Description
- Two-part, ultra high properties silicone elastomer
- Cures with heat via addition-cure chemistry
- Has a non-tacky surface and no volatile by-products or peroxide residues
- Strained through a 400-mesh screen (minimum)
- 1:1 Mix Ratio (Part A: Part B)
Applications
- For a wide variety of fabrication techniques for the healthcare industry including: molding, calendering and extruding
- For applications requiring high physical properties and fatigue and abrasion resistance
NuSil Technology’s MED-4055 shall not be considered for use in human implantation for a period of greater than 29 days.
Product Details
| Property | Average Result |
|---|---|
| Durometer | 55 Type A |
| Tensile | 1,700 psi (11.72 MPa) |
| Elongation | 900 % |
| Tear | 300 ppi (52.91 kN/m) |
| Appearance | Translucent |
| Cure | 10 minutes / 138 °C |
| Cure Rate Scorch | 1 minutes |
| Cure Rate T90 | 2.85 minutes |
| Cure System | Platinum |
| Mix Ratio | 1:1 |
| Plasticity | |
| Post Cure | 4 hours / 177 °C |
| Special Feature | |
| Specific Gravity | 1.14 |
| Stress at Strain | 500 psi / 200 % (3.45 MPa / 200 %) |
| Work Time | 2.5 hours |
| Comment | Ultra-high tear strength |
Encapsulation Technology
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The test data shown for this material is the average value for typical properties. All of these properties may not be tested on a lot to lot basis and cannot be used to draft specifications. Please contact NuSil for assistance and recommendations in establishing limits for product specifications.