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ELASTOSIL® R 402/60 US

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ELASTOSIL® R 402/60 US is a high-consistency silicone rubber (HCR) that is known for its high transparency and good mechanical properties. This product has a high green strength, making it suitable for the production of complex extruded profiles. Its vulcanizing characteristics allow for short cycle times in the manufacturing of rubber moldings through compression, transfer, and injection molding processes. The post-cured vulcanizates of this product are suitable for applications in the health care and food handling industries. ELASTOSIL® R 402/60 US is formulated with ingredients that are suitable for food contact applications, complying with Title 21 "Food and Drugs," Part 177.2600, which regulates rubber articles intended for repeated use. However, it is the responsibility of the user to ensure compliance with this regulation due to its limitations.

Polymer Name: Silicone Elastomer

Processing Methods: Compression Molding, Injection Molding, Transfer Molding

End Uses: Door Profiles, Medical/Healthcare Applications, Profiles

Features: Excellent Transparency Properties, Food Contact Acceptable, Good Extrusion Properties, Good Green Strength, Good Mechanical Properties, Good Moldability, High Clarity, High Consistency, High Tensile Strength, Shorter Cycle Time

Tear Strength: 35.0 - 35.0 kN/m

Technical Data Sheet

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Applications

Post-cured vulcanizates can be used for applications in the health care and food handling industries.

Application Details

Recommended Curing Agent Levels:

  • 1.5 parts: 2,4-dichlorobenzoyl peroxide (50% active in silicone paste).
  • 0.7 parts: dicumyl peroxide (98% active).
  • 1.2 parts: 2,5-di(t-butylperoxy)-2,5-dimethylhexane (45% active).
  • 1.0 parts: dibenzoyl peroxide (50% active).

Properties

Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Compression Set (at 22 hours, 177°C)200%
Elongation (at break)550%ASTM D 412
Shore Hardness A60ASTM D 746
Specific Gravity1.13 - 1.2 g/cm³DIN EN ISO 1183-1 A
Tear Strength (Die B)200ppi
Tensile Strength1500psi
Properties
  • Excellent tensile strength
  • Excellent clarity
  • Exceptional extrusion qualities
  • Excellent molding qualities
Note

Properties obtained by adding 0.7 parts: dicumyl peroxide (98% active) per 100 parts of base; press cured 15 min/165°C and post cured 4h/200 °C.

Regulatory & Compliance

Compliance

ELASTOSIL® R 402/60 US contains those ingredients which are suitable for food contact applications. Under Title 21 "Food and Drugs," Part 177.2600, "Rubber articles intended for repeated use." Because this regulation contains limitations, compliance to the regulation is the responsibility of the user.

Packaging & Availability

Regional Availability
  • Africa
  • Latin America
  • North America