ELASTOSIL® LR 3040/60 A/B
- Chemical Family
- Silicones
ELASTOSIL® LR 3040/60 A/B is a liquid silicone rubber from the ELASTOSIL® LR 3040 series. It is a paste-like, easily pigmentable, two-component compound with a very short curing time. The vulcanizates of this product are renowned for their high transparency as well as their exceptional mechanical and electrical properties. They are particularly noted for their high tear resistance according to DIN ISO 34-1 A (trousers) and ASTM D 624 B (crescent).
Properties
- Physical Form
- Paste
Product families
- Silicone Elastomers
Other characteristics
- Brand
- ELASTOSIL® LR
- End Uses
- Automobile Door Seals, Household Goods
- Features
Cost Effective, Excellent Transparency Properties, Fast Curing, Food Contact Acceptable, Good Electrical Properties, Good Mechanical Properties, Heat Stabilized, Low VOC, Low Volatility, Pigmentable, Tear Resistance
- Polymer Name
- Liquid Silicone Rubber (LSR)
- Tear Strength
- 12.0 - 12.0 kN/m
- Processing Methods
- Injection Molding
- Note
Cure conditions : 5 min / 165°C in press, post-cured 4 h / 200°C.
- Markets
- Automotive & Transportation
- Consumer Goods
- Industrial
- Properties
Narrow Shore hardness range from 57 to 63 Shore A (60 ± 3 Shore A). This product can be used within a temperature range of - 55°C to + 210°C. The addition of heat stabilizers at service temperatures of more than 180°C is recommended.
- Technology
- Elastomers
- Packaging Type
- Drums
- Pails
- Labeling Claims
- Food Contact Acceptable
- Specific Features
- Food-contact
- Fast curing
- High tear-resistant
- Reduced volatile content
- Additives Included
- Heat Stabilizer
- Material Features
- Cost Effective
- Excellent Transparency Properties
- Fast Curing
- Food Contact Acceptable
- Good Electrical Properties
- Good Mechanical Properties
- Heat Stabilized
- Low VOC
- Storage Information
Once opened, containers should always be resealed after use to prevent the platinum catalyst from being poisoned by amines, sulfur or phosphorus compounds.
Technical data
Table 1 of 2
7 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compression Set (at 22 hours, 175°C) | 12 | % | DIN ISO 815-1 type B method A |
| Density | 1.14 | g/cm³ | DIN EN ISO 1183-1 A |
| Elongation (at break) | 430 | % | ISO 37 Type 1 |
| Shore Hardness A | 60 | — | DIN ISO 48-4 |
| Tear Strength | 40 | N/mm | ASTM D 624 B |
| Tear Strength | 12 | N/mm | DIN ISO 34-1 A |
| Tensile Strength | 9.7 | N/mm² | ISO 37 Type 1 |
Table 2 of 2
2 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dynamic Viscosity (Shear rate 1 s⁻¹) | 1800000 | mPa·s | DIN EN ISO 3219 |
| Dynamic Viscosity (Shear rate 10 s⁻¹) | 670000 | mPa·s | DIN EN ISO 3219 |
