Sika Boom®-180

Polyurethane foam

15 months from the date of production

Stored properly in undamaged, original, sealed packaging . Store in an upright position, in dry conditions, protected from direct sunlight and at temperatures between 5 and 30 °C

Not permanently UV stable (for best results, the cured foam may be painted or coated for outdoor applications.)

Joint yield based on 20 mm × 50 mm joint

The substrate must be clean, sound, firm, free from oils, grease, dust and loose or friable particles. Paint, cement laitance and other poorly adhering contaminants must be removed. The Product adheres without primers or activators to most building materials such as wood, concrete, brick, metal or aluminum. For non-conventional substrates a preliminary adhesion test is recommended.

IMPORTANT

The Product does not bond onto polyethylene (PE), polypropylene (PP), polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE / Teflon), and silicone, oil, grease or release agents.

IMPORTANT

Do not use the Product for mechanical or structural fixing purposes.

IMPORTANT

When used for bonding vertical / horizontal building components, they must be supported until the Product has developed sufficient strength.

IMPORTANT

Moisture is necessary to cure the foam. Insufficient moisture may lead to subsequent unintended foam expansion (post-expansion).

IMPORTANT

Be careful when attaching or removing the nozzle. If pressure is applied to the valve, foam splashes may occur.

1. Pre-dampen the substrate with clean water. This ensures that the foam cures properly and also prevents unwanted foam expansion.
2. Shake the canister well for a minimum 20 times before use. Note Repeat shaking after long interruptions of use.
3. Remove the cap from the canister.
4. Screw the nozzle firmly onto the thread of the valve without pressing the trigger or the valve.
5. IMPORTANT To ensure proper flow, hold the canister upside down while dispensing.Dispense the foam by pressing the trigger.Note The amount of foam extruded can be regulated by applying more or less pressure on the trigger.
6. IMPORTANT Allow each layer to expand and harden sufficiently before pre-dampening with water again for next layer application.Fill deep joints in several layers.Note Fill voids / cavities only partially as the foam expands during curing. Note Small gaps can be filled using an extension tube, this will however reduce the foam flow rate.

Re-Usable Straw: To ensure that the straw can be re-used: 1) set the can upright and 2) while it is still full of foam, fold back the straw over itself and slide the open end onto the plastic tip located above the trigger to a depth of 10 mm. This will keep the straw air-free. When you are ready to re-use the product, simply shake the can, unfold the straw and proceed with spraying.

Clean all tools and application equipment immediately with Sika Boom® Cleaner. Uncured material may be removed from substrates and tools with Sika® Hand Cleaner. Once cured, residual material can only be removed mechanically. Refer to Sika Boom® Cleaner product data sheet for further information.