Silicone

Product Description: Silicone

Overview

Silicone is a versatile, synthetic polymer known for its exceptional flexibility, temperature resistance, and durability. Widely used in construction, automotive, medical, and household applications, silicone offers excellent performance in both sealant and adhesive forms as well as in various molded products.

Uses

• Sealants and Adhesives: Provides strong, flexible seals for windows, doors, bathrooms, and kitchens.

• Automotive: Used in gaskets, hoses, and sealants to withstand high temperatures and harsh conditions.

• Medical Devices: Essential in medical tubing, implants, and various other medical devices due to its biocompatibility.

• Electrical Insulation: Used in insulating materials and coatings for electrical components.

• Cookware and Bakeware: Commonly used in kitchen utensils, baking molds, and other heat-resistant cookware.

• Mold Making: Used to create molds for casting resins, wax, plaster, and low-melting metals.

Specifications

• Material Composition: Composed of silicon, oxygen, carbon, and hydrogen.

• Temperature Resistance: Can withstand temperatures from -60°C to +250°C or higher.

• Hardness: Typically ranges from 10 to 80 Shore A, depending on the formulation.

• Elongation at Break: High flexibility with elongation capabilities up to 700%.

• Tensile Strength: Generally between 5 MPa to 10 MPa.

• Chemical Resistance: Resistant to water, oxidation, UV rays, and many chemicals.

• Form: Available in sealant tubes, adhesive cartridges, sheets, and molded parts.

• Colour: Usually available in clear, white, black, and various other colours for specific applications.

• Curing: Room temperature vulcanizing (RTV) and high-temperature vulcanizing (HTV) options available.

Benefits

• Durability: Long-lasting and resistant to environmental factors, ensuring extended performance.

• Flexibility: Maintains flexibility and resilience over a wide range of temperatures and conditions.

• Safety: Non-toxic and suitable for use in medical and food-grade applications.

• Versatility: Ideal for a wide range of applications across multiple industries.

• Chemical Resistance: Offers excellent resistance to water, UV light, and many chemicals, preventing degradation.

• Ease of Application: Easy to apply in various forms, from sealants to molded products.