ASI 502 100% RTV Silicone Caulk – 10.2 oz. Cartridge, Translucent Beige
ASI 502 100% RTV Silicone Caulk – 10.2 oz. Cartridge, Translucent Beige
The ASI 502 100% RTV Silicone Caulk in translucent beige is a one-component, moisture cure, acetoxy silicone supplied in a 10.2 oz. caulking cartridge, curing to a durable rubber.
Key Features
- One-component, moisture cure, acetoxy silicone: it cures on contact with atmospheric humidity, with no mixing and no hardener.
- Cures to form a durable rubber that American Sealants publishes as able to withstand a variety of extreme environments.
- 10.2 oz. caulking cartridge, which loads into an ordinary cartridge caulking gun.
- Translucent beige is a published ASI 502 color. It is not on the manufacturer's stock color list, so it is a made-to-order color.
- Acetoxy cure means the silicone releases acetic acid as it cures, which is the vinegar smell during application.
Who Is This For?
Countertop installers, tile setters and glaziers who want a tinted translucent joint rather than an opaque line, and shops matching a beige-toned stone or tile at a sink or backsplash. The single cartridge suits a job at a time rather than production volume.
What This Is Not For
Silicone will not hold paint. American Sealants publishes a paintable claim for ASI 174 Siliconized Acrylic Latex Caulk and publishes no paintable claim for ASI 502, so where the bead has to be painted over, use ASI 174, which is published in white and clear only.
Frequently Asked Questions
What cure system does this silicone use?
ASI 502 100% RTV Silicone is a one-component, moisture cure, acetoxy silicone that cures to form an extremely durable rubber.
Is translucent beige a real American Sealants color?
Yes. Trans beige is printed on the American Sealants ASI 502 color list alongside clear, white, black, aluminum, almond, bronze, gray and the other translucent colors.
How many cartridges are in a case?
American Sealants publishes 24 per case for ASI 502 stock colors only. It publishes no case figure for the made-to-order translucent colors, so the case quantity on this color is not a manufacturer-confirmed number.
How long before the bead is cured?
American Sealants does not publish a tack-free or full-cure time for ASI 502 in the sources on file. As a moisture-cure silicone, its cure rate depends on ambient humidity, temperature and joint depth.