practical FAQs
What is the practical difference between acetic and neutral silicone?
Acetic silicone releases acetic acid during curing, carries a vinegar scent, and bonds rapidly to non-porous substrates like glass and glazed tile. Neutral silicone cures without acid odors and is safe for mirrors, raw metals, concrete, and natural stone.
Can this silicone be painted over with wall or masonry paint?
No, 100% silicone cannot be painted; paints will bead up and peel off the silicone surface. If the joint must be painted, use an MS polymer (such as MAMUT GLUE Multi) or an acrylic sealant.
Can I use Universal Silicone to bond a bathroom mirror to ceramic tile?
Never. The acetic acid will degrade the mirror's silver backing within weeks, creating unsightly cloudy gray spots. For mirrors, always choose a neutral silicone or MAMUT GLUE Clear UV.
Additional parameters
| Category: | Adhesives, Sealants, Chemicals |
|---|---|
| Warranty: | 2 years (Company 1 year) |
| Weight: | 0.3 kg |
| EAN: | 8711595025812 |
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