Tacky Tape®

SM5227
TECHNICAL DATA Metal Building Sealant
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION:
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Tacky Tape is a 100% solids, asbestos-free butyl must be removed before sealant tape is applied.
tape sealant that is a highly rubbery, tacky, reinforced This sealant tape can be applied in cold
compound designed for sealing metal lap joints in the temperatures. Temperatures below 40°F (4.44°C)
metal building industry. It is easy to apply and often promote the formation of condensation and
compress during installation. It exhibits excellent frost substrates. These should be removed before
application and performance characteristics over a the sealant tape is applied in order to achieve
wide temperature range and will not become brittle, optimum performance. Remove condensation and
crack or flow during service. It is available in various other moisture with a clean dry cloth and isopropyl
sizes supplied in ready-to-use rolls and pre-cut (IPA) alcohol. Follow this with a dry cloth wipe.
endlap pads for standing seam roof (SSR)
applications. It is also available in double and triple A light film of lubricant used in roll forming is usually
bead rolls and endlap pads. present on unpainted surfaces, such as Galvalume
and should not adversely affect the sealant tape
TYPICAL USES: performance. If excess lubricant is present wiping
with a clean cloth should minimize it.
Tacky Tape® is designed to seal and prevent the
entry of dust, air and moisture and assure a weather Position tape sealant on required seal area with
tight seal in metal building details. release backing paper on top. The tape sealant
 Metal rib and end joints should be positioned on the “wet”, or entry sides of
 Standing seam roof endlaps the fasteners to prevent passage of dynamic weather
 Sealing roof curbs roof jacks and skylights elements. Using a smooth even hand motion; press
 Sealing polyethylene sheeting the tape to the surface to make intimate contact
without distorting the tape sealant. Avoid lapping the
 Sealing air conditioning equipment tape by butt joining tapes at transition points.
 Window and door flanges Remove release-backing paper prior to mating
adjoining surface and fastening. IF SEALANT TAPE
ADVANTAGES: IS IN DIRECT CONTACT WITH ANY OTHER
SEALANT OR ELASTOMER, A COMPATIBILITY
 Excellent for sealing Galvalume, Galvalume Plus, TEST MUST BE CONDUCTED PRIOR TO USE.
Zincalume and KNAR 500
 Adheres to oily Galvalume SM5227 is compatible with the following Schnee-
 Will not corrode Galvalume, Galvalume Plus and Morehead products:
KYNAR 500  Acryl-R SM5430 Non-Skinning SSR Sealant
 Meets ASTM and Federal Standards  ACRYL-R SM5504 Narrow Joint Sealant
 Non-staining  ACRYL-R SM5522 Acrylic Sealant
 Permanently flexible  Permathane SM7100 and SM7108 Polyurethane
 Resistant to ultraviolet and infrared radiations, Sealants
precipitation atmospheric hydrocarbon
contamination and extremes in temperature LIMITATIONS:

APPLICATION: Not recommended for:

 For applications requiring continuous water
Optimally, a clean dry uncontaminated surface is submersion, consult Schnee-Morehead field
desired to obtain intimate adhesion, but realistically sales representative.
there are field situations that prevent complete  Joints that are not mechanically fixed.
control of surface conditions. Obviously, excessive  Do not apply sealant to wet or frost bearing
oil, caked-on dirt, free standing water and ice or snow surfaces. See application paragraph
 TYPICAL PROPERTIES SPECIFICATION COMPLIANCE:
Property Typical Values Test Method
AAMA 804.3
Specific Gravity: 1.47 ASTM D 792 AAMA 807.3
Density: 13.54 Lbs./Gal. SM Lab Test Federal Specification TT-C-1796A, Type II, Class B
1.62 Kg/Liter
Percent Solids: 100% SM Lab Test USDA Acceptable
Peel Adhesion
2
AAMA 800 UL Approval for SM5227 has been granted on sizes
PIW (N/mm ) / % Cohesive
Seperation 1/16”
up to and including ¾” width x ¼” thick
Galvalume 16 (2.8) / 100 (0.158cm)
Anodized Aluminum 16 (2.8) / 100 thick
Mill Finish Aluminum 16 (2.8) / 100
Polyvinylidene Fluoride 17 (2.8) / 100  Galvalume and Galvalume Plus are registered
PVC Plastisol 17 (2.8) / 100 trade marks of BIEC International
Polyester 16 (2.8) / 100
Siliconized Polyester 16 (2.8) / 100  Zincalume is a registered trademark of BHP Steel
Tensile Adhesive Strength
PSI (kPa) % Cohesive
20 (138) 95 ASTM C 907
 KYNAR 500 is a registered trademark of Elf
Separation Atochem North America, Inc.
Yield Strength PSI (kPA)
% Elongation
8 (55)
>1000
ASTM C 908
ASTM C 908
 Tacky Tape and Acryl-R are registered
Sag None AAMA 800 trademarks of Schnee-Morehead, Inc.
Vehicle Migration Pass,<1/8” AAMA 800
(<3.175mm)
Water Resistance No Effects AAMA 800
Refer to Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for
Hardness (Shore 00) 50-60 AAMA 800 further information
Crazing to Acrylic plastics None MIL-S-11030C
Cone Penetration (0.1mm) ASTM D 217
@77°F (25°C) 85-100 300 g cone (5 For medical emergency only,
@120°F (48.8°C) 125-135 Sec) call Chem Trec 1-800-424-9300
@0°F (-17.7°C) 45-55
Application Temperature Range -5°F to 120°F SM Lab Test
(-20°C to 49°C)
Service Temperature Range -40°F to 200°F SM Lab Test
(-40°C to 93°C)
Color Gray Visual SM Test
Weatherability Excellent, no SM Lab Test
QUV, 340A lamp 1000 Hrs cracking, chalking,
wash-off or flow
(sag)
6” Static Water Pressure Pass – No Leakage ASTM
Proposed Test
Method
Water Penetration Pass – No leakage ASTM E 1646
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Air Leakage At 1.57 PSF 0.051 CFM/FT ASTM E 1680
0.068 CFM/FT2
At 6.24 PSF 0.1024 CFM/FT2
0.1365 CFM/FT2
Shelf Life 18 months when stored at or below
100°F (38°C)

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MOREHEAD , INC. MAKES NO WARRANTIES, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT
NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE. SINCE THE USE OF THE HEREIN DESCRIBED MATERIALS INVOLVES
MANY VARIABLES IN METHODS OF APPLICATION, HANDLING AND/OR USE, THE USER IN
ACCEPTING AND USING THESE MATERIALS ASSUMES ALL RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE END
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TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF AN “AS IS” SALE, AND IF THE PRODUCT IS PROVED TO BE
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