BISCO® BF-2000

Chemical Family: Silicones

BISCO® BF-2000 is a highly compressible, ultra-soft silicone foam. The combination of low weight and softness makes it an ideal solution where low closure force and sealing are critical. The patented chemistry and cell structure provide a long-term performance advantage.

Product families

Automotive & Transportation — Automotive

Interior

Electrical & Electronics — Parts & Components

Housings & Enclosures

Automotive & Transportation — Transportation

Rail & Mass Transit

Other characteristics

Brand: BISCO
Density: 174.7984 - 174.7984 kg/m³, 175.0 - 175.0 kg/m³
Foam Type: Syntactic Foam
Color: Black
Markets: Automotive & Transportation
Electrical & Electronics
Flame Rating: UL 94 HF1
UL 94 V0
Product Type: Foam
Technology: Ready-to-Use Products
Product Families: Ready-to-Use Products — Foams
Quality Standards: Railway European Fire Protection Standard EN 45545-2 HL3
Benefits and Features: Temperature independency
UV/ Ozone resistant
Rated to most stringent flame standards
Certifications and Compliance: FDA 21 CFR 177.2600
UL 94
Ready to Use Product Features: Flame Resistant
Good Compressive Strength
High Temperature Strength
Light Weight
Low Temperature Strength
Ozone Resistant
Soft
UV Resistant

Technical data

Table 1 of 3

5 rows

Characteristic	Value	Unit	Method
Thickness	3.18 - 12.70	mm	—
Density	175.0	Kg/m³	—
Compression Force Deflection	10.0	kPa	ASTM D1056
Compression Set (100°C,22 hrs / 50%)	6.9	%	ASTM D1056
Water Absorption (2” below water surface, 24hrs, change in weight)	1.4	%	Internal

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4 rows

Characteristic	Value	Unit	Method
Temperature Range	-55 to +200	°C	Internal
Thermal Conductivity	0.048	W/m ºK	ASTM D518
Low Temperature Flex (-55°C, 5 hrs)	Pass	—	ASTM D1056
Low Temperature Brittleness (-55ºC, 3 min)	Pass	—	ASTM D746

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