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ChemLink, M-1 Universal Structural Adhesive/Sealant
ChemLink, M-1 Universal Structural Adhesive/Sealant
ChemLink, M-1 Universal Structural Adhesive/Sealant
Item #18193
Model #F1270
$$0.15
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HEADLINE
M-1 is a versatile construction adhesive and sealant for interior or exterior use. Made for industrial roofing, it can be applied in damp, dry, and cold climates down to 30 °F. It won't discolor with UV light and is capable of joint movement in excess of 35% in both compression and extension. M-1 has a 20-minute skin-over time, is paintable after 24 hours, is non-toxic and has very low odor (16.9 g/l VOC)!
NOTE: We recommend using this product within 6 months of the date of purchase.
NOTE: This caulk will not bond to HDPE plastics.
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This is truly a heavy-duty adhesive/sealant and is a suitable replacement for Liquid Nails or Almighty Adhesive. Chemlink's M-1 bonds well to most construction materials including EPDM, SBS mod bit, aluminum, galvanized metal, PVC, glass, stainless steel, fiberglass, FRP, wood, EIFS, block, brick, EPS foam, concrete and stone.
M-1 is very similar to Chemlink Novalink, an all-weather construction sealant. M-1 has lower viscosity, shorter skin-over time, higher shear strength and bonds to a few more materials. M-1 is perfect for more heavy-duty jobs. It's really a structural adhesive as well as a sealant.
NOTE: Use only rubbing alcohol to smooth out. Do not use water or mineral spirts.
NOTE: For TPO roofing, TPO primer must be used first.
NOTE: ChemLink products do not adhere to polyethylene or polypropylene (recycled plastics)
Why We Like It
M1 is very similar to NP1, a urethane adhesive, except it has less odor and cleans up much easier. This is a product you can rely on for years to come.
Features & benefits
- Works in tough conditions — will cure when damp, dry and cold as low as 30 °F
- Superior durable finish — elastomeric; won't shrink; has high hardness and shear strength
- Fast-drying — skin-over and rain-ready in 20 minutes
- Non-toxic, low-odor — no solvents or isocyanates, latex free
- Safe — for everyone, including the chemically sensitive; learn how to test a non-toxic product for tolerance
- Eco-friendly — very low VOC (16.9 g/l)
- Easy-to-use — no special tools or mixing required
- Color options — stocked in white, grey, black and limestone.
NOTE: DO NOT use petroleum solvents such as mineral spirits or xylene to clean your surface before using this product. Instead, remove all dirt, oil, loose paint, frost and other contaminates with alcohol.
Specs for 
Black
Dimensions
Weight per Sale Unit
1.05 lbs
1.05 lbs
1.05 lbs
1.05 lbs
Coverage
25 linear feet with a 1/4" bead
Recommended # of Coats
1
Re-coat After
As needed
Basics
Interior or Exterior
Exterior,
Interior,
Use On
Bamboo: flooring
Block
Brick
Chimneys
Clay or concrete roof tiles
Concrete
Concrete: sealed
Concrete: slabs
Concrete: unsealed
Countertops
Cove joints
Curtain walls
Damp surfaces
Door frames
Doors
Dry wells
Equipment wells
Ethylene propylene diene monomer (epdm) rubber
Expansion joints
Fiberglass
Flashing
Foam
Foundations: above grade
Foundations: below grade
Glass
Gutters
Masonry
Masonry: porous
Masonry: sealed
Masonry: unsealed
Metal
Metal: aluminum
Metal: coated
Metal: galvanized
Metal: steel
Pvc
Painted surfaces
Painted surfaces: oil-based
Painted surfaces: water-based
Parapets
Polycarbonate
Roofs
Sbs mod bit
Sealing: all weather
Siding
Stone
Stone: porous
Stone: unglazed
Stone: unsealed
Stucco
Surfaces: porous
Swimming pools
Temperatures: cold
Tile: unglazed
Windows
Wood
Wood: oriented strand board (osb)
Wood: particle board
Wood: plywood
Wood: subfloors
Block
Brick
Chimneys
Clay or concrete roof tiles
Concrete
Concrete: sealed
Concrete: slabs
Concrete: unsealed
Countertops
Cove joints
Curtain walls
Damp surfaces
Door frames
Doors
Dry wells
Equipment wells
Ethylene propylene diene monomer (epdm) rubber
Expansion joints
Fiberglass
Flashing
Foam
Foundations: above grade
Foundations: below grade
Glass
Gutters
Masonry
Masonry: porous
Masonry: sealed
Masonry: unsealed
Metal
Metal: aluminum
Metal: coated
Metal: galvanized
Metal: steel
Pvc
Painted surfaces
Painted surfaces: oil-based
Painted surfaces: water-based
Parapets
Polycarbonate
Roofs
Sbs mod bit
Sealing: all weather
Siding
Stone
Stone: porous
Stone: unglazed
Stone: unsealed
Stucco
Surfaces: porous
Swimming pools
Temperatures: cold
Tile: unglazed
Windows
Wood
Wood: oriented strand board (osb)
Wood: particle board
Wood: plywood
Wood: subfloors
Surface or Product Preparation
Surface should be clean, dry and free from all contamination including: dirt, oils, grease, tar, wax, rust and any other substance that may inhibit the sealants performance. DO NOT use petroleum solvents such as mineral spirits or xylene to clean your surface before using this product. Instead, remove all dirt, oil, loose paint, frost and other contaminates with alcohol. Horizontal applications will require tooling. Allow treated wood to cure for six months prior to application. Do not use in areas subject to continuous immersion of water or chemicals. Do not use on TPO without Chemlink TPO Primer.
Application Method
Caulk gun
See manufacturers guidelines for each type of surface
See manufacturers guidelines for each type of surface
Application Temperature Range
Warmer than 30°F
Application Instructions
Please see the Technical Data Sheet pdf for detailed instructions/prep guides.
NOTE: Certain applications or substrates may require a primer to ensure a long-lasting bond and weatherproof seal.
Remove all dirt, oil, loose paint, frost and other contamination from all working surfaces with alcohol DO NOT USE petroleum solvents such as mineral spirits or xylene. Maintain M-1 at room temperature before applying to ensure easy gunning and tooling. Test and evaluate to ensure adequate adhesion. Carefully gun the sealant with a smooth, continuous bead. If tooling is needed, do so within fifteen minutes of application.
NOTE: Certain applications or substrates may require a primer to ensure a long-lasting bond and weatherproof seal.
Remove all dirt, oil, loose paint, frost and other contamination from all working surfaces with alcohol DO NOT USE petroleum solvents such as mineral spirits or xylene. Maintain M-1 at room temperature before applying to ensure easy gunning and tooling. Test and evaluate to ensure adequate adhesion. Carefully gun the sealant with a smooth, continuous bead. If tooling is needed, do so within fifteen minutes of application.
Location
All Rooms,
Eco-replacement for
Caulk or Caulking Compound,
Roofing Sealers,
Sealers,
Shelf Life
1 Year
Storage
Store in cool dry place out of sunlight
Chemically-sensitive safe
Test before use
Yes, test on inconspicuous area
Certifications
Certifications
- Meets or exceeds California Air Resources Board (CARB) requirements
- Meets or exceeds California Bay Area Air Quality Management District (BAAQMD) requirements
- Meets or exceeds California South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) requirements
- Meets or exceeds Californial Proposition 65 requirements
- Meets or exceeds OTC requirements for sealants & caulks
- Meets or exceeds USDA requirements for non-food contact
Features
Material Origin
United States,
Country of Manufacture
United States,
Recycling or Disposal
Dispose of excess product in accordance with all local state and federal regulations. Do not throw out container unless completely empty. Pour contents onto dry cardboard and let thoroughly dry outdoors. May also be absorbed with cat litter sand or other dry materials
Cleans Up With
Alcohol, Neutral Cleaners
VOC Content
16.9 grams/liter
Drying Time
20 minute skin over and paintable in 24 hours
Freeze/thaw Safe
Yes
Appearance When Dry
5 colors low sheen
Formaldehyde Emissions
No added urea formaldehyde
Finish
Caulk,
Questions & Answers