CREATING TOMORROW’S SOLUTIONS

SOLID AND LIQUID SILICONE RUBBER

Wacker Chemie AG
6709e/09.19 replaces 6709e/09.18

Hanns-Seidel-Platz 4
81737 Munich, Germany

MATERIAL AND PROCESSING

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WELCOME TO THE WORLD
OF SILICONE RUBBER
Contents

Section 1: Silicone Rubber – Basic Principles 6

General characteristics of silicones and why WACKER silicones
are so successful.
Chemical fundamentals, the most important silicone rubber grades,
their components and curing mechanisms

Section 2: Silicone Rubber – Material and Processing Advantages 14

Why and when silicone rubber is the material of choice.
Material and processing advantages

Section 3: WACKER Silicone Rubber Grades 20
Which applications and properties are typical?
Overview of the most important applications and properties

Section 4: Material Preparation 26

Temperature, viscosity, additives and what to consider in advance.
Storing and compounding silicone rubber

Section 5: Processing of Material 38

How to process silicone rubber and where to be careful.
Extrusion, compression molding, injection molding
and coating of textiles

Section 6: Secondary Finishing 62

How to finish cured silicone rubber.
Post-curing, bonding technology, coating and printing

Section 7: Service 74
How we support you along the entire process chain.
Advice on product choice, technical support, customized
ready-to-use compounds, WACKER ACADEMY, e-business

Section 8: Rubber Solutions A-Z 82

Facts and figures about silicone.

ELASTOSIL®, LUMISIL®, SILMIX® and SILPURAN®

are registered trademarks of Wacker Chemie AG.

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WACKER is one of the world's three Close on 100 Years of Experience – WACKER Production Sites
biggest silicone manufacturers. Close on 100 Years of Innovation for Silicone Rubber
For over 50 years, we have been WACKER is one of the most research- Burghausen (Germany):
developing, refining and producing intensive companies in the industry. Production and technical center
silicones for a huge variety of We maintain our own basic-research Nünchritz (Germany): Production
applications. institute as well as industry-oriented Pilsen (Czech Republic): Productio
innovation teams in close contact with Adrian, USA: Production and
Global Production – universities. This enables us to offer technical center
Local Customer Support you ever more refined solutions. Chino (USA): Production
The silicones that WACKER makes North Canton (USA): Production
at its various production sites world- Silicone Rubber – Zhangjiagang (China):
wide meet identical quality standards. 1,000 and More Grades Production and technical center
What's more, we have set up technical Silicones can be tailored to practically Akeno-Tsukuba (Japan):
centers across the globe to offer all any application. Accordingly, we have Production and technical center
manner of support for product selec- a very wide and deep product range. Jandira (Brazil): Technical center
tion, manufacturing, and end-product Your choice of product depends on Mumbai, India: Technical center
specification. processing parameters and the prop- Amtala, India: Production
erties required for the cured rubber
product. Our experts will gladly assist
you in choosing the right silicone
grade.

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SECTION 1:
SILICONE RUBBER –
BASIC PRINCIPLES

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 Basic Principles
Contents

General characteristics of silicones and why WACKER silicones

are so successful

1.1 Chemical Structure 8

Why silicone rubber is inherently different from other elastomers

1.2 Major Classes of Silicone Rubber 9

How solid and liquid silicone rubber grades differ,
and what characterizes them

1.3 Components of Silicone Rubber 10

Fillers, additives and catalysts, and their role in formulation

1.4 Curing 12
Peroxide curing and platinum-catalyzed addition curing:
Two different processes and their specific advantages

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1.1
CHEMICAL STRUCTURE
Chemical Structure

O O Si
O
Si O Si
O Si CH2
CH3 CH3 Si C
CH3 CH3 CH3

CH3 CH3
Vinylmethylsiloxane unit

Dimethylsiloxane unit

From Sand to Silicone Uncured silicone rubber contains MQ

polymers of different chain lengths. MQ, or polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS),
Silicones are made from quartz sand, a
It always comprises a principal silicon- denotes a polymer in which two
raw material available in practically unlim-
oxygen chain (the siloxane backbone) methyl groups are bound to the silox-
ited quantities. WACKER manufactures
and an organic moiety bound to the ane backbone.
silicone monomers in a closed-loop
silicon. A silicon atom has four valence
integrated production system based on
electrons, which is why silicone rubber VMQ
the Müller-Rochow process, creating
is often abbreviated with a Q for VMQ stands for a polydimethylsiloxane
the precursors for around 3,000 silicone
“quaternary group”. The properties of in which a small number of methyl
products.
silicone rubber vary greatly depending groups have been replaced by vinyl
on the organic groups and the chemi- groups.
cal structure.
Sustainable Production
PVMQ
The highly integrated energy and raw- The organic groups may be methyl, vi- PVMQ stands for an VMQ in which a
material production system is exclusive nyl, phenyl or other groups. Depending small number of methyl groups have
to WACKER. The by-products of the on which organic groups are present, been replaced by phenyl groups.
chemical processes are either used im- silicone polymers in common use are
mediately or returned elsewhere to the classified as follows: FVMQ
production loop, so that virtually no waste FVMQ stands for an VMQ in which
is generated. Waste heat is also recov- a small number of methyl groups
ered and utilized, increasing the system's have been replaced by trifluoropropyl
overall energy efficiency. substituents.

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 Basic Principles
1.2
MAJOR CLASSES

Solid silicone rubber bar Drum pair of liquid silicone rubber

(standard supply form) (A and B component)

Aside from polymer structure, the Solid Silicone Rubber Liquid Silicone Rubber
viscosity frequently serves as a Solid silicone rubber contains polymers Liquid silicone rubber contains polymers
classification feature. A distinction with a high molecular weight and rela- of lower molecular weight and hence
is accordingly made between liquid tively long polymer chains. It is referred shorter chains. It also has better flow
and solid silicone rubber. to as HCR (= high consistency rubber). properties. Liquid silicone rubber is
WACKER offers two product ranges always addition-curing (platinum-cat-
based on solid silicone rubber: alyzed), and is marketed by WACKER
a range of peroxide-curing grades as ELASTOSIL® LR (where LR stands
marketed as ELASTOSIL® R (R = for liquid rubber).LSR grades are sup-
Rubber) and a range of addition-curing plied as 2-component systems. The A
(platinum-catalyzed) grades marketed component contains the platinum cat-
as ELASTOSIL® R plus. alyst, while the B component contains
The standard delivery form is as bars the crosslinker.
measuring 90 x 100 mm (cross-section), • 20-kg pails with a PE inliner
which are wrapped in PE film and (ø inside 280 mm)
shipped in cartons. For special require- • 200-kg drums with a PE inliner
ments, we also offer our ready-to-use (ø inside 571.5 mm)
blends in the form of strips, round-
cords, pellets and profile strips.

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1.3
COMPONENTS
Uncured, Filled Polymer Compared with Cured Rubber

Curing

Uncured polymer with filler Polymer with chemical crosslinks (red)

forms a filled, elastic network

Aside from the “pure polymer”, Crosslinkers • Reinforcing fillers:

uncured silicone rubber generally A crosslinker is required to convert the Pyrogenic silica with very high BET
contains only three additional raw rubber into a mechanically stable surface areas (more than 100 m2/g)
substances: crosslinker, fillers and cured product. Use is made of perox- is the most frequently used reinforc-
additives. ides or platinum catalyst systems (see ing filler. WACKER HDK® has proven
section 1.4, pages 12-13, and 4.3, to be especially effective here, although
pages 36-37). precipitated silica and carbon black
can also be used.
Fillers • Non-reinforcing fillers:
Fillers are needed to reinforce the These have a fill-up function and are
elastic silicone network. The nature, used to adjust certain properties.
composition and quantity of the fillers Quartz, for example, increases the
have a crucial influence on the proper- cured rubber’s resistance to various
ties of the raw and cured rubber. media.

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 Basic Principles
ELASTOSIL® pigment pastes blend especially
easily and fast into rubber compounds on the
roll mill

Additives Stabilizers Colorants

Compared with other elastomers, Stabilizers are available for special Silicone rubber is generally transparent
silicone rubber requires few additives applications in order to optimize and can be colored as desired:
because the essential properties are properties such as heat and media from transparent through translucent
determined by the siloxane polymer resistance. to opaque. WACKER will supply you
used. Thus, a finished polymer com- with suitable pigment pastes, both for
pound may consist only of polymer liquid silicone rubber and solid silicone
and filler. Particularly notable is the fact rubber. These pigment pastes are tai-
that silicone rubber is free of curing lored specifically to the rubber grade
accelerators or retarders, organic in question and are easily blended into
plasticizers and organic antioxidants. the compound while on the roll mill or
Additives include stabilizers, masticat- via metering equipment during injection
ing aids and colorants. molding. It should be remembered that
some additives are themselves inher-
ently colored.

You will find additional information on

fillers, additives, stabilizers and colo-
rants in section 4.3, as from page 31.

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1.4
CURING
PEROXIDE CURING
Peroxide Curing

Vinyl group

Methyl group
150 – 200°C
Peroxide
decomposition
with addition
of the active
Polydimethylsiloxane peroxo radical
polymer chain to the double Reaction of the free
bond radicals under
formation of a
chemically stable
crosslink

To become an elastomeric material, Advantages Processing Information

raw silicone rubber has always to Peroxide curing is a time-tested and Some peroxide crosslinkers
be cured. This can be done either technically mature process. Peroxide- (ELASTOSIL® AUX Crosslinker C1 and
by peroxide or addition curing. curing silicone rubber from WACKER ELASTOSIL® AUX Crosslinker C6) are
has been in use for more than 50 years inhibited by atmospheric oxygen. Any
Peroxide curing involves the use of and is refined continuously in close surface coming into contact with air
organic peroxides. At elevated temper- cooperation with our customers. The during curing will cure incompletely
atures, they decompose to form highly same applies to the production pro- and remain sticky.
reactive radicals which chemically cesses, which ensure consistently high
crosslink the polymer chains. The quality. You will find additional information on
result is a highly elastic, three-dimen- The peroxide-containing compounds the various crosslinkers in section 4.3,
sional network. WACKER offers are characterized by low sensitivity to page 36.
peroxide crosslinkers in paste or catalyst poisons and have a particular-
powder form. ly long shelf life.

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 Basic Principles
1.4
CURING
PLATINUM-CATALYZED
ADDITION CURING
Addition Curing

Addition of H-siloxanes
to C=C double bonds

120 – 200°C

Pt-catalyzed
hydrosilylation

Uncured state Elastic state

During platinum-catalyzed addition Advantages Processing Information

curing, the crosslinker’s Si-H groups Unlike peroxide-curing, platinum- Even small amounts of catalyst poi-
react with the vinyl groups of the poly- catalyzed addition reactions do not sons in the ambient air can inhibit the
mers to form a three-dimensional net- produce odor- or flavor-impairing by- catalyst, especially amine- and sulfur-
work. WACKER offers silicone rub- products. This is a major advantage containing compounds of the kind
ber grades which already contain the for food-contact applications. Curing encountered during processing of or-
platinum catalyst as well as grades to is fast, and the curing speed can be ganic rubber grades. For this reason,
which the catalyst must be added prior controlled via the temperature. The platinum-catalyzed systems must be
to use. cured rubber demolds very easily and stored and processed in a separate
has a dry surface, thus facilitating room, well away from organic rubber.
further processing and reducing pro- Roll mills and processing machinery
duction cycle times. must always be scrupulously cleaned
in order to prevent cross-contamination.

You will find additional processing

information in section 5, page 39.

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SECTION 2:
SILICONE RUBBER –
MATERIAL AND
PROCESSING ADVANTAGES

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 Material Advantages
Contents

Why and when ELASTOSIL® silicone rubber is the material

of choice

2.1 Material Advantages 16

Why the property range is unique, and how it differs from
other elastomers

2.2 Processing Advantages 19

Where ELASTOSIL® solid and liquid rubber grades are
particularly efficient

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2.1
MATERIAL ADVANTAGES
INHERENT PROPERTIES

ELASTOSIL® silicone rubber is flame SILPURAN® silicone rubber is highly ELASTOSIL® silicone rubber is extremely
resistant and flame retardant. Clothing made transparent, chemically inert, does not heat resistant, odorless, tasteless and
of silicone-coated fabric provides vital contain organic plasticizers and therefore permanently elastic, making it predestined
protection for rescue personnel in action complies with medical standards for seals and gaskets

Silicone rubber differs from other Material Benefits Resulting from This results in the following
elastomers in its unparalleled prop- the Polymer Structure properties:
erty range. Of particular interest Silicones are characterized by a fully • Excellent high-temperature resistance
are the characteristics resulting saturated backbone of alternating sili- combined with low-temperature
not from additives or surface treat- con and oxygen atoms. The Si-O links flexibility
ment but from the polymer and filler in the chain have an exceptionally high • High resistance to chemicals and
structure. These are inherent prop- bond energy of 451 kJ/mol. C-C links, environmental influences
erties of the silicone rubber. by comparison, have a bond energy • Water repellent surface
of 352 kJ/mol. At the same time, the
Si-O chain mobility is very high. The
organic side groups shield the back-
bone, so surface energy is low.

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 Material Advantages
2.1
MATERIAL ADVANTAGES
GENERAL PROPERTIES

ELASTOSIL® silicone rubber withstands All ELASTOSIL® silicone rubber grades have ELASTOSIL® silicone rubber has good
continuous high temperatures and dynamic good mechanical properties. Specialty grades release properties. Since it is odorless and
stress, and thus represents the perfect have very high tear resistance, making them tasteless, it is suitable for the manufacture
solution for turbocharger hoses ideal for bottle nipples and pacifiers of baking liners or molds

Material Benefits Resulting from the General Properties of Typical Range of

Polymer/Filler Structure Silicone Rubber Mechanical Properties
Silicone rubber usually contains • Broad operating-temperature • Density 1.05 – 1.60 g/cm3
pyrogenic silica as filler, e.g. HDK® range from –50 °C to +250 °C, • Shore A hardness 3 – 90
from WACKER. Pyrogenic silica is (specialty grades: • Tensile strength 5 – 11 N/mm2
structurally very similar to the polymer. –110 °C to +300 °C) • Elongation at break 100 – 1,100%
They both consist predominantly of Si • Only slight changes in • Tear strength (ASTM D 624)
and O which leads to very interesting physical properties between 5 – 55 N/mm
properties: –50 and +180 °C • Compression set
• High transparency • Excellent compression set (22 h /175 °C) 5 – 25%
• Good mechanical properties thanks • Odorless and tasteless (many grades • Rebound resilience 30 – 70%
to effective polymer-filler interaction are BfR and FDA compliant)
• Good flame resistance; non-toxic • Can be pigmented as desired
combustion products in the case • Can be easily processed
of fire • Can be adjusted electrically from
insulating to semiconducting
• High radiation resistance
• Biocompatible

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 2.1
MATERIAL ADVANTAGES
Temperature and Oil Resistance (as per ASTM-D 2000/SAE J 200) Exceptional Property Profile
250
Elastomers are generally expected
FKM
Temperature resistance* [°C]

to be heat resistant, oil resistant and

Using heat stabilizers flexible at low temperatures. Outstand-
200 VMQ ing performance in any of these prop-
80 %
VA HT-ACM
40 %
VA
erties is likely to come at the expense
EVM
44 %
ACN
ACM 34 %
ACN
AEM of the other ones. Silicone rubber is an
150 HNBR EPDM exception here: it shows excellent me-
48 %
ACN CO/ECO
18 %
ACN
CM/CSM IIR chanical properties over a very wide
NBR
CR
temperature range and exhibits satis-
100
SBR factory resistance to oil. Silicones also
BR have an outstanding low compression
NR
set.
50
0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160

Media resistance in IRM 903 [vol %] High Purity

Compared to other elastomers,
Low-Temperature Flexibility versus High-Temperature Resistance silicone rubber is exceptionally pure
0
and is therefore also suitable for use
Low-temperature flexibility [°C]

in the food and medical sectors.

-20 ACM FKM Ready-to-use Compounds

Silicone rubber is available as
SBR CR NBR CM/CSM EVM/AEM
CO/ECO HNBR ready-to-use compounds or
-40 EPDM as compounds to which
the crosslinker and, if required,
NR pigment, must be added.
-60 IIR
BR
VMQ
Using heat stabilizers

-80
60 80 100 120 140 160 180 200 220 240 260

Temperature resistance* [°C]

* Temperature at which – after 1000 h – half of the

initial elongation at break remains.

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 Material Advantages
2.2
PROCESSING ADVANTAGES

ELASTOSIL® liquid silicone rubber permits Self-adhesive ELASTOSIL® silicone rubber ELASTOSIL® solid silicone rubber ensures high
mass production of parts without secondary grades permit the production of composite flexibility when it comes to manufacturing pro-
finishing materials in a single operation cesses and long production runs

Besides curing properties, the Advantages of Solid Silicone Advantages of Liquid Silicone
processing properties also repre- Rubber Rubber
sent a major criterion for the choice • Processing is highly variable, so that, • Short cycle times (low viscosity,
of a suitable elastomer. Liquid and e. g. a wide range of different parts high curing speed)
solid silicones each have a large can be made with a few basic silicone • Process can be fully automated
number of processing advantages: grades • Molds with up to 256 cavities
• High flexibility for small-to-medium • Suitable for complex part geometry
series • 2K injection molding
• No secondary finishing
Processes:
• Press curing, injection molding
• Extrusion
• Calendering

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SECTION 3:
WACKER SILICONE RUBBER GRADES

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 Silicone Rubber Grades
Contents

Which applications and properties are typical?

3.1 Overview of Important Applications 22

3.2 Overview of Typical Properties 24

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3.1
IMPORTANT APPLICATIONS
OF SILICONE RUBBER

Automotive

– I gnition technologies, e.g. spark plug

boots, pencil coils, ignition cables
– Switches & buttons Transportation
– Connector seals/weather packs
– Exhaust pipe hangers – Profiles
– Vibration dampers, e.g. engine mounts – Sound-insulation panels
– Turbocharger hoses – Bellows, e.g. trains, buses
– Other hoses, e.g. radiator hoses – Wall transitions
– Gaskets and bellows – Floor profiles

– Water management/ – Coffee machine tubing

irrigation
– Oven door profiles
– Sanitary
– Food tubing
– Bakeware & accessories
Water

Food and Household

– Insulators
– Insulator coatings
– Cable accessories
Compounding
– Insulating fluids

Transmission & Distribution Industry

Please also see our applications-specific brochures on medical technology,

SILPURAN®, automotive, cables and textile coatings.

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 Looking for a Specific Product? Your Application is not Listed?
The most important products are listed Why not give us a call? Our specialists

Silicone Rubber Grades

in the product overviews. will quickly tell you whether a particular
silicone rubber is the right material for you.

Technical Textile Coatings

– Airbags
– I ndustrial textiles,
e g. conveyor belts Wire/Cable
– Architectural textiles
– S afety textiles, – General purpose cable
Baby
e.g. insulation, – Ignition cable
door panels,
– Pacifiers – High performance cable
protective clothing,
gloves – Baby-bottle nipples – Fire safety cable

– L ifestyle textiles – O thers, e.g. breast feeding – Electrical sleevings

e.g. sails, paragliders, tents articles – Battery cables

– Catheters – S ports & fashion, – Key pad

– Tubing, drainage e.g. diving masks – Window profiles
–S
 eals, gaskets, – Extruded and molded parts
O-rings, valves, membranes – Conveyor belts
Lifestyle
– R espiratory care, – Roll coatings
anesthetics, e. g. masks
– Medical instruments
– Medical cables Industry
– Medical textile coating – Lens molding
– Reflectors
– Diffusors
Medical
– Gaskets / sealings

Lighting
SILPURAN ®

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3.2
PROPERTIES OF
SILICONE RUBBER

Self-Adhesive

– Self-adhesive to PA and PBT

– Self-adhesive to PC and PBT
– S elf-adhesive and
oil-exuding
– S elf-adhesive and
coolant resistant
– S elf-adhesive,
oil resistant and non-abrasive

Multi-Purpose Tear Resistant – S elf-adhesive and

flame resistant
– S elf-adhesive,
– Standard – High tear with a high tear strength
– Fast-curing – H igh tear – Self-adhesive,
– Low compression set and fast curing with a low surface friction

WACKER
SILICONE RUBBER
– Flame resistant
– Ceramifying
Highly Transparent

Flame Resistant

Heat Conducting

Low Surface Friction/Haptic Effects

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 Looking for a Specific Product? Your Application is not Listed?
The most important products are listed Why not give us a call? Our specialists

Silicone Rubber Grades

in the product overviews. will quickly tell you whether a particular
silicone rubber is the right material for you.

Compliance with Industrial Standards

Electrically Conductive
– Food contact
FDA, BfR

Media Resistance – D rinking water contact

WRAS, KTW, ACS, W270
– M edical/pharmaceutical
– Oil and fuel resistant ISO 10993, USP Class VI, E.P. 3.1.9.
– Oil and abrasion resistant – Fire safety
– Coolant resistant UL 94, NFF 16101, BS 6853, EN 45545-2

–O
 il-exuding, – Extremely heat resistant
with varying oil content (1 – 6% oil) – Heat and oil resistant
– Oil-exuding and high tear strength – Heat and solvent resistant
– Oil-exuding and high cut resistance
– E xtremely heat resistant and
– Oil-exuding and media resistant (fluorine) low compression set
– Low-temperature resistant

Oil-Exuding
Thermal Resistance

Low Compression Set

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SECTION 4:
MATERIAL PREPARATION

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Contents

Temperature, viscosity, additives and what to consider in advance

4.1 Storage of ELASTOSIL® Solid Silicone Rubber 28

Material Preparation
Optimal storage conditions

4.2 Storage of ELASTOSIL® Liquid Silicone Rubber 29

Optimal storage conditions

4.3 Compounding ELASTOSIL® Solid Silicone Rubber 30

Additives, colorants and stabilizers: important information
on roll-mill compounding. When the method of choice is
peroxide curing and when it is addition curing

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4.1
STORAGE OF
SOLID SILICONE RUBBER

Properly stored, ELASTOSIL® solid Storage-Induced Increase in General Information on Storing

silicone rubber has a shelf life of Mooney Viscosity ELASTOSIL® Solid Silicone Rubber
up to 12 months depending on the Long-term storage of silicone rubber • Store in closed containers in cool
grade. Products which have been may cause a rise of its Mooney viscos- rooms at 0 – 30 °C
stored longer may also still be us- ity. This is due to polymer/filler orien- • Do not expose to direct sunlight
able. For quality assurance reasons, tation that causes stronger mutual in- • Keep separate from organic
however, you should check that the teraction. However, this phenomenon rubber and crosslinker chemicals
rubber still has the properties re- is reversible, and the rubber can be
quired for the intended use. processed in the normal way within the Caution:
given storage period. The viscosity is • If stored above 30 °C, platinum-
reduced when additives are blended catalyzed grades and compounds
in on a roll mill or when the rubber is containing Crosslinker E are particularly
extruded or compression molded. susceptible to scorching
Rubber which has been stored too • Contact with organic rubber may
long can usually be made suitable for inhibit the curing system and also
processing by replasticating it on a roll cause discoloration
mill. If this doesn't work, a mastication
aid may be used in addition. Safety Information:
Please consult our safety data sheets if
you require additional safety information.

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4.2
STORAGE OF
LIQUID SILICONE RUBBER

Material Preparation
If kept in closed containers at 0 to Viscosity Increase General Information on Storing
30 °C, ELASTOSIL® liquid silicone As with solid silicone rubber, the ELASTOSIL® Liquid Silicone Rubber
rubber has a shelf life of up to 12 viscosity of liquid silicone rubber may • Store in closed containers in cool
months from the delivery date de- increase during storage. rooms at 0 – 30 °C
pending on the grade. Even if the This is due to a particular polymer/ • Higher average temperatures may
product is stored for longer than filler orientation that can be reversed shorten the shelf life
the recommended time, you can at any time. Despite its higher viscos- • Do not expose to direct sunlight
usually still use it. For quality as- ity, the rubber can be processed in the • When opening the container, make
surance reasons, however, please normal way within the given storage sure that no dirt falls onto the surface
check that the rubber still has the period. When the rubber is injected of the rubber
properties required for the intended into the injection molding machine, the
use. screw generally causes its viscosity to Safety Information:
decrease, enabling the rubber to flow Please consult our safety data sheets if
better and fill the mold. you require additional safety information.

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4.3
COMPOUNDING
ELASTOSIL® solid silicone rubber Recommendations*
is characterized by its ease of • The roll mills should be temperature-
processing. Most applications in- controlled (water cooling)
volve the use of additives. Typical- • Friction should be about 1:1.2. If
ly, the compounding components your roll mills have rough surfaces,
are blended in the following order: soft formulations may stick to them
rubber, stabilizers, colorant, cross- • The roll nip should be always adjust-
linker. At WACKER, compounds ed in such a way to allow the forma-
which do not contain additives have tion of a sufficient rubber bead
the affix oH or S (standard). We offer ( = mixing zone) in the nip
many solid silicone rubber grades in • First feed the harder grade onto
a ready-to-process form (having the the roll mill, then the softer one,
affix mH) or as a customized, ready- and homogenize them thoroughly
to-use SILMIX® grade. • Homogenize the silicone rubber
for 2 to 10 minutes before incorpo-
rating paste additive
• To speed up and optimize homogeni-
zation, make frequent incisions
at the edges of the sheet, or roll it
up into “dollies” and fold it back
into the center of the nip

*All recommendations are intended only as a sugges-

tions and not as instructions for any particular
application. It is essential that you check for yourself
in how far these recommendations are suitable for
your application, your compound and your machine.

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4.3
COMPOUNDING
STABILIZERS AND ADDITIVES
For particularly demanding applica- depends on the crosslinker, color and Reversion Stabilizers
tions, special properties of silicone operating temperature. Please note ELASTOSIL® AUX R stabilizer is used

Material Preparation
rubber can be further enhanced by that ELASTOSIL® AUX E crosslinker is as an anti-reversion agent (reversion
the addition of stabilizers and other incompatible with ELASTOSIL® AUX H3 = breakdown of the network in condi-
additives. stabilizer. All other heat-stabilizer grades tions that exclude oxygen). It also pre-
can be used without restriction. vents a blooming effect on the surface
Improving Hot-Air Resistance ELASTOSIL® AUX C1 and of non-postcured rubber products by
Parts exposed to extremely high tem- ELASTOSIL® AUX C6 crosslinkers binding by-products of ELASTOSIL®
peratures, such as turbocharger hos- can be used safely with all stabilizers. AUX E crosslinker (2,4–dichlorobenzoyl
es, need to be heat-stabilized. Special They should therefore be preferably peroxide). Stabilizer ELASTOSIL® AUX
oxides of transition metals (e.g. iron) used for colored compounds. As re- R simultaneously improves the rub-
and special carbon blacks are particular- gards liquid silicone rubber, specialty ber's oil resistance. We recommend
ly suitable for this purpose. WACKER FL pigment pastes can be added adding 0.8 – 1% paste via the roll mill.
supplies ELASTOSIL® AUX H0 – H6 during pigment metering.
hot-air stabilizers in the form of pastes
that are readily incorporated via the roll
mills. The correct choice of stabilizer

Recommendations for the Right Choice of Heat Stabilizer for HTV Grades Are Depicted in the Following Table
ELASTOSIL® AUX stabilizer Recommended maximum service temperature for HTV grades
Peroxide curing rubber Addition curing rubber
H0 225 °C 225 °C
H1 250 °C 225 °C
H2 250 °C 250 °C
H3 275 °C 275 °C
H4 275 °C 225 °C
H6 300 °C 225 °C
H6 F 300 °C 225 °C

The Hot-Air Resistance of ELASTOSIL® LR Grades Can Be Improved by Adding ELASTOSIL® Color Pastes FL
ELASTOSIL® Color Pastes FL Recommended maximum service temperature
Ivory RAL 1014 225 °C
Reddish-brown RAL 2001 225 °C
Iron oxide red RAL 3013 225 °C
Deep black RAL 9005 250 °C

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4.3
COMPOUNDING
STABILIZERS AND ADDITIVES
Improving Flame Resistance Adding Fillers on Roll Mills Fillers and Additives
If the flame resistance of solid silicone Never add quartz powder on an open roll Additive group Additive
rubber has to be improved, we recom- mill because of the silicosis risk. It is bet- Stabilizer R ELASTOSIL® AUX
mend adding 2.2% ELASTOSIL® AUX ter to use products already containing Stabilizer R
Batch SB 2. quartz powder, such as ELASTOSIL®
R 701 or R 780/80 from WACKER. Small
Using a Mold-Release Aid Heat stabilizers ELASTOSIL® AUX
amounts of amorphous fillers, such as
Stabilizer H0
In the production of press-vulcanized diatomaceous earth or pyrogenic silica,
rubber parts, the metal molds are ELASTOSIL® AUX
can be added on a roll mill fitted with a Stabilizer H1
often treated with external release good ventilation hood.
agents, e.g. with ELASTOSIL® AUX ELASTOSIL® AUX
Stabilizer H2
Mold Release Agent 32. The internal
ELASTOSIL® AUX
mold release agent ELASTOSIL® AUX
Stabilizer H3
Mold Release Agent A can serve as a
ELASTOSIL® AUX
feasible alternative. The paste is incor-
Stabilizer H4
porated into the rubber in a concentra-
ELASTOSIL® AUX
tion between 0.3 and 1.0%. However,
Stabilizer H6
consider the following: ELASTOSIL®
ELASTOSIL® AUX
AUX Mold Release Agent A slightly im- Stabilizer H6 F
pairs the rubber's compression set.
Mastication aids ELASTOSIL® AUX
We therefore strongly advise you to Mastication Aid 4
conduct thorough tests before using it!
Mold release agents ELASTOSIL® AUX
Mold Release Agent 32
ELASTOSIL® AUX
Mold Release Agent A

Flame resistance ELASTOSIL® AUX

Batch SB 2
Foam batches

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 You Don't Do your Own Compounding?
WACKER supplies almost 1.000
different ready-to-use rubber grades.
We also supply additional, customized
grades whenever required.
Just ask us about our SILMIX® system!

Description /effect % Comments BfR* FDA**

Improves oil resistance and reversion 0.8 – 1 Lowers reversion tendency (thermal network breakdown)
stability Binds by-products of crosslinker E,
thus preventing surface blooming

Material Preparation
Easy to add on the roll mill
Milky white 0.5 – 2 May cause slight brown discoloration
of the cured rubber
Reddish brown 3  

Beige 2

Jet black 1.5 Incompatible with ELASTOSIL® AUX Crosslinker E  

Reddish brown 3  

Beige 3

Beige 3 

Enhances ease of adding and soft-rolling 1–3  

properties on the roll mill, and stabilizes the
viscosity
Improves mold-release properties; a deter-  
gent which is sprayed onto the mold
Improves mold-release properties; paste for 0.3 – 1 Has a negative effect in the compression set test  
adding to the solid rubber and should only be used after thorough testing

Improves flame resistance 2.2

Upon request

* BfR XV, Part A, “Silicones”,

182. Communication BGBl. 32, 211 (1989).
** FDA Chapter 21 CFR § 177.2600 Rubber
Articles Intended for Repeated Use.

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4.3
COMPOUNDING
COLORS
WACKER is a “one-stop supplier”. lab. For special regulatory requirements Processing Tip
We can supply you with suitable we offer a broad range of FDA- and We recommend to homogenize PT
pigment pastes for both solid sili- BfR-compliant pigments. We will gladly color pastes on the mill and FL color
cone rubber grades (ELASTOSIL® advise you on existing dosage limits pastes through stirring before use. In
PT pigment pastes) and liquid prescribed by these standards. Please general, PT color pastes are dosed
silicone rubber grades (ELASTOSIL® also contact us if you require pigments with 1%, FL pastes with 2%. Please
FL pigment pastes). To ensure op- compliant with USP Class VI und ISO note the specific exceptions like e.g.
timal processing, the viscosity of 10993. for color paste 9005.
these pastes is adjusted to match
that of our silicone rubber grades. Adjusting Colors with PT Pastes
on the Roll Mill Looking for a Special Color?
Choosing your Color We recommend adding the PT pigment
Should you require a particular color not
Choose the color you would like from pastes together with the crosslinker
included in our standard pigment paste
our range of standard and special col- because a homogeneously colored
range, we will formulate a customized
ors (see table on page 35). As our material will then indicate uniform
paste on request. Just contact us!
pigment additives can be mixed to- crosslinker distribution.
gether in any ratio, almost any desired
color can be obtained. Our technical
support specialists will gladly assist
you in mixing a specific color in their

The conformity values quoted in the table alongside are

not guaranteed because the relevant regulations can
change. Please consult our Technical Service for the
latest data.

1
 The RAL values in the table are only a guide.
2
BfR and FDA compliance necessitates adhering to
existing dosage limits. We will be glad to assist you.
3
Not suitable for use with crosslinker E.
4
For questions regarding the biocompatibility of our FL
pigment pastes, please contact our technical service
department.
5
Please consider the defined time-temperature
use conditions (B-H) acc. to table 2 under
21 CFR §176.170.
6 
Please consider the defined time-temperature
use conditions (C-H) acc. to table 2 under
21 CFR §176.170.
7
Only analogous certificates possible

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ELASTOSIL® PT Color Pastes
Color name Similar to RAL1 BfR 2 FDA 2 USP Class VI / ISO 10933 7 Color
Standard colors
Yellow RAL 1016 5   

Reddish-brown RAL 3013  

Blue RAL 5022   

White RAL 9010   

Universal Black
Other colors
Yellow RAL 1021 5  

Yellow RAL 1026 F 6   

Yellow RAL 1033 5  

Orange RAL 2004 

Orange RAL 2004 F 5   

Red RAL 3000

Red RAL 3000 F   

Reddish-violet RAL 4002   

Ultramarine blue RAL 5002   

Dark blue RAL 5010   

Light blue RAL 5015 

Helio green RAL 6004   

Green RAL 6017  

Material Preparation
Gray RAL 7040  

Pale brown RAL 8003 

Dark brown RAL 8015 

Deep black RAL 9005 3   

Black RAL 9017  

Black RAL 9011 

ELASTOSIL® FL Color Pastes
Color name Similar to RAL1 BfR 2 FDA 2 USP Class VI / ISO 10933 4 Color
Standard colors
Yellow RAL 1016 5   

Iron oxide red RAL 3013  

Blue RAL 5022   

White RAL 9010   

Deep black RAL 9011   

Other colors
Ivory RAL 1014 

Yellow RAL 1006  

Yellow RAL 1021 5  

Yellow RAL 1026 

Yellow RAL 1026 F 6   

Yellow RAL 1033 5  

Reddish-brown RAL 2001  

Orange RAL 2004 

Orange RAL 2004 F 5   

Dark red RAL 3000

Red RAL 3000 F   

Red RAL 3020 5  

Reddish-violet RAL 4002   

Ultramarine blue RAL 5002   

Dark blue RAL 5010   

Light blue RAL 5015 F  

Helio green RAL 6004   

Green RAL 6010   
Gray RAL 7000 
3
Deep black RAL 9005  
Black RAL 9005 F 3   

Our ELASTOSIL® AUX PT bzw. FL show a a minimum temperature resistence of 42d/175°C or 21d/200°C or a UV-resistance of 21d
(exposure in UV weathering chamber). For higher requirements please contact our technical service.

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4.3
COMPOUNDING
PEROXIDE CURING
WACKER offers three different per- For Vulcanization under Pressure For Vulcanization under Pressure
oxide crosslinkers for the peroxide- or in Steam: or in Steam:
curing of solid silicone rubbers. ELASTOSIL® AUX Crosslinker C1 ELASTOSIL® AUX Crosslinker C6
ELASTOSIL® AUX Crosslinker C1 ELASTOSIL® AUX Crosslinker C6 is
For Pressureless Vulcanization: is used for producing compression only used for processing rubber in
ELASTOSIL® AUX Crosslinker E molded articles. ELASTOSIL® AUX compression molds and is easily incor-
We recommend ELASTOSIL® AUX Crosslinker C1 is hardly affected by porated as a paste on the roll mill. Like
Crosslinker E for pressureless vulcani- temperature and can be handled safely ELASTOSIL® AUX Crosslinker C1,
zation, e.g. for the extrusion of hoses, under typical processing conditions. It Crosslinker C6 is largely unaffected by
profiles and the like. decomposes at 155 °C. temperature. It is stable up to 160 °C,
making processing particularly unprob-
Processing tips: Processing tips: lematic.
It is important to remember that • Add the crystalline crosslinker at
ELASTOSIL® AUX Crosslinker E begins about 45 °C. At this temperature, the Processing tips:
to react at approx. 100 °C: crystals melt and the liquified cross- Avoid contact with atmospheric
• Always cool the rolls (< 60 °C) linker is distributed homogeneously oxygen: all surfaces that come into
• Never roll up the rubber sheet into • Intensive cooling of the roll mill is contact with oxygen during cross-
thick “dollies”. Lay it out to cool for unnecessary linking remain sticky.
approx. 30 minutes in strips not • The sheeted out rubber may be
thicker than 15 mm, either open to thicker than 15 mm in this case, and
the air or covered loosely with a it can be folded into a zig-zag when
PE film laid out
• Store catalyzed rubber compounds • Avoid contact with atmospheric
at a temperature below 30 °C to oxygen: all surfaces that come into
prevent premature curing contact with oxygen during cross-
linking remain sticky

Peroxide Crosslinkers
Name/grade Peroxide % Vulcanization [°C] Processing
ELASTOSIL® AUX (50% paste in silicone fluid) bis- 1.5 – 1.8 > 100 Especially suitable for rubber that is
Crosslinker E (2.4-dichlorobenzoyl-)peroxide vulcanized under low-pressure conditions,
especially for the extrusion of hoses and
profiles
ELASTOSIL® AUX Dicumyl peroxide (98%), 0.6 – 0.9 165 – 190 For manufacturing molded parts
Crosslinker C1 crystalline powder
ELASTOSIL® AUX (45% paste in silicone rubber) 0.6 – 1.5 170 – 190 For manufacturing compression molded
Crosslinker C6 2,5-bis-(tert.-butylperoxo)-2,5 parts, easy to add on the roll mill
dimethylhexane

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4.3
COMPOUNDING
PLATINUM-CATALYZED CURING
We recommend platinum-catalyzed • 2-part system: separated from organic rubber during
addition curing for all applications in The catalyst is added later. WACKER storage and processing, and always
which it is important that: offers the catalysts ELASTOSIL® AUX clean roll mills and processing
• No odor or flavor is produced Batch PT 1 (for extrusion) and PT 2 machinery meticulously to avoid
(e.g. for food-contact applications) (for molded articles). For example, cross-contamination.

Material Preparation
• No volatile peroxide by-products are the catalyst PT 1 is used with the
released grade ELASTOSIL® R plus 4305. Storing and Adding Crosslinker
• Transparent articles do not discolor • Always store peroxides in cool rooms
during post-curing Processing tips: • Shelf life approx.12 months
• Curing is fast and cycle times Platinum-catalyzed 2-component • To ensure homogeneous distribution,
therefore short grades may start crosslinking slightly spread pasty crosslinkers onto the
• The cured product is readily demold- even at room temperature; as a result, sheeted-out rubber during roll milling
able and has a dry surface it is important not to exceed the shelf • Add powdered crosslinkers portion-wise,
life. We recommend carrying out pre- and avoid inhaling any dust
WACKER Offers Two Types of liminary tests to ensure that the rubber
Solid Silicone Rubber for these still has the required processing prop- Tip
Applications: erties. It is important
Any special requests?
• Ready-to-process compound: that all batches are stored for the
Further crosslinkers are available for
The platinum-catalyst is already con- same length of time between com-
special requirements
tained in the rubber formulation pounding and processing. Catalyst
(1-part compound), as typified by the poisons in the ambient air inhibit curing.
grade ELASTOSIL® R plus 4001. This is particularly true of amines and
sulfur containing compounds, which
are common components of organic
rubber systems. So always keep
platinum-catalyzed silicone rubber well

Platinum Catalysts
Crosslinkers % Vulcanization [°C] Recommended for Recommended for
rubber grades processing
ELASTOSIL® AUX Catalyst paste 1.5 – 2 165 ELASTOSIL® R plus Extrusion
Batch PT 1
ELASTOSIL® AUX Catalyst paste 1.5 – 2 165 ELASTOSIL® R plus Molded articles
Batch PT 2
SILPURAN® Catalyst paste 1.5 – 2 165 SILPURAN® Extrusion of medical
Curing Agent X articles
SILPURAN® Catalyst paste 1.5 – 2 165 SILPURAN® Molded medical articles
Curing Agent M
We offer additional catalysts for textile coating formulations and will gladly advise you on your specific application.

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SECTION 5:
PROCESSING THE MATERIAL

38
Contents

Everything you need to know about processing ELASTOSIL®

silicone rubber

5.1 Introduction 40
When to use which process, and which material is suitable

5.2 Extrusion 41
Metering, conveying, extrusion die, vulcanization,
troubleshooting

5.3 Press Molding 48

Compression molding, transfer molding and what to consider

Material Processing
5.4 Injection Molding 50
Metering and mixing, injection and vulcanization, demolding,
2K injection molding, troubleshooting

5.5 Textile Coating 60

Which properties can be achieved, which silicones are
suitable and which processes are most important

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5.1
INTRODUCTION
ELASTOSIL® silicone rubber can be
processed in a variety of ways. The
main processes include extrusion,
coextrusion, compression molding,
transfer molding, injection molding
and knife coating (on textiles).
Calendering and low-pressure filling
are also possible.

Selecting the Best Process

Since the choice of process always
depends on a number of factors,
the following questions should be
clarified:
• How are the properties specified
for the application?
• Which chemical and physical proper-
ties is the vulcanized rubber required
to have?
• How large is the required production
series?
• Is liquid or solid silicone rubber
the right choice?
• Which sort of geometry does the
part have? Complex or simple? Extrusion of ELASTOSIL® solid silicone rubber into tubing
• Which equipment is available and
how much investment is required,
if any? Selection of the Rubber Grade by Process
• What experience/expertise Processing Solid silicone rubber Liquid silicone rubber
is available for the particular Extrusion •
processes? Coextrusion •
Compression molding •
A rapid decision can then be made Transfer molding •
Injection molding • •
about which processing technique to
Doctor blade • •
choose. For complex part geometries
Calendering •
in large quantities, for example, injection
Low-pressure filling • (low-viscosity grades)
molding is recommended, while extru-
sion is to be preferred for producing
continuous articles.

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5.2
EXTRUSION
Schematic Diagram of an Extruder with Crosshead Die

Feed hopper

Crosshead

Material Processing
Extrusion is a continuous manufac-
turing process in which silicone rub-
ber is squeezed through a die and
then vulcanized. The die gives the
Conveying screw
extrudate its shape. The required
pressure is produced via a convey-
Extrusion die
ing screw, in which the material
is homogenized, compressed and
deventilated.

Typical Application Selection and Preparation Screens of approx. 100 µm mesh

Extrusion is mainly used for the of the Material remove foreign particles, homogenize
following products: Peroxide and addition-curing the material, and eliminate any trapped
• Tubing ELASTOSIL® solid silicone rubber air.
• Profiles grades are suitable for extrusion.
• Cables The materials are either available as
• Flat tape ready-to-process compounds or have
• Round cord to be compounded in advance.

For this purpose, the rubber is com-

pounded with the required additives
and crosslinkers on the roll mill. To
eliminate contaminants from the rub-
ber compound, it should be subse-
quently passed through a strainer.

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5.2
EXTRUSION
METERING

RotoFeeder® as metering unit for extrusion Interior of the RotoFeeder®: CTM® from Colmec
and injection molding Feed hopper with conveying screw

The extruder should be fed as Manual Feeding Automatic Feeding

uniformly as possible. This can be For manual feeding, a sheet is pro- Feeding and metering can be per-
done manually, semi-automatically duced on the roll mill, cut into strips formed automatically using appropriate
or automatically. and fed into the feed hopper manually. auxiliary equipment (e. g. PolyLoad®
from Krauss Maffei, RotoFeeder® from
Semi-Automatic Feeding Engel or CTM®-System from Colmec).
We offer special delivery forms for The material is transferred to a reserve
semi-automatic feeding. The rubber container containing one or more
strips have already been wound into screws. The screw feeds the extruder
coils in the plant. They can be placed continuously via the outlet opening.
on a rotating disk coiler. Operation can For this purpose, ELASTOSIL®/
be integrated directly into the extrud- SILPURAN®/SILMIX® solid silicone
er’s machine control. Alternatively, the rubber can be used in all delivery
coil strips can be introduced directly forms.
from the cardboard box via a take-off
unit.

RotoFeeder® is a registered trademark of Engel.

PolyLoad® is a registered trademark of Krauss Maffei.
CTM® is a registered trademark of Colmec.

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5.2
EXTRUSION
CONVEYING IN THE SCREW

Material Processing
Open extruder with conveying screw

The screw performs several func- Screw Design • Typical screw dimensions are
tions during the process, it conveys • Feeding is facilitated by maximum length: diameter = 10 : 1 to 12 : 1
and compresses the rubber while flight clearance in the screw feed • The screw and cylinder jacket must
at the same time building up the zone. Slots in the flights have also be cooled to prevent scorching of
pressure for deaeration of the mate- proved successful the material
rial. Homogenization, back venting • One or two-flight screws with com-
and output rate can be controlled pression ratios from 1 : 1.5 to 1 :  2
by varying the screw geometry and can be used. Twin-flight screws
machine parameters. increase output
• A progressive core or flight pitch
is an advantage. With progressive
cores, the core diameter increases
gradually from the feed zone towards
the screw tip. With a progressive
pitch, the flight pitches decrease
towards the screw tip

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5.2
EXTRUSION
EXTRUSION DIE
The extrusion die determines the Projection of the Die Geometry
profile of the cured rubber. Die
design does not require any specific
Make the die edges concave
measures for silicone rubber; the
customary guidelines apply.

• The wall should have the same Extrusion die

thickness in all areas of the die
• Avoid sharp edges or corners:
they can cause rough surfaces on
the extrudate
• Avoid dead corners and sudden
changes in direction of flow: material
Extrudate
can accumulate in the dead corners
and vulcanize
• It is important to have a uniform flow
Uncorrected shape Corrected shape
rate across the cross section. Mate-
rial more distant from the die center
has a slower flow rate. For the pro-
duction of straight edges a concave Design of the Edges of a Die for an Open Profile
design of the die edges is required
Avoid sharp edges/corners
Compensating the Die Swell
The extrudate swells as it leaves the
die. This phenomenon is affected by:
• Viscosity: the lower the viscosity,
the greater the die swell
• The material temperature: the Unsuitable design Better design
higher the temperature, the greater
the die swell
• The extrusion velocity: the faster
the extrusion, the greater the die If the take-off belt of the heating tunnel
swell runs faster than the extrudate leaves
• The die diameter: the smaller the die, the die, stretching occurs. This can
the greater the die swell be used to adjust the desired diameter
of the extrudate. As a result, die swell
can be compensated and cured prod-
ucts manufactured with diameters
smaller than the die orifice.

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5.2
EXTRUSION
VULCANIZATION

Material Processing
Cable production: extrusion with subsequent
vulcanization in the infrared tunnel

Extrudates are usually vulcanized Vulcanization in Heating Zones To avoid pressure marks resulting from
via vertical or horizontal heating without Pressure the conveyor belt, a shock tunnel can
zones, with or without pressure. Tubing and profiles are usually vulca- be fitted upstream in horizontal heat-
Silicone rubber is usually not nized in a heating zone (at 200 – ing zones to prevulcanize the parts at
vulcanized in a salt bath, though 500 °C) without the application of about 600 °C.
this option is possible in principle external pressure. Horizontal or vertical In many instances, it is preferable to
for peroxide-curing compounds. heating tunnels are heated by means extrude vertically using an extruder
of resistance heaters, infrared heating head deflected through 90°. This
bars with reflectors, hot-air systems or prevents belt pressure marks, so that
ceramic dark radiators. The extrudates even very soft materials can be easily
are conveyed on sheet-steel or mesh processed.
conveyor belts. The conveyor belts run
on movable deflector rolls to compen-
sate for the thermal expansion of the
belt. Their velocity can be regulated.
The conveyor belt return should be lo-
cated in the heating tunnel to prevent
excessive cooling. If this is not pos-
sible, use covers to prevent rapid heat
loss.

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 Hose vulcanization in a horizontal
hot-air tunnel

Vulcanization in Heating Zones with General Information on Extrusion Coextrusion

Pressure Cooling: Coextrusion allows extrudates to be
Continuous vulcanization (CV) lines are During extrusion, high shearing rates produced from different materials. For
primarily used to manufacture cables. occur, which generate heat. example, it allows the manufacture of
Heating is usually by means of pres- • To avoid scorching, the extruder, screw striped tubes, pigmented extrudates,
surized steam. and extruder head should be cooled to or sheets with an extruded-on profile.
The line is usually fed with steam at a ensure that the rubber temperature lies WACKER offers self-adhesive
pressure of 4 to 20 bar. At least 6 bar safely below the decomposition temper- ELASTOSIL® R plus grades for this
is necessary to achieve the required ature of the peroxide purpose.
vulcanization temperature. Different • In addition, the highest output rates are
steam temperatures are reached, obtained when the cylinder is cooled
depending on the supply pressure.
With this process, the extruder head is Extruder Size:
continually supplied with saturated • Extruders with 45 to 90 mm screw
steam. To prevent scorching, the ex- diameter and an L/D ratio of 10 : 1 to
truder head must be intensively cooled. 16 : 1 (typically 10 : 1 to 12 : 1) are most
The vulcanization time depends on the commonly used
length of the zone, the temperature, • The bigger the extruder, and therefore
and the wall thickness of the insulation. the screw, the lower is the speed, and
It is usually between 30 seconds and therefore the heat of friction for the
2 minutes. same output

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5.2
EXTRUSION
TROUBLESHOOTING

Fluctuations in the extrudate geometry

Material Processing
The following table shows the Overview
most common faults and possible Fault Possible cause
causes. If you still have any ques- Bubbles Atmospheric moisture on machines, air inclusions
tions, please ask your WACKER Fisheyes No strainer sieve, scorching of particles due to
contact or call the WACKER info excessive material temperature, inhomogeneous
line. mixing
Brittle extrudate/white stripes when Material damage due to high curing temperature
the extrudate is stretched
In General, to Avoid Problems:
Round, soft region in the center of Insufficient curing, line speed too high or
• The material has to be mixed the extrudate temperature too low
homogeneously and has to be Sharp edges on the extrudate have Poor die design
free of impurities a sawtooth structure
• The extruder should be thoroughly Fluctuation in the extrudate geometry Fluctuations in the material pressure or
cleaned between two production temperature
runs Rough surface Scratched/damaged die surface,
material temperature too high
• Fluctuations in the material tempera-
ture and pressure should be avoided
• Material feed into the extruder should
be uniform
• Strainer screens should be used
(for ventilation of the material and
to avoid pressure fluctuations)
• All machines should be regularly
maintained

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5.3
PRESS MOLDING PROCESSES
COMPRESSION AND
TRANSFER MOLDING
Press molding processes are used Compression Molding
for a wide range of applications.
ELASTOSIL® solid silicone rubber
is vulcanized in molds by heat and
pressure. Compression and transfer
molding are the preferred methods
Movable (top)
for solid silicone rubber. mold half

Material Selection/Mold Filling

For compression molding, peroxide- Silicone rubber
curing and platinum-catalyzed
Fixed (bottom)
ELASTOSIL® solid silicone rubber mold half
grades are preferred. Each cavity
is individually filled with a precisely
weighed amount of rubber.
Ejector

Pressing/Vulcanization
The platen presses are usually hydrau-
lically operated, they are heated, e.g.
electrically or with steam. For vulcani-
zation of peroxide mixtures with Demolding However, it should be correctly me-
ELASTOSIL® AUX Crosslinker C1 or External and internal mold-release tered. Too much release agent can
C6, and for platinum-catalyzed solid agents can be used to assist lead to mold contamination by form-
silicone rubber, a mold temperature demolding. ing deposits on the hot mold wall. It
of about 150 to 200 °C is usually cho- can also cause inhomogeneities in
sen. The temperature plays an important • External release agents : the end product. If the mold release
role: it is required to be as high as In this case, a 1 – 3% aqueous agent is pushed forward by the flow
possible to shorten the vulcanizing solution of the mold release agent front during mold filling, it can lead to
time, and therefore the cycle times. ELASTOSIL® AUX Mold Release (undesirable) weld lines as a result of
However it must not be too high, since Agent 32 is sprayed into the hot incomplete welding of the merging
scorching may otherwise occur. The mold. The process is repeated as flow fronts. In both cases, the end
vulcanizing time is determined by the required. product is no longer usable.
temperature of the material, the mold • Internal mold-release agents: Alter-
temperature and the thickness of the natively, ELASTOSIL® AUX Mold
part. Release Agent A can be added to
the silicone rubber.

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Transfer Molding Die Cutting/Slitting
Die cutting offers an economic alternative
for very small quantities. In this process,
parts such as O-rings are die cut from
extruded, calendered or pressed sheet.
Plunger
Note that silicone rubber grades with high
Transfer plunger notch resistance are not easy to die cut.
It is better to use blends of elastic grades
Silicone rubber and standard extrusion grades. Always
Runner carry out tests in advance.

Mold cavity Molded part For Safety's Sake

• Please follow the instructions in our

Material Processing
material safety data sheets
Ejector
• We recommend using an extractor to
purify the room air

Transfer molding is a development Material Selection/Mold Filling

of compression molding. It is more The pot is charged with a defined
economic for small-volume parts with amount of silicone rubber. A plunger
complex geometries, which are pro- then forces the rubber through a
duced in large quantities and with less runner into the mold. For greater
manual work (no secondary finishing). economy, several molds can be filled
It differs from compression molding in by using a sliding table unit or runner
that the mold is charged via a chamber manifold.
(the “pot”) with runner. Transfer mold-
ing is particularly suitable for producing
moldings in which high dimensional
accuracy is required (precision parts).

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5.4
INJECTION MOLDING

Injection molding is currently the Advantages of Injection Molding Material Selection

most popular and efficient method Injection molding is characterized by ELASTOSIL® solid silicone rubber and
of processing large quantities of high dimensional accuracy. It produces ELASTOSIL® liquid silicone rubber are
silicones where there are strict high quality parts without secondary both suitable for injection molding.
demands for consistently high finishing, and allows much shorter pro-
product quality. duction cycles than other processes.
The disadvantages are higher mold
and machine costs, though these can
be offset by the high productivity.

Typical Applications
Injection molding is particularly suitable
for the production of large numbers of
small to medium-sized parts, such as:
• Nipples for baby bottles
• Gasket rings

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5.4
INJECTION MOLDING
METERING AND MIXING
Mixing and Metering Equipment for Liquid Silicone Rubber Mixing
A static or dynamic mixer can be
used. Static mixers do not have mov-
   Metering unit for the ing parts; the material is homogenized
A and B components of the
 liquid silicone rubber
via fixed mixing elements in the interior.
Dynamic mixers have moving parts
 Metering unit for pigment/ supporting the homogenization. Static
additives mixers are typically used for liquid
silicone rubbers. After the two compo-
 Mixing station
nents A and B have been mixed, the
 Metering cylinder material can be injected into the mold.

H
 eated injection mold with Injection
injection-molded part The mixed material is metered and

Material Processing

injected into the mold with a screw in

the injection cylinder. Modern injection
molding machines offer precise control
of the injection process.

Pot Life
At room temperature (about 20 °C),
Due to their widely differing vis- Metering
the A/B mixture has a pot life of at
cosities, liquid and solid silicone The metering units pump the A and B
least three days. If the temperature is
rubbers are metered and mixed components of liquid silicone rubber
higher, the pot life may decrease
differently. directly from the pails or drums in a
correspondingly. To prevent premature
ratio of 1 : 1 and feed it to a mixer, and
vulcanization, it is advisable to thermo-
ELASTOSIL® Liquid Silicone then to the feed dosing cylinder of the
stat the metering cylinder and mixer.
Rubber injection-molding machine. If required,
The injection unit should be rinsed with
Liquid silicone rubber grades require ELASTOSIL® Pigment Paste FL can be
one of the components, preferably the
special metering and mixing systems. fed to the mixer via an additional pig-
A component, before relatively long
ment line.
production breaks of more than three
days.

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ELASTOSIL® Solid Silicone Rubber Metering Please Note
ELASTOSIL® solid silicone rubber for Solid silicone rubber is generally me- • The A and B components of liquid
injection molding is available in two tered to the injection molding machine silicone rubber should have the same
supply forms: via a stuffing box. It is generally per- batch number, since the curing systems
• As ready-to-process material in formed either semi- or fully automatically are matched to one another within a
different delivery forms. Preferably in the case of profile strips. As an alter- batch
as bars, but also as strips or round native to the stuffing box, RotoFeeder® • If the silicone rubber contains abrasive
cord, etc. (Engel) or PolyLoad® (KraussMaffei) fillers, the cylinder, screw, non-return
• As a silicone rubber base compound, systems can be used. valve, needle valve, sprue and runners
to which the crosslinker and possibly must be hard-faced
other additives are added. This is The cylinder and discharge from the
usually performed via roll mills (see stuffing box are usually maintained at
section 4, page 30) 40 – 50 °C to facilitate material feed.

RotoFeeder® is a registered trademark of Engel.

PolyLoad® is a registered trademark of Krauss Maffei.

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5.4
INJECTION MOLDING
INJECTION AND VULCANIZATION
ELASTOSIL® Liquid Silicone Rubber Indirect Gating Direct Gating
There are two types of sprue system: The material is injected into the cavities In this case the material in the cold
indirect gating via a cold runner and through a cold runner, via a manifold. runner is injected into the part. A cold
hot sub-runner, or direct gating. The The vulcanized sprue waste must be runner with needle valve offers addi-
cold runner may have a hydraulic nee- removed from the mold together with tional processing advantages, such
dle valve. Each gating method has its the molding, and discarded after sepa- as low shearing during injection.
pros and cons. ration from the molded part. • Advantages:
• Advantages: – Articles do not require secondary
– Less expensive mold making finishing
– Suitable for small and – High degree of automation
medium-sized series possible
• Disadvantages: – Low material consumption
– High material consumption (no sprue waste)
(sprue waste) – Can also be used for rapid curing

Material Processing
– Secondary finishing of the parts is systems
required (to remove the sprue) • Disadvantages:
– Not suitable for fast-curing systems – Expensive mold design/production
(risk of premature curing in the run- – Higher costs for multicavity molds
ners) (a cold runner for each cavity) is
required

Comparison: Indirect and Direct Gating via Cold Runner

Open cold runner

Injection nozzle Water cooling

Top mold half Top mold half

Sprue

Bottom mold half Silicone molded part Bottom mold half Silicone molded part

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Vulcanization ELASTOSIL® Solid Silicone Rubber
The curing temperatures and times In general, it offers the same advantag-
depend on the quality of the heating es as liquid silicone rubber. However,
system and on the material, volume due to the higher viscosity, the runner
and geometry of the rubber part. cross-sections are generally larger.
ELASTOSIL® liquid silicone rubber is
usually processed at between 150 and Curing
200 °C. Solid silicone rubber is processed at
between 150 and 200 °C.

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5.4
INJECTION MOLDING
DEMOLDING
Vulcanized silicone rubber tends to
stick to the mold wall. This can be
solved in various ways.

Multiple Process Passes

Demolding may be more difficult at the
beginning of the process. After multiple
cycles, a release layer resulting from
the silicone rubber forms on the mold
surface, and assists in demolding
(cf. diagram).

Mold Release Agents

The use of mold release agents, e. g.

Material Processing
ELASTOSIL® Mold Release Agent 32,
aids demolding on process startup.

Auxiliary Equipment
The parts are generally demolded by
Demolding an injection molded sheet from the mold
means of ejector pins and brush or
blower units.
Schematic Course of Demoulding Force
Demoulding force

Number of cycles

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5.4
INJECTION MOLDING
2K INJECTION MOLDING
Multicomponent parts can be manu- Process Options • 2K injection molding on two injection
factured by 2K injection molding. Combination parts can be produced molding machines:
• Soft-hard combinations by different processes. This is a two-stage process with two
(combinations of silicone rubber • Insert process: machines: the thermoplastic backing
with thermoplastic or metal parts) Prefabricated hard components part is molded on the first machine in
• Silicone rubber/silicone rubber (thermoplastics, glass or metal) are a thermoplastic mold. While the part
combinations (e. g. color combina- inserted in the cavity on a 1K injec- is still hot, a gantry robot transfers
tions or combinations of grades tion molding machine and then it to a silicone mold on the second
with different hardnesses) overmolded with ELASTOSIL® liquid machine, where it is overmolded with
silicone rubber. Before insertion, liquid silicone rubber.
Advantages of 2K Injection Molding metals should be degreased with a
• Excellent adhesion of the solvent such as ethanol or acetone.
components With thermoplastics, ensure that they
• Greater scope for designers have first been properly dried, since
(color combinations, etc.) adsorbed moisture leads to poor ad-
• Soft or non-slip surfaces hesion. With difficult material com-
can be produced in one step binations, adhesion can be assisted
• Outstanding sealing, e. g. against by, e. g. flame, corona or plasma
dust or condensation treatment.
• 2K injection molding on one injection
Material Selection molding machine:
WACKER offers self-adhesive A 2K injection molding machine with
ELASTOSIL® silicone rubber. rotary table produces combination
For more information, please see parts in one step. In the first position,
our product overview leaflets. the parts are molded from thermo-
plastic. The moldings are then trans-
ferred to position 2 on the turntable,
where they are overmolded with
liquid silicone rubber.

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Diagram Comparing the Different 2K Injection Molding Methods

Insert process

Material Processing
2K injection molding on one injection molding machine

2K injection molding on two injection molding machines

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5.4
INJECTION MOLDING
TROUBLESHOOTING
Troubleshooting
Symptoms
Moldings not Overpacking/flash Mold adhesion/ Air inclusions/ Burn marks/
fully crosslinked parts not demoldable bubbles white spot
Possible Causes
Mold temperature too low  
Mold temperature too high  
Mold has excessive 
undercuts
Mold surface too smooth 
Inadequate mold balancing 
(cold runner/manifold)
Mold defective 
Heating time too short  
Clamping force too low 
Inhomogeneous temperature
distribution in the mold
Inadequate deaeration/  
vacuum
Injection too fast   
Injection too slow
Nonreturn valve faulty
Holding pressure too high/ 
too long
Too little material
Switchover point to holding 
pressure incorrect
Deviations in mixing ratio of  
the components
Poor material mixing 
Faulty shut-off valve on
material feed
Air in the material feed 

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Weld seam Part deformation/ Defects in the Irregular mold Fluctuations from Underfilling Sink marks
scorching molding filling shot to shot

  

 

Material Processing
   

   

  
 
 



 

 

  

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5.5
TEXTILE COATING

Silicones are the right solution for a Silicones can be used for coating Info
variety of coating requirements. Their nearly any type of fabric. The art of
We will advise you on formulations and
special chemistry makes them per- formulation requires a great deal of
will conduct application-related testing
fect for a wide variety of uses. experience and creativity and a wealth
for you. We will gladly show you the op-
of knowledge about relevant chemical
portunities and advantages of innovative
This is mainly due to their special and processing relationships.
coating technologies that meet your
chemistry. What’s more, their basic WACKER SILICONES’ technical service
individual needs. Upon request, we can
structure can be varied in almost any specializes in precisely that. We help
also carry out pilot runs for you (product
way as a result of chemical modifica- you manage the often difficult balanc-
width up to 90 cm).
tion or skillful combination of additives. ing act between product, coating
system and substrate in order to
achieve the perfect end result.

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5.5
TEXTILE COATING
SILICONE PROPERTIES
Hydrophobic, Waterproof Material
Silicone rubber is a water-repellent
material. The contact angle of a drop
of water on a smooth silicone surface
is approx. 130°, which means that wa-
ter does not wet textiles coated with
silicone. In addition, even very low
coating weights produce textiles capa-
ble of withstanding water columns of
>10 m as described in EN 20811.

Flame Resistance
Silicones are inherently flame-resistant
polymers. The autoignition temperature

Material Processing
of silicone elastomers is approx. 430 °C.
In the event of a fire, silicone reverts
to silicon dioxide (which accumulates
as white ash); the gases formed are
non-corrosive and non-toxic. Special
additives ensure that silicone-coated
Materials with specific properties? textiles also meet highly stringent Wash Resistance
No problem for silicones. They are fire-safety requirements. Silicones can form chemical bonds
multifunctional “natural talents” and with a large array of substrates,
prove it in diverse application areas – UV and Weathering Resistance making silicone-coated textiles
e.g. for textiles, too. Textile materials Silicones are extraordinarily resistant particularly durable – a characteris-
coated with ELASTOSIL® silicones to UV radiation. Combined with their tic demonstrated by their outstanding
impress with their high functionality, hydrophobic properties and consider- wash resistance, for example.
in such differing areas as architec- able chemical resistance, this makes
ture, food, lifestyle, as well as func- them exceptionally resistant to weath- Food Contact
tional and protective clothing. ering. The industrial climate test When processed properly, many sili-
described in DIN 50018 – SFW 2.0 S cones meet Recommendation XV of
Elasticity (2 l sulfur dioxide) has shown that the German Federal Institute for Risk
Silicone elastomers are extremely specialty blends withstand 1.5 million Assessment (BfR) and requirements
elastic materials, with elongation at cycles with no change in their surface of the Food and Drug Administration
break over 1,000% for some grades. properties. Since silicones absorb (FDA) 21 CFR § 175.300 Resinous
As such, they can be reliably used as short-wave UV light, silicone coatings and Polymeric Coatings. Please note:
coatings for highly elastic textiles – can also protect textile fibers that each individual silicone formulation
such as ELASTAN® – without limiting would otherwise be more susceptible must be approved for use in food
textile functionality. to UV damage. industry applications.

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5.5.
TEXTILE COATING
SILICONE PRODUCT GROUPS
ELASTOSIL® R Solid Silicone Rubber
Crosslinking mechanism Peroxide curing
Components 1- or 2-component systems
Solvent Solvent-free; can be dispersed with solvents
Viscosity Stiff pastes
Curing In a drying tunnel, 150 – 200 °C, 1 – 5 min
Processing Knife coating, calendering, extrusion
Benefits High resistance to substances that disrupt the curing
process, very good mechanical properties, high heat
resistance, rapid curing

ELASTOSIL® R plus Solid Silicone Rubber

Crosslinking mechanism Addition curing
Components 1- or 2-component systems
Solvent Solvent-free; can be dispersed with solvents
Viscosity Stiff pastes
Curing In a drying tunnel, 130 – 200 °C, 1 – 3 min
Processing Knife coating, calendering, extrusion
Benefits Rapid curing, excellent mechanical properties,
dry surface

WACKER SILICONES offers you

ELASTOSIL® LR Liquid Silicone Rubber
a number of silicone systems that
Crosslinking mechanism Addition curing
differ substantially from each
Components 2-component systems
other in terms of processing Solvent Solvent-free; can be dispersed with solvents
parameters – regardless of the Viscosity 10,000 - 500,000 mPas·s
properties of the cured rubber. Curing In a drying tunnel, 130 – 200 °C, 1 – 3 min
The differences lie primarily in the Processing Knife coating, dip coating
application method, in the curing Benefits Very rapid curing, good processability,
rate and temperature, and in the considerable formulation flexibility
number of components. Each
product group offers specific pro- ELASTOSIL® RD Dispersion
cessing advantages tailored to Crosslinking mechanism Addition curing
particular applications. Contact Components 2-component systems
your technical representative to dis- Solvent Xylene or petroleum ether
cuss the selection of system com- Viscosity 5,000 – 700,000 mPas·s
ponents most suitable for you. Curing Evaporate solvent at no more than 100 °C and
then cure for 1 – 3 min at 130 – 200 °C in a
drying tunnel
Processing Knife coating, dip coating
Benefits Excellent mechanical properties, good processability,
considerable formulation flexibility, dry surface,
low coating weights possible

ELASTOSIL® E RTV-1 Rubber

Crosslinking mechanism Condensation curing
Components 1-component systems
Solvent Solvent-free or solvent-based
Viscosity 50,000 – 350,000 mPas·s
Curing Skin forms at room temperature after approx. 15 min,
fully cured after 1 – 3 days (dependent on atmospheric
humidity)
Processing Knife coating, dispensing, screen printing
Benefits High resistance to substances that disrupt the curing
process, easy processing, good adhesion

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5.5.
TEXTILE COATING
APPLICATION METHODS
Calendering

F calender: Z calender:
Coating weight: over 500 g/m² Coating weight: over 500 g/m²

Solid rubber
Solid rubber

Silicones can be applied by all com- Knife Coating

mon application methods for coat-
ing textiles. The most common
Air knife: Knife over roll:
methods are knife coating for Coating weight: below 100 g/m² Coating weight: 50 – 1,000 g/m²
liquid silicones and calendering

Material Processing
Liquid rubber
for solid silicones. After careful
Liquid rubber
cleaning, coating equipment used
for silicones can even serve for pro-
cessing other coating compounds,
such as PVC or acrylates. We rec-
ommend aliphatic solvents such
as white spirits or isoparaffins as
cleaning agents. After cleaning, the
heating tunnel should be held at a
temperature of at least 150 °C for
about an hour before switching over
to other materials.

During the calendering process, solid

rubber is rolled to the desired film
thickness, applied to the textile under
pressure and then subjected to thermal
crosslinking. Film thicknesses are typi- fabric, resulting in a good adhesive
cally 1 – 2 mm. bond. The distance between the blade
and the textile defines the resulting
Knife coating, by contrast, is ideal coating thickness. If the coating weight
for applying thinner films. In this is very low, the blade (air knife) is
method, liquid silicone pastes are pressed directly onto the textile, allowing
applied, either manually or automati- for coatings as thin as approx. 10 µm.
cally, in front of a doctor blade. Expertise and fine-tuning of the silicone
The shear force applied under the paste’s rheology are key factors in
blade distributes the silicone rubber obtaining excellent coating results by
evenly and allows it to permeate the knife coating.

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SECTION 6:
SECONDARY FINISHING

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Contents

Secondary finishing of cured silicone rubber

6.1 Post-Curing 66
When, how and why post-curing is important

6.2 Multicomponent Technologies 69

Self-adhesive silicone rubber, priming, bonding: step by step

Secondary Finishing

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6.1.
POST-CURING
Ideally, silicone rubber articles do Why is Post-Curing Necessary? • Addition-curing platinum-catalyzed
not need secondary finishing. But Post-curing is performed to achieve rubber:
in many cases the material must be an improvement in the mechanical In this case, curing does not form
post-cured. That involves heating properties (e.g. a particularly low odor containing by-products. But
at a high temperature for a defined compression set), and to remove vola- post-curing is still recommended if
time. tiles (by-products from the crosslinker the silicone article is intended for
chemicals and low-molecular polymer use in sensitive areas, such as food-
components). For e.g. food-contact contact or medical applications. In
applications, post-curing is recom- such cases the relevant recommen-
mended or even essential in order to dations FDA1 or BfR2 or E.P. 3.1.93
meet legal requirements. must be followed.
• Peroxide-curing rubber:
Post-curing serves principally to Removing Defects
eliminate by-products from the
Other work steps may be necessary in
peroxide curing reaction. When
the following cases:
ELASTOSIL® AUX Crosslinker E is
• Correcting flash or defects (cryogenic
used, by-products migrate to the
deflashing or sanding down)
cured rubber surface for several
• Removing sprue waste and talc
hours, and can be seen as white
crystal deposits on the surface
Our experts will be glad to help you set
(blooming). In the case of
up your production plant to manufacture
ELASTOSIL® AUX Crosslinker C1
products that meet your demands, and
or C6, the by-products impart a
eliminate unnecessary production steps,
characteristic odor to the cured
e.g. by means of test series in our pilot
rubber, which can be removed by
plant or on-the-spot advice.
post-curing.

1
FDA Chapter 21 CFR § 177.2600 Rubber Articles
Intended for Repeated Use.
2
BfR recommendation XV. Silicones.
3
E.P. 3.1.9: European Pharmacopeia 5.0, Chapter 3.1.9.

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Ideally, cured ELASTOSIL® silicone rubbers
are free of flash and ready to use with no
further production steps

The Right Way to Post-Cure

• Fresh-air supply:
Carry out post-curing in a circulating-
air oven with a fresh air supply. The
volatile components consist predom-
inantly of flammable low-molecular
siloxanes and maybe peroxide by-
products, which must be removed
from the oven during post-curing. To
ensure reliable operation, fresh air • Temperature/time: Important!
must be supplied at a rate of 100 – Perform tests to assure the optimum
Never post-cure platinum-curing grades
120 l/min/kg of silicone to prevent conditions for your part. Check the
in contact with peroxides or their degra-
a risk of deflagration (observe the volatiles content by measuring the
dation products. The presence of such
explosion limits). Most of the volatile weight loss1. The required post-
substances in the ventilation air can af-
components escape in the first 2 curing time increases with the layer
fect the basic properties of the rubber.
hours. Ensure good ventilation thickness. Sheets 2 mm thick gener-
Avoid contact with volatile components of
during this time. ally require 4 hours at 200 °C. The
organic rubber to prevent cross contami-
• Inserting the cured parts: temperature profile, too, depends on
nation. Clean the post cure ovens and
Place the parts on a perforated plate the thickness of the parts: the thicker
exhaust system regularly, and replace the
or wire mesh, if possible without their the part the lower the starting tem-
pipes in certain intervals.
touching each other, so that they perature and the slower the tempera-
are not deformed by their inherent ture is increased. Following the heat-

Secondary Finishing
weight. To avoid unrestricted air flow, ing-up phase, post-curing should be
do not place parts one inside the conducted for at least 4 hours at
other. Coil up tubes or profiles. 200 °C. Never exceed 220 °C or a
In the production of cables, the cable post-curing time of 8h, since this can
drums should be wound loosely. Sin- lead to undesirable thermal aging of
gle rods between the layers ensure the material and embrittlement.
that air can circulate through the Besides thermal aging, an oxygen
cable drum. deficiency can also cause undesirable
reversion (degradation of crosslinks)
and the formation of unwanted form-
aldehyde. Check regularly that the
oven is operating at constant condi-
tions (e.g. constant temperature).

1
BfR tests require drying over calcium chloride
prior to weight loss determination.

Picture: ©Eberl Trocknungsanlagen GmbH

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Influence of Post-Curing Time on Compression Set of ELASTOSIL® LR 3003/50
at Various Wall Thickness

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Compression set* [%]

60

50

40

30

20

10

0
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Time/temperature at 200 °C [h]

■ Wall thickness 6 mm ■ Wall thickness 2 mm

* Measurement of compression set at 22h/175 °C

in compliance with DIN ISO 815-B

Post-Curing for Technical ELASTOSIL® AUX Crosslinker E

Applications and Stabilizer R
Post-curing can also be used to • Many HTV extrusion grades (e.g. for
achieve particular technical properties. window profiles) do not need to be
For example, the compression set of post-cured if Stabilizer R is added to
cured ELASTOSIL® silicone rubber the silicone rubber. The stabilizer pre-
depends very significantly on the post- vents the blooming of by-products in
curing time. In the case of ELASTOSIL® ELASTOSIL® AUX Crosslinker E and
LR 3003/50, non-post-cured products improves the compression set.
have a compression set of 60 – 70%, • Large-volume parts require post-curing
which can be improved by post- and the addition of Stabilizer R.
curing. The non-post-curing grades Here, incomplete migration of dichloro-
ELASTOSIL® LR 3005, ELASTOSIL® benzoic acid, a primary by-product
LR 3015, ELASTOSIL® LR 3065 and of ELASTOSIL® AUX Crosslinker E,
ELASTOSIL® R 701 are designed for a chemically ages the rubber by acid at-
particularly low compression set even tack from the rubber bulk (softening it).
without post-curing. However, they are Stabilizer R binds the by-products and
generally restricted to use in technical significantly restricts this reaction.
applications.

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6.2
MULTICOMPONENT TECHNIQUES
Hard-Soft Combinations with Silicones

Mechanical interlocking
(undercut)

Chemical bonding using

primers

Chemical bonding using

silicone rubber

Substrate Silicone rubber Primer

Silicone rubber can bond either Chemical Bonding Techniques Advantages of Chemical Bonding
mechanically or chemically to other Chemical bonding techniques include: Chemical bonding generally offers
substrates. The mechanical bond is • Use of self-adhesive silicone rubber price and performance advantages:

Secondary Finishing
produced by interlocking, for exam- • Vulcanizing onto a primer-treated • Lower mechanical loading
ple by overmolding of openings or substrate • Lower tendency of the bond to
undercuts in the hard component. • Bonding of premolded individual fatigue
Chemical bonding generally offers parts • Lower weight
several advantages: there are • Physical (e.g. plasma) or mechanical • Bonds and seals simultaneously
various ways of achieving this. treatment of the substrate surface • Can be bonded to shock-sensitive
substrates (e.g. glass)
• Can be bonded to electrochemically
sensitive metals

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6.2
MULTICOMPONENT TECHNIQUES
SELF-ADHESIVE SILICONE RUBBER
Self-adhesive silicone rubber Advantages
grades such as ELASTOSIL® The advantages of self-adhesive
R plus 4070 or ELASTOSIL® LR silicone rubbers ELASTOSIL® R plus
3070 adhere directly to a substrate and LR are especially clear:
during vulcanization. • Only one step (no application of
primer, no cleaning of the substrate,
Adhesion to metals such as steel, no undercuts)
aluminum or brass is generally very • Rapid curing and therefore short
good. The same applies to many ther- contact time with the mold
moplastics and thermosets. Silane- • Easily demoldable, even from
based products are generally used in uncoated steel
the rubber as internal adhesion pro- • Rapid build-up of adhesion strength
moters. They are compatible with the to the substrate
uncured rubber but incompatible with • No adhesion to the mold
the cured rubber, and therefore diffuse
to the surface during vulcanization,
Please Note
forming a chemical bond.
• Always check that the silicone rubber
is compatible with the substrate (metal,
Injection Molding
Injection molding machine for 2K materials glass, PA, PBT, PET, etc.)
The following processing methods can
• The melting point of the substrate
be used here (for details, see section 5,
should be as high as possible
pages 56 – 57):
• Extensive information about tested ma-
• Insertion process
terial combinations and adhesion values
• 2K process on an injection molding
is available from our technical service.
machine
We will be pleased to perform tests in
– Mold with rotary table
house on your behalf
– Transfer within the mold by
a handling robot
• 2K injection molding process with
two IM machines
– Two different molds linked via
a handling robot

Extrusion
For extrusion applications, coextrusion
can be used to produce extrudates
from different materials in one step (for
details, see section 5, page 46).

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6.2
MULTICOMPONENT TECHNIQUES
PRIMER/ADHESIVE
Primers
Primer Dynamic viscosity Special Suitable for Recommended
in mPa •s Characteristics coating technique
WACKER® PRIMER 1 General purpose Platinum curing rubber Spraying
G 790
WACKER® PRIMER 1 General purpose Platinum curing rubber Spraying
G 790 TOLUENE FREE
WACKER® PRIMER 4000 Silicone-on-silicone Platinum curing rubber Brushing or dipping
G 791 A+B curing
ELASTOSIL® AUX 600 Electrically conductive Peroxide curing rubber Spraying or brushing
G 3241
ELASTOSIL® AUX 5 General purpose Peroxide curing rubber Spraying
G 3242
ELASTOSIL® AUX 550 General purpose Peroxide curing rubber Spraying or brushing
G 3243
ELASTOSIL® AUX 300 Red color Peroxide curing rubber Spraying or brushing
G 3244
ELASTOSIL® AUX 2600 General purpose Peroxide curing rubber Brushing or dipping
G 3246

ELASTOSIL® AUX PRIMERS G serve Application • Dry primed metal parts in air for at
as adhesion promoters between sili- ELASTOSIL® AUX PRIMERS G are least 15 minutes.

Secondary Finishing
cone elastomers and other substrates used to pretreat metallic, ceramic, • Store the pretreated surfaces in
like metals, glass and thermoplasts. glass or other polymeric substrate a clean and dust-free place for
ELASTOSIL® AUX PRIMERS G are surfaces to enable excellent adhesion maximum 24 hours drying time.
solvent based and contain a mixture of towards subsequent vulcanized • So that the primer film is not dam-
reactive silanes and siloxanes. ELASTOSIL® R, R plus or LR silicone aged by high shearing forces during
elastomers. vulcanization, in the case of large-
Special Characteristics area coatings and for the production
• Provide excellent adhesion onto vari- Step by Step of rollers or rubberized metal parts
ous substrates. • The substrate to be primed must be by injection molding, the primer
• Solvent based – Different viscosities dry and free of grease, oils or other should be baked in the press.
available for various coating tech- contaminants. Very smooth surfaces For example: 20 to 40 minutes at
niques like dipping, brushing or must be roughened, for example 100 to 140 °C.
spraying. thoroughly cleaned by sandblasting
• Further dilution in organic solvents or with glass beads, and degreased
possible. with solvents such as white spirit or Please Note
acetone. Primers are based on moisture-sensitive
• Apply primer by spraying, dipping or compounds. Therefore, only open the
brushing (thin coat with no bubbles). containers briefly during processing and
For absorbent surfaces, repeat prim- do not return residues to the vessel.
ing several times

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6.2
MULTICOMPONENT TECHNIQUES
BONDING OF PREMOLDED
INDIVIDUAL PARTS
Adhesive Two-Component Systems
Adhesive Dynamic viscosity Special Characteristics Two-component systems (RTV-2) are
in mPa•s (Brookfield) an economically attractive alternative
ELASTOSIL® E43 350.000 General purpose for larger production runs and large-
ELASTOSIL® E43 N 300.000 For food contact applications area bonds. They cure rapidly even un-
ELASTOSIL® E47 Non-slump Fast curing at elevated temperatures der lower air exposure.
ELASTOSIL® N10 10.000 General purpose • Step by step:
ELASTOSIL® N199 Non-slump General purpose – Apply the paste thinly to the
SILPURAN® 4200 300.000 For medical applications
cut surface and fix the bond
in position under pressure
WACKER supplies one and two- • Step by step: – Cure by direct heating, with a
component room-temperature- – Clean the rubber parts or hot-air gun or in a drying cabinet
curing systems for bonding substrate carefully and degrease – The time depends on the heating
vulcanized silicone rubber parts if necessary method and thermal capacity of
or bonding silicone rubber to – Apply the silicone rubber 1-com- the parts to be bonded. At about
other substrates. ponent adhesive (RTV-1) to a thick- 170 °C, the bond cures within
ness of at least 0.5 mm 20 to 30 seconds
One-Component Adhesive – Miter cut the ends of cords or
One-component room-temperature- profiles obliquely before bonding to Bonding of Metal
vulcanizing (RTV-1) silicone rubber give the biggest possible bonding • ELASTOSIL® E one-component silicone
compounds are supplied ready to area rubber compounds release acetic acid
process in tubes, cartridges and pails. – Press together the parts to be when they cure causing corrosion to
The compounds cure on exposure to bonded and fix them in position some metals
atmospheric moisture. ELASTOSIL® until the adhesive has cured • Therefore, pretreat metals with primer G
E 43 N is a solvent-free, heat-resistant – Depending on the air humidity, the 790; the primer also improves adhesion
transparent adhesive that does notuse optimum bond strength at room • With very corrosion-sensitive metals,
tin-containing catalysts. ELASTOSIL® temperature is achieved within we recommend using amine-curing or
E 41 is a toluene-containing one- 12 to 15 hours. It is much faster neutral systems
component dispersion that is easier to at temperatures between 50 and
handle due to its improved flow prop- 100 °C and high humidity
erties. However, ELASTOSIL® E 43 N
is better for large-area bonding of
relatively thin silicone rubber parts.
The warping caused by the swelling
effect of toluene can be avoided in
this case.

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Secondary Finishing
SECTION 7:
SERVICE

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Contents

How we support you along the entire process chain

7.1 Technical Support and Advice 76

Technical centers, pilot plant and applications labs

7.2 SILMIX® 78
Ready-to-use silicone compounds to your specifications

7.3 WACKER Infoline / E-Business 79

The direct route to the righ contact/tailored solutions from
electronic ordering to the vendor managed inventory

7.4 Regulatory Support 80

Qualified support in approval procedures according to
national and international standards

7.5 WACKER ACADEMY 81

Seminar and training programs covering the world of
silicone rubber

Service

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7.1.
TECHNICAL SUPPORT
AND ADVICE
What We Offer
• Preliminary material selection tests
• Production of two-component samples
especially for adhesion testing and
other test purposes
• Extruding profiles, tubing, round
strands, cables of different geometries
and silicone rubber materials for test
purposes
• In-site production of prototypes and
sample series using the client’s own
tooling for screening tests, approval or
subsequent use by the end customer
• Joint development of specific products
• Training and instruction
• System consulting, particularly process
design and utilization of machines/tool-
ing in new applications and projects
• In-site process optimization
• Analysis and simulation of problems
We offer you technical support at For example, our pilot plant in occurring in processing and
various levels to ensure the success Burghausen forms the interface between production
of our products at every stage in product and applications expertise. It • Individual problem solving and
your process chain. is equipped with a lab and test facili- ensuring process stability
ties, as well as production systems
Technical Centers (extrusion and injection molding) for
We maintain technical centers in all key HTV and LSR silicone rubber, and
regions to assist you in any technical 2K combinations. At our pilot plant,
matters. From adjusting formulations we put our ELASTOSIL® product se-
to individual requirements, to property ries through a range of practical tests
testing of rubber compound and cured as part of their development, testing,
material. The technical centers are modification and optimization. At the
equipped to perform all relevant ana- same time, we offer extensive advice
lytical techniques and lab tests for you at every step in the supply chain, and
according to international and local put our pilot plant and all the necessary
standards and regulations. You have tools at your disposal. Or we work
access not only to our locally based on your premises at your production
experts but also to our globally net- plant.
worked knowledge from over 50 years
of market experience.

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Applications Labs Some of Our Services
For technical support, our application
• Technical consultancy for product
chemists work closely with our cus-
selection to your specific requirements
tomers, dealing with specific questions
• Joint development of specific
from the field. We will support you by
products
finding the optimum product for your
• Testing the chemical resistance of
specific requirements and supporting
materials
your product development from mate-
• Thermal storage tests
rial selection through to industrial pro-
• Providing samples and sheet samples
duction – worldwide. Our laboratories
• Color matches
deal with key issues from specific in-
• Advice on questions about material
dustrial sectors (such as medical and
processing
automotive applications and cables).
Service

They have thereby built up special

expertise and know-how in these
application fields.

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7.2.
SILMIX ® : CUSTOM SILICONE
RUBBER COMPOUNDS

Best Quality
SILMIX® compounds are manufactured
to the same quality standards as all
WACKER silicone rubber grades.
Thanks to its integrated silicon pro-
duction system, WACKER is highly
backward-integrated and produces the
necessary raw materials itself, from the
polymer base upwards. This ensures
highly consistent good quality.

With SILMIX®, we offer you ready- Flexible and Globally Represented Interested?
to-use silicone rubber compounds At our SILMIX® plants at various sites You can find further information on our
tailored to your specifications. around the world, we develop custom website: www.wacker.com/silmix
compounds to your specifications.

Direct and Versatile

Our ready-to-process SILMIX® products
allow you to manufacture a wide vari-
ety of silicone rubber articles directly
by various processes, such as press-
ing, transfer molding, injection molding
and extrusion. Applications range from
automotive gaskets, through cable
insulation, to rubber-coated rolls for
photocopiers.

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7.3.
WACKER INFOLINE
E-BUSINESS
Infoline E-Business
To make it easier for you to get into WACKER e-solutions simplify commu-
rapid personal dialog, we have set up nication with customers and suppliers,
an info hotline for you. For all ques- and offer many new possibilities: from
tions concerning silicone rubbers from global searches to expedited order
WACKER, our products and services, processing via the web platform or
just call us or send us an email: you Hub2Hub, to vendor managed inven-
will be redirected to a specialist who tory – just as you wish. We compile a
can answer your questions. tailored service package for you.
Exactly tailored to the size of your
Europe and the Middle East company, your profile and the wishes
• Infoline Germany: of each contact.
0800 – 6279 – 800
• International Infoline: You can gain considerably greater
+49 89 6279-1741 efficiency through:
• Email: [email protected] • “Clean orders”
• Fewer order changes
NAFTA region – • Faster processing with a greatly
Canada, Mexico and USA reduced proportion of errors
• Infoline: • Maximum planning reliability and
+1 888 -922-5374 • Full transparency
(+1 888-WACKER 4 U)
• Email: [email protected] WACKER e-solutions support you
exactly where human error is most
common. However, they supplement
rather than replace human interactions, And you can
by bringing the right people together. • Call up any industry and product
Our partners value the direct line to information you want
our experts in R&D, supply chain man- • Order easily, quickly and
agement, sales support and technical reliably – 24/7
customer service. • Carry out paperless invoicing
• Automatically process all orders
• Automatically check and complete
Service

your inventories

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7.4.
REGULATORY SUPPORT

To ensure product safety, we – of • Requirements of specific industries Just Ask Us!

course – offer you regulatory support. (e.g. GADSL, IMDS, automotive Call us if you have any questions about
Our experts will deal with your enqui- industry) food approvals, REACH or other regulatory
ries about environmental, health and • Specific customer requirements issues. Please ask our sales managers
regulatory matters. (e.g. banned-substance and first, who are your direct contacts. They
substance-avoidance lists) will pass your questions on to our experts
This includes, for example, the • Toxicology and ecotoxicology and send you our reply to your specific
following topics: • Risk assessment question!
• Food contact applications • Organizational assistance
(e.g. BfR, FDA)
• Drinking water approval
(e.g. KTW, WRAS, ACS)
• Pharmaceutical and medical
applications (e.g. European
Pharmacopeia and U.S.
Pharmacopeia USP)
• National and international
regulations and provisions
(e. g. EU directive 2002/95/EC –
RoHS, REACH)

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7.5.
THE WACKER ACADEMY

To transfer its own expertise and mar- You can find the current program at: All our seminars are held by experi-
ket experience, WACKER has founded www.wacker.com/wacker-academy. enced specialists – chiefly in-house
a unique institution, the WACKER The WACKER ACADEMY is headquar- experts. To make our program even
ACADEMY. Here, at a number of sites tered at our largest production plant, more attractive and ensure it remains
worldwide, you can take advantage of which is in Burghausen, Germany. up to date, we work closely with
a versatile, industry-specific seminar Further WACKER ACADEMY centers universities and research institutes.
program. located in different regions exemplify
our policy of making global expertise
This includes: available right on your doorstep. As a
• Introductory chemistry seminars result, we can offer you a seminar pro-
• Training programs on particular gram that is tailored to you and your
application fields specific markets.
• Introductory seminar on silicone
Service

rubber for newcomers to the field

• General seminars, e.g. on intercul-
tural communication or innovation
management

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SECTION 8:
RUBBER SOLUTIONS A–Z
FACTS AND FIGURES ABOUT SILICONE

82
Contents

A list of frequently used technical terms is given below.

Coefficient of expansion 84
Compression set 84
Density 84
Dielectric constant 84
Dielectric strength 84
Dissipation factor 84
Fire behavior 84
Flame resistance 84
Gas permeability 85
Hardness 85
High-energy radiation 85
Hot-air resistance 85
Ozone resistance 85
Rebound resilience 85
Reversion 85
Solvent and chemicals resistance 86
Shrinkage 86
Surface resistance 86
Tear propagation and notch resistance 86
Tear strength and elongation at break 86
Temperature behavior 87
Thermal conductivity and specific heat capacity 87
Tracking Resistance 87
Volume resistivity 87
Water and steam resistance 87
Weathering and UV resistance 87
Rubber Solutions A-Z

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8.
RUBBER SOLUTIONS A–Z
FACTS AND FIGURES ABOUT SILICONE
Coefficient of Expansion (Linear) Density Fire Behavior
• Linear thermal coefficient of silicone • Determination as per ISO 1183-1 A • The auto-ignition temperature of
rubber is approx. 2 – 4 ∙ 10-4 ∙ K-1 (buoyancy method). cured products is about 430 °C.
• Shrinkage of the final parts needs • Typical range for specific density • Silicone rubber burns to form a white
to be taken into consideration. 1.05 – 1.60 g/cm³. non-toxic ash of silicon dioxide
• Tool steel approx. 1.5 ∙ 10-6 ∙ K-1. • When using additional inactive fillers • The resultant combustion gases are
(e.g. quartz), values up to 1.75g/cm3 usually non-corrosive.
Compression Set can be achieved, e.g. to improve • Specialty grades for high-safety
• Determination of the compression swelling resistance. cables form a ceramic layer in the
set as per ISO 815-B (ASTM D395 case of fire.
B-2) by storage for 22h/175 °C, or Dielectric Constant ε
22h/125 °C in the case of self- • Determination of dielectric constant ε Flame Resistance
adhesive grades. as per DIN 53 482 or VDE 0303. • Determination of the flame resistance
• Compression set describes the elas- • Typical values for silicone rubber: acc. to test standard ASTM D 2863
tic recovery of a cured rubber, an ε = 2.7 - 3.3 (at 25 °C and 50 Hz). by determining the limiting oxygen
important characteristic for gasket • This property can be increased up index (LOI) or acc. to Underwriters
applications. to 150 by the use of suitable fillers. Laboratory fire standard (UL 94).
• Typical values for silicone rubber: • Typical LOI values of flame retardant
5 – 25%. Dielectric Strength grades 27 to 35%
• Determination of dielectric strength • Standard grades normally achieve
per IEC 60243-1. UL 94 HB (0.5 – 1.0 mm thickness*)
• Typical value for ELASTOSIL® • Specialty grades with additives
silicone rubber > 20 kV/mm reach UL 94 V0 (0.75 – 4.0 mm
(measured on a 1 mm sheet). thickness*).
• In the case of solid silicone rubber,
Dissipation Factor Tan δ the addition of 2.2% ELASTOSIL®
• Determination of the dissipation AUX Batch SB-2 improves the flame
factor as per VDE 0303. resistance considerably.
• Typical values for loss angle tan
δ ~ 10–3. tan δ is raised by increasing
the filler content/density.

* dep. on grade

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Gas Permeability High-Energy Radiation • For selected products of the
• Determination as per DIN 53 536 • Outstanding resistance of silicone ELASTOSIL® R 401 and
• Very high gas permeability compared rubber (VMQ, PVMQ) to high-energy ELASTOSIL® LR 3003 series, a
to other elastomers, e.g. for air 30 radiation in combination with hot-air cracking level of 0 was obtained af-
times higher than for natural rubber resistance in comparison to other ter 96h at an ozone concentration of
(NR) or 400 times higher than butyl elastomers. 200 pphm (temperature: 40 °C, r.h.
rubber (IIR) (measured at 25 °C) • With VMQ silicone rubber grades, 55%, elongation 80%)
• The absolute value of a 50 Shore A only high radiation doses of 400 –
grade for air at 20 °C and 80 °C is 800 kGy lead to a reduction of 50% Rebound Resilience
570 and 1.330 cm3 ∙ mm ∙ m-2 ∙ h–1 ∙ in the elongation at break. • Determination of rebound resilience
bar–1 (volume of air measured in cm3, • Phenyl-containing PVMQ silicone as per DIN 53 512
that penetrates a membrane of 1 m2 rubber, such as ELASTOSIL® R • Also commonly known as “snap”
area per hour at a pressure difference 490/55, has higher resistance. • Measured on 6 mm samples as a
of 1 bar and 1 mm thickness) • Properties not severely affected by ratio of rebound height to the drop
• Technical advantage, e.g. for contact gamma and beta radiation height of a pendulum
lenses, textile coatings and for some (25 – 75 kGy), as widely used for • Typical values 30 – 70%.
medical applications sterilization of medical equipment.
• At high temperatures, silicone has • Very good resistance to microwaves, Reversion
similar values to organic elastomers since silicone parts are not microwave- • By reversion is meant in general deg-
active and therefore not heated. radation of the crosslinking network
in the cured rubber as a result of
Gas Permeability
Hot-Air Resistance chemical or thermal effects, which
Gas relative permeability
• The mechanical properties of leads to a permanent decrease of
at 25 °C [%]
Air 100
WACKER silicone rubber are retained hardness (softening)
Hydrogen 190 even at high temperature loading • In silicone rubber, at high tempera-
Oxygen 170 (hot air). tures (> 200 °C) traces of moisture
Nitrogen 80 • As a result, the hot-air resistance is or free hydroxyl groups in fillers
Carbon dioxide 1.000 clearly superior to that of most organic cause cleavage of the Si-O bond in
Ethylene 390 elastomers (cf. ASTM Chart D2000) the polymer chain and ultimately the
above-mentioned decrease in hard-
Hardness Ozone resistance ness due to depolymerization
• Determination of the hardness of • Outstanding resistance of silicone • This process is inhibited by the pres-
silicone rubber in Shore A (DIN 53 rubber to ozone ence of air
505) or in IRHD units (DIN 53 519). • Determining ozone resistance as per • High heat resistance therefore re-
• Typical bandwidth 3 – 90 Shore A. DIN 53509 quires unrestricted access of atmo-
spheric oxygen
• In the case of thick parts, where oxy-
gen diffusion is difficult, this process
is inhibited by the use of Stabilizer R.
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Solvent and Chemical Resistance Shrinkage Tear Strength and Elongation
• The chemical resistance of WACKER • Linear shrinkage of approx. 2 – 4% at Break
silicone rubber generally depends on falls with increasing Shore hardness • Determination as per DIN 53 504
the crosslinking density, filler used, and lower vulcanization temperature • Standard test on S1 bar. In excep-
and filler content. • The higher the filler content or den- tional cases also measurements on
• With higher filler levels in the silicone sity, the less is the shrinkage of the small S2 and S3 test specimens,
rubber, swelling tendency decreases cured parts. though the values deviate
and resistance is therefore improved. • Very strong dependency on pro- correspondingly
• High swelling tendency to non-polar cessing parameters and material • Typical values for tensile strength:
liquids such as hydrocarbons, grades approx. 5 – 12 N/mm2 (or MPa)
mineral oils and greases. • For precision parts, fine tuning is • Typical values for elongation at
• Low swelling tendency to polar necessary by means of preliminary break: approx. 100 – 1.100%
liquids, such as polyhydric alcohols, tests.
low-molecular ketones, and therefore
no negative effect on seal quality. Surface Resistence
• Strongly attacked by concentrated • Determination of the surface
acids and alkalis, particularly by resistivity per VDE 0303
oxidizing acids such as sulfuric or • Typical values for insulating
nitric acid. ELASTOSIL® LR compounds:
• Silicone rubber has good resistance approx. 1012 – 1013 Ω.
to aqueous solutions of weak acids,
alkalis or salts, which are commonly Tear Propagation and Notch
used as cleaning solutions for lines/ Resistance
tubing at 70 – 80 °C in the food • Tear strength depends on which
industry. particular standard is used.
• Typical values when determined
as per ASTM D 624 B (crescent):
5 – 55 N/mm.
• Values are up to 30% lower when
measured by ISO 34-1, method
B-b (Graves).
• ISO 34-1 method A (trouser)
yields values about 50% lower.

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Temperature Behavior Thermal Conductivity and Specific Water and Steam Resistance
• Mechanical properties of silicone Heat Capacity • Excellent resistance to boiling water.
elastomers determined at 23 °C (RT) • Determined as per DIN 52 612 • Volume decrease in boiling water be-
as per DIN 53503 or DIN 53505 • The thermal conductivity depends on low 1%, even after prolonged action.
respectively. the type and amount of fillers used. • Steam sterilization (as per ISO
• The change in the mechanical • Typical value at 100 °C: 17665, DIN EN 868-8 at 500 cycles
properties is only small compared to approx. 0.2 – 0.3 W ∙ m-1 ∙ K-1. at 134 °C, 5min.) leads to only a
organic elastomers. ASTM D2000. • Special thermally conductive slight worsening of mechanical
• Typical service temperature range: compounds achieve values of about properties.
–50 to +250 °C. 0.1 – 1.2 W ∙ m-1 ∙ K-1.
• The material hardens at very low • Typical values for specific heat ca- Weathering and UV Resistance
temperatures (–40 °C) due to revers- pacity: approx. 1.25 kJ ∙ kg-1 ∙ K-1. • Silicone rubber articles are generally
ible crystallization. insensitive to UV radiation.
• At high temperatures ( > 180 °C), Tracking Resistance • Properties only change slightly even
the organic side groups attached to • Silicone rubber generally features in long-term tests (several years of
the silicon atom undergo free-radical high tracking resistance weathering).
cleavage. The resulting free radicals (CTI: 600 - <1 as per IEC 60112). • Unlike with organic elastomers,
cause post-curing of the polymer weathering resistance can be
chains, with an increase in hardness Volume Resistivity achieved without additives (e.g.
together with a decrease of tensile • Determination as per VDE 0303 sorganic antioxidants, UV stabilizers,
strength and elongation at break • Typical values for insulating silicone etc.).
(embrittlement). rubber grades approx. 1015 Ω ∙ cm.
• The simultaneous weight decrease of • Typical values for conductive grades
the vulcanizate leads to shrinkage. approx. 2 - 150 Ω ∙ cm.
• The lifetime of the vulcanizate can be • Lower temperature dependency
increased by the use of heat stabiliz- in the case of platinum-catalyzed
ers H1 – H6 or of FL pigment pastes. grades compared to peroxide-cured
• Excellent stable long-term behavior systems.
for insulation at high temperatures is
obtained, as oxidative degradation
produces quartz-like properties.
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YOUR NOTES
EXPERTISE AND SERVICE
NETWORK ON FIVE CONTINENTS

Sales offices, production sites and technical competence

centers around the world.

WACKER is one of the world’s leading Spanning the globe with 4 business customers worldwide in the development
and most research-intensive chemical divisions, we offer our customers highly- of products tailored to regional demands,
companies, with total sales of €4.98 specialized products and comprehensive supporting them during every stage of
billion. Products range from silicones, service via 24 production sites, 22 techni- their complex production processes, if
binders and polymer additives for diverse cal competence centers, 13 WACKER required.
industrial sectors to bioengineered phar- ACADEMY training centers and 50 sales WACKER e-solutions are online services
maceutical actives and hyperpure silicon offices in Europe, North and South America, provided via our customer portal and as
for semiconductor and solar applications. and Asia – including a presence in China. integrated process solutions. Our custom-
As a technology leader focusing on sus- With a workforce of some 14,500, we see ers and business partners thus benefit
tainability, WACKER promotes products ourselves as a reliable innovation partner from comprehensive information and
and ideas that offer a high value-added that develops trailblazing solutions for, reliable service to enable projects and
potential to ensure that current and future and in collaboration with, our customers. orders to be handled fast, reliably and
generations enjoy a better quality of life, We also help them boost their own suc- highly efficiently.
based on energy efficiency and protection cess. Our technical competence centers Visit us anywhere, anytime around the
of the climate and environment. employ local specialists, who assist world at: www.wacker.com

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SOLID SILICONE RUBBER
Multi-purpose · High green strength · High tear resistance ·
Low compression set

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receipt. We reserve the right to alter product constants within the scope of technical progress or new developments. The recommendations made in this medium should be
checked by preliminary trials because of conditions during processing over which we have no control, especially where other companies’ raw materials are also being used.
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 Main characteristics Brand Product Hardness Specific gravity Tensile strength Elongation at break Tear resistance Compression set Data obtained Food contact – Food contact – Drinking water Drinking water Flame retardancy – Molding Extrusion Appearance Typical applications
Shore A [g/cm 3] [N/mm 2] [%] [N/mm] ASTM D [%] (22 h/175 °C) with curing BfR 1 FDA 2 contact – contact – UL94 listing
ISO 7619-1 ISO 1183-1A ISO 37 Typ 1 ISO 37 Typ 1 624 B DIN ISO 815-B agent KTW 3 WRAS (C1. C6 and E)
Multi-purpose ELASTOSIL® R 401/10 oH 13 1.07 6.0 1200 21 28 E X X HB (0.75; 3mm) X X Transparent Production of extruded parts (tubes, cables, profiles) or molded articles (seals, valves)
ELASTOSIL ®
R 401/20 oH 24 1.11 9.0 920 26 33 E X X X HB (0.75; 3mm) X X Transparent Production of extruded parts (tubes, cables, profiles) or molded articles (seals, valves)
ELASTOSIL® R 401/30 S 33 1.09 10.0 800 24 15 C1 X X X HB (0.75; 3mm) X Transparent Production of molded parts, e.g. seals, valves
ELASTOSIL ®
R 401/30 oH 34 1.11 10.0 720 22 20 E x X X HB (0.75; 3mm) X Transparent Production of extruded parts, e.g. tubes, cables or profiles
ELASTOSIL® R 401/40 S 42 1.12 10.0 580 23 36 E X X X X HB (0.75; 3mm) X X Transparent Production of extruded parts (tubes, cables, profiles) or molded articles (seals, valves)
ELASTOSIL® R 401/50 S 52 1.15 11.0 520 25 34 E X X X X HB (0.75; 3mm) X X Transparent Production of extruded parts (tubes, cables, profiles) or molded articles (seals, valves)
ELASTOSIL® R 401/55 S 55 1.14 11.0 470 23 35 E X X X HB (0.75; 3mm) X X Transparent Production of extruded parts (tubes, cables, profiles) or molded articles (seals, valves)
ELASTOSIL ®
R 401/60 S 61 1.15 11.0 440 24 31 E X X X X HB (0.75; 3mm) X X Transparent Production of extruded parts (tubes, cables, profiles) or molded articles (seals, valves, spark plug boots)
ELASTOSIL® R 401/60 KX S 61 1.18 11.0 460 25 25 E X X X X HB (0.75; 3mm) X X Transparent Production of extruded parts, e.g. tubes, cables or profiles
ELASTOSIL ®
R 401/70 S 70 1.18 11.0 440 26 40 E X X X X HB (0.75; 3mm) X X Transparent Production of extruded parts (tubes, cables, profiles) or molded articles (seals, valves, spark plug boots)
ELASTOSIL ®
R 401/80 S 79 1.20 10.0 440 28 60 E X X X X HB (0.75; 3mm) X X Transparent Production of extruded parts (tubes, cables, profiles) or molded articles (seals, valves)
ELASTOSIL® R 401/90 oH 85 1.22 7.3 250 22 38 E X X X HB (0.75; 3mm) X X Transparent Production of extruded parts (tubes, cables, profiles) or molded articles (seals, valves)
ELASTOSIL ®
R 510/60 S 60 1.15 10.2 400 22 E X Translucent Production of extruded parts, e.g. cables
ELASTOSIL® R 510/70 S 69 1.21 9.4 350 22 E X Translucent Production of extruded parts, e.g. cables
High green strength ELASTOSIL ®
R 402/60 S 61 1.17 11.0 490 34 27 E X X X X X Transparent Production of extruded parts, e.g. precision profiles and dimensionally accurate tubes
ELASTOSIL® R 402/65 oH 66 1.17 11.0 430 24 29 E X X X X Transparent Production of extruded parts, e.g. precision profiles and dimensionally accurate tubes
ELASTOSIL ®
R 402/75 S 74 1.19 9.3 490 29 70 E X X X X Transparent Production of extruded parts, e.g. precision profiles and dimensionally accurate tubes
ELASTOSIL® R 416/70 mH 70 1.18 11.3 580 32 20 C1 X Black, red Calendering and extrusion, e.g. production of turbocharger and radiator hoses
ELASTOSIL ®
R 760/70 mH 70 1.17 10.7 530 27 9 C1 X Black, red Calendering and extrusion, e.g. production of turbocharger hoses
High tear resistance ELASTOSIL® R 420/30 oH 32 1.10 8.0 630 24 28 E X X X X Transparent Production of extruded or molded parts with excellent tear resistance
ELASTOSIL® R 420/40 S 43 1.12 9.0 630 34 34 E X X X X Transparent Production of extruded or molded parts with excellent tear resistance
ELASTOSIL ®
R 420/50 S 52 1.15 10.0 600 39 31 E X X X X Transparent Production of extruded or molded parts with excellent tear resistance
ELASTOSIL® R 420/60 S 59 1.17 10.0 580 42 34 E X X X X Transparent Production of extruded or molded parts with excellent tear resistance
ELASTOSIL ®
R 420/70 S 66 1.19 9.0 650 48 59 E X X X X Transparent Production of extruded or molded parts with excellent tear resistance
Low compression set ELASTOSIL® R 865/40 S 42 1.10 7.5 420 15 10 C6 X X X X Translucent Production of extruded or molded parts and calendered sheets
ELASTOSIL ®
R 865/50 S 50 1.15 8.2 390 17 12 C6 X X X X Translucent Production of extruded or molded parts and calendered sheets
ELASTOSIL® R 865/60 S 62 1.17 8.9 320 17 9 C6 X X X X Translucent Production of extruded or molded parts and calendered sheets
ELASTOSIL ®
R 865/70 S 68 1.19 9.1 320 18 9 C6 X X X X Translucent Production of extruded or molded parts and calendered sheets

These figures are only intended as a guide and should not be used in preparing specifications.

1 BfR recommendation XV (silicones); (BfR = Bundesinstitut für Risikobewertung).

2 FDA CFR 21 § 177.2600 ”Rubber articles intended for repeated use“ (FDA = Food and Drug Administration).
3 Categories on request.
4 Non-postcured
Please contact us for in-depth technical consulting to select the right product for your individual demands.
Please contact us if you are interested in products with specific characteristics or if you need products from our basic portfolio in other hardnesses.

ELASTOSIL® is a registered trademark of Wacker Chemie AG.

 CREATING TOMORROW’S SOLUTIONS

Wacker Chemie AG PRODUCT OVERVIEW

6709D e/09.19 replaces 6709D e/09.18

Hanns-Seidel-Platz 4
81737 Munich, Germany
Phone +49 89 6279-1741
[email protected]

www.wacker.com

www.wacker.com/socialmedia
PEROXIDE-CURING

SOLID SILICONE RUBBER
Media resistant · High rebound resilience · Low temperature resistance ·
High heat resistance · Ceramifying · Electrically conductive · Flame
retardant · Low rebound resilience · Superheated steam resistance ·
The data presented in this medium are in accordance with the present state of our knowledge but do not absolve the user from carefully checking all supplies immediately on Magnetisable
receipt. We reserve the right to alter product constants within the scope of technical progress or new developments. The recommendations made in this medium should be
checked by preliminary trials because of conditions during processing over which we have no control, especially where other companies’ raw materials are also being used.
The information provided by us does not absolve the user from the obligation of investigating the possibility of infringement of third parties’ rights and, if necessary, clarifying
the position. Recommendations for use do not constitute a warranty, either express or implied, of the fitness or suitability of the product for a particular purpose.
 Main characteristics Brand Product Hardness Specific gravity Tensile strength Elongation at Tear resistance Compression set Data obtained Food contact - Food contact – Drinking water Drinking water Molding Extrusion Appearance Typical applications
Shore A [g/cm 3] [N/mm 2] break [%] [N/mm] ASTM D [%] (22 h/175 °C) with curing BfR 1 FDA 2 contact – contact –
ISO 7619-1 ISO 1183-1A ISO 37 Typ 1 ISO 37 Typ 1 624 B DIN ISO 815-B agent KTW 3 WRAS
Media resistant ELASTOSIL® R 700/40 4 42 1.09 7.3 470 14 10 C1 X X X Translucent Production of industrial molded parts, e.g. rollers or seals and gaskets in contact with oil
ELASTOSIL® R 700/80 4 83 1.39 6.2 200 16 17 C1 X X X Beige Production of industrial molded parts, e.g. rollers or seals and gaskets in contact with oil
ELASTOSIL ®
R 701/40 41 1.10 6.9 460 14 7 C1 X Opaque Production of industrial molded parts, e.g. rollers or seals and gaskets in contact with oil
ELASTOSIL® R 701/50 51 1.16 7.8 470 20 7 C1 X Beige Production of industrial molded parts, e.g. rollers or seals and gaskets in contact with oil
ELASTOSIL ®
R 701/60 61 1.24 7.6 340 16 6 C1 X Beige Production of industrial molded parts, e.g. rollers or seals and gaskets in contact with oil
ELASTOSIL® R 701/70 71 1.30 7.8 280 17 7 C1 X Beige Production of industrial molded parts, e.g. rollers or seals and gaskets in contact with oil
ELASTOSIL ®
R 701/80 81 1.39 7.6 200 16 17 C1 X Beige Production of industrial molded parts, e.g. rollers or seals and gaskets in contact with oil
ELASTOSIL® R 780/80 oH 80 1.74 6.0 70 8 15 E X X X Beige Masterbatch for compounding inert fillers
ELASTOSIL ®
R 861/60 S 57 1.16 8.5 370 20 21 E X X X Translucent Production of extruded or molded parts, e.g. seals with low compression set
ELASTOSIL ®
R 861/70 S 69 1.20 8.8 320 20 29 E X X X Translucent Production of extruded or molded parts, e.g. seals with low compression set
High rebound resilience ELASTOSIL® R 101/25 oH 23 1.07 7.0 890 14 13 C1 X X X Translucent Production of molded parts, e.g. damping elements
ELASTOSIL® R 101/35 oH 35 1.09 8.0 700 16 10 C1 X X X Translucent Production of molded parts, e.g. damping elements for engine mounts
ELASTOSIL® R 101/45 oH 47 1.10 8.0 540 18 10 C1 X X X Translucent Production of molded parts with excellent long-term stress durability, e.g. damping elements for engine mounts
ELASTOSIL ®
R 101/65 oH 65 1.13 8.0 200 16 10 C1 X X X Translucent Production of molded parts with excellent long-term stress durability, e.g. damping elements for engine mounts
Low temperature resistance ELASTOSIL® R 490/55 oH 50 1.17 11.0 500 33 39 E X X X Transparent Production of extruded or molded parts with very good low temperature resistance
High heat resistance ELASTOSIL ®
R 750/40 oH 40 1.12 10.5 600 23 26 E X Transparent Production of extruded parts with good resistance to dry heat
ELASTOSIL® R 750/50 oH 49 1.14 10.8 530 28 20 E X X Translucent Production of extruded parts with good resistance to dry heat
ELASTOSIL® R 756/40 oH 41 1.10 8.0 570 21 8 C1 X X X Transparent Production of molded parts with good resistance to dry heat
ELASTOSIL® R 756/50 oH 51 1.13 9.5 510 24 10 C1 X X Transparent Optimized for high temperatures
ELASTOSIL ®
R 756/60 oH 58 1.15 10.0 460 25 12 C1 X X X X Transparent Extruded or molded parts with excellent heat resistance
ELASTOSIL ®
R 756/70 oH 67 1.18 10.0 430 26 11 C1 X X X X Transparent Extruded or molded parts with excellent heat resistance
Ceramifying. ash-stable ELASTOSIL® R 502/75 oH 73 1.28 8.7 400 24 56 C6 X White Production of safety cables
ELASTOSIL ®
R 512/70 oH 70 1.37 6.5 314 18 41 E X White Production of safety cables
ELASTOSIL® R 570/50 oH 52 1.11 7.9 370 14 37 C1 X Black Production of electrically conductive molded parts (volume resistivity 6.2 Ω cm)
ELASTOSIL® R 570/60 oH 62 1.13 7.4 230 12 29 C1 X Black Production of electrically conductive molded parts (volume resistivity 3.5 Ω cm)
ELASTOSIL® R 570/70 oH 71 1.15 7.4 180 12 34 C1 X Black Production of electrically conductive molded parts (volume resistivity 3.7 Ω cm)
Flame retardant ELASTOSIL ®
R 501/75 oH 68 1.23 7.3 500 34 E X White Applications with high demands on fire safety, e.g. door profiles in trains or floor profiles in airplanes
ELASTOSIL® R 770/50 oH 46 1.14 9.0 670 38 16 E X White Applications with high demands on fire safety, e.g. door profiles in trains or floor profiles in airplanes
ELASTOSIL® R 770/60 oH 63 1.49 4.0 420 14 38 E X White Applications with high demands on fire safety, e.g. door profiles in trains or floor profiles in airplanes
ELASTOSIL® R 770/75 oH 72 1.55 3.8 350 15 39 E X White Applications with high demands on fire safety, e.g. door profiles in trains or floor profiles in airplanes
Low rebound resilience ELASTOSIL® R 752/50 oH 50 1.18 9.9 770 32 38 C1 X X X Translucent Production of molded parts with good damping properties, e.g. vibration damping elements in the automotive industry
ELASTOSIL® R 752/70 oH 70 1.22 8.5 460 22 19 C1 X X X Translucent Production of molded parts with good damping properties, e.g. vibration damping elements in the automotive industry
Superheated steam resistance ELASTOSIL ®
R 755/60 oH 60 1.18 7.7 330 17 16 C1 X Opaque Production of molded parts with good resistance to steam
Magnetisable ELASTOSIL ®
R 781/80 83 2.33 3.3 50 18 64 E X X X X Black Production of magnetic profiles

These figures are only intended as a guide and should not be used in preparing specifications.

1 BfR recommendation XV (silicones); (BfR = Bundesinstitut für Risikobewertung).

2 FDA CFR 21 § 177.2600 ”Rubber articles intended for repeated use“ (FDA = Food and Drug Administration).
3 Categories on request.
4 Non-postcured
Please contact us for in-depth technical consulting to select the right product for your individual demands.
Please contact us if you are interested in products with specific characteristics or if you need products from our basic portfolio in other hardnesses.

ELASTOSIL® is a registered trademark of Wacker Chemie AG.

 CREATING TOMORROW’S SOLUTIONS

Wacker Chemie AG PRODUCT OVERVIEW

6709E e/09.19 replaces 6709E e/09.18

Hanns-Seidel-Platz 4
81737 Munich, Germany
Phone +49 89 6279-1741
[email protected]

www.wacker.com

www.wacker.com/socialmedia
LIQUID SILICONE RUBBER

Multi-purpose · High tear resistance · Media resistance ·
Heat resistance · Low coefficient of friction

The data presented in this medium are in accordance with the present state of our knowledge but do not absolve the user from carefully checking all supplies immediately on
receipt. We reserve the right to alter product constants within the scope of technical progress or new developments. The recommendations made in this medium should be
checked by preliminary trials because of conditions during processing over which we have no control, especially where other companies’ raw materials are also being used.
The information provided by us does not absolve the user from the obligation of investigating the possibility of infringement of third parties’ rights and, if necessary, clarifying
the position. Recommendations for use do not constitute a warranty, either express or implied, of the fitness or suitability of the product for a particular purpose.
 Main characteristics Brand Product Further characteristics Hardness Specific gravity Tensile strength Elongation at Tear resistance Compression set Food Food Drinking Drinking Flame Cure system Appeareance Typical applications
Shore A [g/cm 3] [N/mm 2] break [%] [N/mm] [%] (22 h/175 °C) contact – contact – water contact water contact retardancy –
ISO 7619-1 ISO 1183-1A ISO 37 Typ 1 ISO 37 Typ 1 ASTM D 624 B DIN ISO 815-B BfR 1 FDA 2 – KTW 3 – WRAS UL 94 Listing
Multi-purpose ELASTOSIL® LR 3003/03 3 1.01 1.3 700 3 16 Platinum (1:1 A/B) Transparent Production of molded parts, e.g. seals, valves, gaskets, membranes, O-rings
ELASTOSIL® LR 3003/05 6 1.05 2.5 700 7 13 Platinum (1:1 A/B) Transparent Production of molded parts, e.g. seals, valves, gaskets, membranes, O-rings
ELASTOSIL® LR 3003/10 TR 12 1.07 4.2 760 13 13 X HB (0.5 mm) Platinum (1:1 A/B) Transparent Production of molded parts, e.g. seals, valves, gaskets, membranes, O-rings
ELASTOSIL® LR 3003/20 TR 22 1.09 8.3 870 24 17 X X X X HB (0.5 mm) Platinum (1:1 A/B) Transparent Production of molded parts, e.g. seals, valves, gaskets, membranes, O-rings
ELASTOSIL ®
LR 3003/25 25 1.09 8.8 860 25 15 X X X Platinum (1:1 A/B) Transparent Production of molded parts, e.g. seals, valves, gaskets, membranes, O-rings
ELASTOSIL® LR 3003/30 30 1.09 7.0 610 21 10 X X X X HB (0.5 mm) Platinum (1:1 A/B) Transparent Production of molded parts, e.g. seals, valves, gaskets, membranes, O-rings
ELASTOSIL® LR 3003/40 40 1.13 10.0 610 30 11 X X X X HB (0.5 mm) Platinum (1:1 A/B) Transparent Production of molded parts, e.g. seals, valves, gaskets, membranes, O-rings
ELASTOSIL® LR 3003/50 50 1.13 10.3 490 28 13 X X X X HB (0.5 mm) Platinum (1:1 A/B) Transparent Production of molded parts, e.g. seals, valves, gaskets, membranes, O-rings
ELASTOSIL ®
LR 3003/60 60 1.13 9.5 340 27 12 X X X X HB (0.5 mm) Platinum (1:1 A/B) Transparent Production of molded parts, e.g. seals, valves, gaskets, membranes, O-rings
ELASTOSIL® LR 3003/70 70 1.14 8.6 290 20 12 X X X X HB (0.5 mm) Platinum (1:1 A/B) Transparent Production of molded parts, e.g. seals, valves, gaskets, membranes, O-rings
ELASTOSIL® LR 3003/80 76 1.16 8.3 240 12 13 X X X X HB (0.5 mm) Platinum (1:1 A/B) Transparent Production of molded parts, e.g. seals, valves, gaskets, membranes, O-rings
ELASTOSIL® LR 3003/85 85 1.14 6.5 130 11 14 X X Platinum (1:1 A/B) Transparent Production of molded parts, e.g. seals, valves, gaskets, membranes, O-rings
ELASTOSIL® LR 3003/90 90 1.13 7.0 33 8 X X X Platinum (1:1 A/B) Transparent Production of molded parts, e.g. seals, valves, gaskets, membranes, O-rings
ELASTOSIL® LR 3004/30 Fast cure 30 1.10 7.5 620 24 10 X X X X HB (1.5 mm) Platinum (1:1 A/B) Transparent Economic production of molded parts, e.g. seals, O-rings, valves, gaskets, membranes
ELASTOSIL® LR 3004/40 Fast cure 40 1.13 10.0 610 29 10 X X X X HB (1.5 mm) Platinum (1:1 A/B) Transparent Economic production of molded parts, e.g. seals, O-rings, valves, gaskets, membranes
ELASTOSIL® LR 3004/50 Fast cure 50 1.13 10.0 480 27 12 X X X X HB (1.5 mm) Platinum (1:1 A/B) Transparent Economic production of molded parts, e.g. seals, O-rings, valves, gaskets, membranes
ELASTOSIL ®
LR 3004/60 Fast cure 58 1.13 9.6 380 25 13 X X X X HB (1.5 mm) Platinum (1:1 A/B) Transparent Economic production of molded parts, e.g. seals, O-rings, valves, gaskets, membranes
ELASTOSIL® LR 3004/70 Fast cure 70 1.14 9.5 310 23 11 X X X X HB (1.5 mm) Platinum (1:1 A/B) Transparent Economic production of molded parts, e.g. seals, O-rings, valves, gaskets, membranes
ELASTOSIL® LR 3005/30 Low comp. set, npc 4, fast cure 30 1.10 6.0 610 16 13 HB (1.5 mm) Platinum (1:1 A/B) Transparent Economic production of technical molded parts, e.g. seals, O-rings, valves, gaskets, membranes
ELASTOSIL® LR 3005/40 Low comp. set, npc 4, fast cure 40 1.12 7.8 600 22 16 HB (1.5 mm) Platinum (1:1 A/B) Transparent Economic production of technical molded parts, e.g. seals, O-rings, valves, gaskets, membranes
ELASTOSIL ®
LR 3005/50 Low comp. set, npc , fast cure
4
50 1.13 9.0 500 24 15 HB (1.5 mm) Platinum (1:1 A/B) Transparent Economic production of technical molded parts, e.g. seals, O-rings, valves, gaskets, membranes
ELASTOSIL® LR 3005/60 Low comp. set, npc 4, fast cure 60 1.13 9.5 380 28 18 HB (1.5 mm) Platinum (1:1 A/B) Transparent Economic production of technical molded parts, e.g. seals, O-rings, valves, gaskets, membranes
ELASTOSIL® LR 3005/70 Low comp. set, npc 4, fast cure 70 1.14 8.5 330 26 19 HB (1.5 mm) Platinum (1:1 A/B) Transparent Economic production of technical molded parts, e.g. seals, O-rings, valves, gaskets, membranes
High tear resistance ELASTOSIL ®
LR 3040/30 Fast cure, high tear 30 1.12 9.8 740 35 14 X X Platinum (1:1 A/B) Transparent Economic production (fast cure) of molded parts, e.g. baby-bottle nipples or pacifiers
ELASTOSIL® LR 3040/40 Fast cure, high tear 40 1.12 9.0 600 36 11 X X Platinum (1:1 A/B) Transparent Economic production (fast cure) of molded parts, e.g. baby-bottle nipples or pacifiers
ELASTOSIL® LR 3040/50 Fast cure, high tear 50 1.12 9.8 500 40 11 X X Platinum (1:1 A/B) Transparent Economic production (fast cure) of molded parts, e.g. baby-bottle nipples or pacifiers
ELASTOSIL® LR 3040/60 Fast cure, high tear 60 1.14 9.7 430 40 12 X X Platinum (1:1 A/B) Transparent Economic production (fast cure) of molded parts
ELASTOSIL ®
LR 3040/70 Fast cure, high tear 70 1.14 8.0 330 44 15 X X Platinum (1:1 A/B) Transparent Economic production (fast cure) of molded parts
ELASTOSIL® LR 3043/40 High tear 40 1.14 10.0 680 36 25 X X Platinum (1:1 A/B) Transparent Production of molded parts, e.g. baby-bottle nipples or pacifiers
ELASTOSIL® LR 3043/50 High tear 50 1.13 9.4 460 46 25 X X Platinum (1:1 A/B) Transparent Production of molded parts, e.g. baby-bottle nipples or pacifiers
ELASTOSIL® LR 3043/60 High tear 60 1.13 9.2 390 50 20 X X Platinum (1:1 A/B) Transparent Production of molded parts
ELASTOSIL ®
LR 3043/70 High tear 70 1.13 8.9 280 24 22 X X Platinum (1:1 A/B) Transparent Production of molded parts
ELASTOSIL® LR 3015/50 Oil resistant, less abrasive, low comp. set, npc 4 50 1.34 5.4 470 12 18 Platinum (1:1 A/B) Beige Technical parts, e.g. valves, seals and O-rings in contact with oil
Media resistance ELASTOSIL® LR 3015/70 Oil resistant, less abrasive, low comp. set, npc 4 70 1.33 6.1 280 15 16 Platinum (1:1 A/B) Beige Technical parts, e.g. valves, seals and O-rings in contact with oil
ELASTOSIL® LR 3016/65 Oil resistant, less abrasive, low comp. set, npc 4 65 1.17 8.7 350 26 15 Platinum (1:1 A/B) White Technical parts, e.g. valves, seals and O-rings in contact with oil
ELASTOSIL ®
LR 3020/60 Water-vapor resistant 60 1.13 6.5 280 13 10 X X X Platinum (1:1 A/B) Opaque Production of molded parts, such as gaskets, valves, membranes and o-rings
ELASTOSIL® LR 3022/60 Coolant resistant 61 1.11 5.9 270 14 7 Platinum (1:1 A/B) Opaque Technical parts, e.g. valves, seals and O-rings in contact with coolant
ELASTOSIL® LR 3023/60 Low comp. set, npc 4, coolant resistant 60 1.12 5.9 300 15 11 Platinum (1:1 A/B) Opaque Technical parts, e.g. valves, seals and O-rings in contact with coolant
ELASTOSIL® FLR 3900/40 Fluorosilicone, fuel- and oil resistant, low comp. set, npc 4 44 1.24 6.3 400 15 20 4 Platinum (1:1 A/B) Translucent Fabrication of molded parts with fuel and oil contact
ELASTOSIL ®
FLR 3900/60 Fluorosilicone, fuel- and oil resistant, low comp. set, npc 4
62 1.26 6.5 260 15 20  4
Platinum (1:1 A/B) Translucent Fabrication of molded parts with fuel and oil contact
ELASTOSIL® FLR 3905/40 Fluorosilicone, fuel- and oil resistant, oil-bleeding, 40 1.22 4.8 300 12 16 4 Platinum (1:1 A/B) Opaque Fabrication of molded parts with fuel and oil contact
low comp. set, npc 4
ELASTOSIL® FLR 3905/60 Fluorosilicone, fuel- and oil resistant, oil-bleeding, 60 1.25 5.5 240 16 16 (4 Platinum (1:1 A/B) Opaque Fabrication of molded parts with fuel and oil contact
low comp. set, npc 4
Heat resistance ELASTOSIL® LR 3092/65 Low comp. set 66 1.15 10.0 330 25 10 HB (0.5 mm) Platinum (1:1 A/B) Black Post-cured technical parts in contact with high temperatures
ELASTOSIL® LR 3093/65 Low comp. set 63 1.12 8.5 330 24 7 Platinum (1:1 A/B) Black Post-cured technical parts in contact with high temperatures
ELASTOSIL® LR 3094/60 Low comp. set, npc 4 60 1.14 10.0 400 28 18 Platinum (1:1 A/B) Black Non-post-cured technical parts in contact with high temperatures, spark plug boots
Low coefficient of friction ELASTOSIL ®
LR 3065/30 Low comp. set, npc , technical appl.
4
30 1.12 8.0 700 24 17 HB (0.5; 1.5; 3 mm) Platinum (1:1 A/B) Transparent Technical molded parts with low coefficient of friction, e.g. weather packs, connector seals for the automotive industry
ELASTOSIL® LR 3065/50 Low comp. set, npc 4, technical appl. 50 1.12 9.0 460 31 15 HB (0.5; 1.5; 3 mm) Platinum (1:1 A/B) Transparent Technical molded parts with low coefficient of friction, e.g. weather packs, connector seals for the automotive industry
ELASTOSIL® LR 3066/30 Food contact 30 1.10 7.8 660 31 12 X X Platinum (1:1 A/B) Transparent Molded parts with low coefficient of friction for food contact applications
ELASTOSIL® LR 3066/40 Food contact 40 1.12 9.3 580 32 12 X X Platinum (1:1 A/B) Transparent Molded parts with low coefficient of friction for food contact applications
ELASTOSIL ®
LR 3066/60 Food contact 60 1.13 8.9 330 27 17 X X Platinum (1:1 A/B) Transparent Molded parts with low coefficient of friction for food contact applications
ELASTOSIL® LR 3066/70 Food contact 70 1.13 7.9 270 18 17 X X Platinum (1:1 A/B) Transparent Molded parts with low coefficient of friction for food contact applications
ELASTOSIL® LR 3066/80 Food contact 80 1.13 6.9 180 11 13 X X Platinum (1:1 A/B) Transparent Molded parts with low coefficient of friction for food contact applications

These figures are only intended as a guide and should not be used in preparing specifications. 1 BfR recommendation XV (silicones); (BfR = Bundesinstitut für Risikobewertung). Please contact us for in-depth technical consulting to select the right product for your individual demands.
A tighter specification regarding sh-A hardness can be possible for selected products on demand (+/-1, +/-2, +/-3). 2 FDA CFR 21 § 177.2600 ”Rubber articles intended for repeated use“ (FDA = Food and Drug Administration). Please contact us if you are interested in products with specific characteristics or if you need products from our basic portfolio in other hardnesses.
3 Categories on request.
4 Non-postcured.
ELASTOSIL® is a registered trademark of Wacker Chemie AG. 5 Compression set [%] (22 h/125 °C) DIN ISO 815-B. Non-postcured.
 CREATING TOMORROW’S SOLUTIONS

Wacker Chemie AG PRODUCT OVERVIEW

6709F e/09.19 replaces 6709F e/09.18

Hanns-Seidel-Platz 4
81737 Munich, Germany
Phone +49 89 6279-1741
[email protected]

www.wacker.com

www.wacker.com/socialmedia
LIQUID SILICONE RUBBER

Self-adhesion · Oil-bleeding · Low viscosity ·
Electrically conductive · High transparency · Flame retardant

The data presented in this medium are in accordance with the present state of our knowledge but do not absolve the user from carefully checking all supplies immediately on
receipt. We reserve the right to alter product constants within the scope of technical progress or new developments. The recommendations made in this medium should be
checked by preliminary trials because of conditions during processing over which we have no control, especially where other companies’ raw materials are also being used.
The information provided by us does not absolve the user from the obligation of investigating the possibility of infringement of third parties’ rights and, if necessary, clarifying
the position. Recommendations for use do not constitute a warranty, either express or implied, of the fitness or suitability of the product for a particular purpose.
 Main characteristics Brand Product Further characteristics Hardness Specific gravity Tensile strength Elongation at Tear resistance Compression set Food Food Drinking Drinking Flame Cure system Appeareance Typical applications
Shore A [g/cm 3] [N/mm 2] break [%] [N/mm] [%] (22 h/175 °C) contact – contact – water contact water contact retardancy –
ISO 7619-1 ISO 1183-1A ISO 37 Typ 1 ISO 37 Typ 1 ASTM D 624 B DIN ISO 815-B BfR 1 FDA 2 – KTW 3 – WRAS UL 94 Listing
Self-adhesion ELASTOSIL® LR 3070/20 Adhesion on PA, PBT, PET, technical appl. 20 1.09 6.6 820 15 39 4 Platinum (1:1 A/B) Transparent Technical hard-soft composite parts (silicone on PA, PBT, PET), e.g. cable connectors
ELASTOSIL ®
LR 3070/30 Adhesion on PA, PBT, PET, technical appl. 29 1.10 7.7 730 18 384 HB (0.75 mm) Platinum (1:1 A/B) Transparent Technical hard-soft composite parts (silicone on PA, PBT, PET), e.g. cable connectors
ELASTOSIL® LR 3070/40 Adhesion on PA, PBT, PET, technical appl. 40 1.12 8.7 670 24 37 4 Platinum (1:1 A/B) Transparent Technical hard-soft composite parts (silicone on PA, PBT, PET), e.g. cable connectors
ELASTOSIL ®
LR 3070/50 Adhesion on PA, PBT, PET, technical appl. 50 1.11 9.2 490 20 25  4
Platinum (1:1 A/B) Transparent Technical hard-soft composite parts (silicone on PA, PBT, PET), e.g. cable connectors
ELASTOSIL® LR 3070/60 Adhesion on PA, PBT, PET, technical appl. 60 1.12 9.1 460 23 21 4 X Platinum (1:1 A/B) Transparent Technical hard-soft composite parts (silicone on PA, PBT, PET), e.g. cable connectors
ELASTOSIL ®
LR 3071/30 Food contact 30 1.09 8.2 780 20 40  4
X X Platinum (1:1 A/B) Transparent Hard-soft composite parts (silicone on PA, PBT, PET) for food contact
ELASTOSIL® LR 3071/40 Food contact 40 1.11 8.5 660 22 40 4 X X X X Platinum (1:1 A/B) Transparent Hard-soft composite parts (silicone on PA, PBT, PET) for food contact
ELASTOSIL® LR 3071/50 Food contact 50 1.11 8.2 560 25 50 4 X X X X Platinum (1:1 A/B) Transparent Hard-soft composite parts (silicone on PA, PBT, PET) for food contact
ELASTOSIL ®
LR 3071/60 Food contact 60 1.12 8.5 520 27 53  4
X X X Platinum (1:1 A/B) Transparent Hard-soft composite parts (silicone on PA, PBT, PET) for food contact
ELASTOSIL® LR 3072/30 Oil-exuding 30 1.11 7.4 710 17 27 4 Platinum (1:1 A/B) Opaque Hard-soft composite parts with oil-exuding properties, e.g. connector seals or weather packs for the automotive industry
ELASTOSIL® LR 3072/40 Oil-exuding 40 1.12 8.8 620 21 21 4 Platinum (1:1 A/B) Opaque Hard-soft composite parts with oil-exuding properties, e.g. connector seals or weather packs for the automotive industry
ELASTOSIL ®
LR 3072/50 Oil-exuding 50 1.12 8.6 510 23 12 4 Platinum (1:1 A/B) Opaque Hard-soft composite parts with oil-bleeding properties, e.g. seals or weather packs for the automotive industry
ELASTOSIL® LR 3074/60 Coolant resistant 60 1.13 6.8 360 14 19 4 Platinum (1:1 A/B) Opaque Hard-soft composite parts with coolant resistant properties, e.g. seals for the automotive industry
ELASTOSIL ®
LR 3076/50 Oil resistant, less abrasive 50 1.33 5.5 470 15 18 4
Platinum (1:1 A/B) Beige Hard-soft composite parts with oil resistant properties, e.g. seals for the automotive industry
ELASTOSIL® LR 3076/70 Oil resistant, less abrasive, low comp. set, npc 4 70 1.31 4.7 230 14 14 4 Platinum (1:1 A/B) Beige Hard-soft composite parts with oil resistant properties, e.g. seals for the automotive industry
ELASTOSIL ®
LR 3170/40 Flame retardant 45 1.12 9.8 590 23 29  4
V-0 (3 mm); HB (0.5; 0.8 mm) Platinum (1:1 A/B) Dark gray Hard-soft composites with flame retardant properties
ELASTOSIL® LR 3271/45 Flame retardant 45 1.14 7.3 540 20 454 X X X Platinum (1:1 A/B) Transparent Hard-soft composite parts with hot water resistance, e.g. for gaskets with food contact
ELASTOSIL® LR 3671/30 Low coefficient of friction, food contact 30 1.12 8.9 770 29 X X Platinum (1:1 A/B) Transparent Hard-soft composite parts with low coefficient of friction, e.g. for applications with food contact
ELASTOSIL ® LR 3671/40 Low coefficient of friction, food contact 40 1.12 8.8 680 26 X X Platinum (1:1 A/B) Transparent Hard-soft composite parts with low coefficient of friction, e.g. for applications with food contact
ELASTOSIL® LR 3675/30 Low coefficient of friction, low compression set 30 1.12 8.0 760 25 144 Platinum (1:1 A/B) Transparent Hard-soft composite parts with low coefficient of friction, e.g. for technical applications like gaskets
ELASTOSIL® LR 3675/50 Low coefficient of friction, low compression set 50 1.12 7.8 410 33 124 Platinum (1:1 A/B) Transparent Hard-soft composite parts with low coefficient of friction, e.g. for technical applications like gaskets
Oil-bleeding ELASTOSIL ®
LR 3841/50 Low comp. set, npc 4
50 1.13 9.0 490 30 13 Platinum (1:1 A/B) Opaque Oil-bleeding molded parts (around 1.5 % oil), e.g. connector seals, single wire seals
ELASTOSIL® LR 3834/50 Low comp. set, npc 4 50 1.12 7.5 420 20 9 Platinum (1:1 A/B) Opaque Oil-bleeding molded parts (around 4 % oil), e.g. connector seals, single wire seals
ELASTOSIL ®
LR 3842/40 Low comp. set, npc 4
40 1.12 8.0 610 25 15 Platinum (1:1 A/B) Opaque Oil-bleeding molded parts (around 2 % oil), e.g. connector seals, single wire seals
ELASTOSIL® LR 3842/50 Low comp. set, npc 4 50 1.13 8.5 460 37 12 Platinum (1:1 A/B) Opaque Oil-bleeding molded parts (around 2 % oil), e.g. connector seals, single wire seals
ELASTOSIL ®
LR 3842/60 Low comp. set, npc 4
60 1.14 9.2 420 38 13 Platinum (1:1 A/B) Opaque Oil-bleeding molded parts (around 2 % oil), e.g. connector seals, single wire seals
ELASTOSIL® LR 3842/70 Low comp. set, npc 4 68 1.14 8.5 380 28 16 Platinum (1:1 A/B) Opaque Oil-bleeding molded parts (around 2 % oil), e.g. connector seals, single wire seals
ELASTOSIL® LR 3843/30 Low comp. set, npc 4 30 1.12 8.0 680 22 19 Platinum (1:1 A/B) Opaque Oil-bleeding molded parts (around 3 % oil), e.g. mat seals, single wire seals
ELASTOSIL ®
LR 3844/20 Low comp. set, npc 4
21 1.09 6.5 800 17 16 Platinum (1:1 A/B) Opaque Oil-bleeding molded parts (around 4 % oil), e.g. mat seals, single wire seals
ELASTOSIL® LR 3844/30 Low comp. set, npc 4 30 1.10 7.2 700 22 17 Platinum (1:1 A/B) Opaque Oil-bleeding molded parts (around 4 % oil), e.g. mat seals, single wire seals
ELASTOSIL ®
LR 3844/40 Low comp. set, npc 4
42 1.13 8.5 580 24 15 Platinum (1:1 A/B) Opaque Oil-bleeding molded parts (around 4 % oil), e.g. connector seals, single wire seals
ELASTOSIL® LR 3844/50 Low comp. set, npc 4 50 1.13 8.5 500 36 14 Platinum (1:1 A/B) Opaque Oil-bleeding molded parts (around 4 % oil), e.g. connector seals, single wire seals
ELASTOSIL® LR 3846/20 Low comp. set, npc 4 21 1.09 6.1 800 16 16 Platinum (1:1 A/B) Opaque Oil-bleeding molded parts (around 6 % oil), e.g. mat seals, single wire seals
ELASTOSIL ®
LR 3846/30 Low comp. set, npc 4
30 1.11 7.0 750 19 17 Platinum (1:1 A/B) Opaque Oil-bleeding molded parts (around 6 % oil), e.g. mat seals, single wire seals
ELASTOSIL® LR 3851/50 Low comp. set, npc 4, very good cut resistance 48 1.13 9.5 530 36 15 Platinum (1:1 A/B) Opaque Oil-bleeding molded parts (around 1.8 % oil), e.g. connector seals, single wire seals
ELASTOSIL® LR 3852/50 Low comp. set, npc 4, excellent cut resistance 47 1.13 9.0 560 40 15 Platinum (1:1 A/B) Opaque Oil-bleeding molded parts (around 2.5 % oil), e.g. connector seals, single wire seals
ELASTOSIL ®
LR 3856/20 Low comp. set, npc , excellent cut resistance
4 21 1.08 6.2 850 16 18 Platinum (1:1 A/B) Opaque Oil-bleeding molded parts (around 6 % oil), e. g. mat seals with excellent cut resistance, connector seals
ELASTOSIL® LR 3856/30 Low comp. set, npc 4, excellent cut resistance 32 1.09 6.5 650 22 14 Platinum (1:1 A/B) Opaque Oil-bleeding molded parts (around 6 % oil), e. g. mat seals with excellent cut resistance, connector seals
Low viscositiy ELASTOSIL ®
LR 3153 Low volume resistivity 60 1.07 7.3 160 14 Platinum (1:1 A/B) Transparent Coating of textile braided cables
Electrically conductive ELASTOSIL® LR 3162 Low volume resistivity 54 1.12 5.3 340 14 Platinum (1:1 A/B) Black Electrically conductive molded parts
High transparency LUMISIL ® LR 7601/50 50 1.03 6.0 330 15 X X Platinum (1:1 A/B) Highly transparent Molded parts with excellent transparency
LUMISIL® LR 7601/60 60 1.04 7.3 290 15 X X Platinum (1:1 A/B) Highly transparent Molded parts with excellent transparency
LUMISIL ® LR 7601/70 70 1.05 10.0 90 10 X X Platinum (1:1 A/B) Highly transparent Molded parts with excellent transparency
LUMISIL® LR 7601/80 78 1.05 11.0 80 10 X X Platinum (1:1 A/B) Highly transparent Molded parts with excellent transparency
Flame retardant ELASTOSIL ® LR 3001/55 FR Low inflammability, high oil resistance 55 1.36 6.3 300 15 13 V-0 (0.75 and 3 mm) Platinum (1:1 A/B) Dark gray/black Flame retardant molded parts, e.g. anode caps
ELASTOSIL® LR 3011/50 FR Low inflammability, short curing times 50 1.13 9.5 510 28 13 V-0 (0.75 and 3 mm) Platinum (1:1 A/B) Dark gray/black Lamp holder, seals in electronic equipment, low inflammability components
ELASTOSIL® LR 5040/30 Fast cure, high tear 30 1.12 9.2 760 32 X X Platinum (1:1 A/B) Transparent Economic manufacturing without post cure of molded parts, e.g. baby bottle teats and pacifiers
ELASTOSIL® LR 5040/40 Fast cure, high tear 40 1.13 9.0 580 38 X X Platinum (1:1 A/B) Transparent Economic manufacturing without post cure of molded parts, e.g. baby bottle teats and pacifiers
ELASTOSIL ® LR 5040/45 Fast cure, high tear 45 1.12 9.0 580 38 X X Platinum (1:1 A/B) Transparent Economic manufacturing without post cure of molded parts, e.g. baby bottle teats and pacifiers
ELASTOSIL® LR 5040/50 Fast cure, high tear 50 1.13 9.5 490 42 X X Platinum (1:1 A/B) Transparent Economic manufacturing without post cure of molded parts, e.g. baby bottle teats and pacifiers
ELASTOSIL ® LR 5040/60 Fast cure, high tear 60 1.13 9.0 380 50 X X Platinum (1:1 A/B) Transparent Economic manufacturing without post cure of molded parts, e.g. baby bottle teats and pacifiers
ELASTOSIL ® LR 5040/70 Fast cure, high tear 70 1.13 9.5 370 36 X X Platinum (1:1 A/B) Transparent Economic manufacturing without post cure of molded parts, e.g. baby bottle teats and pacifiers

These figures are only intended as a guide and should not be used in preparing specifications. 1 BfR recommendation XV (silicones); (BfR = Bundesinstitut für Risikobewertung). Please contact us for in-depth technical consulting to select the right product for your individual demands.
A tighter specification regarding sh-A hardness can be possible for selected products on demand (+/-1, +/-2, +/-3). 2 FDA CFR 21 § 177.2600 ”Rubber articles intended for repeated use“ (FDA = Food and Drug Administration). Please contact us if you are interested in products with specific characteristics or if you need products from our basic portfolio in other hardnesses.
3 Categories on request.
4 Non-postcured.
ELASTOSIL® and LUMISIL® are registered trademarks of Wacker Chemie AG. 5 Compression set [%] (22h/125 °C) DIN ISO 815-B. Non-postcured.
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Wacker Chemie AG PRODUCT OVERVIEW

6709G e/09.19 replaces 6709G e/09.18

Hanns-Seidel-Platz 4
81737 Munich, Germany
Phone +49 89 6279-1741
[email protected]

www.wacker.com

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ADDITION CURING

SOLID SILICONE RUBBER
Multi-purpose · High tear resistance · Low compression set ·
High elasticity · Low coefficient of friction · Self-adhesion · High heat
resistance · Oil bleeding · Electrically conductive
The data presented in this medium are in accordance with the present state of our knowledge but do not absolve the user from carefully checking all supplies immediately on
receipt. We reserve the right to alter product constants within the scope of technical progress or new developments. The recommendations made in this medium should be
checked by preliminary trials because of conditions during processing over which we have no control, especially where other companies’ raw materials are also being used.
The information provided by us does not absolve the user from the obligation of investigating the possibility of infringement of third parties’ rights and, if necessary, clarifying
the position. Recommendations for use do not constitute a warranty, either express or implied, of the fitness or suitability of the product for a particular purpose.
 Main characteristics Brand Product Hardness Specific gravity Tensile strength Elongation at break Tear resistance Compression set Food contact - Food contact - Molding Extrusion Cure system Appearance Typical applications
Shore A [g/cm 3] [N/mm 2] [%] [N/mm] [%] (22 h/175 °C) BfR 1 FDA 2
ISO 7619-1 ISO 1183-1A ISO 37 Typ 1 ISO 37 Typ 1 ASTM D 624 B DIN ISO 815-B
Multi-purpose ELASTOSIL® R plus 4001/20 20 1.10 8.0 1300 34 30 X X X Platinum (1 component, ready to use) Transparent Molded parts, e.g. seals, membranes, baking molds
ELASTOSIL ®
R plus 4001/30 30 1.10 11.5 1030 45 37 X X X Platinum (1 component, ready to use) Transparent Molded parts, e.g. seals, membranes, baking molds
ELASTOSIL ®
R plus 4001/40 40 1.11 10.9 1000 38 22 X X X Platinum (1 component, ready to use) Transparent Molded parts, e.g. seals, membranes, baking molds
ELASTOSIL® R plus 4001/50 50 1.13 11.5 870 39 20 X X X Platinum (1 component, ready to use) Transparent Molded parts, e.g. seals, membranes, baking molds
ELASTOSIL ®
R plus 4001/60 60 1.14 11.0 740 30 20 X X X Platinum (1 component, ready to use) Transparent Molded parts, e.g. seals, membranes, baking molds or spark plug boots
ELASTOSIL® R plus 4001/70 70 1.17 10.3 740 38 30 X X X Platinum (1 component, ready to use) Transparent Molded parts, e.g. seals, membranes, baking molds or spark plug boots
ELASTOSIL ®
R plus 4001/80 80 1.20 8.0 640 29 45 X X X Platinum (1 component, ready to use) Transparent Molded parts, e.g. seals, membranes, baking molds
ELASTOSIL® R plus 4001/90 88 1.21 6.5 245 18 27 X X X Platinum (1 component, ready to use) Transparent Molded parts, e.g. seals, membranes, baking molds
ELASTOSIL ®
R plus 4110/60 60 1.15 10.5 790 40 11 X X X Platinum (1 component, ready to use) Transparent Extruded parts, e.g. tubes or profiles
High tear resistance ELASTOSIL® R plus 4000/40 40 1.12 9.3 860 46 35 X X X Platinum (100:1.5 base + catalyst) Transparent Molded parts, e.g. baby-bottle nipples or pacifiers
ELASTOSIL ®
R plus 4000/50 50 1.13 9.1 850 49 43 X X X Platinum (100:1.5 base + catalyst) Transparent Molded parts, e.g. baby-bottle nipples or pacifiers
ELASTOSIL® R plus 4000/60 60 1.16 9.9 680 50 23 X X X Platinum (100:1.5 base + catalyst) Transparent Molded parts, e.g. baby-bottle nipples or pacifiers
ELASTOSIL ®
R plus 4000/70 70 1.16 9.3 590 54 19 X X X Platinum (100:1.5 base + catalyst) Transparent Molded parts, e.g. baby-bottle nipples or pacifiers
ELASTOSIL® R plus 4020/40 39 1.14 10.9 1000 46 29 X X X Platinum (1 component, ready to use) Transparent Molded parts under high mechanical stress, e.g. baby-bottle nipples or pacifiers
ELASTOSIL ®
R plus 4020/50 49 1.16 11.0 830 45 26 X X X Platinum (1 component, ready to use) Transparent Molded parts under high mechanical stress, e.g. baby-bottle nipples or pacifiers
ELASTOSIL ®
R plus 4020/60 59 1.18 11.9 850 48 18 X X X Platinum (1 component, ready to use) Transparent Molded parts under high mechanical stress, e.g. baby-bottle nipples or pacifiers
ELASTOSIL® R plus 4020/70 71 1.20 10.4 660 51 22 X X X Platinum (1 component, ready to use) Transparent Molded parts under high mechanical stress, e.g. baby-bottle nipples or pacifiers
ELASTOSIL ®
R plus 4305/30 30 1.11 11.8 1100 43 8 X X X Platinum (100:1.5 base + catalyst) Transparent Extruded parts, e.g. tubes or profiles
ELASTOSIL® R plus 4305/40 40 1.12 9.8 830 27 7 X X X Platinum (100:1.5 base + catalyst) Transparent Extruded parts, e.g. tubes or profiles
ELASTOSIL ®
R plus 4305/50 50 1.14 8.8 770 35 7 X X X Platinum (100:1.5 base + catalyst) Transparent Extruded parts, e.g. tubes or profiles
ELASTOSIL® R plus 4305/60 S 57 1.17 9.9 630 38 13 X X X Platinum (100:1.5 base + catalyst) Transparent Extruded parts, e.g. tubes or profiles
ELASTOSIL ®
R plus 4305/70 70 1.18 9.1 600 39 14 X X X Platinum (100:1.5 base + catalyst) Transparent Extruded parts, e.g. tubes or profiles
ELASTOSIL® R plus 4305/80 80 1.19 7.8 310 21 17 X X X Platinum (100:1.5 base + catalyst) Transparent Extruded parts, e.g. tubes or profiles
ELASTOSIL ®
R plus 4305/90 90 1.20 6.4 150 17 30 X X X Platinum (100:1.5 base + catalyst) Transparent Extruded parts, e.g. tubes or profiles
Low compression set ELASTOSIL® R plus 4060/50 50 1.15 8.0 500 25 9 X X X Platinum (1 component, ready to use) Transparent Molded parts, e.g. spark plug boots
ELASTOSIL ®
R plus 4060/60 60 1.15 7.5 380 20 10 X X X Platinum (1 component, ready to use) Transparent Molded parts, e.g. spark plug boots
High elasticity ELASTOSIL ®
R plus 4360/60 60 1.15 8.4 380 18 10 X X X Platinum (100:1.5 base + catalyst) Transparent Extruded parts, e.g. profiles with low compression set
Low coefficient of friction ELASTOSIL® R plus 4066/60 60 1.15 8.0 660 40 27 X X X Platinum (1 component, ready to use) Transparent Molded parts with low coefficient of friction, e.g. seals
ELASTOSIL ®
R plus 4366/60 60 1.15 7.6 550 41 20 X X X Platinum (100:1.5 base + catalyst) Transparent Extruded parts, e.g. profiles with low coefficient of friction, special tubes or flat seals
Self-adhesion ELASTOSIL® R plus 4070/20 22 1.07 7.9 1300 35 57 X Platinum (1 component, ready to use) Translucent Hard-soft composite molded parts, primerless adhesion to various plastic substrates (e.g. PA. PBT) and metals
ELASTOSIL ®
R plus 4070/30 31 1.11 10.5 1200 52 46 3
X Platinum (1 component, ready to use) Translucent Hard-soft composite molded parts, primerless adhesion to various plastic substrates (e.g. PA. PBT) and metals
ELASTOSIL® R plus 4070/60 62 1.17 10.0 790 39 49 3 X Platinum (1 component, ready to use) Translucent Hard-soft composite molded parts, primerless adhesion to various plastic substrates (e.g. PA. PBT) and metals
ELASTOSIL ®
R plus 4370/40 40 1.14 10.9 1000 39 43  3
X Platinum (100:1.5 base + catalyst) Translucent Extruded or coextruded parts
ELASTOSIL® R plus 4370/50 48 1.14 10.6 900 42 43 3 X Platinum (100:1.5 base + catalyst) Translucent Extruded or coextruded parts
ELASTOSIL ®
R plus 4050/55 55 1.13 8.4 400 23 X X X Platinum (1 component. ready to use) Black Molded parts, e.g. gaskets for high temperature applications
High heat resistance ELASTOSIL® R plus 4350/55 58 1.13 8.2 350 18 10 X X X Platinum (100:1.5 base + catalyst) Transparent Extruded parts, e.g. profiles for high temperature applications
Oil bleeding ELASTOSIL® R plus 4806/20 20 1.05 6.0 950 17 17 X Platinum (1 component, ready to use) Opaque Oil-exuding molded parts, e.g. mat seals, weather packs for the automotive industry
ELASTOSIL ®
R plus 4846/30 30 1.11 10.0 1000 32 19 X Platinum (1 component, ready to use) Opaque Oil-exuding molded parts, e.g. mat seals, weather packs for the automotive industry
Electrically conductive ELASTOSIL® R plus 573/50 50 1.11 5.5 370 16 32 X Platinum (A/B component) Black Production of electrically conductive cable components and profiles (volume resistivity 7.4 Ω cm)
ELASTOSIL® R plus 573/70 71 1.16 6.5 246 17 36 X Platinum (A/B component) Black Production of electrically conductive cable components and profiles (volume resistivity 1.8 Ω cm)

These figures are only intended as a guide and should not be used in preparing specifications.

1 BfR recommendation XV (silicones); (BfR = Bundesinstitut für Risikobewertung).

2 FDA CFR 21 § 177.2600 ”Rubber articles intended for repeated use“ (FDA = Food and Drug Administration).
3 Not post-cured, other values in this column after 4h/200 °C post-curing.
Please contact us for in-depth technical consulting to select the right product for your individual demands.
Please contact us if you are interested in products with specific characteristics or if you need products from our basic portfolio in other hardnesses.

ELASTOSIL® is a registered trademark of Wacker Chemie AG.

Valves Interfaces for infant nasal breathing tubes CREATING TOMORROW’S SOLUTIONS

Breathing tube Ventilation mask

Handles for surgical instruments Ventilation bag

Seals Catheter

Wacker Chemie AG PRODUCT OVERVIEW

6709H e/09.19 replaces 6709H e/09.18

Hanns-Seidel-Platz 4
81737 Munich, Germany
Phone +49 89 6279-1741
[email protected]

www.wacker.com

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SILICONE RUBBER FOR
Valve Syringe seals

MEDICAL APPLICATIONS
Liquid Silicone Rubber · Multi-purpose · High tear resistance ·
Low coefficient of friction · Non-healing · Self-adhesion
Solid Silicone Rubber · Multi-purpose · High tear resistance ·
The data presented in this medium are in accordance with the present state of our knowledge but do not absolve the user from carefully checking all supplies immediately on
receipt. We reserve the right to alter product constants within the scope of technical progress or new developments. The recommendations made in this medium should be
Low coefficient of friction
checked by preliminary trials because of conditions during processing over which we have no control, especially where other companies’ raw materials are also being used.
The information provided by us does not absolve the user from the obligation of investigating the possibility of infringement of third parties’ rights and, if necessary, clarifying
the position. Recommendations for use do not constitute a warranty, either express or implied, of the fitness or suitability of the product for a particular purpose.
 Main characteristics Brand Product Product type / cure system Hardness Specific gravity Tensile strength Elongation at Tear resistance Compression set Food contact – Food contact – Medical. pharma. Medical pharma.. Molding Extrusion Appearance Typical applications
Shore A [g/cm 3] [N/mm 2] break [%] [N/mm] [%] (22 h/175 °C) BfR 1 FDA 2 biotech – USP biotech –
ISO 7619-1 ISO 1183-1A ISO 37 Typ 1 ISO 37 Typ 1 ASTM D 624 B DIN ISO 815-B Class VI 3 ISO 10993 4
Liquid silicone rubber
Multi purpose SILPURAN® 6000/05 LSR, platinum (1:1 A/B) 5 1.04 2.5 700 6 15 X X X Transparent Molded parts for the medical and pharma industry
SILPURAN® 6000/10 LSR, platinum (1:1 A/B) 10 1.07 4.2 740 12 15 X X X Transparent Molded parts for the medical and pharma industry
SILPURAN ®
6000/20 LSR, platinum (1:1 A/B) 20 1.08 8.0 850 21 17 X X X X X Transparent Molded parts for the medical and pharma industry
SILPURAN ®
6000/30 LSR, platinum (1:1 A/B) 30 1.10 8.6 650 25 13 X X X X X Transparent Molded parts for the medical and pharma industry
SILPURAN® 6000/40 LSR, platinum (1:1 A/B) 40 1.12 9.6 600 29 13 X X X X X Transparent Molded parts for the medical and pharma industry
SILPURAN ®
6000/50 LSR, platinum (1:1 A/B) 50 1.13 10.0 480 30 14 X X X X X Transparent Molded parts for the medical and pharma industry
SILPURAN® 6000/60 LSR, platinum (1:1 A/B) 60 1.13 10.0 350 27 14 X X X X X Transparent Molded parts for the medical and pharma industry
SILPURAN ®
6000/70 LSR, platinum (1:1 A/B) 70 1.15 9.5 290 22 11 X X X X X Transparent Molded parts for the medical and pharma industry
High tear resistance SILPURAN® 6400/40 LSR, platinum (1:1 A/B) 40 1.12 9.2 630 35 25 X X X X X Transparent Molded parts for the medical and pharma industry
SILPURAN ®
6400/50 LSR, platinum (1:1 A/B) 50 1.12 9.1 450 47 25 X X X X X Transparent Molded parts for the medical and pharma industry
SILPURAN® 6400/60 LSR, platinum (1:1 A/B) 60 1.13 9.5 430 51 20 X X X X X Transparent Molded parts for the medical and pharma industry
Low coefficient of friction SILPURAN ®
6600/40 LSR, platinum (1:1 A/B) 40 1.12 9.4 550 32 14 X X X X X Transparent Molded parts for the medical and pharma industry with a low coefficient of friction
SILPURAN® 6600/50 LSR, platinum (1:1 A/B) 50 1.12 8.9 440 31 13 X X X X X Transparent Molded parts for the medical and pharma industry with a low coefficient of friction
SILPURAN ®
6600/60 LSR, platinum (1:1 A/B) 60 1.12 9.0 310 26 14 X X X X X Transparent Molded parts for the medical and pharma industry with a low coefficient of friction
Non-healing SILPURAN® 6610/40 LSR, platinum (1:1 A/B) 40 1.21 7.2 510 20 12 X X X X X White Needle free valves, slit membranes where healing needs to be avoided
SILPURAN ®
6610/50 LSR, platinum (1:1 A/B) 50 1.23 8.0 450 25 9 X X X X X White Needle free valves, slit membranes where healing needs to be avoided
SILPURAN ®
6610/60 LSR, platinum (1:1 A/B) 60 1.23 7.0 300 20 15 X X X X X White Needle free valves, slit membranes where healing needs to be avoided
Self adhesion SILPURAN® 6700/40 LSR, platinum (1:1 A/B) 40 1.11 8.5 640 23 X X X X X Transparent Hard-soft composite parts for the medical and pharma industry (silicone on PA. PBT)
SILPURAN ®
6700/50 LSR, platinum (1:1 A/B) 50 1.12 8.5 590 24 X X X X X Transparent Hard-soft composite parts for the medical and pharma industry (silicone on PA. PBT)
SILPURAN® 6700/60 LSR, platinum (1:1 A/B) 60 1.12 8.2 490 26 X X X X X Transparent Hard-soft composite parts for the medical and pharma industry (silicone on PA. PBT)
Self adhesion. high tear SILPURAN® 6740/40 LSR, platinum (1:1 A/B) 40 1.10 9.2 710 25 10 X X X X X Transparent Hard-soft composite parts for the medical and pharma industry (silicone on PA. PBT)
Self adhesion, low coefficient of friction SILPURAN® 6760/50 LSR, platinum (1:1 A/B) 50 1.10 8.4 600 27 X X X X X Transparent Hard-soft composite parts for the medical and pharma industry (silicone on PA. PBT)
X-ray opaque ELASTOSIL ®
LR 34004/50 LSR, platinum (1:1 A/B) 50 1.23 7.8 450 26 X X X X X White X-ray opaque injection molding parts
Solid silicone rubber
Multi purpose SILPURAN® 8020/40 HTV, platinum (100:1.5 base + catalyst) 40 1.12 11.1 820 34 25 X X X X X Translucent Molded parts for the medical and pharma industry
SILPURAN® 8020/50 HTV, platinum (100:1.5 base + catalyst) 50 1.14 11.2 760 35 30 X X X X X Translucent Molded parts for the medical and pharma industry
SILPURAN ®
8020/60 HTV, platinum (100:1.5 base + catalyst) 60 1.16 11.2 670 31 30 X X X X X Translucent Molded parts for the medical and pharma industry
SILPURAN ®
8020/70 HTV, platinum (100:1.5 base + catalyst) 70 1.18 10.4 650 37 35 X X X X X Translucent Molded parts for the medical and pharma industry
SILPURAN® 8030/40 HTV, platinum (100:1.5 base + catalyst) 40 1.13 9.7 810 30 14 X X X X X Translucent Extruded parts, e.g. tubes and profiles for the medical and pharma industry
SILPURAN ®
8030/50 HTV, platinum (100:1.5 base + catalyst) 50 1.14 10.5 850 35 20 X X X X X Translucent Extruded parts, e.g. tubes and profiles for the medical and pharma industry
SILPURAN® 8030/60 HTV, platinum (100:1.5 base + catalyst) 60 1.17 10.7 710 39 25 X X X X X Translucent Extruded parts, e.g. tubes and profiles for the medical and pharma industry
SILPURAN ®
8030/70 HTV, platinum (100:1.5 base + catalyst) 70 1.18 9.7 650 41 25 X X X X X Translucent Extruded parts, e.g. tubes and profiles for the medical and pharma industry
SILPURAN® 8060/40 HTV, peroxide (base + Crosslinker E) 42 1.12 9.3 560 23 35 X X X X X Transparent Medical / pharmaceutical extruded or molded parts
SILPURAN ®
8060/50 HTV, peroxide (base + Crosslinker E) 50 1.14 11.0 520 25 35 X X X X X Transparent Medical / pharmaceutical extruded or molded parts
SILPURAN® 8060/60 HTV, peroxide (base + Crosslinker E) 60 1.15 11.0 470 25 25 X X X X X Transparent Medical / pharmaceutical extruded or molded parts
SILPURAN ®
8060/70 HTV, peroxide (base + Crosslinker E) 70 1.18 11.6 480 29 35 X X X X X Transparent Medical / pharmaceutical extruded or molded parts
High tear resistance SILPURAN® 8461/60 HTV, peroxide (base + Crosslinker E) 61 1.18 10.5 480 33 31 X X X X X Transparent Medical / pharmaceutical extruded parts with high tear resistance, e.g. tubes or profiles
Low coefficient of friction SILPURAN ®
8630/60 HTV, platinum (100:1.5 base + catalyst) 60 1.15 8.0 510 41 17 X X X X X Translucent Extruded parts with low coefficient of friction, e.g. tubes and profiles for the medical and pharma industry
Barium sulfate batch SILPURAN ® AUX 8250 RO Barium sulfate tbatch (75 %) X X X X White X-ray opaque additive for peroxide-curing silicone rubber compounds

SILPURAN® AUX 8251 RO Barium sulfate tbatch (75 %) X X X X White X-ray opaque additive for platinum-curing silicone rubber compounds

All SILPURAN® products are produced in accordance to WACKER CLEAN OPERATIONS standards.
These figures are only intended as a guide and should not be used in preparing specifications.

1 BfR recommendation XV (silicones); (BfR = Bundesinstitut für Risikobewertung).

2 FDA CFR 21 § 177.2600 ”Rubber articles intended for repeated use“ (FDA = Food and Drug Administration).
3 Systemic / intracut. toxicity, implantation test (additional tests on request).
4 Cytotoxicity, sensitization as per LLNA, pyrogenicity (additional tests on request).
Please contact us about the compliance of our SILPURAN® grades with European Pharmacopoeia, Chapter 3.1.9 ”Silicone elastomers for closures and tubing“.
Please contact us for in-depth technical advice on selecting the right product for your individual needs.
Please contact us if you are interested in products with specific characteristics or if you need products from our basic portfolio in other hardnesses.
Device Master Files listed at FDA.

SILPURAN® and ELASTOSIL® are registered trademarks of Wacker Chemie AG.

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Wacker Chemie AG PRODUCT OVERVIEW

6934e/09.19 reprint 6934e/08.19

Hanns-Seidel-Platz 4
81737 Munich, Germany
Phone +49 89 6279-1741
[email protected]
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SILICONE RUBBER
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FOR TEXTILE COATING
Rubber Dispersions · High Temperature Curing Silicone Rubber ·
Room Temperature Curing Silicone Rubber · Top Coats

The data presented in this medium are in accordance with the present state of our knowledge but do not absolve the user from carefully checking all supplies immediately on
receipt. We reserve the right to alter product constants within the scope of technical progress or new developments. The recommendations made in this medium should be
checked by preliminary trials because of conditions during processing over which we have no control, especially where other companies’ raw materials are also being used.
The information provided by us does not absolve the user from the obligation of investigating the possibility of infringement of third parties’ rights and, if necessary, clarifying
the position. Recommendations for use do not constitute a warranty, either express or implied, of the fitness or suitability of the product for a particular purpose.
 Product Curing Characteristics Color Viscosity at 1/sec Viscosity at 10/sec Hardness Tensile strength Elongation at Tear resistance Processing BfR XV. FDA
mechanism [mPas] [mPas] Shore A [N/mm²] break [%] [N/mm] Silicones* 175.300
DIN EN ISO 3219 / DIN EN ISO 3219 / ISO 7619-1 ISO 37 Typ 1 ISO 37 Typ 1 ASTM D 624 B coatings*
25 °C 25 °C
Rubber Dispersions
ELASTOSIL® RD 6600 F Addition Good mechanical properties, dry surface, solid content: 40 % in xylene Transparent 115,000 45,000 60 5.5 350 12.0 Addition of 3 % ELASTOSIL® CROSSLINKER 525 or 1 % WACKER® CROSSLINKER W required - -
ELASTOSIL® RD 6680 F Addition Electrically conductive, solid content: 50 % in white spirits Black 18,000 4,000 35 3.5 420 10.0 Addition of 3 % ELASTOSIL® CROSSLINKER 525 or 1 % WACKER® CROSSLINKER W required - -
WACKER FINISH CT 51 L
®
Condensation Silky and flexible coatings, solid content: 25 % in toluol Transparent 31,000 19,000 - - - - Addition of WACKER INHIBITOR PT 88 and 1 % WACKER CATALYST C05 required
® ®
+ +
High Temperature Curing Silicone Rubber
ELASTOSIL® LR 3001/55 FR A/B Addition Flame retardant (UL 94: V-0) Grey 250,000 150,000 51 5.5 340 17.0 A/B-System, mixing ratio A:B = 1:1 - -
ELASTOSIL LR 6200 A/B
®
Addition Low viscosity, dry surface White 15,000 9,000 40 2.8 210 4.6 A/B-System, mixing ratio A:B = 1:1 - -
ELASTOSIL® LR 3003/20 TR Addition General purpose, excellent mechanical properties Transparent 360,000 210,000 22 8.3 870 24.0 A/B-System, mixing ratio A:B = 1:1 + +
ELASTOSIL LR 3003/30
®
Addition General purpose, excellent mechanical properties Transparent 210,000 100,000 30 7.0 610 21.0 A/B-System, mixing ratio A:B = 1:1 + +
ELASTOSIL® LR 6240 A/B Addition Good flexibility, high modulus Transparent 30,000 20,000 30 1.7 290 4.9 A/B-System, mixing ratio A:B = 1:1 + +
ELASTOSIL LR 6250 F
®
Addition General purpose Transparent 53,000 32,000 36 5.0 350 10.4 Addition of 3 % ELASTOSIL CROSSLINKER 525 or 1 % WACKER CROSSLINKER W
® ®
- +
ELASTOSIL® LR 6260 A/B Addition High dielectric strength Ivory 57,000 31,000 39 5.1 380 8.9 A/B-System, mixing ratio A:B = 1:1 - +
ELASTOSIL LR 6320 F
®
Addition General purpose Transparent 28,000 23,000 20 2.4 450 4.3 Addition of 10 % ELASTOSIL CROSSLINKER SX or 3 % ELASTOSIL CROSSLINKER 525 or 1 % WACKER CROSSLINKER W required +
® ® ®
+
ELASTOSIL® LR 6360 F Addition General purpose Transparent 38,000 28,000 60 5.0 150 6.1 Addition of 5 % WACKER® CROSSLINKER W required + +
ELASTOSIL NT 76 ®
Addition Newtonian rheology Transparent 40,000 40,000 20 0.7 160 2.3 Addition of 3 % ELASTOSIL CROSSLINKER 525 required
®
+ +
ELASTOSIL R 401/40
®
Peroxide General purpose Transparent n. a. n. a. 40 10.0 580 28.0 Addition of 1.5 % ELASTOSIL AUX CURING AGENT E or 0.7 % ELASTOSIL AUX CURING AGENT C1 required
® ®
+** +**
ELASTOSIL® R plus 4001/40 Addition General purpose Transparent n. a. n. a. 40 11.0 940 38.0 Ready to use system + +
Room Temperature Curing Silicone Rubber
ELASTOSIL® E43 N Condensation General purpose, excellent adhesion, tin-free Transparent 300,000 260,000 35 4.5 350 12.0 Ready to use system + +
ELASTOSIL E50 N ®
Condensation General purpose, self leveling, tin-free Transparent 63,000 53,000 35 1.5 150 5.0 Ready to use system + +
ELASTOSIL® E91 Condensation Anti-slip surface, fast curing with steam, tin-free Transparent 100,000 60,000 20 1.2 350 - Ready to use system - -
ELASTOSIL E92 N ®
Condensation Anti-slip surface, fast skin formation at room temperature, tin-free Transparent 160,000 90,000 20 1.5 350 - Ready to use system - -
Top Coats
ELASTOSIL® 47007 Addition Low coefficient of friction, solvent-free Ivory 16,000 7,000 - - - - Addition of 3 % ELASTOSIL® CROSSLINKER W or 5 % WACKER® CROSSLINKER HX required - -
ELASTOSIL® RD 3151 F Addition Glossy varnish, easy to clean, solid content: 50 % in white spirits Transparent 20,000 3,500 - - - - Addition of 3 % WACKER® CROSSLINKER W required - -
ELASTOSIL RD 6620 F
®
Addition Matt varnish, solid content: 50 % in xylene Colorless, opaque 330,000 75,000 - - - - Addition of 1 % WACKER CROSSLINKER W required
®
- -

* Valid for the silicone base. Additives have to be evaluated separately!

** Valid after post-curing (4h/200 °C)

ELASTOSIL® is a registered trademark of Wacker Chemie AG.

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6709e/09.19 replaces 6709e/09.18

Hanns-Seidel-Platz 4
81737 Munich, Germany

MATERIAL AND PROCESSING

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The data presented in this medium are in accordance with the present state of our knowledge but do not absolve the user from carefully checking all supplies immediately on
receipt. We reserve the right to alter product constants within the scope of technical progress or new developments. The recommendations made in this medium should be
checked by preliminary trials because of conditions during processing over which we have no control, especially where other companies’ raw materials are also being used.
The information provided by us does not absolve the user from the obligation of investigating the possibility of infringement of third parties’ rights and, if necessary, clarifying the
position. Recommendations for use do not constitute a warranty, either express or implied, of the fitness or suitability of the product for a particular purpose.