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Merbenit SK212
1K-SMP glass adhesive with very high initial tack.
1K-SMP glass adhesive with very high initial tack — FMVSS 212 certified, drive-away time 60 minutes, Euro-NCAP frontal impact 64 km/h, GPS/assistance system compatible
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HS Code:
3214.1000
Merbenit SK212 is a 1K-SMP glass adhesive with very high initial adhesion — FMVSS 212 certified, drive-away time 60 minutes, Euro-NCAP frontal impact 64 km/h, GPS/assistance-system compatible.
Silane-modified polymers (SMP) are modern high-performance adhesives — moisture-curing, solvent-free, isocyanate-free, and silicone-free, with a very broad adhesion spectrum on metals, painted and galvanized surfaces, engineering plastics, glass, ceramics, concrete, stone, and wood. Paint-compatible, corrosion-protective, shock- and vibration-resistant, low-odor. SK212 is a specific variant of the Merbenit SMP series — the most important properties and applications are listed below.
Merbenit SK212 is the glazing adhesive for automotive — specifically for the replacement of windshields and general glass bonding in cabs and vehicles. FMVSS 212 certified with a 60-minute drive-away time, Euro-NCAP frontal impact 64 km/h, high electrical resistance for aluminum bodies with GPS and driver assistance systems.
What sets SK212 apart
What is SK212 used for?
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SK212 in comparison with related Merbenit products
Direct comparison of mechanical and processing values — all data from the official Merbenit TDS.
SK212 Current Product |
HT50 → | MB55 → | PC200 → | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crosslinking system | 1K moisture-curing | 1K moisture-curing | 1K moisture-curing | 1K moisture-curing |
| Consistency | non-sag | non-sag | non-sag | non-sag |
| Shore A hardness | A 55 | A 45 | A 55 | A 57 |
| Tensile Strength | 2.8 N/mm² | 2.5 N/mm² | 3.1 N/mm² | 3.7 N/mm² |
| Elongation at break | 225 % | 200 % | 300 % | 200 % |
| Modulus 100% | 2.0 N/mm² | 1.5 N/mm² | 1.8 N/mm² | 2.3 N/mm² |
| Processing time | 15 min | 10 min | 10 min | 8 min |
| Through-curing 24 h | 3.5 mm | 2.5 mm | ≥2.0 mm | ≥2.5 mm |
| Through-cure 48 h | 4.5 mm | 4.0 mm | ≥4.0 mm | ≥3.5 mm |
| Density | 1.35 | 1.48 | 1.53 | 1.50 |
| Temperature range | –40 / +90 °C | –40 / +90 °C | –40 / +90 °C | –40 / +90 °C (briefly +240 °C) |
| Volume change | ≤3 % | ≤4 % | ≤6 % | ≤4 % |
| Main application | Windshield replacement | Immediate-bonding applications | Shipbuilding | Powder coating front-end bonding |
Technical data for Merbenit SK212
| Product Information | |
|---|---|
| Tensile Strength | approx. 2.8 N/mm² |
| Temperature range (°C) | -40 °C to +90 °C |
| Container | 290ml cartridge, 600ml bag |
| Consistency | Non-slumping |
| Performance at Full Cure | |
|---|---|
| Elongation at break | approx. 225% |
| Physical Properties | |
|---|---|
| Density | 1.35 g/cm³ |
| Hardness (Shore A) | approx. 55 |
| Chemical group | Silane-modified polymer |
| Color | black |
| Cured layer thickness after 24 hours | approx. 3.5 mm |
| Curing technology | Moisture curing |
| General | |
|---|---|
| Processing temperature | +5 °C to +40 °C |
| Stress at 100% elongation | approx. 2.0 N/mm² |
| Volume change | ≤ 3% |
| Number of components | 1K |
Please refer to the technical data sheet (TDS) in the "Documents" tab for binding values.
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Frequently asked questions about SK212
Practical application and design questions — answered by SILITECH.
Merbenit SK212: 1K-SMP glass adhesive with very high initial adhesion — FMVSS 212 certified, drive-away time 60 minutes, Euro-NCAP frontal impact 64 km/h, GPS/assistance-system compatible. Main applications: windshield replacement, cabin glazing, vehicle side windows.
SMP = Silane-modified polymer. This modern adhesive class combines the advantages of silicone (elasticity, weather resistance, broad adhesion spectrum) and polyurethane (mechanical strength, paint compatibility) — without their disadvantages (silicone: not paintable, corrosion on some metals; PU: isocyanates, often problematic indoors). SMP adhesives are solvent-free, isocyanate-free, and silicone-free, paint-compatible, corrosion-protective, and adhere without primer to most substrates — except PE, PP, PTFE, and silicones.
SK212 adheres to metals (aluminum, stainless steel, steel), powder-coated and painted surfaces, galvanized/anodized/chromated/zinc-coated substrates, many plastics, ceramics, stone, concrete, render, wood, and glass. Not suitable for: PP, PE, PTFE (Teflon), silicones, and bituminous substrates. For critical material pairings, we recommend a preliminary test or the use of a primer (V40 for smooth, V21 for absorbent substrates).
Store in unopened original container in a dry, cool place — typically between +5 and +30 °C. Consult the safety data sheet (SDS) before use. Observe the expiry date on the packaging. Process opened cartridges promptly — skin formation in the nozzle will block further application.
In the comparison table above, you will find related Merbenit products with different properties — different hardness, pot life, elongation at break, or special certifications (IMO, EN 45545-2, FMVSS 212, ISEGA, Minergie-ECO). If you are unsure about the optimal choice, we will be happy to advise you — contact SILITECH with your specific application (substrate pairing, desired hardness, processing workflow, certification requirement).
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Product Specifications
| Product Information | |
|---|---|
| Container | 290ml cartridge or 600ml pouch |
| Tensile Strength | approx. 2.8 N/mm² |
| Temperature range (°C) | -40 °C to +90 °C |
| Consistency | Non-slumping |
| Performance at Full Cure | |
|---|---|
| Elongation at break | approx. 225% |
| Physical Properties | |
|---|---|
| Density | 1.35 g/cm³ |
| Hardness (Shore A) | approx. 55 |
| Chemical group | Silane-modified polymer |
| Color | black |
| Cured layer thickness after 24 hours | approx. 3.5 mm |
| Curing technology | Moisture curing |
| Uncategorized | |
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| Processing temperature | +5 °C to +40 °C |
| Stress at 100% elongation | approx. 2.0 N/mm² |
| Volume change | ≤ 3% |
| Number of components | 1K |
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Documents and data sheets
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