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5 CORNING 890 -SL
:1J- SILICONE JOINT
-=ALA T FOR ASPHALT is designed
sealing joints between asphalt and/
cncre;e :;ovements. Because of its
t adhere to concrete and
,vents, DOW CORNING
SL cwarly suitable for long
71 sewing of concrete to asphalt
eiders ;cents. Additional uses
_..u concrete to concrete and
malt a::pnait expansion joints.
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that occurs during that perruu, an
additional day should be added to the
7 day drying time.
The sealant bead must be recessed
below the highway surface to prevent
abrasion from traffic and snow removal
equipment.
The concrete and asphalt pavements
should be sound and with out signs of
deterioration. If the asphalt pavement
shows signs of deterioration, sealing
the joint may result in further damage
to the asphalt.
Several variables can affect the
suitability of an asphalt pavement for
joint sealing. (i.e. thickness, mix type
compaction, age and overall structural
integrity of the asphalt pavement).
In addition, pavements with poor base
conditions, including numerous
patches, misaligned slabs and mid
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and the design concept of the Project as ettpmesmi b the Contract
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the purpose of determining the accuracy and eoulpiebes
details, such as dimensions and quantities, Or 101 Wbsbattati
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or r safety precautions of procedures.
Date
thick bead. DOW CORNING 890 -SL
SELF- LEVELING SILICONE JOINT
SEALANT FOR ASPHALT should be
no :nicker than 1/2 inch (12.7 mm) and
no thinner than 1/4 inch (6.4 mm).
Within these limits, the sealant width to
depth ratio should be 2:1.
In all cases, the sealant must be
recessed below the road surface at
least 1/4 inch with 1/2 inch recess
being acceptable in wider joints (see
Table I).
COW CORNING 890 -SL
SELF- LEVELING SILICONE JOINT
SEALANT FOR ASPHALT is a self -lev-
eling sealant and does not require a
separate tooling step. Because the
sealant is self leveling it should only be
used in horizontal joints.
In new construction, where the joint is
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DE:1;o: ;r='TION
–DRN NG 890 -SL
SELF- _VEL ING SILICONE JOINT
S r FOR ASPHALT is a one-
self leveling silicone
sea:,:, reacily extrudes over a
wiac. :perature range and cures to
produce a curable, flexible, ultra -low
mccu:cs silicone rubber joint seal for
use cn asphait and /or Portland
Cen;r Concrete (PPC) applications.
Bec se of its ultra -low modulus
charac ristics and good extension/
OCT r 'eccvery (+1C0%/-50% of
nt widtn), DOW CORNING
F.;F._EVELING SILICONE
OEALANT FOR ASPHALT
give; o.'.standing performance in
hignwa airport and bridge joints in
which extreme movement occurs.
D0` :ORNING 890 -SL
SELF•. E'_ING SILICONE JOINT
FOR ASPHALT is designed
to r; 7,-. as a durable joint seal be-
twe andior concrete
pairi' „_.Its.
Baca its aoility to firmly adhere
to cc ^.cate and asphalt pavements,
DOv CORNING 890 -SL is particularly
suitab for long term sealing of
concrete to asphalt shoulder joints. Ad-
ditional uses include concrete to
cone ete and asphalt to asphalt expan-
sion joints. (See Limitations)
FEATURES:
Ease or appication— self leveling
(no g step), oc
ea o use as ied; dispense
the bui I c n ta i ner into the
lai c, nard or with an air powered
pump.
All- temperature gunnability—
con:.;stcncy and self- leveling charac-
:erls :oo are relatively unchanged over
ncrrnal stallation temperature range.
aeon
DOW CORNING
DOW CORNING 890 -SL SELF LEVELING
SILICONE JOINT SEALANT FOR ASPHALT
Type Ultra -low modulus silicone
Cure One part; cures at room temperature by
reaction with moisture in air
Special Properties Self- leveling, no tooling required,
unprimed adhesion to asphalt and PCC pavements
Primary Use Specially designed for sealing
joints between asphalt shoulders and concrete pavements
Unprimed adhesion primer is not
required for bonding to concrete or
asphalt pavements. For optimum
adhesion, the surface must be clean,
dry and frost free.
Seals irregular surfaces—
self leveling characteristics of the
sealant lend itself to sealing irregular
joint surfaces by providing adequate
contact to the substrate without the
need for tooling.
High movement capability —the
TYPICAL PROPERTIES
These values are not intended for use in preparing specifications or joint
desians. but for comparison of rubber properties.
As Supplied
Color Charcoal Gray
Flow, Sag or Slump Self- leveling
Viscosity, poise 120
Extrusion Rate, grams per minute 400
Percent Solids, 97
Specific Gravity 1.3 -1.4
Working Time, minutes ;<-epr!Eh ...fa.. 15
Skin Over -Time, at 25 °C (77 °F), minutes c.'.;c;.a�:••q..,.,.. -•30
Cure Time, at 25 °C (77°F) days
Full Adhesion, days r 21
As Cured —after 21 days at 25°C (77°F) and 50°% Rh 4i
Elongation, percent
Modulus @a 50% Elongation, psi
Modulus 100% Elongation psi
Modulus 150% Elongation, psi
Durometer Hardness, shore 00, points
Adhesion to Concrete, min. Elongation
Adhesion to Asphalt, min. Elongation
,yw Ali• I( 1 600
i.Y •4t 't 8
s :.i...... 9
40
+600
+600
Specification writers: Please contact Dow Corning Corporation, Midland,
Michigan before writing specifications on this product.
_aiar•t nii'• Jert in a continuous
nt movement of ±100 -50
�itr Gov, modulus the sealant
,retcnes 13 100% in the joint with very
e stress :ne bondline or joint
,1.• zes
tne probability of
-ai w th continuous or
vemant. Jcint move-
:emperature, snrink-
requires a sealant that
:ces not strongly resist stress and /or
ear.
eias:ic —the sealant can be
etched to 100% or compressed 50%
ne join: •width and held there. When
•eased, the sealant will recover 95%
greater cr tne original dimension.
le extension and /or compression can
repea:: d riany times and the
:cant esume its original shape
r cracks.
;esillent --once cured, the sealant
✓ents st and other noncom
essab,es rcm entering the joint by
ueez.n them out as soon as the
p.:sr the noncompressabies
the sea s removed.
._cc.... _raoJity —a 100%
s reiativeiy unaffected
ozone or tem-
Most organic
colt temperatures
id sorter :r, warm weather. Organics
a,so eenrace and crack in
nlig'�.t
e r ;;pically, the sealant will
e a s.:. n- :ver -lime of one hour or
Wit n: a recessed joint design, the
ad car. ne :,caned to traffic soon
Sevin_ in most applications.
cng fe ellability —under normal
cn .rr c red sealant stays rub
:ry from 5 to 149'C -50 to 300 °F)
rout :earn,, cracking or becoming
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C;ORiING 890 -SL
_F- LEVELING SILICONE JOINT
Ain FOR ASPHALT is designed
sea:ir �.a between asphalt and/
_;;ncrete .:avements. Because of its
..;lty :o n,: achere to concrete and
.unalt pavements, DOW CORNING
SL ..,ouiarly suitable for long
sealinJ of concrete to asphalt
oulders points. Additional uses
elude concrete to concrete and
,:;Halt to asphalt expansion joints.
'e Limitations)
DOW CORNING 890 -SL
SELF LEVELING SILICONE JOINT
SEALANT FOR ASPHALT cart be
used as the original sealant in new
highway construction or as a remedial
or repair sealant in old construction. In
new co struction, it provides a long
lasting seal that will prolong the life of
the pavement and prevent water and
noncompressables from entering into
the joint and damaging the pavement.
For use in repair or remedial applica-
tions where other joint sealing materi-
als have failed because of excessive
movement or poor weatherability,
DOW CORNING 890 -SL
SELF LEVELING SILICONE JOINT
SEALANT FOR ASPHALT can be
used to seal irregularly shaped and /or
spelled joints. These joints should be
clean, dry and free of all old sealing
compounds.
LIMITATIONS
DOW CORNING 890 -SL
SELF LEVELING SILICONE JOINT
SEALANT FOR ASPHALT is not
recommended for continuous water im-
mersion. it should not be applied in
totally confined spaces where the
sealant is not exposed tc atmospheric
moisture Tne sealant should never be
applied to wet or damp concrete or
asphalt pavements or installed during
inclement weather.
New concrete must be allowed to cure
and dry for at least 7 days of good
drying weather. For each day of rain
that occurs during that period, an
additional day should be added to the
7 day drying time.
The sealant bead must be recessed
below the highway surface to prevent
abrasion from traffic and snow removal
equipment.
The concrete and asphalt pavements
should be sound and with out signs of
deterioration. If the asphalt pavement
shows signs of deterioration, sealing
the joint may result in further damage
to the asphalt.
Several variables can affect the
suitability of an asphalt pavement for
joint sealing. (i.e. thickness, mix type
compaction, age and overall structural
integrity of the asphalt pavement).
In addition, pavements with poor base
conditions, including numerous
patches, misaligned slabs and mid
slab cracking are not candidates for
saw and sealing techniques.'
Suitability of DOW CORNING 890 -SL
SELF LEVELING SILICONE
SEALANT FOR ASPHALT for sealing
asphalt expansion joints should be
determined by thoroughly testing the
product in your specific applications.
For further details, please contact your
Dew Corning Technical Service Repre-
sentative.
Joints should be prepared by saw
cutting and not routing. Routing of
concrete and asphalt pavements can
cause microfractures in the pavement
that can lead to poor joint perform-
ance.
HOW TO USE
Ultra low modulus DOW CORNING
890 -SL SELF LEVELING SILICONE
JOINT SEALANT FOR ASPHALT
easily withstands extreme joint
movement when properly applied. The
sealant will withstand 100% extension
and 50% compression of the original
joint width. However, the recom-
mended movement design is for +50%
ano 25% and not at the sealant limits.
The difference ensures a successful
seas when job site joint widths are
different than designed widths.
Therefore, the joint design dimensions
should be less than the ultimate
sealant capability.
A thin bead of silicone sealant will ac-
commodate more movement and
result in less bondline stress than a
thick bead. DOW CORNING 890 -SL
SELF LEVELING SILICONE JOINT
SEALANT FOR ASPHALT should be
no thicker than 1/2 inch (12.7 mm) and
no thinner than 1/4 inch (6.4 mm).
Within these limits, the sealant width to
depth ratio should be 2:1.
In all cases, the sealant must be
recessed below the road surface at
least 1/4 inch with 1/2 inch recess
being acceptable in wider joints (see
Table I).
DOW CORNING 890-SL
SELF LEVELING SILICONE JOINT
SEALANT FOR ASPHALT is a self lev-
eling sealant and does not require a
separate tooling step. Because the
sealant is self leveling it should only be
used in horizontal joints.
In new construction, where the joint is
Highway Heavy Construction, June 1988, p. 53.
TABLE I: RECOMMENDED BACKER -ROD INSTALLATION (SHALLOW CUT)`
Joint Width
Recessed Beiow Surface
eilunt Thickness
'2. o__Ker Rod Diameter
.cint Depth
"On road surfaces where grinding is planned at a later date, the sealant and backer rod should be installed so that sealant is approximatiey
,.4 Inc below the road surface after grinding is complete. An additional small amount should be added to allow for surface imperfections on
the bottom and to provide room for old sealant to pump up from below during rehabilitation work in the summer months.
a shallow cut is recorn-
rr, .vnere the backer rod is
piU 21 :he bottom of the joint
F gur snallow cut saves time and
saw 2.4des.
In repair or remedial work, where
previous sealing materials have faded,
care snould be taken to completely
remove the failed sealant from the joint
faces. A standard joint design is
recommended in which the backer rod
is si gnuy above the shelf. Extra space
sncula oe provided to allow for pos-
sio e :..mping" of old failed joint
sea.ar::nat may nave fallen below the
FIGURE I: GOOD JOINT DESIGNS
STANDARD JOINT
Jc.;., .tiiotr wide enough to accomodate movement. (For additional information on joint
wider, 3e,, papers by Spells and Klosowski, "Silicone Sealants for Use in Concrete
Constr:o:,on,' Vol. 1, No. 1, American Concrete institute, SP -70, 1981 and J.B. Cook,
"Construction Sealants and Adhesives," Wiley Interscience, 1970).
2. ,c,nt ;awed deep enough to allow backer rod/sealant placement and space for
pumping cf old sealing compounds. NOTE: This applies to standard joints only; void
space beneath backer rod in new construction is not needed.
3. Piper backer -rod placement
4. nstaled to proper depth and width.
4 inch to 2 r.cn below paverne ;race.
1/4" 3/8" 1/2"
1i4 1/4" 1/4" 1/4" 1/2"
1/4" 1/4" 3/8" 1 /2"
3/8" 1/2" 5/8" 7/8" 174"
7,'8 1 -1 1 -1
When 890 -SL is used for sealing
reflection cracks in asphalt pavements,
accitional joint preparation steps must
be "used. Cracks that have formed in
the asphalt pavement must be totally
removed by saw cutting. This can be
accomplished by saw cutting along
both sides of the crack, exposing
freshly cut and sound asphalt joint
faces.
When 890 SL is used to seal concrete
to asphalt shoulder joints, care must
be taken to ensure that the asphalt is
completely removed from the concrete
face to which the sealant will be
boncing. This can be accomplished by
SHALLOW CUT JOINT
FOR NEW CONSTRUCTION
INSTALLATION
3/4" 1/2"
1' /2 -1 21/4-2
saw cutting tightly along the concrete.
A fresh and sound joint face must also
be prepared in the asphalt by saw
cutting.
DOW CORNING 890
SELF LEVELING SILICONE JOINT
SEALANT FOR ASPHALT is part of a
system which must include the proper
backer rod and proper installation
procedures. SOF ROD supplied by
Applied Extrusion Technologies is rec-
ommended for general use, especially
in irregular joints. In joints that are very
consistent in width and have smooth
parallel surfaces, expanded closed cell
polyethylene foam may be used. Sev-
eral other types of back -up materials
(paper, fibrous ropes and open cell
polyurethane foam) are available but
have proven to be unacceptable.
It is recommended that care be given
to selection of the proper oversized
backer rod, so that it fits tightly in the
joint. This will prevent the self leveling
sealant from leaking past the backer
rod to the bottom of the joint.
When installing DOW CORNING
890 -SL SELF LEVELING SILICONE
JOINT SEALANT FOR ASPHALT, it is
critical that the joint be clean and dry
prior to and during installation. Several
procedures have been used in the
past. However, experience has shown
that some are less reliable than others.
Water blasting, grinding, routing and
wire brushing are no longer considered
acceptable cleaning methods.
Instead, the following procedure is
considered most reliable and is
recommended for cleaning and drying
the joint:
1. Clean all joints of contaminants and
impurities to the depth at which the
sealant and backer rod are to be
I gay require cutting im-
e.diate y 7oilowed by flushing to
-mcve residual laitance. Flushing
uia ue cone in only one direction to
:uce reccntaminadon of the joint
es. Arta: drying, at least the top inch
eacn join: face must be sandblasted
ensure a sound, clean surface for
_alant a ciication.
andblasting should be performed in
a passes ;one for each joint face)
the r;c:Zie held at an angle to the
.oe anc r ot more than 2 inches
blow. :ust loose particles and
cec rom joints in one direction
w t o1. -free compressed air.
.rfaces must be sound, clean, dry,
�st -free r:d dust -free and can be
eckeo cy running a finger along the
a r t a ,Hite, chalky dust
gear :he 'ginger, the joint must be
st
:ne. recommended back -up
a joints. This material
nits apo..cauon fo the sealant at a
.ntroiled cepth and acts as a bond
Baker to a!ow the silicone sealant to
etch freely witn joint movement. See
tor groper depth.
Apply DOW CORNING 890
ELF-LEVELING SILICONE JOINT
=ILAN T FOR ASPHALT in a con
operation to properly fill and
the Joint. (See Table II). The
use:: :o Install the sealant
id pe �cn that the joint is filled
aLE II: ESTIMATING REQUIREMENTS'
from the bottom up. Filling in this
manner displaces air from the joint and
eliminates the likelihood of creating air
voids in the sealant. Do not overfill the
joint. The sealant must be recessed
below the pavement surface (see
Figure I). In case of an overfilled joint,
excess sealant must be removed such
that proper joint geometry and recess
are maintained. For maximum perform-
ance, the sealant should be applied at
a temperature above
40 °F (4.4 °C).
New concrete must be allowed to cure
and dry for a minimum of 7 good
drying days prior to sealant installation
for optimum adhesion. For each day of
wet or rainy weather, an additional day
of dry weather must be added to the
drying per
5. DOW CORNING 890 -SL
SELF LEVELING SILICONE JOINT
SEALANT FOR ASPHALT is self
leveling and tooling the sealant is not
recommended. The sealant will self
level and developed good contact with
the joint face without tooling.
6. Excess sealant may be cleaned off
tools and equipment while in an
uncured state with a commercial
solvent such as xylol or a "high flash'
solvent. Use appropriate precautions
with regard to fire hazards and eye
and skin contact. (Use goggles and
gloves, if needed).
7. Joints that have been properly
recessed may be opened to traffic as
,7ear feet per gallon of DOW CORNING 890 -SL SELF LEVELING
:.ICONE JOINT SEALANT FOR ASPHALT for various joint widths.
nt Bead
:c�ness.
:;nes _ones
tv1inimum
Joint
Deptn,
Inches
1
1'/4
5,8 5.16 1
3/8 1
3
7,15 1' /a
2 2
1.2 2+
Backer Backer Rod
Roc Placement Estimated
Diameter, Depth, Linear
Inches Inches Feet/Gallon
3/8 1/2 275
1/2 1/2 185
5/8 1/2 140
3/4 9/16 90
1 7/8 60
1 11/16 45
1 3/4 35
1 3/4
:rues ,till rary cepending on joint design, tooling, backer rod placement and waste.
soon as the installation equipment can
be cleared from the traffic lane.
NOTE: For complete installation
instructions, see Installation Guide for
DOW CORNING 890 -SL
SELF LEVELING SILICONE JOINT
SEALANT FOR ASPHALT.
CAUTION!
UNCURED SEALANT MAY CAUSE
INJURY IF SWALLOWED IN LARGE
AMOUNTS. *DIRECT CONTACT
WITH UNCURED SEALANT MAY
CAUSE TEMPORARY EYE DISCOM-
FORT.
POSSIBLE REPRODUCTION
HAZARD CONTAINS A PROPRIE-
TARY INGREDIENT WHICH FORMS
N- METHYLACETAMIDE (N -MA)
DURING CURE. N -MA MAY CAUSE
ADVERSE REPRODUCTIVE EF-
FECTS BASED ON ANIMAL DATA.
Do not put in mouth or take internally.
Avoid prolonged (longer than six
hours) skin contact. Avoid breathing of
vapor. Do not use in poorly ventilated
spaces. Avoid eye contact. Do not
handle contact lenses with sealant on
hands. IF SWALLOWED, obtain
medical attention. IN CASE OF
INHALATION ILL EFFECTS, remove
to fresh air. Get medical attention of
effects persist. IN CASE OF EYE
CONTACT, flush eyes with water. Fully
cured sealant is non hazardous.KEEP
OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
SPECIAL USE AND SAFE
HANDLING INFORMATION:
Traces of formaldehyde and other
thermal decomposition products may
form at temperatures above 150 °C
(302 °F) in the presence of air. Provide
ventilation to control vapor exposure
within inhalation guidelines when
handling at elevated temperatures.
SHIPPING LIMITATIONS
None
STORAGE AND SHELF LIFE
When stored in the original, unopened
container at or below 32 °C (90 °F),
DOW CORNING 890 -SL
SELF LEVELING SILICONE JOINT
SEALANT FOR ASPHALT has a shelf
life of 6 months from date of shipment.
Keep containers tightly closed.
PACKAGING
DOW CORNING 890 -SL
SELF-LEVELING SILICONE JOINT
SEALANT FOR ASPHALT is supplied
29- fl.oz. (857 -m1.) disposable car
trages, 4.5 -gal. (17 -L) bulk pails and
40-gal. (151.4 -L) bulk drums.
WARRANTY INFORMATION
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY
Dow Corning believes that the
�rmation in this publication is an
.�pur:te description of the typical
racteristics andior uses of the
or products, but it is your
responsibility to thoroughly test the
Ln your specific application to
2eeermine its performance, efficiency
safety.
L-r,ess Dow Corning provides you with
a specific written warranty of fitness for
a carticu use, Dow Corning's sole
r., rranty is that the product or products
meet the current specifications.
DOW CORNING SPECIFICALLY
D SCLAIMS ANY OTHER EXPRESS
OR IMPLIED WARRANTY, INCLUD-
ING THE WARRANTIES OF MER-
CHANTABILITY AND OR FITNESS
FOR USE. Your exclusive remedy and
Dow Corning' sole liability for breach of
warranty is limited to refund of the
purchase price or replacement of any
procuct shown to be other than as
war- ,rated, and Dow Corning expressly
cis ,aims any liability for incidental or
�q �ntial damages.