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Silopren™ LSR 2020
Silopren™ LSR 2020 is a two-component, 20A, general-purpose liquid silicone rubber with good thermal stability for a wide range of applications.
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- Manufacturer: Momentive
- Product Line: Momentive Silicone Elastomers
- Product: Liquid Silicone Rubber
- Industries: Building & Construction | Elastomers | Metal Processing & Fabrication | Plastics
- Authorized Countries: Canada | United States
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Overview
Silopren™ LSR 2020 is a two-component liquid silicone rubber used for injection molding parts. It is translucent, can be easily pigmented, and is processed in a 1:1 mix ratio. Silopren™ LSR 2020 has high thermal stability and flexibility at low temperatures. Silopren™ LSR 2020 offers a wide range of applications due to its many benefits, such as dielectric performance, sterilization strength, and outstanding resistance to aging.
Specifications
Density: 1.08 g/cm³
Shore A hardness: 22
Tensile strength, N/mm²: 6.5
Elongation at break, %: 1,000
Tear strength, N/mm: 15
Compression set (22 hrs at 175°C), %: 20
Primary Chemistry:
Liquid silicone rubber
Features & Benefits
- High thermal stability
- Flexible at low temperatures
- Biocompatible
- Long service life
- Pigmentable with LSR color pastes
- Resistance to aging
- Does not melt or drip
- Not readily combustible
- Stability to ozone and UV light
- Sterilizable with ethylene oxide and gamma radiation
Problems Solved
Poor thermal stability of liquid silicone rubbers and degradation when exposed to ozone and UV light
Limited tolerance of liquid silicones to sterilization using ethylene oxide and gamma radiation in medical applications
Low flexibility and processability of LSR resins at low temperatures
Applications
Seals
O-rings
Stoppers
Swimming caps
Vibration dampening elements
Medical equipment components
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- Machinery
- Medical & Healthcare
- Public Utilities
- Pulp & Paper
- Transportation
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Building & Construction
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