Sealants
Jointfill N1
Jointfill N1 is a polymer modified, bituminous, hot applied joint sealant compound. It is designed to be tough, flexible and have good extension properties over a wide range of ambient temperatures.
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Introduction
Jointfill N1 is suitable for joints between concrete and bituminous surfacing preventing entry of water and other materials.
It has excellent recovery properties and low temperature flexibility.
Jointfill N1 is not recommended for overbanding due to its lack of skid resistance. Jointgrip OB is recommended for overbanding due to its superior skid resistance properties.
Where to use?
- Carriageways
- Runways
- Motorways
- Footways
Preparation
Damaged joints must be repaired using an epoxy mortar approved by Colas. If necessary joints should also be treated by grit blasting. Joints and cracks should always be thoroughly cleaned and dried with a hot compressed air lance in order to remove all moisture and dirt. This process should be carried out immediately prior to the application of Jointfill N1.
Concrete joints should be primed with CP Primer before applying Jointfill N1.
Application
Jointfill N1 should be heated indirectly and agitated in a purpose-built sealant preheater unit with thermostatic control. Ensuring that the temperature does not exceed 190C. The heater unit should be oil-jacketed.
The materials should then be pumped into the joint or poured at temperatures between 170°C - 180°C using a melter pourer or bucket and ‘V’ mould, with the minimum loss of temperature. Joints should be sealed to a level of at least 3mm below the surface.
Application Properties
| Pouring temperature | 175ºC/185ºC |
| Safe Heating Temperature | 185ºC for 6 hours maximum. 195ºC maximum temperature. |
Coverage
Weight of Jointfill N1 sealant to fill 100mm joint (kg)
|
Depth of Joint (mm) |
Width of Joint (mm) | |||||
| 15 | 20 | 25 | 30 | 35 | 40 | |
| 20 | 35 | 46 | 58 | 70 | 81 | 93 |
| 25 | - | - | 72 | 87 | 101 | 116 |
| 30 | - | - | - | - | 122 | 139 |
| 35 | - | - | - | - | 142 | 162 |
| 40 | - | - | - | - | - | 185 |
Packaging
Jointfill N1 is available in plastic lined paper sacks holding 20kg (nominal). Remove the paper and load into heating equipment.
Storage
Keep in dry store under cover.
Standards
Jointfill N1 is manufactured on a purpose-built plant to an ISO 9001 quality system which covers all Colas manufactured products. Under this system all batches undergo rigorous QC testing before being released for use.
Jointfill N1 complies with the specification given BS EN14188-1:2004 Joint Fillers and Sealants – specifications for hot applied sealants for a Type N1 Sealant.
| Test Name | Method | Specification |
| Softening Point (°C) (Ring and Ball) | BS EN 1427 | ≥85 |
| Cone Penetration (dmm) (25°C, 150g, 5s) | BS EN 13880-2 | 40 to 130 |
| Resilience (25°C, 75g ball, 5s) (%) | BS EN 13880-3 | ≥60 |
| Flow Resistance (mm) (60°C, 5h, 75%) | BS EN 13880-5 | <2 |
| Extension Test: 3 cycles of extension to 75% at a rate of 6mm/hr at -20°C | BS EN 13880-10 | Pass 3 cycles |
| Density | BS EN 13880-1 | Typically 1.015g/cm³ at 25oC |
Safety
SAFETY HANDLING PRECAUTIONS (when hot)
- Wear suitable protective clothing
- (heat resistant gauntlet glove, overalls, protective footwear, face visor).
- DO NOT allow water to contact hot material.
- DO NOT exceed maximum safe heating temperature.
If molten material contacts skin:
- DO NOT attempt to remove
- Immerse affected area in cold running water for at least 10
Seek medical advice without delay. This product is hazardous for transportation when carried at temperatures above 100°C.
For full safety information, please request the Jointfill N1 Safety Data Sheet 06 using the contact information on this webpage.
Download the Jointfill Safety Data Sheet here
