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Silastic 598-HC

Silicone

Supplied by Dow Corning Corporation

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General  
Material Status 
  • Commercial: Active
Availability 
  • North America
Features 
  • Electrically Insulating
  • Fast Cure
  • Good Colorability
  • Good Mold Release
  • Good Thermal Stability
  • Resilient
Uses 
  • Connectors
  • Electrical Parts
  • Fabric Coatings
  • Gaskets
  • Seals
Appearance 
  • Colors Available
  • Translucent
  
Forms 
  • Liquid
Processing Method 
  • Encapsulating
  • Extrusion
  • Reaction Injection Molding (RIM)
Physical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Apparent Density
g/cm³
 ASTM D1895
Molding Shrinkage - Flow
in/in
 ASTM D955
Elastomers
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Tensile Strength (Yield)
psi
 ASTM D412
Tensile Elongation (Break)
%
 ASTM D412
Tear Strength
lbf/in
 ASTM D624
Compression Set (392°F)
%
 ASTM D395
Hardness
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Durometer Hardness (Shore A)
 
 ASTM D2240
Thermoset
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Thermoset Components
      
Hardener
 
  
Resin
 
  
Pot Life (73°F)
min
  
Shelf Life (90°F)
wk
  
Thermoset Mix Viscosity
cP
 ASTM D2393
Related Terminology
Product names can be difficult to match. You may have searched any one of these terms to find this product: Silastic 598-HC, Silastic 598HC, Silastic , Silastic598HC, 598, 598-HC, 598HC, 598:HC, 598/HC, 598+HC, 598_HC, 598 HC, Silicone, Dow Corning, HC598
Features
Features may also be described by the following terms: Good Colorability, Fast Cure, Fast Curing, Good Mold Release, Easy Release, Good Demolding, Good Thermal Stability.
Uses
Uses may also be described by the following terms: Fabric Coatings, Fabric Coating, Gaskets, Gasketing.
Notes
1Typical properties: these are not to be construed as specifications.
 
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