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Identification & Functionality
- Chemical Family
- Polymer Name
- Product Type
- Technologies
- Product Families
Features & Benefits
- Materials Features
- Ready-to-Use Product Features
- Special Features
- Condensation-curing
- Spreadable self-leveling flow
- Two-component
Applications & Uses
- Markets
- Applications
- Application Area
- Cure Method
- Plastics & Elastomers End Uses
- Applications
- Reproduction Molding for Foundry, Arts and Handicrafts
- Industrial Assembly
- Application Details
- Mold-making Material
- Sealant (FIPG)
Processing
ELASTOSIL® RT 480 is cured by adding Catalyst T37 for long pot lives and curing times, or Catalyst T40 for short pot lives and curing times.
Properties
- Catalyst Properties
Value Units Test Method / Conditions Curing Time (3% T 40) 3 hours - Curing Time (4% T 37) 9 hours - Dynamic Viscosity (at 23°C) 250000 mPa·s ISO 3219 Linear Shrinkage (3% T 40) 0.25 % - Linear Shrinkage (4% T 37) 0.5 % - Mix Ratio 3 % - Mix Ratio 4 % - Pot Life (% T 30) 120 minutes - Pot Life (% T 40) 20 minutes - - Cured Properties
Value Units Test Method / Conditions Density (in water, at 23°C) 1.2 g/cm³ ISO 2781 Elongation (at break) 170 % ISO 37 Shore Hardness A 55 - ISO 868 Tear Strength min. 7 N/mm ASTM D 624 B Tensile Strength 4.5 N/mm² ISO 37 - Uncured Properties
Value Units Test Method / Conditions Density (at 20°C) approx. 1.2 g/cm³ DIN 53217 Dynamic Viscosity (at 23°C) 300000 - 400000 mPa·s Brookfield - Properties
- Self-leveling Flow
- High Shore A Hardness
- High Mechanical Strength
- Very Good Heat Resistance
- Low Shrinkage
Regulatory & Compliance
- Certifications & Compliance
- Chemical Inventories
Safety & Health
- Safety Note
Catalysts T 37 and T 40 contain a tetraorganotin compound, are flammable and may cause irritation in contact with the eyes and skin. Adequate protective measures are required.
Packaging & Availability
- Country Availability
- Regional Availability