Fosroc®

Nitoseal® PU250 constructive solutions

High performance, polyurethane joint Properties

sealant for vertical interior and exterior
Form: Smooth, non-slump paste
applications
Movement ± 25% (total 50%)
accommodation factor:
Uses
Tack-free time: 90 mins (+/- 10 mins) at 23°C,
Sealing joints in concrete panels, fibrous cement products,
50% RH
external cladding panels, blockwork and brickwork. Also in
sealing joints around aluminium and timber door and window Cure time: 3mm / day 23°C 50% RH
frames and between metal. Hardness Shore ‘A’: 25 (+/-5) (ISO 868)
Nitoseal PU250 is also suitable for sealing movement joints Modulus at 100% 0.20 - 0.30 MPa (ISO 8339)
in metal or concrete water tanks. elongation:
Elongation at break: >500%
Advantages Continuous service Minus 40°C to + 70°C
 Excellent primerless adhesion to concrete, timber, temperature range:
masonry, bricks, aluminium, metal and ceramics Application 5oC Min
 Low stringing temperature range: 35oC Max

 Low odour VOC content: 103.6g / litre

 Weather resistant
Application Instructions
 Easy to gun out
 Suitable for use in contact with drinking water Preparation
The joint surfaces must be thoroughly dry, clean and frost
Standards Compliance free. Remove all dirt, laitance, loose materials and foreign
matter. Remove all rust, scale and protective lacquers from
Nitoseal PU250 has been tested to comply with AS4020:2018. metal surfaces. Non-porous surfaces should be degreased
Refer to AWQC Report 339139. using Fosroc Solvent 10.
Copies of the report are available on the Fosroc website. In all joints a bond breaker must be used to prevent sealant
contact with the back of the joint, to allow optimum sealant
Description performance.
Nitoseal PU250 is a high performance elastomeric joint sealant In shallow joints self-adhesive polyethylene bond breaker tape
based on polyurethane technology. Nitoseal PU250 uses a should be used to eliminate adhesion to the base of the joint
cure system reacting on exposure to atmospheric moisture. (3 sided adhesion).
When cured it forms a waterproof and durable seal, which
Deep joints should incorporate a backing strip such as
makes it ideal for exterior applications.
Expandafoam Backing Rod or Hydrocell to support the sealant
while also acting as a bond breaker.
Design Criteria
Nitoseal PU250 is designed for sealing movement joints Priming requirements
between 10mm and 35mm wide however joints down to 5mm Good adhesion can be gained to clean, dry, uncontaminated
and up to 50mm wide can be sealed under suitable conditions. concrete, timber, metals, ceramics, brickwork and most
coating surfaces without the use of primers. On some surfaces
The movement accommodation factor (MAF) of a joint sealant
however, adhesion may be improved by the use of a primer.
must be considered in the design width and spacing of
Where doubt exists over the suitability of the substrate for
movement joints in a structure.
unprimed adhesion, site trials should be conducted in
The sealant Width to Depth ratio should be kept at a minimum conjunction with priming advice from Fosroc. In most
depth of 10mm for joint widths between 10mm and 20mm and applications optimum adhesion to concrete and other porous
2:1 for joint widths greater than 20mm. materials can be achieved using Primer 21. Primer 13 must
be used on concrete in applications subject to semi-
For further details contact Fosroc for specific advice.
permanent or long term water immersion. For non-porous
materials such as aluminium, stainless steel and galvanised
metals, refer to Fosroc for specific advice.

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Nitoseal® PU250

Gun Loading Supply

Nitoseal PU250 is applied using a suitable 600ml sealant gun. Nitoseal PU250 is supplied in 600 ml foil sausages in cartons
Insert the sausage into the gun, cut a slit in the top of the of 12.
sausage, replace the end cap and nozzle and apply the sealant.
Nitoseal PU250 Concrete Grey: FC920112-600ML
Application
Extrude the sealant firmly into joint to ensure complete contact Primer 13 is supplied in 2 component packs.
with joint faces. Smooth finish if necessary with a suitable (Base and Hardener, supplied in the correct proportions
spatula. Do not spray detergent solution on to the sealant Complete units must be mixed to ensure correct curing)
surface as this will promote surface blisters.
Primer 13 (250ml pack): Base: FC965229-125ML
Cleaning Hardener: FC965230-125ML
Clean tools immediately after use with Fosroc Solvent 10. Primer 13 (1 litre pack Base: FC965229-500ML
MTO): Hardener: FC965230-500ML
Limitations
Do not apply Nitoseal PU250 to bituminous surfaces nor allow Primer 21 (250ml): FC965228-250ML
bitumen to contact Nitoseal PU250. Nitoseal MB175 is
recommended for these applications (refer to Nitoseal MB175 Fosroc Solvent 10 (4 litre): FC600800-4L
TDS).
Paintability - although polyurethane sealants will generally Coverage:
accept painting with acrylic coatings, it is possible for As a guide, one 600 ml sausage will seal 3 metres of 20mm
plasticisers to migrate over time and stain the surface of the x 10mm joint
coating. Fosroc does not recommend painting over Nitoseal
PU250 and recommends the use of Nitoseal MS250 in these Storage
applications.
Shelf life is 18 months from date of manufacture when kept
in its original, un-opened packaging and stored in dry conditions
between +10⁰C and 25⁰C with 55% relative humidity, away
from direct sunlight and moisture.

Important notice
A Safety Data Sheet (SDS) is available from the Fosroc website. Read the SDS and TDS carefully prior to use as application or performance data may change from time to time. In emergency,
contact any Poisons Information Centre (phone 13 11 26 within Australia) or a doctor for advice.

Product disclaimer
This Technical Data Sheet (TDS) summarises our best knowledge of the product, including how to use and apply the product based on the information available at the time. You should read
this TDS carefully and consider the information in the context of how the product will be used, including in conjunction with any other product and the type of surfaces to, and the manner in
which, the product will be applied. Our responsibility for products sold is subject to our standard terms and conditions of sale. Parchem does not accept any liability either directly or indirectly for
any losses suffered in connection with the use or application of the product whether or not in accordance with any advice, specification, recommendation or information given by it.

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