Knowde Enhanced TDS
Identification & Functionality
- Chemical Family
- Technologies
Features & Benefits
- Ready-to-Use Product Features
- Product Highlights
- One-part, platinum-catalyzed, siloxane elastomer dispersed in xylene
- Heat-cures to form strong, thin, elastomeric films
- Excellent physical properties
- Usable life can be extended with refrigeration
Applications & Uses
- Markets
- Applications
- Application Area
- Application Method
- Cure Method
- Plastics & Elastomers End Uses
- Applications
- Suitable for dip casting and heat-curing of thin elastomeric films
- For use as an adhesive for bonding and sealing silicone together
- Low viscosity makes dispersions ideal for use as sprayable coatings
- Instructions for Use
Mixing
Thoroughly stir material to ensure homogeneity. Exercise care to prevent solvent loss during deairing. Accomplish additional dilution for thin film applications by adding appropriate solvent. Mixer design/size/type, blade/propeller type, shear/RPM levels, and heat generated during mixing, are important parameters and should be addressed in order to have an adequately mixed dispersion. Warning: Consult the MSDS for MED-2214 prior to use as its solvent carrier is hazardous.
Coating and Use
Dispersions are more commonly used in dip molding processes, but can also be sprayed or cast. Make sure to apply under a fume hood or in a well ventilated environment. Care should be taken before placing coated mandrels or parts in oven due to the presence of solvent. Reference cure schedule for devolitilization times.
Properties
- Physical Form
- Appearance
- Translucent
- Typical Properties
- Cured Properties
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Viscosity | 3,700 (3,700 ) | cP (Mpa*s) | — |
| Non Volat ile Content | 35.0 | % | — |
| Durometer Type A | 35.0 | — | — |
| Elongat ion | 850.0 | % | — |
| Mix Rat io | 1 Part | — | — |
| Tear | 170 (29.98 ) | ppi (kN/m) | — |
| Tensile | 1,700 (11.72 ) | psi (MPa) | — |
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Cure System | Platinum | — | — |
| Cure at 50 °C | 60.0 | minutes | — |
Packaging & Availability
- Country Availability
- Regional Availability
Storage & Handling
- Storage and Handling
Most dispersions are stored prior to application. It is important to note that NuSil recommends keeping the dispersion in its original container when possible, tightly sealed and stored below 40º C. Care should be taken to prevent solvent evaporation and contamination during long or short term storage.