Foster® Stic-Safe® Adhesive 85-15™
1 of 78 products in this brandFoster® Stic-Safe® Adhesive 85-15™ is a fast-setting synthetic elastomer adhesive tailored for affixing fibrous glass insulation (up to 6 lbs.) to sheet metal surfaces like galvanized steel or aluminum found in air-conditioning ducts, hot air ducts, and metal buildings. Foster® 85-15™ unique consistency facilitates quick and effortless brushing onto metal ducts and various other surfaces. Additionally, it serves as an effective adhesive for lap-sealing vapor barrier jackets.
Application Area: AC Ducts, Insulators, Vapor Barrier Jackets
Compatible Substrates & Surfaces: Aluminum, Concrete, Galvanized Steel, Metal, Wood
Application Method: Brush
Features: Fast Setting, Rapid Drying Properties
Enhanced TDS
Identification
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Applications
- Application Area
- Application Method
- Compatible Substrates & Surfaces
Applications & Uses
- Limitations
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- Apply between 40°F and 100°F.
- Always test plastic materials and painted surfaces for compatibility when using a solvent base product.
- Allow to dry to a solvent-free condition before installing weld pins.
- Make certain this product is completely dry and the area free from solvent odor if food is involved.
- Preparation and Application Information
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Material Preparation
- Stir well. Do not thin. No need to prime aluminum or galvanized metal. Apply only to clean, dry surfaces. Keep container closed when not in use to prevent solvent evaporation.
Application
- Insulation Attachment
- Use a clean paintbrush. Apply Foster® Stic-Safe® Adhesive to the metal surface at 250 sq. ft/gal. (6.1 m2/l) using full coverage. Press insulation into place, making sure complete contact is made with applied adhesive. Bond may be made within 0 to 15 minutes open time.
- Lap and Tape Sealing
- Use a good quality paintbrush. Apply Stic-Safe Adhesive uniformly to the foil side or underside of overlap at 75 sq. ft./gal (1.8 m2/l), allow adhesive to set until very tacky (normally 2 to 10 minutes), and press lap or tape firmly into place.
Clean Up
- Use a solvent such as chlorinated solvent (non-flammable) or mineral spirits (flammable) for cleaning brushes and equipment.
Features
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Features & Benefits
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- Product Highlights
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- Stic-Safe Adhesive special consistency permits fast, easy brushing of the adhesive to metal ducts and other surfaces. It is also used for lap sealing of vapor barrier jackets.
- Stic-Safe Adhesive will bond insulation to wood, concrete and other construction materials. Coverage may be less than shown on rough or porous surfaces.
Packaging & Availability
- Regional Availability
Physical Properties
- Physical Form
Properties
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¹ - Tested at coverage rate of 200 sq. ft./gal. Applied to 1/4 inch inorganic reinforced cement board. The flame spread may vary at different product thicknesses and/or when applied over other surfaces.
- Typical Properties
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Value Units Test Method / Conditions Average Non-Volatile Content 41 Wt(%) ASTM D2369 Bonding Time Range (for insulation attachment) 0 - 10 minutes - Bonding Time Range (for lap sealing) 2 - 10 minutes - Coverage Range (for insulation attachment, 0.008 in. to 0.006 in. wet thickness) 200 - 250 sq. ft. per gal. - Coverage Range (for lap sealing, 500 lineal ft. of 2 in. wide band of adhesive) 75 - 100 sq. ft. per gal. - Density 6.6 lbs/gal ASTM D1475 Flash Point (wet flammability) -22 °C ASTM D 93 Storage Temperature 4 - 38 °C - - Application Properties
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Value Units Test Method / Conditions Application Temperature 4 - 38 °C - Service Temperature Range -29 to 93 °C - - Flame Characteristics
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Value Units Test Method / Conditions Flame Spread¹ 10 - ASTM E84 Smoke Developed¹ 25 - ASTM E84
Regulatory & Compliance
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- Compliance
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Stic-Safe Adhesive meets ASTM C916-79, Type IV (ASC- A-7001A, Type IV) and NFPA 90A & 90B 25/50 requirements.
Storage & Handling
- Shelf Life
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12 months