Derby D30 Aquarium Silicone

Product description
Derby D30 Aquarium Silicone is a solvent-free silicone that is safe for aquarium creatures and used for bonding and isolation in aquariums.

Features
• Safe for aquarium creatures.
• Resistant to UV rays.
• It is 100% silicone and does not contain solvents.
• It does not emit acid odor during curing, it is odorless.
• It dries fast and adheres to glass very well.
• It maintains its elasticity after curing.
• It is much more resistant to yellowing and darkening effects in contact with water than universal silicones.

Application Areas
It is used for bonding and sealing purposes in aquarium construction and repair processes, glass-related decoration materials, hobby products such as terrariums, and in many areas where ceramics is used.

Application
During application, the temperature should be between +5 °C and +40 °C. The mobility of the silicone should be taken into account when determining the joint width. The minimum joint size should be 5×5 mm. For joints that are too wide, the joint depth should be half the width. The joint depth can be adjusted at the desired level by using the joint filler rod. In order to ensure sufficient contact with the surface, it should be smoothed by pressing with a silicone spatula within 5 minutes after the application. It can be cleaned with silicone cleaning thinner, which is smeared and not yet cured.

Shelf life
It is 18 months in its unopened original packaging, under appropriate storage conditions and at room temperature.