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MST and AST Multi-Use Sealant Tapes for numerous household uses

Emseal precompressed, sealant tapes are self-adhering, self-expanding and made from resilient, open-cell polyurethane foam impregnated with a water-based acrylic-modified asphalt emulsion (AST Hi-Acrylic) or a water-based, acrylic impregnation (MST).

AST and MST replace and outperform liquid sealants, butyl-tape sealants, closed-cell foam tapes and open-cell weatherstripping tapes. They are also a clean handling, no mess alternative to spray foam in a can.

Emseal tapes have been the sealants of choice of Do It Yourselfers, homeowners, contractors, metal roof and building component manufacturers and discerning erectors worldwide for more than 30 years.

A number of retail partners offer Emseal’s sealant tapes under a variety of names. We suggest you call your local store and ask if they have it on the shelf, or order online where available. See the image gallery to the right or the “Where to Buy” tab below.

DIY Home Solutions

MST and AST Multi-Use Sealant Tapes for numerous household uses

AST and MST precompressed self expanding foam tape from EMSEAL

“EMSEAL Self Expanding Foam Weatherstripping Tape, for Metal Roofs” (asphaltic)

Home Hardware: EMSEAL Self Expanding Multi Foam Weatherstripping Tape

Self-expanding, Asphalt Infused, AST Sealant Tape from EMSEAL at Menards

RONA: Perfect Seal Expanding Sealant Tape

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AST (asphaltic) and MST (100% acrylic) precompressed, self-expanding sealant tapes are a durable alternative to spray foam and lightweight closed cell foam gaskets for numerous DIY applications. AST and MST are available from the following retail partners:

Fastenal: “EMSEAL Black Sealant Tape” (asphaltic)
Buy Online | Find Your Store

Home Depot: "Universeal Seal" EMSEAL AST Hi-Acrylic (asphaltic formulation) available in Home Depot stores that carry metal roofing panels.
Find Your Store and call ahead.

Home Hardware: “EMSEAL Self Expanding Foam Weatherstripping Tape, for Metal Roofs” (asphaltic)
Buy Online | Find Your Store

Home Hardware: “EMSEAL Self Expanding Multi Foam Weatherstripping Tape” (acrylic)
Buy Online | Find Your Store

Lowes: "Black Pre Compressed Polyurethane Foam Specialty Weatherstrip --Expandable Foam Weatherseal" (asphaltic)
Buy Online

Menards: "Self-Expanding Asphalt-Infused AST Sealant Tape by EMSEAL"
Buy Online | Find Your Store

RONA: “PERFECT SEAL Expanding Sealant Tape, Ruban Scellant Expansible” (asphaltic)
Buy Online | Find Your Store

Metal Roofs

Building Seams and other metal construction surfaces

Sill Plates and other ground level water seams

Window Wells

Walks, Driveways and concrete joining other materials

Bulkheads and precast basement steps

Window Casings and other perimeters

Storm Door and other door frames

Truck Caps

AC Window Units

Features

• Clean handling, non-staining, odorless, UV-stable
• 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
• Good thermal and sound insulator
• No shrinkage or blow-out due to closed-cell breakage

Sizes

Available compressed thicknesses:
3/32″ (10mm) up to 2″ (50mm)
Equivalent expanded thickness:
3/8″ (10mm) up to 4″ (100mm)

Available widths:
3/8″ (10mm) up to 3″ (75mm)

Download product size chart (pdf)

Movement

Emseal sealant tapes have different sealing levels at different levels of compression. For applications where movement is expected, and watertightness is required, the sealant tapes can accommodate +25% and -25% (total 50%) movement of the supplied compressed size when installed in gaps equal to the supplied size.

See compression chart below for levels of sealing at respective compression levels.

Color

AST Hi-Acrylic: Black
MST: Grey

Uses

Seal out dust, air, wind-driven snow, and moisture from joint details in metal buildings, panels, roofs, and other building components and assemblies.
Ideal as a filler in expansion/compression joints subject to movement from thermal expansion and contraction, and as a gasket in mechanically fastened, non-moving applications.
Use against metal, plastic, wood, concrete, and other common building materials.
Truck toppers
Basement bulkheads
Windows
Doors
Window AC units
Basement window wells
…etc.

Where to Buy

Amazon:
All-Purpose/Multi-Use Foam Sealant Tape | Buy Online |

McMaster-Carr:
Expanding Foam Tape | Buy Online |

Menards:
Emseal AST Hi-Acrylic 12′ Sealant Tape (asphaltic) | Buy Online |

For sizes not available from the above, contact EMSEAL.

How it Works – The EMSEAL Advantage

The open-cell foam is impregnated, compressed and shipped in reels. The stored strain-energy of compression in the foam means continuous back-pressure is exerted against surfaces to be sealed. This pressure, combined with the adhesive nature of the impregnation, assures reliable adhesion to both substrates. As the sealed components shrink and expand with seasonal temperature changes, long-term sealing contact with the substrates is maintained.

At installation the tape is held to a level of compression suitable to the intended application. Typically, higher compression levels are required for watertightness in water run-off applications; lower compression can be used, for example, for snow seals at roof ridges.

MST is available in a wide variety of configurations. Users determine the size of MST suited to their specific application and performance needs. Typically, higher compression levels are required for watertightness in standing water or water run-off applications; lower compression can be used, for example, for snow seals at roof ridges (see compression chart below).

EMSEAL MST is packaged precompressed in rolls. The material contains a pressure sensitive mounting-adhesive on one face to facilitate installation.

Sealing Levels & Compression

The following indicates levels of sealing at respective installed compression levels:

Emseal sealant tape compression and sealing level chart

The Choice: Asphaltic vs Acrylic

AST Hi-Acrylic is by volume the most widely used. Black in color as the result of it’s advanced acrylic-modified asphaltic impregnation, AST affords economy without sacrificing performance.

MST features the latest in acrylic chemistry and is grey in color. Choice of MST over AST is really a preference of the user for color and chemistry.

Installation

1. Storage and Surface Preparation
Tape should be stored in a warm dry interior location. Ideal application temperature is approx. 75°F (24°C). Expansion will be faster at higher temperatures and slower at lower temperatures.
Tip: For faster expansion in cold conditions keep the material warm before use and, if desired, apply heat from a hair dryer to installed material to accelerate expansion. Joint faces should be dry and cleaned of dirt, oils, grease, etc. There should exist sufficient depth to receive full width of the sealant.

IMPORTANT: Reels must be stored FLAT and kept compact. Should material expand in package it can still be used. Unroll material, allow it to expand, then recompress it between surfaces to be sealed.

2. Opening Reels
Only open materials that will be immediately used. Remove shrink wrap.

Cut in front of colored marking tape and pull back release liner to expose mounting adhesive.

3. Square Off Ends
Start and finish ends must be cut square. For easier cutting spray knife or scissors with mist of water.

4. Peel Off Liner
Remove release liner to expose adhesive face of tape.

5. Adhere to Surfaces
Press adhesive face to one surface. Align other surface with tape. Secure surfaces together. Tip: If needed, cut and fit small filler pieces of tape to fill panel corrugation or voids.

6. Joining Lengths
Overlap one piece of tape with another. Cut through both pieces at a 45-degree angle with a long-bladed knife. Reposition mitered faces over each other and pinch them firmly together to make a join.

Available in many sizes.
If this tape size does not return the results you desire in your specific application, ask your vendor or Emseal for other size options.

Limitations

• Will not adhere to components that are dirty or dust covered or to surfaces coated with oils or other release agents.
• Will expand to follow and fill irregular substrates within reason. Sharp corners and acute angles may need to be filled with additional filler pieces in order to ensure a proper seal.
• Substrate must be capable of resisting, without bending or deflection, approximately 1.5 to 2.5 lb/in2 (10 to 17 kPa) back pressure from the MST.

Availability and Price

Available for shipment internationally.
The product range is continually being updated, and accordingly EMSEAL^® reserves the right to modify or withdraw any product without prior notice.

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