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DOW CORNING® 983 STRUCTURAL GLAZING SEALANT (AMERICAS)
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Description
Dow Corning® 983 Silicone Glazing and Curtainwall Adhesive/Sealant is a two-part silicone formulation that cures to a high-modulus elastomeric adhesive/sealant that exhibits structural capability, excellent unprimed adhesion to most common building substrates, consistently nonslump, 12-month shelf life, adjustable cure rate, no lot match of components and easy tooling.
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Typical Properties
Characteristics
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Color - Part A White
 
Color - Part B Grey
 
Durometer - Shore A = 43 Shore A
 
Elongation = 219 %
 
Flow/Sag (Slump) < 5.1 mm
 
Shelf Life = 360 Days
 
Specific Gravity @ 25C = 1.38
 
Tear Strength = 56 ppi
 
Tensile Strength = 228 psi
 
Volatile Organic Content = 4 g/liter
 
Working Time 20 Minutes to 40 Minutes
*These values are typical properties and are not intended for use in preparing specifications.
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