OSI QUAD ® MAX vs CHEMLINK DuraLink ® 35

olivier — Thu, 30 Jan 2020 18:52:00 +0000

QUAD VS DURALINK 35

DuraLink® 35

DuraLink 35 is a multi-purpose, moisture cure, elastomeric sealant that combines economy and high performance. DuraLink 35 has excellent elastomeric properties which is ideal for a wide range of applications including difficult surfaces such as Kynar 500® PVDF and other anodized metals and coatings. DuraLink 35 is isocyanate free, paintable and SWRI validated for ± 35% joint movement.

QUAD® MAX

QUAD MAX siding & window sealant is designed for sealing around interior/exterior windows, doors and siding. It bonds to a wide variety of materials without need for a primer such as fiber cement, cedar, brick, stone, coated aluminum, fiberglass, vinyl, PVC, stucco, EIFS, wood, glass, and flashing tapes and Kynar® coatings.

Comparison

PROPERTY

DuraLink® 35

QUAD® MAX

NOTES

Polymer

Polyether

Synthetic

Polyethers are formualated for performance and longevity

VOC Content

18.2 g/l

<340g/l

QUAD contains flammable materials, contains prop 65 materials

DURALINK contain virtually no VOC contents

Solids

98%

65-75%

Loss of solvent creates shrinkage and loss of performance

Curing Methods

Moisture cure cross linking material

Solvent evaporation

Movement

+100/50%

25%

DuraLink has greater movement capabilities

Shelf Life

12-18 months

Packaging

Plastic Tubes

Cardboard Tubes

Cardboard tubes are prone to damage .

Cure Time

7 Days

Kynar 500 PDVF adhesion

Bonds to nearly all Kynar 500 PDVF without a primer

Spotty and often requires a primer

Compliance

ASTM C-920, TTS-230C

Paintable

Yes

DuraLink is paintable within 10 minutes of application

Restrictions

Bonds to nearly all construction materials

Not for use on damp concrete, EPS or other foams, EIFS

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