Silopren™ LSR 4040
- Chemical Family
- Silicones
Silopren™ LSR 4040 is a two-component liquid silicone rubber for injection molding processes. Silopren™ LSR 4040 can be used to produce medical technical articles with high transparency and excellent rubber elastic properties.Key Features and BenefitsVulcanisates consisting of Silopren™ LSR 4040 are distinguished by the following properties: Excellent biocompatibility High stability to ozone and ultraviolet light Neutral odor and taste Sterilisable with ethylene oxide, steam and gamma radiation Good transparency High thermal stability High recovery after puncture Easy pigmentable with the LSR Color Pastes Potential ApplicationsBecause of the outstanding properties Silopren™ LSR 4040 is particularly suitable for the following elastomeric articles: sealing elements, diaphragms, ear plugs, bellows, baby teats, respiratory devices, air vent flaps, tube connectors, catheters, parts for medical technical equipment, mats s.o.
Properties
- Physical Form
- Liquid
Product families
Applications
- Medical Devices & Assemblies
- Other Medical Applications
- Surgical Instruments & Trays
- Tubing & Fluids Handling
- Connectors
Product Families
- Silicone Elastomers
Other characteristics
- Brand
- Silopren
- End Uses
Connectors, Medical Devices, Medical/Healthcare Applications, Surgical Instruments, Tubing
- Features
Biocompatible, Ethylene Oxide Sterilizable, Good Colorability, Good Thermal Stability, High Clarity, Low Odor, Low Taste Transfer, Ozone Resistant, Radiation Sterilizable, Steam Sterilizable, UV Resistant
- Polymer Name
- Liquid Silicone Rubber (LSR)
- Tear Strength
- 25.0 - 25.0 kN/m
- Processing Methods
- Injection Molding
- Markets
- Electrical & Electronics
- Healthcare & Pharma
- Appearance
- Clear or transparent
- Technology
- Elastomers
- Material Features
- Biocompatible
- Ethylene Oxide Sterilizable
- Good Colorability
- Good Thermal Stability
- High Clarity
- Low Odor
- Low Taste Transfer
- Ozone Resistant
- Country Availability
- Brazil
- Canada
- China (Mainland)
- Mexico
- USA
- Certifications and Compliance
- BfR Recommendation
- FDA Compliant
- ISO 10993
- Plastics and Elastomers End Uses
- Connectors
- Medical Devices
- Medical/Healthcare Applications
- Surgical Instruments
- Tubing
- Plastics and Elastomers Processing Methods
- Injection Molding
Technical data
Table 1 of 2
4 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tensile Strength | 9 | MPa | ISO 527 |
| Hardness | 40 | Shore A | ISO 7619-1 |
| Strain at break | 750 | % | ISO 527 |
| Tear Strength | 25 | kN/m | ISO 34-1 |
Table 2 of 2
1 row| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Density | 1120 | kg/m3 | ISO 1183 |
