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ELASTOSIL® R 427/30

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ELASTOSIL® R 427/30 is a high-strength silicone rubber known for its outstanding transparency, excellent tear strength, and exceptional mechanical properties. It is particularly suitable for the production of extruded profiles. The vulcanizing characteristics of this product allow for short cycle times in the manufacturing of molded articles through compression, transfer, and injection molding processes. Post-cured vulcanizates of this product can be utilized in various applications within the healthcare and food handling industries.

Polymer Name: Silicone Elastomer

Processing Methods: Compression Molding, Extrusion, Injection Molding

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

Features: Excellent Transparency Properties, Good Mechanical Properties, Good Moldability, Good Tear Strength, High Clarity, High Consistency, High Strength, High Tensile Strength, Shorter Cycle Time, Tear Resistance

Tear Strength: 30.0 - 30.0 kN/m

Technical Data Sheet

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Identification & Functionality

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Features & Benefits

Special Features
  • Excellent molding qualities
  • Excellent tensile strength & tear resistance
  • Excellent clarity

Applications & Uses

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Recommended Curing Agent Levels:

  • 1.5 parts: 2,4-dichlorobenzoyl peroxide (50% active in silicone paste) per 100 parts of ELASTOSIL® R 427/30.
  • 0.7 parts: dicumyl peroxide (98% active) per 100 parts of ELASTOSIL® R 427/30.
  • 0.6 parts: 2,5-di(t-butylperoxy)-2,5-dimethylhexane (100% active) per 100 parts of ELASTOSIL® R 427/30.

Properties

Cured Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Compression Set (at 22 hours, 177°C)20%
Elongation (at break)1000%ASTM D 412
Shore Hardness A30ASTM D 746
Specific Gravity1.1 - 1.8 g/cm³
Tear Strength (Die B)170ppi
Tear Strength (Die B)30kN/m
Tensile Strength1300psi
Tensile Strength9mPa
Note

Properties obtained after adding 0.5 parts: 2.5-di(t- butylperoxyl)-2.5-dimenthylhexane (100% active) per 100 parts of base; press cured 10 min/171°C and post cured 1 h/200°C for cured properties.

Regulatory & Compliance

Compliance

ELASTOSIL® R 427/30 contains those ingredients which are suitable for food contact. 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