Typical Properties of Silicone Rubber?

 

Typical Properties

Molding & Extrusion Grade Platinum Cured

POST CURED 2 hours @ 350ºF

GENERAL PURPOSE

HIGHER STRENGTH

Appearance

Transparent

Specific Gravity

1.12

1.15

1.21

1.11

1.15

1.19

1.22

Hardness, Shore A

40

60

74

40

50

60

70

Tensile, Mpa (psi)

10.3
(1500)

8.2
(1200)

7.6
(1100)

9.3
(1350)

9.7
(1400)

8.6
(1250)

9.3
(1350)

Elongation, %

825

750

675

800

850

680

600

Tear, Die B, kN/m (ppi)

39
(225)

45
(260)

50
(280)

41
(235)

47
(270)

47
(270)

58
(330)

Compression Set, % 22 h/177C

30

30

30

20

20

20

20

Dielectric Strength Volts / mil

500

500

500

500

500

500

500

USP Class VI

Passed

Passed

Passed

Passed

Passed

Passed

Passed

Temp Range of use 
-50 to 500 F

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

 

FDA regulation 21 CFR 177.2600 relates to rubber articles intended for repeated
food contact. The composition of the above products complies with this regulation.

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