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LIM Silicones LIM6050

Silicone

Supplied by Momentive Performance Materials

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Product Description
The following values represent changes to properties after heat aging 168 hours at 350°F.
Hardness, Shore A: +4 pts
Tensile Strength: +12%
Elongation: 4%
Tear Strength: -7%
General  
Material Status 
  • Commercial: Active
Availability 
  • North America
Features 
  • Fast Cure
  • Good Mold Release
  • Good Tear Strength
  • High Clarity
  • High Strength
Uses 
  • Camera Applications
  • Coating Applications
  • Connectors
  • Medical/Healthcare Applications
  • Seals
  • Sporting Goods
  • Valves/Valve Parts
  • Water Sports Equipment
Agency Ratings 
 
Appearance 
  • Clear/Transparent
  • Colors Available
  
Forms 
  • Liquid
Processing Method 
  • Liquid Injection Molding (LIM)
Physical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Apparent Density
g/cm³
 ASTM D1895
Elastomers
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Tensile Stress (100% Strain)
psi
 ASTM D412
Tensile Strength (Yield)
psi
 ASTM D412
Tensile Elongation (Break)
%
 ASTM D412
Tear Strength
lbf/in
 ASTM D624
Compression Set (350°F)
%
 ASTM D395
Hardness
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Durometer Hardness (Shore A)
 
 ASTM D2240
Electrical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Volume Resistivity
ohm·cm
 ASTM D257
Dielectric Strength
V/mil
 ASTM D149
Dielectric Constant (1 kHz)
 
 ASTM D150
Dissipation Factor (1 kHz)
 
 ASTM D150
Thermoset
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Thermoset Components
      
Hardener
 
  
Resin
 
  
Shelf Life (80°F)
wk
  
Related Terminology
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Features
Features may also be described by the following terms: High Clarity, Fast Cure, Fast Curing, Good Mold Release, Easy Release, Good Demolding, High Strength, Good Tear Strength.
Uses
Uses may also be described by the following terms: Camera Applications, Cameras, Medical Applications, Water Sports Equipment, Watersports Equipment, Water Sport Equipment, Valves, Valve Parts.
Agency Ratings
This plastic material has 2 certifications from the following agencies (the number in parentheses shows the number of certifications for that agency): FDA (1), USP (1).
Notes
1Typical properties: these are not to be construed as specifications.
 
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