
EMSEAL® AST Acrylic Sealant
AST is a self-adhering foam tape impregnated with water-based acrylic-modified asphalt emulsion.
It is an excellent alternative to butyl tape & open-cell polyurethane foam strips.
Will not dry out and become hard and brittle.
UV-stable.
Highly resistant to bugs and vermin.
Will not extrude from between joints like caulk or butyl tapes.
Conforms to contours and fills gaps.
Maintains a seal during thermal expansion and contraction of building panels.
Excellent compressibility and recovery (minimal compression set).
Good thermal and sound insulator.
No shrinkage or blow-out due to closed-cell breakage.
Supplied with self-adhesive on one side. After removal of packaging, material begins gradual expansion – more slowly in cold weather than in hot.
| SUPPLIED SIZE | EXPANDED SIZE | LF/BOX | REELS PER BOX | REEL LENGTH |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/4″ x 1″ | 1″ x 1″ | 511.68 LF | 26 | 19.7′ |
| 3/8″ x 1″ | 1-1/2″ x 1″ | 314.88 LF | 24 | 13/1′ |
*Current sizes available with powder coating
| TABLE 1: TYPICAL PHYSICAL PROPERTIES OF AST | ||
|---|---|---|
| PROPERTY | VALUE | TEST METHOD |
| BASE MATERIAL/td> | OPEN CALL, HIGH DENSITY, POLYURETHANE FOAM | N/A |
| IMPREGNATION | ACRYLIC-MODIFIED ASPHALT | N/A |
| COLOR | BLACK | N/A |
| TENSILE STRENGTH | 21 PSI MIN (145 KPA) | ASTM D3574 |
| TEMPERATURE RANGE HIGH-PERMANENT HIGH-SHORT TERM LOW |
185°F (85°C) 203°F (95°C) -40°F (-40°C) |
ASTM C711 |
| SOFTENING POINT | 140°F MIN (60°C) | ASTM D816 |
| UV RESISTANCE | EXCELLENT | |
| MILDEW RESISTANCE | EXCELLENT | |
| RESISTANCE TO AGING | EXCELLENT | |
| BLEEDING -40°F TO 180°F (-40°F TO 85°F) |
NONE (WHEN COMPRESSED DOWN TO 20 % OF UNCOMPRESSED THICKNESS) |
|
| COMPRESSION SET 70°C 50% RH AFTER 72HRS |
3 % MAX | ASTM D3574 |
| THERMAL CONDUCTIVITY | 0.34 BTU. IN/HR. FT2.°F (0.05 W/M. °C) |
ASTM C518 |
| LOW. TEMP. FLEXIBILITY 32°F TO -10°F (0°C TO -23°C) |
NO CRACKING OR SPLITTING | ASTM C711 |
| WATER VAPOR TRANSMISSION | 0.011 PERMS | ASTM C355-64 |






