Description
- Uncatalyzed, vinyl-functional, high consistency silicone elastomer
- Requires addition of a peroxide catalyst for vulcanization
- Strained through a 400-mesh screen (minimum) to ensure freedom from particulate contamination
Applications
- For a wide variety of fabrication techniques for the healthcare industry including: molding, calendering and extruding
NuSil Technology’s MED-4120 shall not be considered for use in human implantation for a period of greater than 29 days.
Product Details
| Property | Average Result |
|---|---|
| Durometer | 30 Type A |
| Tensile | 1,300 psi (8.97 MPa) |
| Elongation | 950 % |
| Tear | 140 ppi (24.69 kN/m) |
| Appearance | Translucent |
| Cure | 5 minutes / 116 °C |
| Cure Rate Scorch | 0.55 minutes |
| Cure Rate T90 | 2.1 minutes |
| Cure System | Peroxide |
| Mix Ratio | 1 PART |
| Plasticity | |
| Post Cure | 2 hours / 177 °C |
| Specific Gravity | 1.1 |
| Stress at Strain | 100 psi / 200 % (0.69 MPa / 200 %) |
| Comment | Uncatalyzed |
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.