RTV157 and RTV159: Technical Data Sheet

Technical Data Sheet
RTV157 and RTV159

Description
RTV157 and RTV159 are one-component, ready-to-use, high strength silicone rubber
adhesive sealants. They cure to tough resilient silicone rubber on exposure to
atmospheric moisture at room temperature. RTV159 sealant also provides high
temperature performance. Both of these products release acetic acid vapors as a
by-product of cure.
RTV157 and RTV159 sealants are paste consistency products which can be applied to
horizontal, vertical and overhead surfaces in applications requiring high strength and
temperature performance.
Since these adhesive sealants utilize a moisture cure system, they must not be used in
thicknesses of greater than 6mm (1/4 in.). Where section depths exceed 6mm (1/4 in.),
Momentive Performance Materials one-component, addition cure or two-component
silicone rubber compounds are suggested.
These sealants were not designed for and should not be used for applications intended
for permanent implantation into the human body.
Key Features and Benefits
High strength
High temperature performance
Low temperature flexibility
One-component
Room temperature cure
General primerless adhesion
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Excellent electrical insulation properties

Excellent weatherability, ozone, and chemical resistance
Typical Physical Properties

UNCURED PROPERTIES: RTV157 RTV159
Consistency Paste Paste
Color Gray Red
Application Rate, g/min. 155 175
Specific Gravity 1.09 1.09
Tack-Free Time, minutes 45 45
CURED PROPERTIES:(1) RTV157 RTV159
Mechanical:
Hardness, Shore A 28 28
Percent Elongation 825 825
Tensile Strength, kg/cm2 (lbs/in2) 68.6 (975) 72.1 (1025)
Tear Strength, kg/cm, (lbs/in) 16.1 (90) 17 (95)
Peel Strength, kg/cm, (lbs./in.)(2) 10.7 (60) 10.7 (60)
Electrical:
Dielectric Strength, kv/mm (v/mil) 20.7 (525) 19.7 (500)
Dielectric Constant 2.9 2.6
Dissipation Factor 0.0009 0.0007
Volume Resistivity, ohm-cm 7.5 x 1014 1.1 x 1015
Thermal:(3)
Brittle Point, °C (°F) -60 (-75) -60 (-75)
Maximum Continuous Operating Temperature ,°C (°F) 204 (400) 260 (500)
Maximum Intermittent Operating Temperature, °C (°F) 260 (500) 315 (600)
Additional Information:(3)
Linear Shrinkage 1.0 1.0
Thermal Conductivity, cal/sec/cm2, °C/cm .0005 .0005

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(btu/hr/ft2, °F/ft) (.12) (.12)

Coefficient of Expansion cm/cm, °C 27 x 10-5 27 x 10-5
(in/in, °F) (15 x 10-5) (15 x 10-5)
(1) Cured 3 days at 25°C (77°F) and 50% relative humidity.

(2) Cured 7 days at 25°C (77°F) and 50% relative humidity. Substrate was alclad
aluminum.
(3) Information is provided for customer convenience only. These properties are not
tested on a routine basis
Patent Status
Standard copy to come
Product Safety, Handling and Storage

Processing Recommendations
Surface Preparation
RTV157 and RTV159 sealants will bond to many clean surfaces without the aid of
primers. These surfaces typically include many metals, glass, ceramic, silicone rubber
and some rigid plastics. These adhesive sealants will also produce fair bonds to
organic rubber and to some flexible plastics not containing fugitive plasticizers (which
migrate to the surface, impairing adhesion). An evaluation should be made to
determine bond strength for each specific application. For difficult-to- bond substrates,
use of a primer is suggested. Primers SS4004P, SS4044P, and SS4179 are
recommended for use with these sealants. Complete information and usage
instructions for these primer products are contained in a separate product data sheet.
Where adhesion is required, surfaces should be thoroughly cleaned with a suitable

solvent to remove dirt, oil and grease. The surface should be wiped dry before applying
the adhesive sealant.
When solvents are used, proper safety precautions must be observed. All solvents
must be considered toxic and must be used only in well ventilated areas.

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Exposure to high vapor concentration must be avoided, when flammable solvents are
used, storage, mixing and use must be in areas away from heat, sparks or other
sources of ignition.
Application and Cure Time Cycle

RTV157 and RTV159 sealants may be applied directly to clean or primed substrates.
Where broad surfaces are to be mated, the sealant should be applied in a thin, less
than 6mm (1/4 in.) diameter, bead or ribbon around the edge of the surface to be
bonded.
The cure process begins with the formation of a skin on the exposed surface of the
sealant and progresses inward through the material. At 25°C (77°F) and 50% relative
humidity, RTV157 and RTV159 sealants will form a tack-free surface skin in about 30 to
60 minutes. Once the tack-free skin has begun to form, further tooling of the adhesive
sealant is not advisable.
As the adhesive sealant cures, acetic acid vapors are released from the sealant
surface. The odor of acetic acid will completely disappear when curing is completed.
Because these adhesive sealants cure by reacting with atmospheric moisture, higher
temperatures and humidity will accelerate the cure process lower temperatures and
humidity will slow the cure rate.
Exact cure time will depend on temperature, humidity, sample thickness and sealant
configuration. Since cure times increase with thickness, use of these adhesive sealants
should be limited to section thicknesses of 6mm (1/4 in.) or less.
Bond Strength Development

In addition to the effects of temperature and relative humidity, development of
maximum bond strength will depend on joint configuration, degree of confinement,
sealant thickness and substrate porosity. Normally, sufficient bond strength will develop
in 12 to 24 hours to permit handling of parts. Minimum stress should be applied to the

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bonded joint until full adhesive strength is developed, generally considered to be 7 days
at 73°F / 50% RH. Eventually, the adhesive strength of the bond will exceed the
cohesive strength of the silicone rubber adhesive sealant itself. Always allow maximum
cure time available for best results.
PACKAGING AND DISPENSING

RTV157 and RTV159 adhesive sealants are supplied ready-to-use in collapsible
aluminum squeeze tubes, caulking cartridges and in bulk containers.
Collapsible aluminum tubes may be squeezed by hand or with the aid of mechanical
wringers which allow more complete removal of material from the tube. Air-operated
dispensing guns may also be used with aluminum tubes and offer the advantages of
improved control and faster application for production line use. The sealant may be
dispensed from caulking cartridges, by using simple mechanical caulking guns or
air-operated guns. Air-operated guns will allow greater control and application speed.
Both tubes and cartridges are easy to use, can be put into production quickly and
require minimal capital investment.
Note: Do not exceed 45 psig when using air-powered caulking guns.
Bulk containers require a larger initial investment in dispensing equipment, but offer the
most economical packaging for volume production. Bulk dispensing systems are
air-operated extrusion pumps coupled to hand or automated dispensing units. Pumps
which are specifically designed for pumping one-component RTV silicone rubber have
TEFLON® seals, packings, and lined hoses to prevent moisture permeation and pump
cure problems.
CLEANUP AND REMOVAL

Before curing, solvent systems such as naphtha or methyl ethyl ketone (MEK) are most
effective. Refer to solvent use warnings in the section on surface preparation.
After cure, selected chemical strippers which will remove the silicone rubber are
available from other manufacturers. Specific product information may be obtained on
request.
® TEFLON is a registered trademark of DuPont.

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Limitations
Specifications
PATENTS
RTV157 and RTV159 sealants are within the scope of Patents 3,438,930, 3,54,1,044
and 3,635,743.
Contact Information
For product prices, availability, or order placement, contact our customer service at
Momentive.com/CustomerService/
For literature and technical assistance, visit our website at: www.momentive.com
DISCLAIMER:
THE MATERIALS, PRODUCTS AND SERVICES OF MOMENTIVE PERFORMANCE

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EFFECTIVENESS OR SAFETY OF ANY DESIGN INCORPORATING ITS
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SUPPLIER AND ITS REPRESENTATIVES SHALL IN NO EVENT BE RESPONSIBLE
FOR ANY LOSS RESULTING FROM ANY USE OF ITS MATERIALS, PRODUCTS
OR SERVICES DESCRIBED HEREIN. Each user bears full responsibility for making

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its own determination as to the suitability of Supplier’s materials, services,

recommendations, or advice for its own particular use. Each user must identify and
perform all tests and analyses necessary to assure that its finished parts incorporating
Supplier’s products, materials, or services will be safe and suitable for use under
end-use conditions. Nothing in this or any other document, nor any oral
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RTV157 and RTV159

Key Features and Benefits

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Excellent electrical insulation properties

Typical Physical Properties

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(btu/hr/ft2, °F/ft) (.12) (.12)

(1) Cured 3 days at 25°C (77°F) and 50% relative humidity.

Product Safety, Handling and Storage

Where adhesion is required, surfaces should be thoroughly cleaned with a suitable

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Application and Cure Time Cycle

Bond Strength Development

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PACKAGING AND DISPENSING

Note: Do not exceed 45 psig when using air-powered caulking guns.

CLEANUP AND REMOVAL

® TEFLON is a registered trademark of DuPont.

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THE MATERIALS, PRODUCTS AND SERVICES OF MOMENTIVE PERFORMANCE

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its own determination as to the suitability of Supplier’s materials, services,

Momentive and the Momentive logo are trademarks of Momentive Performance

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