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ELASTOSIL® R Plus 4285/30

ELASTOSIL® R Plus 4285/30 is designed for the production of molded articles, particularly catheter balloons, that exhibit high elongation and low tension set. This addition-curing, two-part compound is composed of HCR silicone rubber. The vulcanizates of ELASTOSIL® R Plus 4285/30 demonstrate excellent transparency and good to very good mechanical properties.

Brand: ELASTOSIL® R (127 products)

Polymer Name: Silicone Elastomer

End Uses: Catheter Balloons

Features: High Consistency, High Elongation

Technical Data Sheet

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Identification & Functionality

Features & Benefits

Applications & Uses

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Application Details
  • ELASTOSIL® R plus 4285/30 may not be cured with peroxides, but only with the catalyst batch ELASTOSIL® AUX Batch PT 1. ELASTOSIL® R plus 4285/30 and ELASTOSIL® AUX Batch PT 1 are homogenously mixed in a ratio of 100:1.5 on a roll mill.
  • Care must be taken to keep the compound cool during mixing. Temperature should not exceed 35°C temperatures reduce the pot life significantly.
  • Crosslinking begins when ELASTOSIL® AUX Batch PT 1 has been added. The rate and degree of crosslinking depend on the storage time and temperature. At 23°C the mixture has a pot life of about 24h. This can be extended by storing the catalyzed mixture at a lower temperature.

Properties

Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Pot Life (at 23°C)24Hours-
Cured Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Elongation (at break)900%ASTM D 412
Shore Hardness A30-ASTM D 2240
Specific Gravity (at 25°C)1.1g/cm³-
Tear Die B35kN/m-
Tensile Strength7mPa-
Tension Set (at 25°C, 3days, 400%)2 - 3%-
Properties

ELASTOSIL® R plus 4285/30 HCR silicone rubber is an addition-curing, two part compound. The vulcanizates show excellent transparancy and good to very good mechanical properties.

Regulatory & Compliance

Compliance

Properly postcured vulcanizates of ELASTOSIL® R plus 4285/30 should comply with BfR and FDA food contact regulations. The material should also pass USP XXIII Class VI and ISO 10993 standards.

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