Knowde Enhanced TDS
Identification & Functionality
- Plastics & Elastomers Functions
- Technologies
Features & Benefits
- Materials Features
- Specific Features
- Additive
- BfR compliant
Applications & Uses
- Compatible Polymers & Resins
- Use Level
- 1%
- Application Details
ELASTOSIL® COLOR PASTE PT LIGHT BROWN RAL 8003 has been developed particularly for coloring ELASTOSIL® R and ELASTOSIL® R plus high consistency silicone rubber. ELASTOSIL® COLOR PASTE PT LIGHT BROWN RAL 8003 may be used for coloring silicone parts intended for sensitive applications and complying with the “Recommendation XV. Silicones" and “IX. Pigments for coloring plastics" of the BfR under observance of any given limitations on extractable and volatile substances.
Processing
- ELASTOSIL® COLOR PASTE PT LIGHT BROWN RAL 8003 is compatible with Curing Agents C1, C6, and E for peroxide curing ELASTOSIL® R grades and is also fully compatible with addition curing ELASTOSIL® R plus grades.
- Incorporation into ELASTOSIL® R and ELASTOSIL® R plus grades is best performed on an open roll mill. Preferably, the curing agent is incorporated at the same time. The color paste is homogeneously dispersed when the rubber stock has a uniform color.
- Customers may produce other colors by mixing the pigment pastes. Suggestions for formulations can be made on request. A dosage of 1% ELASTOSIL® Color Paste PT is generally recommended to obtain opaque vulcanisates.
- For the manufacture of thin-walled parts and for rubber grades containing non-reinforcing fillers (e.g. quartz, diatomaceous earth) or colored additives (e.g. ELASTOSIL® AUX Stabilizer R, ELASTOSIL® AUX Batch SB 2) an increase of the dosage to 2 - 3% will be useful.
- The concentration should be kept at a minimum. In individual cases an excess of color paste may slow down the curing characteristics.
Properties
- Color
- Physical Form
- Typical Properties
- Properties
ELASTOSIL® COLOR PASTE PT LIGHT BROWN RAL 8003 is ready-to-use and can be easily incorporated on an open roll mill or kneader. ELASTOSIL® Color Pastes PT can be blended with each other to achieve a desired custom color tone. ELASTOSIL® COLOR PASTE PT LIGHT BROWN RAL 8003 is generally resistant to sunlight, UV and hot air. For further requirements the resistance should be checked in each individual case. If the dosage recommendations are followed, the mechanical properties of the colored vulcanizates will not be impaired.
- Note
- Color Cure Conditions: 1% in R plus 4001/40, 15 min / 165°C in press
- Color Measurement Conditions: CIE 1976 D65, 10°, d/8
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Coloristical Properties (a* Value) | 16 | — | DIN 5033 |
| Coloristical Properties (b* Value) | 20 | — | DIN 5033 |
| Coloristical Properties (L* Value) | 41 | — | DIN 5033 |
| Density | 1.76 | g/cm³ | DIN EN ISO 1183-1 A |
Regulatory & Compliance
- Certifications & Compliance
Packaging & Availability
- Country Availability
- Packaging Type
- Regional Availability
- Packaging Information
This product is available in 20 kg cardboard packaging and 1kg tin.
Storage & Handling
- Storage Information
Please store the cardboard boxes in a dry and cool place. Already opened boxes should be closed again to avoid any contamination.