GENERAL DESCRIPTION
SNAPSIL IS802 is a premium, one-component, ready-to-use white silicone adhesive sealant that cures to a tough, durable silicone rubber upon exposure to atmospheric moisture at room temperature[cite: 108, 112]. Engineered with a paste-like thixotropic consistency, this product will flow only under external pressure, making it exceptionally suited for clean, non-sag applications on horizontal, vertical, and overhead surfaces up to a thickness of 6mm[cite: 109, 118]. It provides an immediate green-strength advantage with sufficient uncured body to hold small components in place while the cross-linking process completes[cite: 109].
As the moisture-vapor cure system progresses, the product naturally releases a faint acetic acid vapor by-product, which completely dissipates once full cure is achieved[cite: 110, 165, 166]. Due to this acid-release profile, SNAPSIL IS802 is not recommended for delicate electrical and electronic assemblies where the corrosion of copper, brass, or other sensitive metals must be avoided[cite: 134]. This product is officially distributed in Vietnam by Prostech, complete with comprehensive technical support and tailored solutions for your manufacturing processes.
FEATURES & BENEFITS
- **One-Component System:** Delivered ready to use with no manual mixing required, eliminating operator error and optimizing manufacturing throughput[cite: 117].
- **Thixotropic Paste Consistency:** Resists sagging or slumping, allowing reliable application on overhead and vertical joints at thicknesses up to 6mm[cite: 109, 118].
- **Ambient Moisture Cure:** Cures efficiently at room temperature and ambient humidity conditions, avoiding the capital expense of thermal curing ovens[cite: 119].
- **Excellent Electrical Insulation:** Offers robust dielectric strength rated at 20 kV/mm to safeguard critical electrical paths[cite: 120, 128].
- **Weather & Ozone Resistance:** Provides superb long-term environmental protection, resisting degradation from ozone, chemical exposure, and intense weathering[cite: 121].
- **Broad Temperature Stability:** Ensures long-lasting joint integrity with exceptional low-temperature flexibility and high-temperature engineering performance[cite: 123, 124].
- **Self-Adhesion Properties:** Forms strong bonds to many common industrial substrates without requiring specialized priming steps[cite: 122, 138].
TYPICAL APPLICATIONS
- Used in the assembly process of commercial food equipment, operating as a certified food-contact surface under demanding temperature shifts[cite: 192, 196].
- Ideal for sealing joints, seams, and structural sections on vertical and overhead white appliance production lines where pourable sealants fail[cite: 132, 133].
- Used in the structural joining of metals, glass, ceramics, and rigid plastics to achieve robust mechanical seals[cite: 133, 139].
- Applied to generalized industrial equipment where excellent electrical insulation and chemical protection are required simultaneously[cite: 121, 133].
Prostech provides application testing and consulting for these use cases.
| Property Type | Technical Parameter / Test Condition | Value / Specification |
|---|---|---|
| Typical Uncured Properties | Color | White |
| Consistency | Soft, Spreadable paste | |
| Specific Gravity | 1.04 | |
| Application Rate | 410 g/min | |
| Tack-Free Time | 25 minutes | |
| Typical Cured Mechanical Properties | Hardness (Shore A) | 23 |
| Tensile Strength | 20.6 kg/cm² (300 lb/in²) | |
| Elongation | 450% | |
| Shear Adhesion (100% cohesive failure) | 10.8 kg/cm² (150 lb/in²) | |
| Peel Adhesion (To anodized aluminum) | 6.6 kg/cm (37 lb/in) | |
| Typical Cured Electrical Properties | Dielectric Strength | 20 kV/mm (500 V/mil) |
| Dielectric Constant @ 60 Hz | 2.9 | |
| Dissipation Factor @ 60 Hz | 0.0026 | |
| Volume Resistivity | 2.5 x 10^14 ohm-cm | |
| Regulatory & Compliance Status | FDA Status | Compliant for food contact applications |
| USDA Status | Accepted for official meat & poultry establishments | |
| NSF International Status | Listed under Standard No. 51 (Food Equipment) | |
| UL Status | Recognized Component (UL File No. E36952) |




