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ELASTOSIL® LR 3071/50 US A/B

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ELASTOSIL® LR 3071/50 US A/B is a primerless, self-bonding liquid silicone rubber (LSR) grade that bonds to various plastic substrates (e.g. PA, PBT) and metals but not to the mold. It exhibits excellent mechanical properties, clarity, and pot life and is suitable for food contact applications.

Polymer Name: Liquid Silicone Rubber (LSR)

End Uses: Buttons, Handles, Soft Touch Applications

Features: Fast Curing, Food Contact Acceptable, Good Mechanical Properties, High Clarity, Long Potlife

Tear Strength: 26.0 - 26.0 kN/m

Technical Data Sheet

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family
Technologies

Features & Benefits

Applications & Uses

Plastics & Elastomers End Uses
Application Details

The bonding is improved by an aging process (e.g. one hour at 100°C) or by longer storing at room temperature. The individual surface properties each substrate must be tested before mass production. If necessary, check the development of adhesive properties over time and/or in an environment relevant to the application. ELASTOSIL® LR 3071/50 A/B US is noted for its’ ability to be molded into intricately-shaped, precision parts. Very brief molding cycles for intricately-shaped and flash-free parts are possible.

  • Food contact applications: -+ FDA 21CFR177.2600
  • BfR Recommendation XV, Silicones
  • Soft-Touch handles and buttons

Processing

ELASTOSIL® LR 3071/50 US A/B can be processed using standard liquid rubber injection molding techniques.

Vulcanization

ELASTOSIL® LR 3071/50 US A/B is vulcanized by mixing part A with part B in a ratio of 1:1 with the application of heat. Mold temperatures are usually in the range of 160°C to 210°C. Actual mold temperature and cycle times will be dependent upon a number of factors. Cycles times may be as little as 20 seconds for small parts.

Properties

Cured Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Compression Set15%WSTM 1114
Dynamic Viscosity (A side)650000mPa·s
Dynamic Viscosity (B side)750000mPa·s
Elongation (at break)500%WSTM 1160
Modulus (at 100 % elongation)1.5mPa
Pot Life (at 25°C)48hours
Shore Hardness A54
Specific Gravity (at 25°C)1.13g/cm³
Tear Resistance26N/mm
Tear Resistance150
Tensile Strength10.4mPa
Properties
  • Suitable for food contact applications
  • Excellent mechanical properties
  • Excellent clarity
  • Excellent pot life
  • Fast cure
Note

Mechanical properties are based on press cure 5 minutes at 166°C and post cured 4 hours at 204°C.

Regulatory & Compliance

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type
Regional Availability
  • Africa
  • Latin America
  • North America
Packaging Information

ELASTOSIL® LR 3071/50 US A/B is available in 40 kg. (88 lb.) pail kits and 380 kg (838 lb.) drum kits.

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life
3 Months
Storage Information

ELASTOSIL® LR 3071/50 US A/B has a shelf life of at least 3 months when stored below 32°C in the tightly closed original container. Storage beyond the recommended shelf-life does not necessarily mean that the product is no longer usable. However, the properties required for the intended use must be checked for quality assurance reasons. Once opened, containers should always be resealed to prevent catalyst poisoning by amines, sulfur compounds, and other substances.