Polyseal PS GG

2 part gun grade polysulphide joint sealant

Highly flexible, non-staining joint sealant with excellent recovery.

DUBAI GREEN BUILDING REGULATIONS

Certificate No. CL17020460

CHARACTERISTICS
► Highly resilient with excellent recovery characteristics
► Provides permanent and uniform watertight seal
► Non-staining
► Excellent resistance to fatigue and stays flexible
throughout its service life – won’t become brittle, caulk
or crack due to ultra violet exposure

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► Prevents uncontrolled cracking by allowing expansion
and contraction during temperature changes
► Excellent adhesion to most common building substrates
► Good resistance to ageing. Retains joint soundness
once cured
► Resistance against mild chemicals, hydrocarbon fuels,
sea water
► Non-toxic once cured. Can be used in potable water
reservoirs and swimming pools 1

– basements & super structures

non toxic flexible
– sealing of roofing flashing penetrations & terminations.
DESCRIPTION APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Polyseal PS GG is a non slumping two component,
Joint preparation
chemically curing polysulphide joint sealant. Polyseal PS
The joint edges must be clean, dry and free from oil,
GG is specifically designed to be used as a watertight seal
loose particles, cement laitance and other contaminants
for moderate movement and control joints. It is based on
which may affect the adhesion. A thorough wire brushing,
a liquid polysulphide polymer which when mixed with the
grinding, sand blasting or solvent cleaning may be required
hardener, cures to form a tough, flexible and non staining
to expose a clean and sound substrate. The compressible
rubber like seal. Polyseal PS GG has excellent adhesion
joint filler shall be cut back to expose a uniform joint depth.
to concrete, stone, metals and other common building
substrates. The cured sealant has good resistance to
most environmental chemicals & resists deterioration on
prolonged exposure to UV. Polyseal PS GG is suitable for
use in both vertical and horizontal applications. The sealant
has a movement accomodation factor (MAF) of ±25%.
Fields of application
Sealing of movement and control joints in:
– bridge decks and highway pavements
– water treatment structures
– airport runways and apron pavements
– metal & concrete sea walls
– parapet walls For illustration purpose only
 Priming MIXING & APPLICATION
Primer shall be applied to a clean and dry surface prior Polyseal PS GG is available in a ready to mix container,
to the installation of backer rod or bond breaking tape. with all the components packed in a single tin. The material
Polyprime PS* is recommended to be applied on porous shall be mixed thoroughly with a slow speed drill (300-400
substrates. For non-porous substrates such as steel or glass rpm) fitted with a flat bladed paddle for 2-3 minutes till a
Polyprime NP* is recommended for optimum adhesion. uniform colour and consistency is achieved.
The primer shall be applied by a brush in a thin coat DO NOT PART MIX. Since the base and the curing agent
application and shall be allowed to become tack free prior ratio controls the ultimate physical properties like adhesion,
to the application of the sealant. The joint edges shall be durability and strength, one complete kit has to be mixed
re-primed if the sealant installation is not carried out within at a time. The side and base of the container shall be
3 hours of application of the primer. For obtaining a clean periodically scrapped with a scrapper to ensure that the
and neat finish, masking tape shall be applied on both the curing agent is properly dispersed and blended into the
edges of the joint before applying the primer. mix. Load the sealant immediately into the barrel gun by
a heavy duty follower plate. Remove the cap and nozzle
from the gun and ensure that the plunger is pushed all
the way forward. The follower plate shall be placed on the
flat surface on top of the pail. Place the barrel gun over
the lip of the follower plate and depress the release plate
and draw the material into the barrel by pulling back the
plunger slowly. Fix the nozzle and start extruding into the
joint firmly by maintaining an even pressure on the trigger
of the gun. On vertical joints, sealant extrusion shall start
from the bottom of the joint and continued to the top. For
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deep vertical joints, the sealant shall be filled in 2 to 3

applications in order to avoid air entrapment and sagging.
Once the sealant has been installed a suitable rounded
For illustration purpose only tool soaked in a soapy water solution can be used to
achieve a smooth hour glass profile. Any masking tape
Back-up material applied should be removed immediately after the sealant is
A bond breaking backing rod (Polyrod)* shall be inserted installed.
into all movement joints to avoid a three sided adhesion.
Use of a backing rod will ensure proper joint depth and at
2 the same time facilitating the formation of an hour glass
profile on the applied sealant. The backer rod will also
provide resistance to sealant tooling pressure and help
to attain proper wetting of the substrate when the sealant
is being tooled. The diameter of the backing rod shall
be at least 20% larger but not greater than 33% of the
joint width. This will ensure that the backer rod remains in
compression and in place during sealant installation. For
static and joints where the depth is not sufficient for the use
of the backing rod, a bond breaking tape may be applied
to prevent the three side adhesion.
CAUTION: Do not damage or poke holes in the backer For illustration purpose only
rod during or after installation, since this may cause air
bubbles in the sealant and affect its performance.
LIMITATIONS
Polyseal PS GG is not recommended for:
– joints greater than 30mm width
– overhead joints
– movement joints having MAF >25%
– damp and contaminated surfaces
– asphalt pavements
– over painting (paint compatibility with sealant shall be
checked prior to painting)

For illustration purpose only

 MAINTENANCE
If the sealant is damaged but the bond is intact, cut out the
damaged area and recaulk. If the bond has been affected,
remove the sealant completely. Clean and prepare the joint
in accordance with instructions under “Joint preparation”
and recaulk.
CLEANING
Remove all excess sealant with a scraper. Any spillage
can be cleaned using Polysolvent. Clean all tools and
equipments using similar solvent immediately after the
tooling. Hardened materials can be removed mechanically
For illustration purpose only
only.

JOINT DESIGNS STANDARDS

The width of the joint should be a minimum of 4 times the Polyseal PS GG complies with the requirements of: BS
anticipated movement. Joints with cyclic movement should EN ISO 11600:2003 + A1:2011 (formerly BS 4254),
have a width to depth ratio of 2:1 for butt joints and 1:1 BS 5212: part 1, BS 6920 test on suitability with potable
for floor, static and lap joints. The joint depth shall not water, ASTM C 920 [Type M, Grade NS, Class 25, USE T]
exceed the width. The joint width and depth should be
maintained as recommended:
STORAGE & SHELF LIFE
Store in a cool, dry place and keep away from all sources
Joint Width of heat and sunlight. In tropical climates, store in air
► 6 mm (minimum)

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condition rooms. The shelf life is up to 12 months in un-
► 30 mm (maximum) opened condition and if stored as per recommendations.
Joint depth Excessive exposure to sunlight, humidity and UV will result
► 6 mm in the deterioration of the quality of the product and reduce
its shelf life.
► 20mm for heavily trafficked floor joints and areas
exposed to hydrostatic pressure DISPOSAL
Mix separate product components in ratio and as
supplied in suitable metal containers. Allow the mix
to cure completely. Dispose as hazardous waste. It is
recommended to use licensed waste disposal contractors 3
and consult the local authority regarding the regulations.
HEALTH & SAFETY
As with all construction chemical products caution should
be exercised. Contains manganese dioxide. Which is
corrosive and may cause burns to skin if handled without
proper protection. Refer the product msds for full details.
Protective clothing such as gloves and goggles should be
worn. Treat any splashes to the skin or eyes with fresh water
For illustration purpose only
immediately. Should any of the products be accidentally
COVERAGE swallowed, do not induce vomiting, but call for medical
Length of joints in meters filled per 1L of Polyseal PS GG assistance immediately.
SUPPLY
Depth [mm] Width [mm]
Polyseal PS GG 2.5L
6 10 15 20 25 30
Polyprime PS 1L pail
6 27.5 16.5
Polyprime NP 1L pail
10 10 6.5 5
Polysolvent 5L & 20L pails
15 4.4 3.3 2.6 2.2
Ancillaries/equipments Polyrod, barrel gun,
20 2.5 2.0 1.6
follower plate
25 1.6 1.3
# Calculation based on theoretical coverage.
Actual material consumption at site will vary depending on
the wastage.
 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
PROPERTIES VALUES TEST STANDARDS
Color Grey -
Density, [g/cc] 1.55±0.05 ASTM D 1475
Consistency Thixotropic paste -
Shrinkage Negligible ASTM C 531
Application life, [minutes] >120 BS 4254
Shore ‘A’ Hardness 20-35 ASTM D 2240
Tack free time, [hours] 5 -
Adhesion to concrete, [N] >25 BS 4254
Elongation, [%] >300 ASTM D 412
UV resistance @300 hours No deterioration ASTM G 53
Water potability Passes BS 6920
Chemical resistance pH 2.5 to 11.5, Hydrocarbon ASTM D 543
fuels, vegetable oil,urea, seawater
Cracking & chalking after heat ageing @70°C No deterioration TT -S- 0027E
Initial cure @ standard condition, [hours] 24 -
Full cure @ standard condition, [days] 7 -
Application temperature, [°C] +5 to +40 -
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Service temperature, [°C] -20 to +80 -

Reaction to fire Class A ASTM E84
All values given are subject to 5-10% tolerance

Apart from the information given here it is also important to observe the relevant guidelines and regulations of various organisations and trade associations as well as the
respective standards. The aforementioned characteristics are based on practical experience and applied testing. Warranted properties and possible uses which go beyond
those warranted in this information sheet require our written confirmation. All data given was obtained at an ambient and material temperature of +23°C and 50 %
relative air humidity at laboratory conditions unless specified otherwise. Please note that under other climatic conditions hardening can be accelerated or delayed.
The information contained herein, particularly recommendations for the handling and use of our products, is based on our professional experience. As materials and
conditions may vary with each intended application, and thus are beyond our sphere of influence, we strongly recommend that in each case sufficient tests are conducted
to check the suitability of our products for their intended use. Legal liability cannot be accepted on the basis of the contents of this data sheet or any verbal advice given,
unless there is a case of wilful misconduct or gross negligence on our part. This technical data sheet supersedes all previous editions relevant to this product.

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