European Technical Approval ETA-01/0005

Trade name: DC 993 and DC 895

DOW CORNING
Parc Industriel Zone C,
Holder of the approval:
B 7180 SENEFFE
Belgium

Website: http://www.dowcorning.com

Generic type and use

Sealant used in structural sealant glazing systems to
of construction
bond glass onto metal
product(s):

Validity from: 2012-04-06

to: 2017-04-05

DOW CORNING
Manufacturing plants: Parc Industriel Zone C, B 7180 SENEFFE
DOW CORNING GmbH, D WIESBADEN

This version replaces ETA 01/0005 valid from 2011-06-27 until 2016-06-26

This European
Technical Approval 8 pages, without annexes.
contains:

European Organisation for Technical Approvals

Organisation Européenne pour l’Agrément Technique
Europäische Organisation für Technische Zulassungen
I LEGAL BASES AND GENERAL CONDITIONS 5. Reproduction of this European Technical
Approval including transmission by electronic
1. This European Technical Approval is issued by means shall be in full. However, partial
UBAtc in accordance with: reproduction can be made with the written
 Council Directive 89/106/EEC of consent of UBAtc. In this case partial reproduction
21 December 1988 on the approximation of has to be designated as such. Texts and drawings
laws, regulations and administrative provisions of advertising brochures shall not contradict or
of Member States relating to construction misuse the European Technical Approval.
products1, modified by Council Directive
93/68/EEC2 and Regulation (EC) N° 1882/2003 6. Subject to the application introduced, the
of the European Parliament and of the European Technical Approval is issued by the
Council3; approval body in its official languages. These
 Belgian law of 25 March 1996 concerning the versions correspond fully to the English version
adaptation of legislative and administrative circulated in EOTA. Translations into other
provisions of Member States to the languages have to be designated as such.
Construction Products Directive (89/106/EEC)
for construction products4 and Belgian Royal 7. Compared with the previous version, new colours
Decree of 18 August 1998 concerning have been introduced.
construction products5
 ETA-Guideline 002 "Structural Sealant Glazing
System", edition November 1999 amended
2001, Part 1
 Common Procedural Rules for Requesting,
Preparing and the Granting of European
Technical Approvals set out in the Annex to
Commission Decision 94/23/EC6;
 SCC decision CONSTRUCT 00/427 concerning
structural sealants as component of kit
covered by existing ETAG

2. The UBAtc is authorized to check whether the

provisions of this European Technical Approval are
met. Checking may take place in the
manufacturing plant(s). Nevertheless, the
responsibility for the conformity of the products to
the European Technical Approval and for their
fitness for the intended use remains with the
holder of the European Technical Approval.

3. This European Technical Approval is not to be

transferred to manufacturers or agents of
manufacturers other than those indicated on
page 1, or manufacturing plants other than those
laid down in the context of this European
Technical Approval.

4. This European Technical Approval may be

withdrawn by UBAtc, in particular pursuant to
information by the Commission according to
Article 5(1) of Council Directive 89/106/EEC.

1 Official Journal of the European Communities N° L 40,

11.2.1989, p. 12
2 Official Journal of the European Communities N° L 220,

30.8.1993, p. 1
3 Official Journal of the European Union N° L 284, 31.10.2003,

p. 1
4 Belgian Law Gazette, 21.05.1996
5 Belgian Law Gazette, 11.09.1998
6 Official Journal of the European Communities N° L 17,

20.1.1994, p. 34

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II SPECIFIC CONDITIONS OF THE EUROPEAN TECHNICAL
APPROVAL 2. Characteristics of the product and method of
verification
1. Definition and scope of the product and
intended use 2.1. Characteristics of the products
2.1.1. General
1.1. Scope
This ETA is being issued for the product on the basis of
The structural sealants DC 895 and DC993 are silicone
agreed data/information, deposited with the UBAtc,
based sealants to be used in structural sealant glazing
which identifies the product that has been assessed
system (SSGS) as defined in ETAG 002.
and judged. Changes to the product/production
process, which could result in the deposited
1.2. Intended use data/information being incorrect, should be notified
to the UBAtc before the changes are introduced. The
The structural sealants DC 895 and DC993 are to be
UBAtc will decide whether or not such changes affect
used in structural sealant glazing system (SSGS) to
the ETA and consequently the validity of the CE
bond glazing products on metallic structural seal
marking on the basis of the ETA and if so whether
support frames. The suitable substrates are defined for
further assessment/alterations to the ETA, shall be
each sealant in the present ETA § 4.2.2.3.
necessary.
The sealant DC 895 is a single component sealant
which can be used in structural glazing systems types 2.1.2. Structural sealant DC 895
I or II as per ETAG 002 SSGS table 1, while DC 993 is a
- Design stress in tension: des = 0,14 MPa
bi-component sealant which can be used in structural
- Design stress in dynamic shear: des = 0,14 MPa
glazing systems types I, II, III, IV as per ETAG 002 SSGS
- Elastic modulus in tension or compression
table 1.
tangential to the origin: E0 = 0,9 MPa
- Elastic modulus in shear tangential to the origin
The essential requirements ER2 Safety in case of fire,
G0 = 0,3 MPa
ER3 Hygiene, health and environment, ER4 Safety in
- Working time (at 25°C, 50% R.H.): 15 minutes
use, ER6 Energy economy and heat retention shall be
- Skin over time (at 25°C, 50% R.H.): 15 minutes
fulfilled. Failure of the structural bond might cause risk
- Tack-free time (at 25°C, 50% R.H.): 30 to 50
to human life and/or have considerable economic
minutes
consequences.
- Time before transport of the bonded frame: The
minimum time before transport is normally 21
The provisions made in this European Technical
days.
Approval are based on the assumed working life of
Nevertheless, earlier transportation on work site is
the SSGS of 25 years7.
allowed if the following two conditions are respected
(see ETAG Table 10 Checks during the production):
The tested H-samples give the result: Rupture 100%
cohesive and breaking stress  0,7 MPa.
Table 1 – DC 895: Structural Sealant - identification
characteristics
ETAG
Test DC 895
ref.
Vmean = 1,45
Specific mass 5.2.1.1
(1,4 to 1,55)
Mean of 33 (minimum
Hardness A 5.2.1.2
of 32)
Thermogravimetri Curve kept in the ETA
5.2.1.3
c analysis technical file
Colour 5.2.1.4 Black

2.1.3. Structural sealant DC 993

- Design stress in tension : des = 0,14 MPa
- Design stress in dynamic shear : des = 0,11 MPa
- Design stress in static shear :  = 0,011 MPa
- Elastic modulus in tension or compression
7 The indications given as to the working life of the products
tangential to the origin: E0 = 1,4 MPa
cannot be interpreted as a guarantee given by the ETA-
holder or the approval body. It should only be regarded as a - Elastic modulus in shear tangential to the origin G0
means for specifiers to choose the appropriate criteria for this = 0,47 MPa
product in relation to the expected, economically - Working time (at 25°C, 50% R.H.) : 10 to 30 minutes
reasonable working life of the works.

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- Skin over time (at 25°C, 50% R.H.) : bi-component ER2 Safety in case of fire
- not applicable
The behaviour in case of fire has to be assessed in the
- Tack-free time (at 25°C, 50% R.H.) : 80 to 100
framework of the ETA for the kit
minutes
- Time before transport of the bonded frame: The ER3 Hygiene, health and environment
minimum time before transport is normally 10
days. In matter of "Dangerous substances", the sealant
Nevertheless, earlier transportation on work site is manufacturer made a declaration of conformity to
allowed if the following two conditions are respected the Council Directive 76/769/EEC published in "Official
(see ETAG Table 10 Checks during the production): Journal of the European Communities” of 27/07/1976
The tested H-samples give the following result: Rupture and its amendments.
100% cohesive and breaking stress  0,7 MPa. ER4 Safety in use
Table 2 – DC 993: Structural Sealant - identification The product has been successfully subjected to the
characteristics following tests, which are relevant for sealant:
5.1.4.1.1, 5.1.4.1.2, 5.1.4.2.1, 5.1.4.2.2, 5.1.4.2.3, 5.1.4.2.4,
ETAG 5.1.4.2.5, 5.1.4.6.1, 5.1.4.6.2, 5.1.4.6.3, 5.1.4.6.4, 5.1.4.6.5,
Test Result
ref. 5.1.4.6.7, 5.2.1.1, 5.2.1.2, 5.2.1.3, 5.2.1.4, with reference
Specific mass to ETAG 002
(mixed at 10/1 5.2.1.1 Vmean = 1,33 (±0.023) ER6 Energy economy and heat retention:
ratio)
- Determination of thermal insulation and
Mean of 36 (minimum susceptibility to condensation - Calculation
Hardness A 5.2.1.2
of 34) method
Thermogravimetri Curve kept in ETA As a function of the design and the glazing chosen for
5.2.1.3
c analysis technical file the SSGS kits, thermal modelling may be undertaken
with various computer software packages. To use the
From black to white
results of these programmes, it is necessary to ensure
colour and all the
Colour 5.2.1.4 that they are at least two-dimensional and cover all
grey scales in-
the required parameters.
between
The generally accepted value of the thermal
2.1.4. Ancillary products for structural seal adhesion conductivity (-value) of the structural sealant to be
surface preparation used in thermal modelling for assessment of the
thermal performance is 0,35 W/m K (EN 12524 –
2.1.4.1. DC 895 04.2000).
Cleaning product: - Durability
- R40 manufacturer DOW CORNING
- Organic cleaner (isopropanol / acetone) The durability of the fitness for use of the structural
Primer: sealants in structural bond has been demonstrated as
- DC 1200 manufacturer DOW CORNING follows:
- Silane solution in an organic solvent All the specific aspects of durability have
been covered under the headings above,
2.1.4.2. DC 993 more particularly ER4 Safety in use.
Cleaning product:
- R40 manufacturer DOW CORNING
- Organic cleaner (isopropanol / acetone)
Primer:
- DC 1200 manufacturer DOW CORNING
- Silane solution in an organic solvent
2.2. Method of verification
The assessment of the fitness for use of the structural
sealant for the intended use in relation to the
requirements for safety in case of fire; safety in use;
hygiene health and environment; energy economy
and heat retention; in the sense of the Essential
Requirements 2, 3, 4 and 6, has been made in
accordance with the "Guideline for European
Technical Approval for Structural Sealant Glazing
Systems (ETAG 002).
Where the guideline allows for classifications and/or
choice, the following selection has been made:

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 3.2.1.2. Equipment
3. Evaluation of conformity and CE marking
All weighing, measuring and testing equipment shall
be calibrated and regularly inspected according to
3.1. Attestation of conformity system documented procedures, frequencies and criteria.
The systems of attestation of conformity specified by 3.2.1.3. Raw materials and components
the European Commission detailed in EC Decision
96/582/EC8 are as follows: The specifications of all incoming raw materials and
- System 1 (without audit testing of samples) for SSG components shall be documented, as shall the
kits Type II; inspection scheme for ensuring their conformity.
- System 2+ (first possibility, including certification of
3.2.1.4. Non-conforming products
the factory production control (FPC) by an
approved body on the basis of its continuous In the event of any non-conformity of any product,
surveillance, assessment and approval) for SSG that product shall be placed into quarantine and
kits Type I action taken to rectify the cause of the non-
conformity. Products may not subsequently be
[The systems being as described in Council Directive
dispatched until the problem has been resolved.
89/106 EEC Annex 111.2.(i) and (ii) respectively].
3.2.1.5. Tests and frequencies
The structural sealant being a component put on the
market as such, it is impossible to determine in All the elements, requirements and provisions
advance the Type of the kits in which the sealant is to adopted by the manufacturer are documented in a
be used. As a consequence, only the system 1 systematic manner in the form of written policies and
applies. procedures. This production control system ensures
that the product is in conformity with the European
System 1
Technical Approval (ETA).
- tasks for the manufacturer
- factory production control; The FPC involves the following tests: Appearance,
- testing of samples taken at the factory by the flow, specific gravity, application rate, curing,
manufacturer in accordance with a hardness, elongation at break, tensile at break,
prescribed test plan. modulus at 50% and 100% elongation, peel adhesion
- tasks for the approved body and cohesive failure.
- initial type testing of the product;
In the context of structural sealants, it is necessary for
- initial inspection of the factory and of factory
the manufacturer to undertake adhesion/cohesion
production control;
tests to rupture after thermal conditioning as
- continuous surveillance, assessment and
described in ETAG 002 §8.3.2.4, checks on incoming
approval of the factory production control.
material (i) and on each batch of sealant. The testing
3.2. Responsibilities of "H" pieces, peel tests, as part of FPC provides the
necessary evidence.
3.2.1. Tasks for the manufacturer - Factory
production control 3.2.2. Tasks for the approval body:
3.2.1.1. General 3.2.2.1. Initial Type Testing
The manufacturer shall establish, document and Approval tests on the sealant have been conducted
maintain a FPC system to ensure that the products under the responsibility by the approval body (UBAtc)
placed on the market conform to the stated in accordance with Chapter 5 of the ETAG 002. The
performance characteristics. The FPC system shall approval body (UBAtc) has assessed the results of
consist of procedures, regular inspections and tests these tests in accordance with Chapter 6 of this ETAG,
and/or assessments and the use of the results to as part of the ETA issuing procedure. These tests should
control raw and other incoming materials or be used for the purposes of Initial Type Testing.
components, equipment, the production process and
As required by the System 1, this work is to be
the product.
validated by the approval body for Certification of
A FPC system conforming with the requirements of EN Conformity purposes.
ISO 9001, and made specific to the requirements of
3.2.2.2. Assessment of the factory production control -
this ETA, is considered to satisfy the above
Initial inspection and continuous surveillance
requirements.
Assessment of the FPC is the responsibility of a Notified
The results of inspections, tests or assessments requiring
Body
action shall be recorded, as shall any action taken.
An assessment shall be carried out on the required
The action to be taken when control values or criteria
manufacturing steps of each manufacturing plant to
are not met shall be recorded.
demonstrate that the factory production control is in
conformity with the ETA and any subsidiary
information. This assessment is based on an initial
inspection of the factory.
8 Commission decision of 24/06/96, published in the EC
Official Journal L254 of 08/10/96

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Subsequently continuous surveillance of factory
For the structural sealant DC 993
production control is necessary to ensure continuing
conformity with the ETA. This continuous surveillance is
performed as per ETA § 3.2.1 "CE"-symbol
It is recommended that surveillance inspections
should be conducted at least twice a year.
Number of Notified
xxxx
3.2.2.3. Certification Body
DOW CORNING Name and address of
The approved body has issued Certification of
SENEFFE, Parc Industriel - the manufacturer or his
Conformity of the product (for System 1).
Zone C, representative
3.2.2.4. CE marking B 7180 SENEFFE established in the EEA
Dow Corning GmbH and of the plant where
The CE marking shall be affixed on each cartridge or
Rheingauststrasse the product was
packaging. The symbol "CE" shall be accompanied by
D – 65201 Wiesbaden manufactured
the following information:
Two last digits of year of
- Identification number of the certification body; xx
affixing CE Marking
- Name of identifying mark of the producer and
Number of EC
manufacturing plan;
certificate of
- The last two digits of the year in which the CE xxxx-CPD-xxxx
conformity (where
marking was affixed;
relevant)
- Reference to the ETA-Guideline
- Number of European Technical Approval; ETA N° 01/0005 ETA Number
- Number of EC Certificate of conformity. ETAG 002
ETA-Guideline
Structural Sealant
Relevant performance
DC 993 :
characteristics and/or
Types I, II, III & IV
designation code
Figure 1: Example of CE marking and accompanying
information
For the structural sealant DC 895

"CE"-symbol

Number of Notified
xxxx
Body
Name and address of
the manufacturer or his
DOW CORNING
representative
SENEFFE, Parc Industriel -
established in the EEA
Zone C,
and of the plant where
B 7180 SENEFFE
the product was
manufactured
Two last digits of year of
xx
affixing CE Marking
Number of EC
certificate of
xxxx-CPD-xxxx
conformity (where
relevant)
ETA N° 01/0005 ETA Number
ETAG 002
ETA-Guideline
Structural Sealant
Relevant performance
DC 895 :
characteristics and/or
Types I & II
designation code
Figure 2: Example of CE marking and accompanying
information

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 Table 4 – Structural Sealants – Specific type of
4. Assumption under which the fitness of the substrates
product for the intended use was favourably
assessed Specific type of
DC 895 DC 993 Primer
substrates
4.1. Manufacturing directives
Coated glass
Not No
4.1.1. DC 895 SOLARBEL SS 20 Suitable
covered primer
(AGC)
The structural sealant DC 895 is fabricated and
packaged by the firm Dow Corning Seneffe Belgium Coated glass
Not No
The maximum storage duration of the sealant is 12 SOLARBEL PB 20 Suitable
covered primer
months after the fabrication date in its original (AGC)
unopened packaging, when stored below 30°C. Coated glass
Not No
4.1.2. DC 993 SGG COOL-LITE Suitable
covered primer
SS 108 (SGG)
The base of the structural sealant DC 993 is fabricated
and packaged by the firm Dow Corning Seneffe Coated glass
Not No
Belgium, while the catalyst is fabricated and SGG COOL-LITE Suitable
covered primer
packaged by the firm Dow Corning Wiesbaden PB 114 N (SGG)
Germany. Coated glass
Not No
The maximum storage duration of the sealant is 12 SGG ANTELIO Suitable
covered primer
months for the base and 12 months for the catalyst Clair (SGG)
after the fabrication date in their original unopened
Coated glass
packaging, when stored below 30°C. Not No
SGG ANTELIO Suitable
covered primer
4.2. Design rules and application of the sealant Argent (SGG)

4.2.1. Design rules Coated glass

Not No
COOL LITE ST Suitable
4.2.1.1. Structural seal design covered primer
150 (SGG)
See method of calculation in ETAG 002
4.2.1.3. Drainage and ventilation
4.2.1.2. Suitable substrates for structural adhesion
Water stagnation is not allowed in the vicinity of
surface
structural seal. The SSGS shall then be designed with
The generic types of suitable adhesion substrates are an efficient water tightness assisted by drainage and
given here after as a function of the structural sealant ventilation or by the absence of any void or cavity
only as indication. close to the IG seal.

Except for the float glass, the combination of a 4.2.1.4. Transfer of the infill loading on the building
particular substrate of the generic types of substrates structure via the structural sealant
given in the table 1 and a structural sealant shall be
The DC 895 is suitable to be used in SSGS type I or II as
assessed in the framework SSGS ETA by passing the
defined in ETAG 002. This means that the SSGS must be
following set of tests by reference to the ETAG 002 , §
equipped with mechanical self-weight devices in
5.1.4.1.1, 5.1.4.2.1, 5.1.4.2.2, 5.1.4.2.3, 5.1.4.2.4, 5.1.4.2.5.
order to transfer the dead load of the glass to the
In addition this particular substrate for structural seal façade structure.
adhesion surface has to be identified and assessed as
per the relevant § of the chapter 5 and 6 of the ETAG The DC 993 is suitable to be used in SSGS type I to IV as
002. defined in ETAG 002. This means that the SSGS may or
may not be equipped with mechanical self-weight
Table 3 – Structural Sealants – Generic type of devices.
substrates
4.2.1.5. Resistance to tearing
Generic types The DC 993 and DC 895 sealants are category 1
DC 895 DC 993
of substrates sealant according ETAG 002 § 6.1.4.6.4 and inserts in
Glass Suitable Suitable the sealant joint are allowed.
Coated glass Suitable Suitable 4.2.2. Application of the sealant
Stainless steel Suitable Suitable
Anodised 4.2.2.1. Description of the structural sealant
Suitable Suitable application
aluminium
Besides, those specific substrates for structural seal, The ETA’s for structural sealant glazing kits describe the
adhesion surfaces has been identified and assessed sealant application, in particular, the ETA’s give the
as per the relevant § of the chapter 5 and 6 of the cleaning product to be used as well as the primer, if
ETAG 002. needed, and method of application.

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4.2.2.2. General technical conditions
The Dow Corning DC 895 sealant has to be applied
between 5 and 35°C in a dust free location. The seal
needs to be tooled before the skin-over time has
been reached, preferably within 10 minutes after the
extrusion. It is important to realise that the skin-over
time can vary with temperature and relative humidity.
After the skin-over time has been reached, there
should be no further relative movement induced
between the glass and the metal frame.

The Dow Corning DC 993 needs to be mixed at a ratio

base/catalyst by weight of 10/1 (min. 9/1 and max.
11/1). The Dow Corning DC 993 sealant has to be
applied between 5 and 35°C in a dust free location.
The joint needs to be tooled before the snap time has
been reached, preferably within 10 minutes after the
extrusion. It is important to realise that the snap time
can vary with temperature and relative humidity.
After the snap time has been reached, there should
be no relative movement induced anymore between
the glass and the metal frame.

In all cases, it should be checked that there is no

condensation on the substrates prior to the sealant
application.
4.2.3. Recommendation for façade cleaning
It is recommended to use the following product for
façade cleaning:
- cleaning agent EXTRAN 02 Neutral -MERK dilution
2% for DC 895 and DC 993
- cleaning agent PRIL dilution 1% for DC 993
Nevertheless, the assessment of the façade cleaning
product must be done in the framework of the ETA for
the kit in order to check that those cleaning agents
do not affect other kit products (gaskets, weather
sealant, …
4.2.4. Chemical compatibility
The chemical compatibility has to be assessed in the
framework of the ETA for system as required by the
ETAG 002 SSGS, § 5.1.4.2.5.
In the assessment procedure of the present ETA, the
following products combination has been evaluated
as required.
- The structural sealant DC 895 is compatible with
the NORTON spacer V2100.
- The structural sealant DC 993 is compatible with
the NORTON spacers V2100 and V3100.
4.2.5. Responsibility of the manufacturer
It is the responsibility of the ETA holder to ensure that
the information on the sealant characteristics and on
the sealant extrusion is given to the person
concerned. This information may be made by
reproduction of the relevant parts of the European
Technical Approval.

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