Tikalflex Contact 12 (70 ml)

Tikalflex Contact 12 is a powerful, universal one-component MS-polymer adhesive supplied in a convenient 70 ml sausage pack. This high-performance adhesive sealant is specifically developed for demanding applications in construction, yacht building, and the caravan and marine industries. It combines very high final strength with long-lasting elasticity, making it ideal for structural bonding applications exposed to vibration, mechanical loads and moisture.

Tikalflex Contact 12 provides excellent adhesion to a wide range of common materials without the need for a primer. It also cures reliably on damp substrates and even underwater.

Benefits of Tikalflex Contact 12

• Very high initial and final strength.
• Permanently elastic after curing.
• Shrink-free.
• Waterproof (suitable for use above and under water).
• Excellent adhesion to damp substrates.
• Sandable and paintable after curing.
• Odour-free and solvent-free.
• Isocyanate-free.
• No primer required.
• Good chemical resistance (e.g. oil, diesel and nitric acid).

Adhesion

Tikalflex Contact 12 adheres excellently to:

• Metal and aluminium.
• Steel.
• Polyester and epoxy.
• Glass-fibre-reinforced plastic (GRP).
• Acrylic (PMMA).
• Glass.
• Concrete and stone.
• Wood.
• Copper.
• PVC.
• Natural stone.

Applications of Tikalflex Contact 12 

Tikalflex Contact 12 is a true all-round adhesive for marine and caravan applications, suitable for:

• Bonding vibrating structures such as metal structures, containers, wagons, ships, caravans and vehicle bodies.
• Structural bonding in (prefab) construction.
• Bonding of façade panels, insulation boards, thresholds, window sills and tiles.
• Bonding and sealing of natural stone and mirrors.
• Sealing lightly expanding joints and construction seams.
• Suitable for use in wet areas.
• Bonding and sealing of countertops and sinks.
• Allround adhesive for marine and caravan use.

Technical properties

Contents: 70 ml (also available in a 290 ml cartridge)
Colour: black or white
Chemical base: MS-polymer
Density: 1.54 g/ml
Application temperature: 0-40°C
Skin formation time: 10-15 minutes (at 23°C)
Hardness: Shore A 60
Application method: no caulking gun required
Temperature resistance: -40°C to +90°C
Tensile strength: 2.3 N/mm²
Elongation at break: 350%
Resistance to salt water and weathering: yes
UV resistance: no
Shelf life: 18 months when stored at 5-25°C