Description
- A two-part, high consistency elastomer designed for optimal performance in a wide range of applications
- Produces a tough, durable, translucent elastomer when thermally cured
- Has a non-tacky surface and no volatile byproducts or peroxide residues
- Advantages include: lot-to-lot consistency and cost-effectiveness
- 1:1 Mix Ratio (Part A:B)
Applications
- For a wide variety of fabrication techniques for the healthcare industry including: molding, calendering and extruding
- Can be used with NuSil’s Healthcare color masterbatches for applications requiring colored silicones
Regulatory Support
NuSil Technology's Class VI (C6) products meet the requirements defined in ISO-10993 for Surface Devices with "limited" (<24 hours) or "prolonged" (1 to 30 days) contact duration
After post-cure, material meets or exceed the extraction requirements for FDA regulation 21 CFR 177.2600 "Rubber Articles Intended for Repeated Use (Food Contact)" NuSil Technology’s SIL2-5040 shall not be considered for use in human implantation for a period of greater than 29 days.
NuSil Technology's Class VI (C6) products meet the requirements defined in ISO-10993 for Surface Devices with "limited" (<24 hours) or "prolonged" (1 to 30 days) contact duration
After post-cure, material meets or exceed the extraction requirements for FDA regulation 21 CFR 177.2600 "Rubber Articles Intended for Repeated Use (Food Contact)" NuSil Technology’s SIL2-5040 shall not be considered for use in human implantation for a period of greater than 29 days.
Product Details
| Property | Average Result |
|---|---|
| Durometer | 39 Type A |
| Tensile | 1,510 psi (10.41 MPa) |
| Elongation | 1115 % |
| Tear | 220 ppi (38.8 kN/m) |
| Appearance | Translucent |
| Cure | 15 minutes / 165 °C |
| Cure Rate Scorch | 0.15 minutes |
| Cure Rate T10 | 0.13 minutes |
| Cure Rate T90 | 0.29 minutes |
| Cure System | Platinum |
| Mix Ratio | 1:1 |
| Specific Gravity | 1.15 |
| Stress at Strain | 140 psi / 200 % (0.97 MPa / 200 %) |
| Work Time | 4 hours |
| Comment | Designed for High Volume Extrusion or Molding |
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.