Sikaflex-221 sealant
At a glance
- Multifunctional adhesive sealant
- Resistant to ageing
- Paintable
Sikaflex-221 is a 1-component polyurethane adhesive and sealant for a wide range of applications. The elastic sealant adheres well to a wide variety of substrates, including metals, metal primers, painted surfaces, ceramic materials and various plastics.
Sikaflex-221 sealant is suitable for creating durable, elastic seals and for bonding different materials. Thanks to its good ageing resistance, the sealant is suitable for applications where a long-lasting elastic bond or seal is required.
The sealant cures by reaction with atmospheric moisture and has good non-sag properties. Sikaflex-221 can also be sanded and overpainted, making it suitable for applications where the finish after sealing or bonding is important.
Features of Sikaflex-221
- Multifunctional adhesive and sealant.
- Adheres well to a wide variety of substrates.
- Suitable for permanent, elastic seals.
- Good ageing resistance.
- Can be sanded and painted over.
- Non-corrosive.
- Low odour.
- Complies with EN 45545-2 R1/R7 HL3.
Applications
Sikaflex-221 can be used for sealing and bonding various materials. The product is suitable for use on:
- Metals.
- Aluminium.
- Metal primers.
- Painted surfaces and two-component coatings.
- Ceramic materials.
- Various plastics.
This adhesive and sealant is suitable for both industrial applications and general assembly, sealing and repair work where an elastic bond or seal is required.
Application
We recommend applying Sikaflex-221 to a clean and dry surface, free from grease, oil and dust. Surface preparation depends on the substrate and is crucial for long-lasting adhesion. Sikaflex-221 can be applied at temperatures between 5°C and 40°C. Please note that temperature affects the product’s reactivity and application properties. The optimum temperature for both the substrate and sealant is between 15°C and 25°C. Sikaflex-221 can be applied using a manual, pneumatic or electric piston gun, or pump equipment.
Specifications
Contents: 300 ml cartridge
Chemical basis: 1-component polyurethane
Colour: white, grey, black and beige
Curing mechanism: moisture curing
Density (uncured): 1.3 kg/l
Non-sag properties: good
Ambient application temperature: 5–40 °C
Skin formation time: 60 minutes (23 °C / 50 % RH)
Open time: 45 minutes (23 °C / 50 % RH)
Shrinkage: 5 %
Hardness (Shore A): 40
Tensile strength: 1.8 MPa
Elongation at break: 500 %
Tear resistance: 7 N/mm
Shelf life: 12 months (stored below 25 °C)
Suitable application gun: cartridge gun
Product properties
The key technical properties clearly listed in one place.
- Article number
- LIJ001093
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Adhesive type describes the family of adhesive or sealant, such as epoxy adhesive, (methyl)methacrylate adhesive, polyurethane adhesive or polymer sealant. Its chemistry affects processing, curing, flexibility and adhesion. Products of the same type may still differ, so check the suitable substrates and application instructions.
- Polyurethaanlijm
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Open time is the period during which an applied adhesive, sealant or mortar can still be assembled, positioned or adjusted. It is usually given in minutes under specified conditions, often around 20 or 23 °C. Open time generally starts at application and may differ from the working time after mixing.
- 45 minutes
- Colour
- White, Zwart, Gray, Overig
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This property lists the substrates on which an adhesive, resin or coating can achieve strong adhesion according to the product information. The result also depends on surface preparation.
- Cleaning and degreasing: removes dirt, oil and other substances that interfere with bonding.
- Sanding or roughening: can improve adhesion when suitable for the substrate.
- Primer: required or recommended for some surfaces.
Materials such as PE, PP and PTFE are difficult to bond with many conventional adhesives and may need a specialist adhesive or pretreatment. If in doubt, test adhesion on a small area.
- Aluminium, Staal
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The recommended application temperature range indicates the conditions under which the product can generally be applied and cured properly. Three temperatures matter:
- Air: the temperature in the workshop or outdoors.
- Substrate: the temperature of the surface being treated.
- Product: the temperature of the resin, adhesive or coating itself.
A cold substrate can cause condensation and affect adhesion. At higher temperatures, two-component products may react faster, reducing their working time. Check the dew point and follow the product instructions.
- 5-40 °C
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The chemical base describes the chemistry of an adhesive, sealant, resin or coating, such as epoxy, polyester, polyurethane, (methyl)methacrylate or a hybrid polymer. It affects curing, flexibility and adhesion. Products with the same chemical base are not necessarily suitable for the same applications.
- One-component polyurethane (PU)
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The period for which an unopened product remains usable under the specified storage conditions. Check whether the period starts from the manufacturing date or another date. Shelf life may be shorter after opening, especially for products sensitive to air or moisture.
- 12 months
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The time after application during which a skin forms on the surface of a sealant. Tool the joint before the skin develops, as adjusting it afterwards can affect the finish or adhesion. Temperature and humidity influence this time.
- 1 hour (23 °C/50% RH)
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Cure shrinkage describes how much a resin, adhesive or rubber becomes smaller as it cures. The value is usually given as a percentage (%) and may refer to volume shrinkage or shrinkage along one dimension; these are not the same. Shrinkage matters for casting accuracy and for limiting stress or distortion.
- 5%
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Tear strength describes the force needed to extend an existing tear in a material. For silicone rubber, this matters when a mould is frequently stretched during demoulding. The value is often expressed in N/mm (newtons per millimetre of specimen thickness) or kN/m. These units are equivalent: 1 N/mm = 1 kN/m = 1,000 N/m. Check the unit carefully: a value in N/m is therefore a thousand times smaller than the same number in N/mm. Specimen shape and test method also affect the result.
- 7 N/mm
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Sag resistance describes how well a paste, sealant or coating stays in place after application without running or slumping. It matters on vertical surfaces, in thick adhesive joints and for overhead repairs.
A product may be thixotropic: it becomes easier to work when stirred or spread, then thickens again at rest. This makes application easier without the material immediately running down the surface. Sag resistance is not the same as viscosity; behaviour after application also matters.
- Good
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Tensile strength is the maximum tensile stress a material can withstand during a tensile test before failure. It is usually expressed in MPa (megapascals) or N/mm² (newtons per square millimetre); 1 MPa = 1 N/mm². Under comparable test conditions, a higher value means greater resistance to tension. In composites, fibre orientation also affects the result.
- 1.8 MPa
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The curing mechanism explains how a product develops its final strength or shape. The main mechanisms are:
- Two-component reaction (2K): a chemical reaction begins once components A and B are mixed. Mixing ratio and working time are important.
- Moisture curing (often 1K): the product reacts with moisture in the surrounding air. Temperature, humidity and film thickness affect the process.
- UV curing: light of the appropriate wavelength triggers the reaction. Areas that are not exposed to the light may not cure fully.
- Physical drying: water or solvent evaporates. This is different from chemical curing.
Some products use more than one mechanism, so the correct application conditions depend on the particular system.
- Moisture-curing
- Net contents
- 300 ml
Safety information
Read the warnings and use appropriate protective equipment before handling the product.
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