Sitol^® Marine

Sitol^® Marine is a high-quality, professional adhesive-sealant based on hybrid polymers, certified by IMO MED. It hardens by reaction with moisture to form a permanently elastic mass. It has rapid hardening and high initial adhesion, permanent elasticity from -40 to +100 °C. Absorbs vibrations and acoustically insulates bonded elements. It is resistant to UV radiation, ageing in general, chemicals and salt water. It does not shrink, it does not crumble. Solvent and isocyanate free. It adheres without primer to typical materials of the marine industry, natural and synthetic, smooth and porous, even wet, provided they are clean, degreased and compact. It adheres to wet or immersed substrates. Sitol^® Marine complies with the MED Directive and is certified by IMO Resolution MSC.307 (88) – Fire Testing Procedures Code (FTP Code 2010) – An. 1, part 5.
It also meets the European requirements for CE marking of sealants for applications on exterior and interior envelopes, pedestrian walkways and in environments constantly exposed to water.

• EN 15651-1 F INT-EXT CC 20 HM
• EN 15651-3 XS3 /
• EN 15651-4 PW EXT-INT 20 HM

Instructions for use

The application temperature of both environment and materials can vary between +5 °C and +40 °C (ideal temperature between +15 °C and +25 °C). The substrates must be solid, clean and free of oil or dust.

As an adhesive:

1. Insert the cartridge into the cartridge gun, possibly with reinforced transmission, open it, screw on the nozzle and cut it according to the quantity to be extruded.
2. Apply the adhesive in a thin layer, but still in sufficient quantity to cover the bonding area, avoiding air entrapment.
3. The material can be spread and evened out with a toothed trowel.
4. Bring the materials into position and bond them together before the surface film forming.
5. Due to its high initial adhesion, it normally does not require external mechanical fastening during hardening – for vertical installation – but for the bonding of particularly heavy elements it may be recommended.
6. In any case, carry out preliminary adhesion tests and priming in the case of stressed substrates.

As a sealant:

1. Stretch an adhesive tape along the sides of the joint.
2. Insert the cartridge into the cartridge gun, open it, screw on the nozzle and cut the tip so that the opening is proportionate to the size of the joint.
3. Inject plenty of sealant, avoiding air entrapment.
4. Smooth with a construction trowel moistened with Smooth within 5 minutes of application and in any case before film formation, exerting some pressure so as to eliminate any air pockets.
5. Remove the adhesive tape and smooth it out again with a hand moistened with Smooth.
6. Sitol^® Marine can be overpainted (carry out preliminary paint compatibility tests).

Tools cleaning
In the plastic status of the sealant, using acetone or other solvent; after hardening, only mechanically.

Storage

Sitol^® Marine must be stored in a dry and cool environment. Under these conditions, storage stability is at least 12 months. Avoid humid environments, heat sources and direct exposure to sunlight. Cartridges that are not completely used can be stored for about 3 months if closed tightly.