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BJB Enterprises TC-5030-AB

BJB Enterprises TC-5030-AB is a room temperature, addition/platinum curing silicone rubber designed for mold making, encapsulation applications, pressure pads, gaskets, and various other types of parts. You can see through molds made from this material when casting into it.

Polymer Name: Silicone Elastomer

Processing Methods: Casting

End Uses: Gaskets, Mold Making

Features: Translucent

Tear Strength: 11.375 - 11.375 kN/m

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INHIBITION:

Certain materials will cause inhibition or neutralization of the curing agent. These materials include condensation/tin cured based silicone, lacquer and enamel coatings, polyester-based products, copper or copper containing metals, some SLA resins, and natural rubbers like latex. Inhibition may easily be determined by brushing a small quantity of TC-5030 A/B over a localized area of the surface to be reproduced. If the TC-5030 A/B is tacky or uncured after the cure time, then you know the mold surface is acting as an inhibitor. Molds made from wood, plaster, steel, aluminum, or plastic should not cause inhibition if they are clean. To insure against possible problems, it is advisable to spray a barrier film over any questionable surfaces. This is the best way of treating clays and other surfaces that cause inhibition. Contact BJB for recommended products.

Properties

Physical Form
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Translucent
Physical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Hardness25 - 35Shore AASTM D 2240-04e1
Density1.08g/ccASTM D 792-00
Cubic25.7Inches per Pound-
Tensile Strength700psiASTM D 412-98a(2002)e1
Elongation400%ASTM D 412-98a(2002)e1
Tear Strength65pliASTM D 624-00e1 Die B
Coefficient of Thermal ExpansionTBDin/in/°FASTM E 831
Shrinkage LinearNilin/inASTM D2566 (1” depth)
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Mix Ratio by weight (Part A)100--
Mix Ratio by volume (Part A)100--
Specific Gravity (77°F (25°C), Part A)1.23--
Color (Part A)Colorless--
Mixed Viscosity (77°F (25°C))45000cpsBrookfield
Work Time (100g mass, 77°F (25°C))30 minutes--
Gel Time75 minutes--
Demold Time (77°F (25°C))24 hours--
Mix Ratio by weight (Part B)10--
Mix Ratio by volume (Part B)12--
Specific Gravity (77°F (25°C), Part B)1--
Color (Part B)Colorless--

Safety & Health

Safty Precaution

Use in a well-ventilated area. Avoid contact with skin using protective gloves and protective clothing. Repeated or prolonged contact on the skin may cause an allergic reaction. Eye protection is extremely important. Always use approved safety glasses or goggles when handling this product.

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Storage

Store ambient temperatures, 65-80°F (18-27°C). Unopened containers will have a shelf life of 12 months from date of shipment when properly stored at recommended temperatures. Purge opened containers with dry nitrogen before re-sealing.