LR3003

ELASTOSIL® LR 3003/60 US Liquid Silicone Rubber Characteristics ELASTOSIL® LR 3003/60 US Liquid Silicone Rubber is a 60 durometer, commercial grade liquid silicone rubber designed for liquid injection molding. Physical Characteristics • Excellent tensile strength • Good elongation • Good tear strength • Excellent clarity Special characteristics • ELASTOSIL® LR 3003/60 US was tested according to the recommendations of the US Pharmacopoeia and meets the requirements of Class Vl. • ELASTOSIL® LR 3003/60 US contains those ingredients which are suitable for food contact. Under Title 21 “Food and Drugs” Part 177.2600, “Rubber articles intended for repeated use.” because this regulation contains limitations, compliance to the regulation is the responsibility of the user Processing Characteristics • • • Excellent molding qualities Excellent pot life after mixing parts A & B Consistent quality Product Data Property* Appearance Specific Gravity, 25°C Extrusion Rate Catalyzed, 25°C g/min ** Pot Life, hrs, 25°C *** Test Procedure WSTM 2298 WSTM 1261 WSTM 2299 WSTM 2299 Value Translucent 1.13 60 48 Press Cured 5 min/166°C Post Cured 4 hr/204°C 60 Hardness, Shore A Tensile Strength MPa psi Elongation, % Tear Strength, die B kN/m ppi Compression Set, Method B (22hr/177°C Shrink, % Brittle Point, °C WSTM 1110 WSTM 1160 59 10.0 1450 WSTM 1160 WSTM 1160 35 200 WSTM 1114 WSTM 2316 ASTM D746 60 2.9 NA 450 10.1 1470 400 33 189 15 3.5 -73 ** Pot life determined by * Properties obtained after mixing Part A and Part B in a ratio of 1:1. ** Extrusion rate obtained at 90 psi and 0.125 inch orifice time required for extrusion rate to be reduced to 50% of initial value. Version 4.00 / 01-02-06 / pm ® ELASTOSIL LR 3003/60 US Page 1 / 2 Properties Typical Property values are not intended for use in the preparation of specifications. Please contact Wacker Silicones Division for assistance and recommendations before writing specifications on this product. Order Information ELASTOSIL® LR 3003/60 US Liquid Silicone Rubber is available in 36 kg. (80 lb.) pail kits and 364 kg (800 lb.) drum kits. Orders may be placed directly to: Wacker Silicones Division 3301 Sutton Road Adrian, Michigan 49221-9397 Phone: 1 800 248-0061 in Michigan: (517) 264-8336 Wacker Silicones Division is a domestic manufacturer of basic silicone materials for industry. Products include silicone fluids and emulsions, antifoam and release agents, room temperature vulcanizing (RTV) sealants and adhesives, heat curable rubber (HCR), liquid silicone rubber (LSR), masonry water repellents, paint raw materials, paper release coatings, and textile finishes. Fabricating ELASTOSIL® LR 3003/60 US can be processed using standard liquid rubber injection molding techniques. Vulcanization ELASTOSIL LR 3003/60 US is vulcanized by mixing part A with part B in a ratio of 1:1 with the application of heat. Cure initiation is exhibited at 115°C. ® Storage ELASTOSIL® LR 3003/60 US has a shelf life of at least 6 months when stored below 32°C in the tightly closed original container. Storage beyond the recommended shelf-life does not necessarily mean that the product is no longer usable. However, the properties required for the intended use must be checked for quality assurance reasons. Once opened, containers should always be resealed to prevent catalyst poisoning by amines, sulfur compounds, and other substances. Because we cannot foresee the varied conditions under which this information and our materials may be used, we do not guarantee the applicability or accuracy of this information or the suitability of our materials in any specific situation. Samples are provided and users should make their own tests to determine the suitability of our materials for their specific purposes. These materials are provided without warranty, either expressed or implied, of fitness for a specific purpose and nothing herein shall be construed as a recommendation for uses, which infringe valid patents, or as extending a license under valid patents. The management system has been certified according to ANSI/ISO/ASQ Q9001 And ANSI/ISO 14001 For technical, quality, or product safety questions, please contact: WACKER SILICONES Wacker Chemical Corporation 3301 Sutton Road Adrian, MI 49221 TEL: + 1 517 264 8500 FAX: + 1 517 264 8246 e-mail:customercare@wacker.com www.wacker.com info.usa@wacker.com Page 2 / 2 and ELASTOSIL® are registered trademarks of Wacker-Chemie GmbH. Version 4.00 from 01-02-06 replaces Version 3.00 from 07-01-04 Version 3.00 / 07-01-04 / ps ELASTOSIL® LR 3003/60 US