PRODUCT DATA SHEET

Sika® Cracksil Acrylic Paste

READY TO USE ACRYLIC PASTE FOR SEALING INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL SURFACE CRACKS

DESCRIPTION CHARACTERISTICS / ADVANTAGES

Sika® Cracksil Acrylic Paste is a single pack, acrylic ▪ Paste form, easy to apply
based, ready to use putty for filling and sealing the ▪ Non-shrink
cracks on internal and external plastered surfaces. ▪ Can be used for both internal and external surfaces
▪ Can be used to seal hairline cracks
USES ▪ Can be applied on damp surfaces but not on cracks
with running water
As crack filling paste for internal & external surface ▪ Non-staining
cracks on masonry surfaces such as brick, blocks or ▪ UV resistant
plaster ▪ Can seal non-moving cracks upto 6 mm wide in
plasters and walls
▪ Self-curing and excellent adhesion with substrates
both for vertical and horizontal application

PRODUCT INFORMATION
Chemical Base Acrylic paste
Packaging 1 kg plastic bucket x 10
Appearance / Colour White paste
Shelf Life 12 months from the date of production
Storage Conditions Store in undamaged and unopened original sealed containers, in dry condi-
tions and protect from direct sunlight at temperatures between +10 °C and
+40 °C.
Density 1.5 ± 0.1 kg/L
Service Temperature +5 °C min. / +45 °C max.

APPLICATION INFORMATION
Consumption 1 kg covers 40–50 linear meter for crack of 6 mm x 6 mm
Ambient Air Temperature +5 °C min. / +40 °C max.
Substrate Temperature +5 °C min. / +40 °C max.
Drying Time Skinning time ~20 minutes (+25 °C & 50% r.h.)
Curing rate ~2 mm / 24 h (+25 °C / 50% r.h.)

Product Data Sheet

Sika® Cracksil Acrylic Paste
August 2020, Version 01.01
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Waiting Time / Overcoating ~7 days at +30 °C

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS ▪ Sika® Cracksil Acrylic Paste is not recommended for

cracks in structural load bearing members, filling ex-
SUBSTRATE QUALITY / PRE-TREATMENT pansion joints or on stress cracks appearing at the
junctions of masonry and concrete in civil engineer-
The substrate must be clean, sound and dry, homo- ing structures (example, column and wall junction,
geneous, free from grease, dust and loose particles. lintel and overlying masonry junction, etc.). For this
Paint, laitance and other poorly adhering particles purpose use Sikaflex®-Construction+ or which is a
must be removed. Fine hair line cracks must be polyurethane based sealant and overcoat it with
widened with V groove upto 1 mm minimum and then Sikaflex®-11 FC+ white adhesive before painting.
filled. ▪ Close the container tightly after application and pre-
vent contact of material with air while not in use to
APPLICATION prevent curing and hardening of material.
For filling Sika® Cracksil Acrylic Paste on the cracks of BASIS OF PRODUCT DATA
internal or external surface, existing POP or Sika® Wall
Decor (wall putty) must be removed till plaster surface All technical data stated in this Product Data Sheet are
is exposed. For porous surfaces, apply primer coat pre- based on laboratory tests. Actual measured data may
pared with Sika® Cracksil Acrylic Paste and water in 1:1 vary due to circumstances beyond our control.
proportion over the crack. Fill Sika® Cracksil Acrylic
Paste when the surface is tacky and not dried com- LOCAL RESTRICTIONS
pletely. Press Sika® Cracksil Acrylic Paste firmly into
the crack with a spatula or putty knife and level with Please note that as a result of specific local regulations
the surface. Care must be taken to avoid formation of the declared data for this product may vary from
cavities or bubbles during application. Allow it set for country to country. Please consult the local Product
24 hours and then apply another coat of Sika® Cracksil Data Sheet for the exact product data.
Acrylic Paste in case of sag or depression. Further POP
or Sika® Wall Decor (wall putty) application can be
taken up once it is fully dry. For best results allow
ECOLOGY, HEALTH AND SAFETY
Sika® Cracksil Acrylic Paste to cure for 7 days. For information and advice on the safe handling, stor-
CLEANING OF TOOLS age and disposal of chemical products, users shall
refer to the most recent Safety Data Sheet (SDS) con-
Clean all tools and application equipment with water taining physical, ecological, toxicological and other
immediately after use. Hardened / cured material can safety-related data.
only be removed mechanically.
LEGAL NOTES
LIMITATIONS
The information, and, in particular, the recommenda-
▪ Pre-test for over paintability and paint compatibility tions relating to the application and end-use of Sika
are recommended. products, are given in good faith based on Sika's cur-
▪ Colour deviations may occur due to chemicals, high rent knowledge and experience of the products when
temperature, UV-radiation. A change in colour does properly stored, handled and applied under normal
not influence the technical and protective perform- conditions in accordance with Sika's recommenda-
ance of the product. tions. In practice, the differences in materials, sub-
▪ Do not use Sika® Cracksil Acrylic Paste as glass sealer, strates and actual site conditions are such that no war-
in floor joints, in sanitary joints, on marble, natural ranty in respect of merchantability or of fitness for a
stone, in joints with permanent water immersion, in particular purpose, nor any liability arising out of any
cracks more than 6 mm wide and cracks in POP / wall legal relationship whatsoever, can be inferred either
putty. from this information, or from any written recom-
mendations, or from any other advice offered. The
user of the product must test the product’s suitability
for the intended application and purpose. Sika re-
serves the right to change the properties of its
products. The proprietary rights of third parties must
be observed. All orders are accepted subject to our
Sika India Pvt. Ltd. current terms of sale and delivery. Users must always
620, Diamond Harbour Road refer to the most recent issue of the local Product
Commercial Complex II Data Sheet for the product concerned, copies of which
Kolkata - 700 034 will be supplied on request.
Tel : +91 33 24472448
Fax : +91 33 23978688
Mail : info.india@in.sika.com

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Product Data Sheet

Sika® Cracksil Acrylic Paste
August 2020, Version 01.01
021840303000000027

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