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- GENIOSIL® XT 55 dissolves readily in standard organic solvents. It is virtually insoluble in aqueous media, and reacts slowly releasing methanol and forming a resinous deposit. Due to its reactive terminal groups GENIOSIL® XT 55 forms a skin following exposure to air after several days.
- However, its reactivity with water or atmospheric humidity must be taken into account during storage and processing, since the material will slowly start to condense. GENIOSIL® XT 55 can be formulated by conventional methods and mixing processes.
- The formulation composition depends on the required property profile. GENIOSIL® XT 55 can be formulated with a variety of fillers at high addition levels. The range starts with oxides, such as aluminum hydroxide, quartz powders or pyrogenic silicas, and extends to coated and uncoated chalks.
- Water scavengers can be added to stabilize the formulations against premature curing as this is moisture-curing technology. Therefore exclusion of moisture during compounding and storage is necessary. GENIOSIL® XL 10 or GENIOSIL® XL 70 are particularly suitable scavengers.
- Any type of plasticizer can be used to further lower the viscosity as well as to impact elongation values. It has been observed, that polypropylene glycol types give better mechanical performance whereas aromatic plasticizers like trimellitates or phthalates yield good adhesion values.
- Antioxidants, UV- and light-stabilizers are mandatory to ensure durable sealants and adhesives. The amount and type of stabilizer depends on application needs. Curing of GENIOSIL® XT 55 requires a catalyst that has to be organo-metallic or a strong base compound.
- Here dioctyl tin or titanium compounds have proven their suitability in the presence of an aminosilane such as GENIOSIL® GF 96. In particular, GENIOSIL® GF 95 can attain improved water resistance, which is further increased by the addition of epoxy silanes.
- Moreover GENIOSIL® XT 55 can be blended with all GENIOSIL® silane terminated polymers so as to modify performance. The table below illustrates how varying the GENIOSIL® XT 55 : GENIOSIL® STP-E10 blend can adjust the mechanical property profile.
- Surface Treatment Always apply the formulation to clean and dry surfaces. GENIOSIL® XT 55 is used as a reactive binder for elastic sealants & adhesives, potting compounds and coatings. Curing takes places at ambient temperature in the presence of both moisture and catalyst.
- Depending on the formulation, either prepared as onepart or two-part systems, it gives good adhesion to a wide variety of substrates even without pretreatment. The low glass transition temperature allows stable mechanical properties over a wide temperature range.
Properties
- Physical Form
- Appearance
- Clear liquid
- Odor
- Slight but characteristic odor
- Insoluble in
- Aqueous media
- Typical Properties
- Properties
GENIOSIL® XT 55 is a silicon reinforced polyester-based silane-terminated polymer suitable as a binder moisture curing formulations. It differs to conventional silylated polymers due to its high reactivity. This is a direct consequence of the trimethoxysilyl group attached to the organic backbone. It hydrolyzes in the presence of moisture to finally form a stable siloxane network initiated by heavy metal or strong amine catalysis.
Formulations are characterized by the following advantages:
- Simple compounding with conventional auxiliaries
- Plasticizer free if desirable
- Good mechanics
- Very good elastic recovery and high elasticity
- Rapid curing
- Broad adhesion profile
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Density (at 20°C, 1013 hPa) | 1.11 | g/cm³ | DIN 51575 |
| Flash Point | min. 110 | °C | ISO 2719 |
| Ignition Temperature | 380 | °C | EN 14522 |
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