Description
- Two-part, high durometer, tear resistant silicone elastomer
- Cures with heat via addition-cure chemistry
- Has a non-tacky surface and no volatile by-products or peroxide residues
- Strained through a 400-mesh screen (minimum)
- 1:1 Mix Ratio (Part A: Part B)
Applications
- For a wide variety of fabrication techniques for the healthcare industry including: molding, calendering and extruding
- For application uses requiring high durometer and high-modulus characteristics
NuSil Technology’s MED-4080 shall not be considered for use in human implantation for a period of greater than 29 days.
Product Details
| Property | Average Result |
|---|---|
| Durometer | 80 Type A |
| Tensile | 1,150 psi (7.93 MPa) |
| Elongation | 700 % |
| Tear | 225 ppi (39.68 kN/m) |
| Appearance | Translucent Tan |
| Cure | 10 minutes / 116 °C |
| Cure Rate Scorch | 0.8 minutes |
| Cure Rate T90 | 2.75 minutes |
| Cure System | Platinum |
| Mix Ratio | 1:1 |
| Plasticity | |
| Specific Gravity | 1.2 |
| Stress at Strain | 450 psi / 200 % (3.1 MPa / 200 %) |
| Work Time | 8 hours |
| Comment | High Tear Strength |
The Strongest Silicone Elastomer Ever Developed
Dr. Jim Lambert, NuSil® Director of Research and Development, Biomaterials, introduces our breakthrough material that has a tensile strength of up to 50% greater than existing silicone elastomers on the market.
The test data shown for this material is the average value for typical properties. All of these properties may not be tested on a lot to lot basis and cannot be used to draft specifications. Please contact NuSil for assistance and recommendations in establishing limits for product specifications.