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Silicone Classification and Applications



A good helper to home repairs : Silicone


As a sealant for construction materials, silicone is very useful and convenient. It is commonly visible in the kitchen, bathroom, wall corners, and decorations. After you know its basic classification and properties, you can do home repairs yourself !

Neutral Silicone

Product Properties

Widely used and applicable to most occasions (excluding special applications, such as anti-mold and painting).
Waterproofing.
Good adhesion strength.

Applicable materials

Metal materials: Corrugated sheets, steel, stainless steel, aluminum, electroplating articles.
Construction materials: Concrete, marble, stone, ceramic tiles, tiles, solar panel frame, skylight panels, corrugated sheets, mirrors,glass assembly, caulking, aluminum doors and windows, caulking for glass block, plate wall, plastics, FRP

Neutral Anti-mold Silicone

Product Properties

Inhibit mold growth in a humid environment.
Resistant to moisture and corrosion.
Most detergents and solvents will not cause damage to anti-mold silicone.

Applicable materials and situations

Kitchen, bathroom, and laundry room. Can adhere to porous and non porous materials, such as glass, ceramics, human made marble, granite, aluminum, steel, and most construction materials.

Water-based Acrylic

Product Properties

Silicone is not used.
Paintable after the application. You have more color options.
Non-toxic and no odor.

Applicable materials and situations

Commonly used in caulking in cabins, wall gaps, trims, various partitions, brick wall, and wooden partitions.



Notes

Its resistance to UV and joint movement is inferior to that of neutral silicone. If it exposed to sunlight, earthquake, vibration, cracks may occur.
It remains flexible after dried and can prevent cracks in joints. It is easily to apply it.
It is degradable when coming into contact with moisture. Pay attention to this.

Water-based Acrylic Product


470 Acrylic Sealant RITEK Acrylic Sealant

Acid Silicone

Product Properties

Has better adhesion than that of neutral silicone.
Waterproofing.
Corrosive.
Has a odor during the application.
More cost effective than that of neutral silicone.

Applicable materials

Mainly suitable for glass, tiles, and acrylic bonding, sealing in glass, medium-to-small sized aquarium, ceramics, aluminum materials, glass fibers, painted surface, oil absorbent wood, and common construction materials.


Notes

Not suitable for zinc, cooper, brass, other raw construction materials, mirrors, and all construction materials that are vulnerable to acids.