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SEALTIGHT 3405

Specification

NO. 232-PD

SEALTIGHT® 3405

POLYMERIC COMPOUND

Technical Description
SEALTIGHT 3405 is a quality, hot-applied, single-component polymeric compound. SEALTIGHT 3405 was specifically formulated for the cost-effective sealing of cracks and joints in Portland Cement and asphaltic concrete highways. It offers excellent bonding properties, high resiliency and resistance to degradation from weathering. It is ideal for large, medium and small-scale sealing projects.

Specifications
ASTM D 3405
ASTM D 1190
AASHTO M 301
AASHTO M 173
Federal Specification SS-S-1401C
Federal Specification SS-S-164

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES

TEST Penetration, mm/10 Resilience, % Flow, cm Bond test, 50% extension @ -20ºF (-29ºC) Viscosity CPS @ 380ºF (183ºC) Wt. per gallon, lbs. Wt. per liter, kg Recommended Pouring Temperature: Recommended Safe Heating Temperature:

RESULTS 80 63 0.1 Pass 2,000 10 1.20 370ºF (188ºC) 390ºF (199ºC)

Surface Preparation
The joints and cracks to be sealed must be clean and dry. Dust, dirt and laitance should be removed prior to application.

Use and Application
SEALTIGHT 3405 should be melted in an oil-jacketed melter-applicator equipped with an agitator and separate temperature thermometers for oil bath and melting vat. Sealing may be done at air temperatures of 40ºF (4ºC) and higher. NOTE: Application of sealant into frozen or wet pavement will result in loss of bond and premature failure of the sealant.

NEW CONCRETE PAVEMENT SEALING: Typical joint configuration should be 3/8" (9.54mm) wide with a minimum 1/2" (12.7mm) depth for an approximate 1:1 width-to-depth ratio. Designated joint width and depth is determined by the appropriate highway or pavement authority. SEALTIGHT CERA-ROD Heat-Resistant Backer Rod may be installed in the joint opening to control depth and sealant usage.

ASPHALTIC PAVEMENT and MAINTENANCE SEALING: For ideal sealing, with maximum effectiveness, it is suggested that cracks or joints should be routed out to provide a sealant reservoir 1/2" (12.7mm) wide with a minimum depth of 1/2" (12.7mm). This provides for a 1:1 width-to-depth ratio. For joints 1" (25.4mm) wide, the suggested depth is 1/2" (12.7mm) minimum.

Proper routing should be slightly larger than existing crack/joint to ensure proper adhesion to sidewalls. The sealant should be applied into the crack/joint from the bottom up, slightly overfilling. Once applied, a follow-up should be done with a soft rubber, U-shaped squeege to form a wipe zone of approximately 3-4 inches (76.2-101.6mm) wide along the crack/joint and flush with the highway or pavement surface. To control and maintain the suggested joint depth and sealant usage, SEALTIGHT CERA-ROD Heat-Resistant Backer Rod may be installed in the joint opening.

Packaging
55 pound (24.95 kg) cartons containing two 27.5 pound (12.47 kg) blocks individually wrapped in poly bag liners.

Precautions
Service life at recommended temperatures is approximately 12-15 hours. Application life may be extended by adding fresh material as sealant is applied and the quantity in the kettle decreases. SEALTIGHT 3405 hot-pour joint sealant can be reheated once within the prescribed safe heating temperature limits. Repeated reheating may result in material degradation or gelling in the melter. When the application life has been exceeded, SEALTIGHT 3405 will thicken, become stringy and may gel. If this occurs, remove the sealant immediately from the kettle and discard.

This material last updated November, 2000.

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SEALTIGHT 3405

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