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Identification & Functionality
- Product Type
- Technologies
- Product Families
Features & Benefits
- Ready-to-Use Product Features
- Properties
- Autobonding
- Flexible
- Joint Movement
- Low VOC
- Paintable
- Smoke Barrier
- STC Rating
- Water Based
- Features & Benefits
- Water-based for easy installation & cleanup
- Non-halogenated
- Thixotropic for high-build application
- Auto bonding
- Safe, no solvents, no asbestos, No PCB's, no inorganic fibers
- Elastomeric
- Water-resistant
- UL Certified
- Acoustical sealant
- Paintable when dry
- Meets LEEDTM v3, v4, & v4.1 requirements. Low emitting materials credit. See general LEED letter for additional applicable credits.
- Features
- Highly elastomeric gun grade sealant
- Tested for up to 4 Hour fire resistance rating when tested to ASTM E1966/UL 2079.
- Can be sanded and painted to match its surroundings
- Listed in over 45 UL Tested Construction Joint Systems
- UL® GreenGuard Gold Certified
Applications & Uses
- Applications
- Application Method
- Compatible Substrates & Surfaces
- Application Temperature
- 40 (4) to 95 (35)
- Applications
SpecSeal® ES Elastomeric Sealant is engineered to adhere to virtually all construction surfaces and may be applied using standard caulking equipment or by troweling. SpecSeal® ES Elastomeric Sealant dries to form a flexible shield against the propagation of fire. Its premium latex binder system is totally resistant to water and will not re-emulsify after drying. SpecSeal® ES Elastomeric Sealant contains no inorganic fibers, asbestos, or solvents. SpecSeal® ES Elastomeric Sealant is designed primarily for the protection of construction joints.
- Bottom of Wall
- Floor to Floor
- Floor to Wall
- Head of Wall
- Wall to Wall
- Limitations
Use product as per manufacturer’s instructions. Use only in applications per the manufacturer’s published designs or specific recommendations. End user must ultimately determine the suitability of the product and/or design to his or her specific requirements and assumes responsibility for its use. Product Contains Water and Is Conductive Until Dry. Do Not Apply in the Presence of Exposed or Energized Electrical Conductors. This product has been designed to be safe with plastics. It has been used extensively and successfully with various types of plastic pipes, tubes, and plastic cable insulations. Variations in these materials, however, make it impossible to guarantee compatibility. STI strongly recommends that the user consults with the pipe, tubing, or cable manufacturer in question regarding any known sensitivities or potential restrictions before applying this product.
Properties
- Physical Properties
- Note
- *Tested to ASTM E84 (UL723) at 14% surface coverage (modified test for sealants and caulks)
- **Per SCAQMD Rule 1168 (EPA Method 24)
- ***500 Cycles per UL2079, AC30 (ICBO) and ASTM E1399 ADependent on temperature and humidity
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Weight | 1.45 | kg/L per Gallon | — |
| Solids Content (by Weight) | 80.7 | % | — |
| Solids Content (by Volume) | 73.0 | % | — |
| Flame Spread* | 5.0 | — | — |
| Smoke Development* | 5.0 | — | — |
| Mold & Fungus Growth Rating | 0.0 | — | ASTM G21 |
| pH | 7.5 | — | — |
| Movement Capabilities*** | 0 - 50 | % | — |
| Solvent Content | None | — | — |
| In Service Temperature | max. 185 (85) | °F(°C) | — |
| Drying Timeᴬ (Tack Free) | 2.0 | hours | — |
| Drying Timeᴬ (Dry Through) | 5 to 7 | days | — |
| STC Rating (Relates to Specific Construction) | 62.0 | — | ASTM E90-04/ASTM C919 |
| VOC Content** | 39.0 | g/L | — |
| Average Volume Shrinkage | 31.0 | % | ASTM C1241 |
| Density | 12.1 | lb/gal | — |
Regulatory & Compliance
- Certifications & Compliance
- Test Standards
- UL2079 (ASTM E1966)
- CAN/ULC S115
- Performance
When applied to a wet film thickness of 1/4 in (6.3 mm) to 1/2 in (12.5 mm) over appropriate backing materials, SpecSeal® ES Elastomeric Sealant has been successfully tested in one, two, three and four hour joints when tested in accordance with UL2079 (ASTM E1966) and CAN/ULC S115. All tested systems have been cycled 500 times at total movement up to +/- 25%.
Technical Details & Test Data
- Specifications
The fire protective sealant shall be a water-based, non-halogenated, elastomeric and shall contain no solvents, inorganic fibers, nor asbestos. The sealant shall dry to form a flexible, moisture resistant seal and shall adhere to all common construction surfaces. The sealant shall have demonstrated sound attentuation properties. The approved sealant shall be SpecSeal® ESElastomeric Sealant.
Specified Divisions
Division 7 07 84 00 Firestopping Division 7 07 84 43 Joint Firestopping
Packaging & Availability
- Availability
Catalog Number UPC Number Size (UOM) Qty. Case Qty. Weight (Each) ES100 730573081006 10.1 Oz Tube - 18.2 cu in (300 ml) 1 12 1.08 lbs (0.49 kg)
ES100R 730573081013 10.1 Oz Tube - 18.2 cu in (300 ml) - Red 1 12 1.08 lbs (0.49 kg)
ES105 730573081051 5 Gallon Pail - 1,155 cu in (19.0 liters) 1 N/A 63.30 lbs (28.71 kg)
ES105R 730573081068 5 Gallon Pail - 1,155 cu in (19.0 liters) - Red 1 N/A 63.30 lbs (28.71 kg)
ES120 730573081037 20 Oz Sausage - 36 cu in (592 ml) 1 12 1.97 lbs (0.89 kg)
ES120R 730573081044 20 Oz Sausage - 36 cu in (592 ml) - Red 1 12 1.97 lbs (0.89 kg)
ES129 730573081297 29 Oz Tube - 52 cu in (858 ml) 1 12 3.05 lbs (1.38 kg)
ES129R 730573081310 29 Oz Tube - 52 cu in (858 ml) - Red 1 12 3.05 lbs (1.38 kg)
Storage & Handling
- Storage Temperature
- 40 (4) to 95 (35)
- Shelf Life
- 24 months