BISCO® BF-1000
- Chemical Family
- Silicones
BISCO® BF-1000 is a highly compressible, soft silicone foam. The combination of low weight and softness makes it an ideal solution where low closure force and sealing are critical. Patented chemistry and cell structure provide long term performance advantage.
Product families
- Interior
- Rail & Mass Transit
Other characteristics
- Brand
- BISCO
- Density
191.778816 - 191.778816 kg/m³, 192.0 - 192.0 kg/m³
- Foam Type
- Syntactic Foam
- Color
- White
- Markets
- Automotive & Transportation
- Compliance
Statement of FDA compliance is based solely on the following: BF-1000 (White) silicone foams (i) are compounded and cured under conditions of good manufacturing practice; and (ii) have been subjected to annual extraction testing in accordance with FDA Regulation 21 CFR 177.2600 paragraphs (e) and (f) and found to meet all extractives limitations, both of which are criteria set forth in 21 CFR 177.2600 as necessary for rubber articles intended for repeated use in those areas specified in the regulation.
- 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
- Technical Details
- ± 0.381 (± 0.015)
- ± 0.508 (± 0.020)
- ± 0.762 (± 0.030)
- ± 1.016 (± 0.040)
- ± 1.524 (± 0.060)
- ± 1.270 (± 0.050)
- ± 2.286 (± 0.090)
- ± 1.60 (± 0.063)
- 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
7 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thickness | 1.59 - 25.40 | mm | — |
| Density | 192.0 | Kg/m³ | — |
| Compression Force Deflection | 16.5 | kPa | ASTM D1056 |
| Compression Set (100°C,22 hrs / 50%) | 1.7 | % | ASTM D1056 |
| Tensile Strength | 262.0 | kPa | ASTM D412 |
| Elongation | 86.0 | % | ASTM D412 |
| Water Absorption (2” below water surface, 24hrs, change in weight) | 1.4 | % | Internal |
Table 2 of 3
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 |
Table 3 of 3
5 rows| Characteristic | Value | Method |
|---|---|---|
| Flame Resistance | V-0, HF-1 | UL 94 (File E83967) |
| Flame Spread Index (Is, Flaming Mode) | max. 35 | ASTM E162 |
| Smoke Density (Ds, Flaming Mode - 1.5min) | max. 100 | ASTM E662 |
| Smoke Density (Ds, Flaming Mode - 4.0 min) | max. 200 | ASTM E662 |
| Burn Length | Meets | FMVSS 302 |
