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Sika Boom® Insulating Expanding Foam

Sika Boom® Insulating Expanding Foam

Gun-grade, highly flexible expanding foam providing acoustic and thermal insulation

Sika Boom® Insulating Expanding Foam  is a specially formulated, highly flexible PU foam that absorbs component movement thereby giving an airtight seal to reduce heat loss and improve energy efficiency in buildings. The powerful bond strength and flexibility of Sika Boom® Insulating Expanding Foam gives excellent long term thermal and acoustic insulation by inhibiting cracks from occurring during the expansion and contraction of building materials, such as window frame to wall bonds, giving a hermetically sealed barrier. Designed to be used with a Foam Applicator Gun.

  • Acoustic rated up to 62 dB to EN ISO 717-1.
  • Thermal conductivity λ10 = 0.036 W/(m*K).
  • Certified air permeability: a < 0.1 m3/[(m h (daPa)2/3] to EN 12114:2000.
  • Cell structure - fine.
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Usage

  • Window installation (clean, controlled back filling and insulated sealing of window and external roller blind cavities).
  • Gap filling of external door frames (must be used in conjunction with mechanical fixings).
  • Filling cavities in wall break-through for all types of utilities and services.  

Advantages

  • Acoustic rated up to 62 dB to EN ISO 717-1.
  • Thermal conductivity λ10 = 0.036 W/(m*K).
  • Certified air permeability: a < 0.1 m3/[(m h (daPa)2/3] to EN 12114:2000.
  • Cell structure - fine.

Packaging

750 ml canisters

Colour

Beige

Product Details

Product Information

Shelf Life

12 months from date of manufacture. Once opened, shelf life is reduced to one month from original use.

Storage Conditions

Store upright between +10 °C and +20 °C. Pressurised container. Protect from sunlight and do not expose to temperatures above +50 °C. Do not pierce or burn the can even after use. Store as flammable liquid. 

Note: Elevated temperatures will reduce shelf life dramatically. Protect from heat and frost. 
Technical Information

Compressive Strength

Approx. ~15 kPa dry / ~10 kPa moist (EN 17333-4.1. at 10 % compression)

Tensile Strength

Approx. ~65 kPa dry / ~55 kPa moist (EN 17333-4.2.)

Elongation

Approx. ~37 % dry / ~21 % moist (EN 17333-4.2.)

Expansion

Approx. 50 % (EN 17333-2.3.)

Dimensional Stability

± 3 % (EN 17333-2.1.)

Reaction to Fire

B2 (DIN 4102)

Thermal Resistance

-40 °C to +80 °C (short term up to +100 °C)

Thermal Conductivity

λ10 = 0.036 W/(m*K)  (EN 17333-5)

Application

Application Information

Product Temperature

+5 °C to +30 °C (optimal temperature +15 °C to +20 °C)

Substrate Temperature

-10 °C to +35 °C (optimal temperature +20 °C)

Cutting Time

Approx. 60 minutes

Tack Free Time

Approx. 8 minutes
Consumption

Yield

Up to 38 L 
Application steps

SUBSTRATE PREPARATION

Ensure all surfaces are clean, sound and free from dust and loose particles. Moisten surface to be sealed with water. This assists the curing process. 

APPLICATION

  • Carefully read instructions before use.
  • Shake can well before use (about 20 times).
  • Attach the can to the gun, remove black cap and screw gun carefully onto the adapter of the can. Take care not to overtighten.
  • ALWAYS USE WITH THE CAN UPSIDE DOWN.
  • The trigger should be depressed gently to control the foam release. Moisten released foam evenly. In large cavities, moistening layer by layer is recommended. Inadequate wetting and overfilling cavities can cause undesirable subsequent foam expansion.
  • Excess wet foam should be removed immediately using Sika Boom® Foam Cleaner.
  • Once cured, excess foam can be removed by mechanical means. 

CLEANING OF TOOLS

Applicator guns must be cleaned thoroughly after use with Sika Boom® Foam Cleaner until the jet is clear of foam. Leave the canister attached until the gun is to be used again.

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