ALL CLEAR
DESCRIPTION LIMITATIONS
Selleys All Clear is a neutral cure high performance Cannot be used on polystyrene foam.
universal co-polymer sealant. It cures to a clear flexible
rubber with excellent adhesion to most building Should not be used in an enclosed space or without
materials. ventilation.
SIZES AVAILABLE May not adhere to some wet absorbent surfaces or to
All Clear is available in 260g clear walled cartridge. some old wet metals.
USES In very cold weather cartridge must be conditioned to
Selleys All Clear is a universal sealant. It can be used on room temperature before use.
metals, most plastics, painted and masonry substrates. It
can be used on many wet substrates. It can be used on Not recommended for permanent water immersion or
metals even if they have an oily surface film typical on water containment structures.
new metals e. g. Zincalume®, galvanised iron.
Must be first painted with water based paint prior to
Some applications would include sealing and repairing painting with oil based paints.
roofs, awnings, skylights, ceramic tiles, gutters and
downpipes, around window frames, plumbing entrances, All Clear cures relatively slowly (0. 1mm per day). All
vinyl or aluminium siding and roof flashings, sealing Clear will not adhere through frost or ice.
leaks in caravans and recreation vehicles, and waterproof
bedding for glass when reglazing windows. TECHNICAL DETAILS (Note*)
Appearance: Water clear soft gel.
TECHNICAL FEATURES o
Viscosity: 15400-19400P TE/2 @ 25 C
{ High performance co-polymer rubber based. { HAF/HELIPATH.
Glass-like clarity. Slump: Non slump in normal applications.
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{ Universal sealant - adheres to most substrates and Skin Time: 5 min. @ 25 C , 7 min. @ 7 C.
many wet surfaces. o
Tack Free Time: Less than 55 min. @ 25 C.
{ Neutral cure - will not attack metal or concrete type Specific Gravity: 0. 91g/mL
substrates. o
Extrudability: 60g/min. @ 25 C (at 628kPa pressure
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{ Offers good weatherability and resistance to UV through 3mm orifice), 8g/min. @ 7 C
light. (620kPa pressure through 3mm
{ Good working characteristics. orifice).
{ Good paintability - can be overpainted immediately Solids Content: 65%
with water based paints. Oil based paints require Cure: Neutral, will not attack metal or
undercoating with water based paints first. concrete substrate.
{ Good slump resistance. Dirt Pick-Up: Minimal once tack free.
{ Ease of clean-up off hands with mineral turps. UV Stability: Slight chalking on surface after 1000
hours (500 hours light time) of
accelerated weathering in the QUV
weatherometer.
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Hardness: 28 @ 10 weeks at 25 C.
35 @ 1000 hours of accelerated
weathering in QUV weatherometer.
(Shore A instantaneous).
contacts the surface and forces water away from the
contact surface. For effective adhesion the substrate must
start drying shortly after sealant application.
Paintability
Water based paints: Good If adhesion to wet materials is difficult, wipe with rag
Alkyd Paints: Good, after first undercoating with soaked with acetone and apply sealant to the partially dry
a water based paint. Unless first substrate. Adhesion may not be possible to some wet
coated with a water based paint the porous substrates such as some concrete or wood
sealant adversely affects drying of surfaces.
alkyd paints.
Recovery (from 100% extension) For a neat, smooth finish, tool sealant surface
(ASTM D412): 100% after 10 min. immediately with suitable spatula dipped into turps. If
tape is used for clean joints remove immediately after
applying sealant and tooling.
Modulus (ASTM D412)
(a) @ 50% Extension: 0. 055 MPa Over-painting
(b) @ 100% Extension: 0. 072 MPa If required sealant can be overpainted immediately with
water based paints (though for best results allow sealant
Ultimate Tensile Strength to dry at least 24 hours). For oil based paints first coat
(ASTM D412): 0. 47 MPa sealant with a water based paint and allow to dry.
Elongation at Break
(ASTM D412): 440% Cleaning up
Adhesion: Tests were conducted on brass, Clean up tools, hands and spills before sealant cures with
copper, Zincalume®, galvanised mineral turps or white spirit.
iron, mild steel, anodised
aluminium, milled aluminium, WARNINGS/FIRST AID
copperised sheet lead, Alsynite On direct contact, uncured sealant irritates eyes. In case
fibreglass roofing, Malthoid - of contact, flush eyes with water and contact a doctor.
asbestos reinforced bitumen,
terrazzo, marble, cured concrete, Avoid repeated or prolonged skin contact. Use in a well
nylon, PVC, glass, marine ventilated area.
plywood and pine wood.
Satisfactory adhesion is achieved to Intentional misuse by deliberately inhaling the vapours
all of above substrates. from this product can be harmful or fatal. Vapours can
Flammability: Uncured sealant - flammable Cured be ignited by flame or spark.
sealant - will burn if ignited.
Service Temperature Contains highly flammable liquid hydrocarbons (30%).
Range: Suitable for use under normal Keep product out of reach of children.
temperatures reached on roofing
materials in service. Maximum
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service temperature 80 C SHIPPING/STORAGE/DANGEROUS
Application GOODS INFORMATION
Temperature: In very cold weather All Clear o
Storage: Store below 27 C in a dry place, away from
should be conditioned to room sources of ignition.
temperature before use to make
gunning easier. Shipping Limitations: Adhesive Class 3, UN1133,
PGIII.
* Indicative data only. Not intended for
preparation of specifications.
©2014 Selleys Chemical Company
HOW TO USE
Ensure that surfaces are free from dust, loose particles All information contained in this Product Information Sheet is
and soap residues. as accurate and up-to-date as possible. Products can be expected
to perform as indicated in this Sheet, so long as application
o procedures are followed as recommended. However, there are
Trim nozzle to 45 angle to desired opening and pierce
no expressed or implied warranties set out in this information
inner membrane and fit cartridge into Selleys' cartridge
other than those implied by Commonwealth, State or Territory
gun.
Legislation.
Apply sealant by gunning firmly into joint or onto
surface in a continuous steady flow, pushing sealant
ahead of nozzle.
When applying to wet materials, keep nozzle very close
to surface so that the extruding sealant immediately
