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Sika Boom®-180

General purpose polyurethane self-expanding nozzle applied foam

Sika Boom®-180 is a polyurethane, 1-part, self-expanding foam made for easy application for general purposes.

  • Easy application with nozzle
  • Effective sound dampening
  • Good thermal insulation
  • Good adhesion to many construction materials
  • 1-part ready to use
  • Can be cut, trimmed, sanded and painted
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Usage

The Product is designed for:
  • Insulating and filling cavities and voids
  • Filling joints around window and door frames
  • Insulating against noise, cold and draughts
  • Filling around pipes or conduit penetrations
The Product can be used for interior and exterior applications.  

Advantages

  • Easy application with nozzle
  • Effective sound dampening
  • Good thermal insulation
  • Good adhesion to many construction materials
  • 1-part ready to use
  • Can be cut, trimmed, sanded and painted

Packaging

12 canisters per box

750 ml, 500 ml or 300 ml

Refer to the current price list for available packaging variations.

Colour

Light yellow

Product Details

Product Information

Chemical Base

Polyurethane foam

Shelf Life

15 months from date of production

Storage Conditions

The Product must be stored in original, unopened and undamaged sealed packaging in dry conditions at temperatures between +5 °C and +25 °C. Store in an upright position. Protect the canister from direct sunlight and temperatures above +50 °C (danger of exploding). Always refer to packaging.

Refer to the current Safety Data Sheet for information on safe handling and storage.

Density

Cured product

~42 kg/m³

 
Technical Information

Service Temperature

Minimum

-40 °C

Maximum

+80 °C

UV Exposure

Not permanently UV stable

Application

Application Information

Product Temperature

Optimum

+20 °C

Minimum

+5 °C

Maximum

+30 °C

Ambient Air Temperature

Optimum

+20 °C

Minimum

+5 °C

Maximum

+30 °C

Substrate Temperature

Optimum

+20 °C

Minimum

+5 °C

Maximum

+30 °C

Tack Free Time

~9 minutes

(FEICA TM 1014)

Cutting Time

~80 minutes

(time after which a 30 mm bead can be cut)

(FEICA TM 1005)
Consumption

Yield

Foam (box) yield, 300 ml canister

~8 L

Foam (box) yield, 500 ml canister

~16 L

Foam (box) yield, 750 ml canister

~24 L

Joint yield, 300 ml canister

~7 m

Joint yield, 500 ml canister

~13 m

Joint yield, 750 ml canister

~19 m

Joint yield based on 20 mm × 50 mm joint
Application steps

SUBSTRATE PREPARATION

The substrate must be clean, sound, firm, free from oils, grease, dust and loose or friable particles. Paint, cement laitance and other poorly adhering contaminants must be removed. The Product adheres without primers or activators to most building materials such as wood, concrete, brick, metal or aluminum. For non-conventional substrates a preliminary adhesion test is recommended.

APPLICATION

IMPORTANT

The Product does not bond onto polyethylene (PE), polypropylene (PP), polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE / Teflon), and silicone, oil, grease or release agents.

IMPORTANT

Do not use the Product for mechanical or structural fixing purposes.

IMPORTANT

When used for bonding vertical / horizontal building components, they must be supported until the Product has developed sufficient strength.

IMPORTANT

Moisture is necessary to cure the foam. Insufficient moisture may lead to subsequent unintended foam expansion (post-expansion).

IMPORTANT

Be careful when attaching or removing the nozzle. If pressure is applied to the valve, foam splashes may occur.

  1. Pre-dampen the substrate with clean water. This ensures that the foam cures properly and also prevents unwanted foam expansion.
  2. Shake the canister well for a minimum 20 times before use. Note Repeat shaking after long interruptions of use.
  3. Remove the cap from the canister.
  4. Screw the nozzle firmly onto the thread of the valve without pressing the trigger or the valve.
  5. IMPORTANT To ensure proper flow, hold the canister upside down while dispensing.Dispense the foam by pressing the trigger.Note The amount of foam extruded can be regulated by applying more or less pressure on the trigger.
  6. IMPORTANT Allow each layer to expand and harden sufficiently before pre-dampening with water again for next layer application.Fill deep joints in several layers.Note Fill voids / cavities only partially as the foam expands during curing. Note Small gaps can be filled using an extension tube, this will however reduce the foam flow rate.

 

CLEANING OF TOOLS

Clean all tools and application equipment with Sika Boom® Cleaner or Sika® Remover-208 immediately after use. Hardened material can only be mechanically removed.

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