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Dow Corning® 838

Silicone

Supplied by Dow Corning Corporation

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General  
Material Status 
  • Commercial: Active
Availability 
  • North America
Features 
  • Fast Cure
Uses 
  • Adhesives
  • Sealants
  
Agency Ratings 
 
Appearance 
  • White
Forms 
  • Paste
Physical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Apparent Density
g/cm³
 ASTM D1895
Mechanical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Tensile Strength (Yield)
psi
 ASTM D638
Tensile Elongation (Yield)
%
 ASTM D638
Hardness
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Durometer Hardness (Shore A)
 
 ASTM D2240
Electrical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Dielectric Strength
V/mil
 ASTM D149
Dielectric Constant
     ASTM D150
100 Hz
 
  
100 kHz
 
  
Dissipation Factor
     ASTM D150
100 Hz
 
  
100 kHz
 
  
Thermoset
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Shelf Life
wk
  
Demold Time (73°F)
min
  
Additional Information
Useful Temperature Range: -67 to 392°F
Related Terminology
Product names can be difficult to match. You may have searched any one of these terms to find this product: Dow Corning® 838, Dow Corning 838, Dow Corning® , Dow Corning, DowCorning838, DowCorning, 838, Silicone
Features
Features may also be described by the following terms: Fast Cure, Fast Curing.
Uses
Uses may also be described by the following terms: Sanitary Products.
Agency Ratings
This plastic material has 2 certifications from the following agencies (the number in parentheses shows the number of certifications for that agency): MIL (2).
Notes
1Typical properties: these are not to be construed as specifications.
 
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