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Identification & Functionality
- Chemical Family
- Polymer Name
- Technologies
Features & Benefits
- Materials Features
- Ready-to-Use Product Features
- Special Features
- Condensation-curing
- Spreadable self-leveling flow
- Two-component
Applications & Uses
- Markets
- 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
- Cured Properties
- Uncured Properties
- Properties
- Self-leveling Flow
- High Shore A Hardness
- High Mechanical Strength
- Very Good Heat Resistance
- Low Shrinkage
| 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 | — |
| 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 |
| 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 |
Regulatory & Compliance
- Certifications & Compliance
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