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Specialty Silicone Products SSP-1401-L

Specialty Silicone Products SSP-1401-L is a silicone compound approved for listing on the Qualified Products List (QPL) of the U.S. Government for silicone compounds that meet the MIL-S-8660C specification, effective November 7, 1997. SSP-1401-L is a light-bodied, MIL-S-8660C compliant, QPL listed, moisture proofing, silicone compound for mechanical and electrical connections.

Product Type: Grease

Compatible Substrates & Surfaces: Elastomers & Rubbers, Metal, Plastics

Features: Broad Range of Application, Excellent Water Repellency , Good Dispersion, Good Stability, Low Volatility

Chemical Family: Silicones

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Identification & Functionality

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Features & Benefits

Product Highlights

SSP-1401-L is a silicone lubricating compound that meets the requirements of the MIL-S-8660C specification and is part of the U.S. government’s Qualified Products List (QPL). This light-bodied silicone compound is comparable to DC 4 electrical insulating compound from Dow Corning, and to G-624 dielectric silicone grease from Novagard.

Features
  • Low Volatiles
  • Excellent Dispersion
  • Wide Temperature Range
  • Excellent Stability
  • Water Repellent

Applications & Uses

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SSP-1401-L is used in applications that require conformance and certification to MIL-S-86660C requirements for non-melting, heat-stable silicone compounds. Moisture proofing, electrical insulation, and mechanical lubrication applications include electrical connections, ignition systems, electronics components, threaded connectors, and plastic and rubber parts.

Properties

Appearance
White/Translucent
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Bleed (30hr at 204°F)2.0%-
Corrosive Effect (on metals/nonmetals)No effect--
Dielectric Constant (1 KHz)max. 2.7--
Dielectric Constant (1 MHz)max. 2.8--
Dielectric Constant (10 MHz)max. 2.2--
Dielectric Strength (0.010” gap)550.0Volts/mil-
Dielectric Strength (0.050” gap)330.0Volts/mil-
Dissipation Factor (10 MHz)max. 0.001--
Dissipation Factorat (1 Mhz)max. 0.0002--
Dissipation Factorat (1Khz)max. 0.0006--
Evaporation0.01--
FlammabilityNon Flammable--
Insolubility (% weight loss, Distilled water)0.013--
Insolubility (% weight loss, Ethyl Alcohol)0.044--
Insolubility (% weight loss, Ethylene Glycol)0.012--
Insolubility (% weight loss, Glycerine)0.013--
Insolubility (% weight loss, Isopropyl Alcohol)0.025--
Low Temp Torque (Running)max. 516gm-cm-
Low Temp Torque (Starting)max. 885gm-cm-
Specific Gravity1.01--
Temperature Range(‐75) - 400°F-
Unworked Penetration230.0--
Volume Change of Rubber (168hrs at 70°C)0.6%-
Volume Resistivity (177°C)3.7 x 1 0^13ohm/cm-
Volume Resistivity (23°C)3.8 x 1 0^13 ohm/cm-
Worked Penetration275.0--
Arc Resistance (No Failure, 100 % of samples)min. 60 seconds-

Packaging & Availability

Packaging

SSP-1401-L is supplied in drums, plastic pails, jars, cartridges, and plastic tubes.

  • 400 lb Drum
  • 40 lb Plastic Pail
  • 8 lb. Plastic Pail
  • 1 lb Jar
  • 14.1 oz Cartridge
  • 5.3 oz Plastic Tube