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BJB Enterprises TC-5045 AB

BJB Enterprises TC-5045 AB is a room temperature, addition/platinum curing silicone rubber designed for mold making, encapsulation applications, pressure pads, gaskets, and various types of parts. It is anexcellent mold material for casting rigid and flexible urethane systems. It may also be used as a mold making material for casting low melting metals in continuous operations to 650F (344°C) and sporadic applications of 850F (454°C). TC-5045-AB has proven to be less inhibited in its cure than standard platinum based silicones. It has a very favorable CTE for heat expandable mandrels used in composite tooling.

Polymer Name: Silicone Elastomer

Processing Methods: Casting

End Uses: Gaskets, Mold Making

Tear Strength: 16.8 - 16.8 kN/m

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INHIBITION: 

Although TC-5045 A/Bhas proven to be less inhibited in curing against most substrates some materials may cause inhibition or neutralization of the curing agent. Inhibition may easily be determined by brushing a small quantity of TC-5045 A/B over a localized area of the surface to be reproduced. If the TC-5045 A/B is gummy or uncured after the curing time, then you know the mold surface is acting as an inhibitor. Molds made from wood, plaster, metal or plastic should not cause inhibition if they are clean. To insure against possible problems, it is advisable to spray a RF barrier film (BJB product RF-5215) over any questionable surfaces. This is the best way of treating clays and surfaces that cause inhibition.

Properties

Physical Form
Appearance
Opaque
Physical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Hardness40 - 50Shore AASTM D2240
Density1.33g/ccASTM D792
Cubic20.5Inches per Pound-
Tensile Strength756psiASTM D412
Elongation400%ASTM D412
Tear Strength96pliASTM D624 Die B
Shrinkage LinearNilin/inASTM D2566 (1” depth)
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion14.64 x 10⁻⁵in/in/°FASTM831
Dielectric Constant (100 Hz)3.187-ASTM D150
Dissipation Factor (100 Hz)0.0054-ASTM D150
Dielectric Constant (100 kHz)3.139-ASTM D150
Dissipation Factor (100 kHz)0.0014-ASTM D150
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)1.38--
Color (Part A)Tan--
Viscosity (77°F (25°C), Part A)56900-Brookfield
Mixed Viscosity (77°F (25°C))25500cpsBrookfield
Work Time (100g mass, 77°F (25°C))45 minutes--
Gel Time60 minutes--
Demold Time (77°F (25°C))16 - 24 hours--
Demold Time (150°F (65.6°C))2 - 4 hours--
Mix Ratio by weight (Part B)10--
Mix Ratio by volume (Part B)13--
Specific Gravity (77°F (25°C), Part B)1.03--
Color (Part B)Red Oxide--
Viscosity (77°F (25°C), Part B)900--

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 12months from date of shipment when properly stored at recommended temperatures. Purge opened containers with dry nitrogen before re-sealing.