Super Calstik is a modified, silicate-based glue. It sets quickly to provide a high temperature bond for porous insulating materials. Super Calstik is completely asbestos free.
Specifications
| Density ( lb/gal ) | 12 |
|---|---|
| Density ( kg/m³ ) | 1440 |
| Tensile Strength ( kPa ) | 20685 |
| Tensile Strength ( psi ) | 3000 |
| Solids by Weight ( % ) | 62 |
| pH | 12.8 |
| Viscosity-Brookfield ( cps ) | 7200 to 8500 |
| Wet Coverage | 0.8 mm, 1.23 m2/liter 1.6 mm, 0.61 m2/liter 1/32" thick, 50 sq. Ft./gallon 1/16" thick, 25 sq. Ft./gallon |
| Drying Time ( ºC ) | 25 |
| Drying Time ( ºF ) | 77 |
| Set ( sec ) | 15 |
| Handles ( min ) | 5 |
| Thorough Dry ( hrs ) | 1-1/2 |
| Minimum Application Temperature for Thorough Dry ( ºC ) | 2 |
| Minimum Application Temperature for Thorough Dry ( ºF ) | 35 |
| Melt Point at Decomposes ( ºC ) | 587 |
| Melt Point at Decomposes ( ºF ) | 1088 |
| Minimum Shore "C" Hardness - 24 Hour Care | 65 |
| Resistance to Cracking | 0" - 1/4 Wedge - No Cracking 0" - 1/8 Wedge - No Cracking |
| Elongation-10 Day Cure ( % ) | 2 |
| Shrinkage - 10 Day Cure ( % ) | 1 |
| Adhesion to Calcium | Silicate Insulation Falls Before Glue Line Joint |
| Non-Aqueous Solvents | Excellent with Aromatic, Aliphatic and Oxygenated Solvents |
| Mineral Acids | Salt Formation and Loss of Bond Strength |
| Water-Cold | Softens Upon Lengthy Submersion |
| Water-Hot | Softens Upon Continuous Contact |
Applications
Super Calstik is used for bonding and sealing joints in super Firetemp® high temperature insulation and calcium silicate pipe and block insulation. It is used in grease ducts, structural steel and other fire-rated applications.
Storage and Application Limitations
Do Not Store Below 35ºF (2ºC) (Wet Product) – Freezes
Do Not Store Above 95ºF(35ºC) (Wet Product) – Bodies Up
Freeze-Thaw Stability (Wet Product) – No Cycles
Maximum Recommended Continuous
Service Temperature (Dry Product) – 1000ºF(538ºC)
Fire Resistance (Dry Product) – Passes 1200ºF(649ºC) Oven Without Charring
Effect on Metal (Dry Product) – Non-Corrosive
Removal from Surfaces
Immediately Use Hot Water and Soap Before It Dries