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BISCO® BF-1000

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BISCO® BF-1000 is a highly compressible, soft silicone foam. The combination of low weight and softness makes it an ideal solution where low closure force and sealing are critical. Patented chemistry and cell structure provide long term performance advantage.

Foam Type: Syntactic Foam

Density: 191.778816 - 191.778816 kg/m³, 192.0 - 192.0 kg/m³

Chemical Family: Silicones

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family
Product Type

Features & Benefits

Features & Benefits
  • Temperature independency
  • UV/ Ozone resistant
  • Rated to most stringent flame standards

Applications & Uses

Properties

Color
Flame Rating
Physical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Thickness1.59 - 25.40mm
Density192.0Kg/m³
Compression Force Deflection16.5kPaASTM D1056
Compression Set (100°C,22 hrs / 50%)1.7%ASTM D1056
Tensile Strength262.0kPaASTM D412
Elongation86.0%ASTM D412
Water Absorption (2” below water surface, 24hrs, change in weight)1.4%Internal
Thermal Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Temperature Range-55 to +200°CInternal
Thermal Conductivity0.048W/m ºKASTM D518
Low Temperature Flex (-55°C, 5 hrs)PassASTM D1056
Low Temperature Brittleness (-55ºC, 3 min)PassASTM D746
Flammability
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Flame ResistanceV-0, HF-1UL 94 (File E83967)
Flame Spread Index (Is, Flaming Mode)max. 35ASTM E162
Smoke Density (Ds, Flaming Mode - 1.5min)max. 100ASTM E662
Smoke Density (Ds, Flaming Mode - 4.0 min)max. 200ASTM E662
Burn LengthMeetsFMVSS 302

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance
Compliance

Statement of FDA compliance is based solely on the following: BF-1000 (White) silicone foams (i) are compounded and cured under conditions of good manufacturing practice; and (ii) have been subjected to annual extraction testing in accordance with FDA Regulation 21 CFR 177.2600 paragraphs (e) and (f) and found to meet all extractives limitations, both of which are criteria set forth in 21 CFR 177.2600 as necessary for rubber articles intended for repeated use in those areas specified in the regulation.

Technical Details & Test Data

Technical Details

Standard Thickness Tolerances

Nominal Thickness

Tolerance

mm (inches) mm (inches)
1.59 (0.063)

± 0.381 (± 0.015)

2.38 (0.094)

± 0.508 (± 0.020)

3.18 (0.125)

± 0.508 (± 0.020)

4.76 (0.188)

± 0.762 (± 0.030)

6.35 (0.250)

± 1.016 (± 0.040)

9.53 (0.375)

± 1.524 (± 0.060)

12.70 (0.500)

± 1.270 (± 0.050)

15.88 (0.625)

± 1.524 (± 0.060)

19.05 (0.750)

± 2.286 (± 0.090)

25.40 (1.000)

± 2.286 (± 0.090)

 

Slit Material and Tape (PSA) Width Tolerances

Nominal Width

Tolerance

mm (inches) mm (inches)
> 0 - 76 (> 0 - 3)

± 1.60 (± 0.063)

> 76 - 203 (> 3 - 8)

± 2.39 (± 0.094)

> 203 - 305 (> 8 - 12)

± 3.18 (± 0.125)

> 305 - 457 (> 12 - 18)

± 4.78 (± 0.188)

> 457 - 660 (> 18 - 26)

± 5.56 (± 0.219)

> 660 - 914 (> 26 - 36)

25.4/- 0 (+ 1/- 0)