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ELASTOSIL® FX Gel 30 A/B

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ELASTOSIL® FX Gel 30 A/B is a room-temperature-curing silicone rubber (RTV-2) that is pourable and utilizes addition-curing. The main application of the product is in special effect applications for movies and theater productions. It is suitable for creating general prosthetic effects, life molding, body parts, wounds and scars, masks, and fat makeup.

Polymer Name: Silicone Elastomer

End Uses: Orthotics, Prosthetics

Features: Bondability, Excellent Flowability, Fast Curing, Flexible, Good Colorability, Good Flow, Good Shrinkage Resistance, Low Skin Sensitivity, Low Viscosity, Pourable, Room Temperature Vulcanizing, Self Deaeration, Soft, Translucent

Tear Strength: 5.5 - 5.5 kN/m

Technical Data Sheet

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family
Polymer Name
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Features & Benefits

Special Features
  • Addition Curing
  • Fast curing at room temperature
  • Flowable
  • Low viscosity
  • No chemical shrinkage
  • Suitable for skin contact
  • Two-component

Applications & Uses

Cure Method
Plastics & Elastomers End Uses
Applications
  • Insoles, Orthoses & Pelottes
  • Orthotics & Prosthetics
  • Special FX Molding
Application Details
  • Special effect applications for movies and theater productions
  • General prostethic effects
  • Life Molding
  • Body parts
  • Wounds / Scars
  • Masks and fat make-up

Processing

  • The platinum catalyst is contained in component A.
  • A and B components may only be used together if they have the same batch number.
  • To ensure optimum flow of the material, the components must be stirred thoroughly before they are removed or processed in their containers.

Properties

Physical Form
Catalyst Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Demoldable (at 23°C)45minutes
Mix Ratio1:1 parts by weight
Pot Life (at 23°C, up to 100000 mPa.s)8 - 12 minutesDIN EN ISO 2555
Cured Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Elongation (at break)min. 900 %ISO 37 Type 1
Shore Hardness 0030ASTM D 2240
Tear Strength5.5N/mmASTM D 624, Die B
Tensile Strengthmin. 1.5 N/mm²ISO 37 Type 1
Uncured Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Density (at 23°C, Componenet A)1.06g/cm³DIN EN ISO 2811-1
Density (at 23°C, Componenet B)1.06g/cm³DIN EN ISO 2811-1
Dynamic Viscosity (Component A, at 23°C, after stirring)4000mPa·sISO 3219
Dynamic Viscosity (Component B, at 23°C, after stirring)4000mPa·sISO 3219
Properties
  • Very good flow ability and self-deaeration.
  • Very soft
  • Easy to meter and mix due to 1:1 ratio
  • Short curing time at room temperature
  • Translucent
  • Easy to color with common colors for special effect applications
  • Good bonding to top coats like Glatzan, Super Baldiez or similar products
  • Adjustable in thixotropic with ELASTOSIL® FX Thixo
  • Adjustable in hardness and tackiness with ELASTOSIL® FX Softener

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance

Safety & Health

Safety Note

Components A and B of the addition-curing grade ELASTOSIL® FX30 Gel A/B contain only constituents that over many years have proved to be neither toxic nor aggressive. Special handling precautions are therefore not required, i.e. only the general industrial hygiene regulations apply.

Packaging & Availability

Country Availability
Regional Availability
  • Africa
  • Asia
  • Europe
  • Latin America
  • Middle East
  • North America
  • Oceania

Storage & Handling

Storage Information

Storage ELASTOSIL FX30 Gel A/B is best stored between 5 °C and 30 °C in the tightly closed original container.