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liquid silicone rubbers
lifesciences
medicalimplant
Description
- Two-part, translucent, fluorosilicone elastomer used with liquid injection molding equipment
- 100 mol % fluorosilicone
- Cures with heat via addition-cure chemistry
- 1:1 Mix Ratio (Part A: Part B)
Applications
- For the injection molding of parts requiring a material with a medium durometer including: molded rubber stoppers, gaskets, seals, valves, o-rings and other precision parts
- Suitable for over-molding applications
NuSil Technology’s MED-5440 may be considered for use in human implantation for a period of greater than 29 days.
| Property |
Average result |
| Durometer |
30 Type A
|
| Tensile |
1,250 psi
|
| Elongation |
380 %
|
| Tear |
60 ppi
|
| Appearance |
Translucent |
| Cure |
30 minutes / 150 °C |
| Cure System |
Platinum |
| Extrusion Rate |
40 g/minute |
| Mix Ratio |
1:1 |
| Specific Gravity |
1.38 |
| Work Time |
>24 hours
|
| Comment |
Fluorosilicone |
| Property |
Average result |
| Durometer |
30 Type A
|
| Tensile |
8.62 MPa
|
| Elongation |
380 %
|
| Tear |
10.58 kN/m
|
| Appearance |
Translucent |
| Cure |
30 minutes / 150 °C |
| Cure System |
Platinum |
| Extrusion Rate |
40 g/minute |
| Mix Ratio |
1:1 |
| Specific Gravity |
1.38 |
| Work Time |
>24 hours
|
| Comment |
Fluorosilicone |
Display in metric units
The above properties are tested on a lot-to-lot basis. Do not use as a basis for preparing specifications. Please contact NuSil Technology for assistance and recommendations in establishing particular specifications.
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