50 Shore “A”
DESCRIPTION
This premium grade silicone is used in health care applications.
The base silicone polymer has been tested to meet USP Class 6 standards. This material is low volatile, peroxide free, platinum cured, and does not discolor over time. The ingredients used to make this product are also listed in CFR 177.2600. This FDA regulation deals with rubber articles intended for repeated use in contact with food.
This material is ozone and UV resistant, and is an excellent gasketing material. It is available in 40-80 durometer.
FEATURES
All FDA approved Ingredients
Extreme High & Low Temperature Resistant
UV / Ozone Resistant
Non- Toxic, Chemically Inert
Excellent Gasketing Material
Able to pass a Flammability Rating of UL94 HB
Fungus Resistant
SPECIFICATIONS
USP CLASS 6
ASTM D2000
21 CFR 177.2600
| PROPERTIES | Test Method | Typical Properties |
| Specific Gravity, G/CC | ASTM D297 | 1.15 |
| Durometer, Shore “A” | ASTM D2240 | 50 |
| Tensile Strength, PSI | ASTM D412 | 1200 |
| Elongation, % | ASTM D412 | 600 |
| Tear, PSI DIE “B” | ASTM D624 | 150 |
| Temperature Range | (oF) | -103 to +450 |
We provide materials to customers who engineer or fabricate products for health care applications. Health care applications are defined as after sale uses such as medical devices, dental and optical applications, pharmaceutical production and/or delivery systems. We do not promote the use of our materials in which our material is implanted into the body. The above values are typical properties and are provided for information only. They should not be used to set specification requirements. It is solely the responsibility of our customers to determine the suitability of materials for an application.
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