Product Information
Construction
SealantsDow Corning
Tub, Tile
& Ceramic Silicone Sealant
FEATURES
Cures to 100% silicone rubber
Fast cure, high strength
Clear, white, translucent white and
almond colors meet the require-
ments of FDA Regulation No. 21
CFR 177.2600
BENEFITS
Cured sealant is mildew resistant
Remains flexible; will not become
brittle, crack, shrink or chalk
Bond to many common kitchen and
bath substrates
Supplied in removable, reusable,
resealable nozzle that saves time
and sealant
COMPOSITION
One-part, acetoxy-cure, RTV
silicone
Dow Corning Tub, Tile & Ceramic
Silicone Sealant is available from:
One-part acetoxy-cure silicone sealant for non-porous substrates
APPLICATIONS
As an adhesive, sealant or grout for repairing or replacing ceramic tiles
Tub and shower enclosures
Forming watertight seals around bathtubs, shower enclosures, sinks, vanities,
countertops, lavatories, faucets, saunas, hot tubs, plumbing fixtures, drains,
piping, shower doors and floor seams
TYPICAL PROPERTIES
Specification Writers: Please contact your local Dow Corning Sales Application Engineer
or Dow Corning Customer Service before writing specifications on this product.
Test Unit Result
Tooling Time
1
minutes 5-10
Tack-Free Time
1
minutes 15-20
Complete Set-Up Time
1
,
1/8″ hours 24
Cure System Acetoxy
Application Temperature Range F ( C) -20 to 122 (-29 to 50)
VOC Content
2
g/L 33
As Cured After 7 days
Durometer Hardness Shore A points 27
Tensile Strength psi 325
Elongation percent 600
Temperature Range (Continuous) F ( C) -40 to 350 (-40 to 176)
Movement Capability percent 25
1
At 77 F (25 C) and 50% relative humidity.
2
Based on South Coast Air Quality Management District of California. Maximum VOC is listed both inclusive and
exclusive of water and exempt compounds. For a VOC data sheet for a specific sealant color, please send your request
to product.inquiry@dowcorning.com.
DESCRIPTION
Dow Corning
Tub, Tile & Ceramic
Silicone Sealant is a one-part acetoxy-
cure silicone sealant for non-porous
surface applications requiring a sealant
that is mildew-resistant when cured.
Dow Corning Tub, Tile & Ceramic Sili-
cone Sealant meets the requirements of:
FDA Regulation No. 21 CFR
177.2600 (standard colors only;
custom colors do not comply)
HOW TO USE
1. Refer to product packaging for
use-by date.
2. Temperature. Apply sealant at
temperatures between -20 and 122 F
(-29 and 50 C) for best results.
3. Prepare surface. Cut out and
remove all old caulk for repair
applications.
4. Clean, Two-Step. First, apply solvent
to a lint-free cloth and vigorously
wipe bonding surfaces to remove
dirt and residues. Next, use a dry
wipe to remove remaining solvent
and residue for optimum cleaning.
Repeat if necessary. Surfaces must
be clean, dry, oil-and frost-free
for best results. (Recommended
solvents include isopropyl alcohol,
toluene, xylene, naphtha or similar
solvent.) Always wear gloves and
follow safety precautions and
directions on solvent container.
DO NOT USE gasoline or kerosene.
5. Install. Install back-up spacing
material for better filling, especially
if width exceeds 1/2″ to maximize
bonding results. Open-cell polyeth-
ylene foam backer rod can be used.
6. Mask. Apply masking tape to
areas adjacent to the joint to
ensure straight bead lines and
easy cleanup. Remove masking
tape immediately after the bead is
completed and before a skin forms.
7. Open cartridge. Cut snub nose
above threads, reattach and cut
nozzle to desired size. Insert into a
caulking gun.
8. Apply. Extrude sealant with a
smooth, steady motion, and ensure
complete fill of joint cavity before
proceeding.
9. Tool. Tool the sealant immediately
after application and before a skin
forms. Remove masking immedi-
ately after tooling.
10.Replace cartridge cap. See Usable
Life and Storage instructions.
Cleanup Instructions
1. Cleanup should start immediately
after sealant has been applied/
tooled and masking tape removed.
2. While wearing solvent-resistant
gloves, wipe off excess sealant from
surfaces and tools with a solvent-
moistened cloth within 10 minutes
of application.
3. If excess sealant is completely
cured, carefully cut or scrape away.
4. Avoid contact of uncured sealant
with skin and clothing. If contact
does occur, wipe with clean rags
and wash with water.
HANDLING PRECAUTIONS
Product safety information required
for safe use is not included in this
document. Before handling, read
product and material safety data
sheets and container labels for safe
use, physical and health hazard
information. The Material Safety
Data Sheet is available from your
Dow Corning Sales Application
Engineer, or distributor, or by writing
to Dow Corning Customer Service at:
Customer Service
Dow Corning Corporation
P.O. Box 994
Midland, MI 48686
or by calling:
U. S……………………1-800-248-2481
Mexico…………….01 800 50 315 00
Canada……………….1-800-268-5359
USABLE LIFE AND
STORAGE
Store below 90 F (32 C) in a dry
place. Dow Corning Tub, Tile &
Ceramic Silicone Sealant has a usable
life of 30 months from date of manu-
facture. Refer to product packaging for
use-by date.
To store short term, replace cap. To
store long term, unscrew nozzle, screw
cap in cartridge and store nozzle in cap.
PACKAGING
Dow Corning Tub, Tile & Ceramic
Silicone Sealant is supplied in a
10.3-fl oz (305-mL) cartridge with a
3-piece reusable, removable and reseal-
able nozzle.
Clear
Container Bar Code Number
Cartridge UPC 0 77472 14014 5
Shipping Box UPC 0 77472 14015 2
Shipping Box I2 of 5 1 00 77472 14014 2
White
Container Bar Code Number
Cartridge UPC 0 77472 14041 1
Shipping Box UPC 0 77472 14042 8
Shipping Box I2 of 5 1 00 77472 14041 8
Snowy White
Container Bar Code Number
Cartridge UPC 0 77472 14016 9
Shipping Box UPC 0 77472 14017 6
Shipping Box I2 of 5 1 00 77472 14016 6
Translucent White
Container Bar Code Number
Cartridge UPC 0 77472 14136 4
Shipping Box UPC 0 77472 14137 1
Shipping Box I2 of 5 1 00 77472 14136 1
Almond
Container Bar Code Number
Cartridge UPC 0 77472 14038 1
Shipping Box UPC 0 77472 14039 8
Shipping Box I2 of 5 1 00 77472 14038 8
TO ORDER
Product/
Part Number Color Size
4045036 Clear 10.3 fl oz
4045039 White 10.3 fl oz
4045037 Snowy White 10.3 fl oz
4045038 Translucent White 10.3 fl oz
4045034 Almond 10.3 fl oz
LIMITATIONS
Not for structural glazing
Not paintable
Not suited for prolonged submer-
sion in water or below-grade
applications. Not for aquarium use;
product contains a fungicide
May not adhere to oily woods or be
compatible with substrates made of
methylmethacrylate, polycarbon-
ate, polypropylene, polyethylene,
and polytetrafluoroethylene
Not suitable for surfaces that might
bleed oils, plasticizers or solvents,
or porous surfaces such as cement-
like materials, stone or surfaces
prone to attack by weak acids
May not cure properly if used in
spaces confined from atmospheric
moisture
May cause corrosion on some
brass, copper, zinc or zinc alloy-
containing fixtures
Not for use where abrasion and
physical abuse are encountered
This product is neither tested nor
represented as suitable for medical
or pharmaceutical uses
HEALTH AND
ENVIRONMENTAL
INFORMATION
To support customers in their product
safety needs, Dow Corning has an
extensive Product Stewardship organ-
ization and a team of Product Safety
and Regulatory Compliance (PS&RC)
specialists available in each area.
For further information, please see
our website, www.dowcorning.com,
or consult your local Dow Corning
Sales Application Engineer.
LIMITED WARRANTY
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offered in good faith and is believed
to be accurate. However, because
conditions and methods of use of our
products are beyond our control, this
information should not be used in sub-
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that Dow Corning s products are safe,
effective, and fully satisfactory for the
intended end use. Suggestions of use
shall not be taken as inducements to
infringe any patent.
Dow Corning s sole warranty is
that the product will meet the
Dow Corning sales specifications
in effect at the time of shipment.
Your exclusive remedy for breach of
such warranty is limited to refund of
purchase price or replacement of any
product shown to be other than as
warranted.
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DISCLAIMS ANY OTHER
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MERCHANTABILITY.
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