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Identification & Functionality
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Features & Benefits
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Applications & Uses
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- Application
SILIMOLD AL-40 silicon rubber is ideal in the manufacture of molds for the production of articles made from synthetic resins (polyester, epoxy polyurethane, etc), plaster, cement, wax. It is also suitable for the” wasted wax “process in the artistic casting.
Properties
- Physical Form
- Appearance
- Thick liquid before Catalysis
- Typical Properties
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Appareance (After Catalysis) | Flexible rubber | — | — |
| Specific Gravity (Comp. A e B, Before Catalysis) | 1.270 - 1.330 | kg/l | — |
| Color (After Catalysis) | Semi bright white | — | — |
| Color Component A (Before Catalysis) | White | — | — |
| Color Component B (Before Catalysis) | Transparent | — | — |
| Demoulding Time (During Catalysis) | 18 | Hrs | — |
| Elongation At Break (After Catalysis) | 280 - 320 | % | DIN 53504 - S A 3 |
| Hardness (After Catalysis) | 37 - 43 | Shore A | DIN 53505 |
| Linear Shrinkage (After Catalysis) after 5 days ageing | max. 0.5 | % | ISO 4823 |
| Mixing Ratio (Before Catalysis) by weight (= 5%) | 100 : 5 | — | — |
| Pot Life (During Catalysis) | 40 - 50 | min | — |
| Pouring Time (During Catalysis) | 50 | min | — |
| Tearing Strength (After Catalysis) | 9.5 - 10.5 | N/Mm | ASTM D 624 S A 3 |
| Tensile Strength (After Catalysis) | 4.5 - 5.5 | N/mm2 | DIN 53504 - S A 3 |
| Viscosity Comp. A E B (Before Catalysis) | 30 - 40 | Cps | — |
Packaging & Availability
- Packaging Type
- Packing
- Component A: Kg. 20 Plastic bucket
- Component B: Kg. 1 Plastic bottle
Storage & Handling
- Shelf Life
Both components (A and B) 12 months in their original tightly closed containers, in a dry and cool place , away from moisture and at temperature between +5°C and +30°C.