Product Data Sheet

Version 1 (09 / 2009)

Sikaflex®-256
The black-primerless windscreen adhesive system for direct
glazing in automotive glass replacement

Technical Product Data

Chemical base 1-C polyurethane
1
Colour (CQP 001-1) Black
Cure mechanism Moisture-curing
Density (uncured) (CQP 006-4) 1.2 kg/l approx.
Non-sag properties (CQP 061-1) Very good
Application temperature 5 - 40°C (40 – 105°F)
2
Tack-free time (CQP 019-1) 40 min. approx.
2
Open time (CQP 526-1) 30 min. approx.
Curing speed (CQP 049-1) (see diagram)
Shore A hardness (CQP 023-1 / ISO 868) 50 approx.
2
Tensile strength (CQP 036-1 / ISO 37) 7 N/mm approx.
Industry

Elongation at break (CQP 036-1 / ISO 37) 400% approx.

Tear propagation resistance (CQP 045-1 / ISO 34) 11 N/mm approx.
2
Tensile lap-shear strength (CQP 046-1 / ISO 4587) 5 N/mm approx.
2
Safe Drive-Away Time (cars) with double side airbag 6h
according to FMVSS 212 / 208 (CQP 511-1) without airbag 2h
1 x 10  cm approx.
7
Volume resistivity (CQP 079-2 / ASTM D 257-99)
Shelf life (storage below 25°C) (CQP 016-1) 12 months
1) 2)
CQP = Corporate Quality Procedures 23°C (73°F) / 50% relative humidity

Description Product Benefits Areas of Application

® ®
Sikaflex -256 is a black-primerless
1-component direct glazing adhe-
sive. It is easy to apply, with a
paste-like consistency that cures
on exposure to atmospheric mois-
®
ture. Sikaflex -256 provides a long
tack-free time and ensures a safe
application even under warm con-
ditions.
®
Sikaflex -256 offers quality com-
bined with safety.
®
Sikaflex -256 is manufactured in
accordance with ISO 9001 / 14001
quality assurance system and with
the responsible care program.
- Black-primerless pre-treatment
- Good application behavior like
bead stability / good non-sag
properties
- Short cut-off string
- Cold application
- One-component formulation
- Automotive OEM quality
Sikaflex -256 is suitable for direct-
glazing applications in the Auto-
motive Glass Replacement busi-
ness.
This product is to be used by pro-
fessional experienced users only. If
this product is used for other appli-
cations than Automotive Glass
Replacement, test with current
substrates and conditions have to
be performed to ensure adhesion
and material compatibility.
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Cure Mechanism Metal with paint primer Sika® Further Information
® or with partial new Aktivator
Sikaflex -256 cures by reaction Copies of the following publications
with atmospheric moisture. At low painting (>= 25% of PRO+ are available on request:
bonding surface) Sika®
temperatures the water content of Primer-
- Material Safety Data Sheets
the air is lower and the curing 206 G+P - Mentioned Product Data Sheets
reaction proceeds somewhat more Glass without ceramic Sika®
slowly (see diagram 1). or without large cover Aktivator Packaging Information
trim PRO + Cartridge 300 ml
(valid for passenger Sika®
Primer- 400 ml
cars only) Unipack
206 G+P 600 ml

Advice on specific applications is Value Bases

available from the Technical Ser- All technical data stated in this
vice Department of Sika Industry. Product Data Sheet are based on
Application laboratory tests. Actual measured
Cartridge: Pierce cartridge mem- data may vary due to circumstan-
brane. ces beyond our control.
Diagram 1: Curing speed for Unipack: Place unipack in the
Sikaflex®-256 application gun and snip off the Important
closure clip. For information and advice regar-
Chemical Resistance Cut off the tip of the nozzle in ac- ding transportation, handling, sto-
®
Sikaflex -256 is resistant to fresh cordance with the vehicle manu- rage and disposal of chemical
water, seawater, limewater, sew- facturer’s recommendations. Apply products, users shall refer to the
age effluent, dilute acids and caus- the adhesive with a suitable piston actual Material Safety Data Sheets
tic solutions; temporarily resistant gun. To ensure uniform thickness containing physical, ecological,
to fuels, mineral oils, vegetable of adhesive bead, we recommend toxicological and other safety-re-
and animal fats and oils; not re- that the adhesive is applied in the lated data.
sistant to organic acids and caustic form of a triangular bead (see
solutions or solvents. figure 1). Legal Note
®
The above information is offered In combination with Sika Aktivator The information, and, in particular, the
for general guidance only. Advice PRO the substrate temperature recommendations relating to the ap-
on specific applications will be must be between -10°C and 35°C, plication and end-use of Sika products,
given on request. for other pre-treatment agents the are given in good faith based on Sika's
lower limit is 5°C. current knowledge and experience of
the products when properly stored,
Method of Application
handled and applied under normal
Removal of old glass conditions in accordance with Sika's
Remove damaged glass in accor- recommendations. In practice, the
dance with the vehicle manufac- differences in materials, substrates and
turer’s instructions. actual site conditions are such that no
warranty in respect of merchantability
Surface preparation or of fitness for a particular purpose,
Surfaces must be clean, dry and Figure 1: Compressing adhesive bead to nor any liability arising out of any legal
final size relationship whatsoever, can be in-
free from grease, oil and dust. The
ferred either from this information, or
surfaces must be treated with a from any written recommendations, or
cleaning and activating agent or Removal
® from any other advice offered. The user
primed with the appropriate primer Uncured Sikaflex -256 may be of the product must test the product’s
as follows: removed from tools with suitability for the intended application
®
Sika Remover-208 or another and purpose. Sika reserves the right to
Glass with uniform and Sika® suitable solvent. Once cured, the change the properties of its products.
continuous opaque, Aktivator material can only be removed The proprietary rights of third parties
mechanically. must be observed. All orders are ac-
mineral based ceramic PRO
Hands and exposed skin should be cepted subject to our current terms of
frit (valid for passenger
® sale and delivery. Users must always
cars only) washed immediately using Sika refer to the most recent issue of the
Handclean Towel or a suitable local Product Data Sheet for the prod-
Old polyurethane direct Sika®
glazing adhesive (cut Aktivator
industrial hand cleaner and water. uct concerned, copies of which will be
face) PRO Do not use solvents! supplied on request.
Metal with paint primer Sika®
or with partial new Aktivator
painting (< 25% of PRO
bonding surface)

Further information available at:

www.sika.com
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