LIM™ 6040
- Chemical Family
- Silicones
LIM™ 6040 liquid silicone rubber is a 2-component product formulated for use in liquid injection molding to high performance elastomeric parts. It is clear, but easily pigmentable with Momentive Performance Materials masterbatch colors.Key Features and Benefits High clarity for excellent visibility Excellent tear strength Convenient 1:1 mix ratio for use with automatic equipment Rapid cure time: 10 to 40 seconds depending upon part size, configuration, and molding temperature Wide range of molding temperatures: 1500C (3020F) to 2050C (4000F) Excellent release from metal molds Potential ApplicationsThe combination of excellent clarity, tear strength and very high tensile strength makes this product suitable for a wide variety of applications. Baby bottle nipples Connector inserts Seals Flexible mounts Valves Sports goggles Masks Health care equipment Camera parts Coating metal rolls.
Properties
- Physical Form
- Liquid
Product families
Applications
- Consumer Goods — Appliances & Electronics
- Consumer Goods — Sports & Recreation
- Pipes & Hoses
- Cooling & Climate
- Fuel Systems
- Pipes & Plumbing
- Other Industrial Applications
- Consumer Electronics
- Medical Devices & Assemblies
- Other Medical Applications
- Surgical Instruments & Trays
- Tubing & Fluids Handling
- Connectors
- Other Parts & Components
Product Families
- Silicone Elastomers
Other characteristics
- Brand
- LIM
- End Uses
Camera Applications, Connectors, Medical Devices, Medical/Healthcare Applications, Sporting Goods, Surgical Instruments, Tubing, Valve Parts, Valves
- Features
Fast Curing, Good Mold Release, Good Tear Strength, High Clarity, High Tensile Strength
- Polymer Name
- Liquid Silicone Rubber (LSR)
- Tear Strength
- 39.0 - 39.0 kN/m
- Processing Methods
- Injection Molding, Liquid Injection Molding
- Markets
- Agriculture & Feed
- Automotive & Transportation
- Building & Construction
- Consumer Goods
- Electrical & Electronics
- Healthcare & Pharma
- Industrial
- Appearance
- Clear or transparent
- Flame Rating
- IEC 60695-11-10 HB
- Technology
- Elastomers
- Material Features
- Fast Curing
- Good Mold Release
- Good Tear Strength
- High Clarity
- High Tensile Strength
- Country Availability
- Brazil
- Canada
- China (Mainland)
- Mexico
- USA
- Certifications and Compliance
- BfR Recommendation
- FDA Compliant
- ISO 10993
- Plastics and Elastomers End Uses
- Camera Applications
- Connectors
- Medical Devices
- Medical/Healthcare Applications
- Sporting Goods
- Surgical Instruments
- Tubing
- Valve Parts
- Plastics and Elastomers Processing Methods
- Injection Molding
- Liquid Injection Molding
Technical data
Table 1 of 3
4 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tensile Strength | 9 | MPa | ISO 527 |
| Hardness | 42 | Shore A | ASTM D 2240 |
| Strain at break | 600 | % | ISO 37 |
| Tear Strength | 39 | kN/m | ISO 34-1 |
Table 2 of 3
1 row| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Density | 1120 | kg/m3 | ISO 1183 |
Table 3 of 3
2 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burning Behavior at 1.5 mm nominal thickness | HB | class | IEC 60695-11-10 |
| Yellow Card available | yes | — | — |
