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MED-4971

HIGH CLARITY LIQUID SILICONE RUBBER

Description

  • Two-part, high clarity silicone system designed for use in injection molding equipment
  • Cures with heat via addition-cure chemistry
  • 1:1 Mix Ratio (Part A: Part B)

Applications

  • For the injection molding of parts requiring a high clarity / high durometer material including: molded rubber stoppers, gaskets, seals, valves, o-rings and other precision parts
  • Suitable for over-molding applications (may require use of a silicone primer for improved adhesion)
  • Can be used with NuSil's Healthcare color masterbatches for applications requiring colored silicones
NuSil Technology's MED-4971 shall not be considered for use in human implantation for a period of greater than 29 days.

Product Details

Property Average Result
Durometer 68 Type A
Tensile 875 psi (6.03 MPa)
Elongation 230 %
Tear 170 ppi (29.98 kN/m)
Appearance Translucent
Cure 15 minutes / 150 °C
Cure Rate Scorch 0.65 minutes
Cure Rate T90 2.7 minutes
Cure System Platinum
Extrusion Rate 85 g/minute
Mix Ratio 1:1
Refractive Index 1.40
Special Feature
Specific Gravity 1.16
Stress at Strain 580 psi / 100 % (4 MPa / 100 %)
Work Time
Comment High Clarity Injection Molding Elastomer

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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.