- 10.3 fluid ounce cartridge
- Odorless, non-corrosive-cure system
- Dow 995 is designed specifically for structural and protective glazing projects and possesses high ultimate tensile strength
- Excellent weatherability and high resistance to ultraviolet radiation, heat and humidity, ozone and temperature extremes
- Self-priming to most common building substrates, including most fluoropolymer-based paints
- SWRI (Southwest Research Institute) approved +/- 50 % movement capability
- Unprimed adhesion to metal, glass, coated glass, enamels, reflective glass, anodized aluminum, and painted aluminum.
- 20 year manufacturer's warranty
- Case quantity: 12 cartridges
- Pallet quantity: 108 cases
- 1,296 cartridges per pallet
Product Overview
Dowsil 995 (formerly Dow Corning 995) silicone structural sealant features excellent one-component, self-primed, shelf-stable, neutral cure elastomeric adhesion to most common building substrates which includes glass, reflective glass, anodized and painted aluminum, granite, and a variety of paints including most of those that are fluoropolymer-based. Dow silicone caulk offers a 20-year performance warranty that is available. Dow silicone sealant cures to an extremely tough elastomeric rubber, with movement capability of ±50%. Structural applications require prior testing and written print review by Dow. Dow 995 is also the approved adhesive component of the unique 3M Ultraflex Window System which incorporates 3M Scotchshield Ultra Safety and Security Window Film as a new dimension in window film technology for property and personal protection against crime, weather extremes, explosions, earthquakes, and even accidents.
Caution: Structural glazing applications for Dow 995 must be reviewed by the Dow Corporation Technical Service Staff Construction Sealants Technical Service and Development Department. Check below, a cartridge label or Specification Data Sheet for additional limitations.
Applications
- Security window film
- Enamelled and reflective glass
- Extruded mill finish
- Fluorocarbon coated aluminum
- Glass
- Coated glass
- Granite
- Reflective glass
- Alodine aluminum - 1200OS primer
- Heat strengthened glass
- Low E coated glass
- Metal
- Metal panels
- Aluminum - 1200OS primer
- Polyester powder coated aluminum/steel
- Steel
- Stainless steel - 1200OS primer
- Vinyl/PVC-U
- Anodized aluminum - 1200OS primer
- Painted aluminum - Primer C if duracron
- Enamels
Limitations
Dow 995 Silicone Structural Sealant should not be applied:
- To building materials that bleed oils, plasticizers, or solvents; materials such as impregnated wood, oil-based caulks, green or partially vulcanized rubber gaskets or tapes
- In totally confined spaces as the sealant requires atmospheric moisture for cure
- When surface temperatures exceed 140°F
- Where painting of the sealant is required, as the paint film may crack and peel
- To surfaces in contact with food, this sealant does not comply with Federal Food and Drug Administration food-additive regulations
- In below-grade applications
- For use as an interior penetration fire stop sealing system
- In horizontal floor joints where abrasion and physical abuse are likely to be encountered
- To frost-laden or damp surfaces
- For continuous immersion in water
Selection
| SKU | Color / Finish | Sample | Case Qty |
|---|---|---|---|
| 995W | White |
 |
12 |
| 995BL | Black |
 |
12 |
| 995GRY | Gray |
 |
12 |
Product Specifications
| Brand | Dow |
|---|---|
| Series | 995 |
| Container Size | 10.3 fl. oz. |
| Container Type | Cartridge |
| Composition | One-component, self-primed silicone sealant |
| Water resistant | Yes |
| Paintable | No |
| Mold-resistant | No |
| Primer needed | No |
| Full adhesion | 14-21 days |
| Tack-free time | 65 minutes; 50%RH |
| Cure type | Neutral cure |
| Curing time | 7 - 14 days at 77 degrees F at 50% RH |
| Room temperature cure hours | 168 to 336 hours |
| Working time | 10 - 20 minutes |
| Elongation | 525% |
| Movement capability | -50 to 50% |
| Tear strength | 49 ppi |
| Application temperature range | Not to exceed 140 degrees F |
| Tear strength | 49 ppi (as cured after 7 days) |
| Peel strength | 40 ppi (as cured after 7 days) |
| Tensile strength | 350 psi (as cured after 7 days) |
| Shelf life | 18 months at or lower than 86 degrees F |
Dow 995 silicone structural sealant meets or exceeds the following specification standards:
- Federal Specifications TT-S-001543A (COM-NBS) Class A for silicone building sealants, and TT-S-00230C (COM-NBS) Class A for one component building sealants
- ASTM C-920, Type S, Grade NS, Class 50, Use NT, G, and O; ASTM C1184 Standard Specification for Structural Silicone Sealant; Chinese specification GB 16776 for structural glazing.
