SS-3003 Product Description
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SS-3003 is a heat curing, high strength silicone adhesive rubber developed for
applications requiring a tough, low durometer silicone rubber product. SS-3003 is
a 2-Part silicone that when cured, allows handling
of the product within minutes.SS-3003 works well in automatic and manual
dispensing equipment.
Product Features
• Fast 1 to 10 min. heat cure
• 15 Shore A durometer
• 2-part 1:1 mix
• Pourable
• Temperature range –40 to 260C
Color: Translucent
(custom colors available upon request)
Typical Applications
• Silicone rubber parts
• Silicone gasket fabrication
• Prosthetic components
Chemical cure system
Platinum catalyzed, addition cure system.
Typical Properties
UNCURED
Color: Translucent
Viscosity, cps: 50,000
Specific Gravity: 1.05
Consistency mixed: thick liquid
Working time @ R.T.: 60 minutes
Cure Time @ 150C: 1 to 10 minutes
CURED–
Tensile Strength, PSI 200
Elongation, % 1000
Durometer, Shore A 15
Tear Strength, PPI 60
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion
20 x 10 -5
Mixing Instructions
The preferred method of mixing and application of SS-3003 is through a static
mixer at a 1:1 mix ratio by volume.
Handling precautions
This is a Platinum Cure system product. The catalyst can be deactivated by
exposure to sulfur containing compounds like thiols, sulfides, sulfates, organic
rubber containing sulfur, nitrogen containing compounds like amines, amides,
imides, azides, tin metals or compounds, or tin cured RTV’s.
Depth of cure vs time
In 20 minutes, any depth of application filled with this product will be cured
and fully encapsulated
Service temperature
-40 to 260C
Limitations
Do not use product on head gaskets or in solvent or fuel immersion applications.
Allow to fully cure before putting assembly into service.
Packaging
SS-3003 is available in 400 ml. cartridges, 40 lb. pail kits and 400 lb. drum
kits. This product is also available in customer defined packaging sizes,
upon request.
Handling and safety
For maximum shelf life, keep containers sealed when not in use. Keep out of
the reach of children. Uncured sealant irritates eyes and skin. Refer to MSDS.
Shelf-life
Sealed containers are guaranteed for 1 year from the ship date when stored
in a cool dry area below 70 F.
Limited warranty
All recommendations, statements and technical data herein are based on tests
we believe to be reliable and correct, but accuracy and completeness of said
tests are not guaranteed and are not to be construed as warranty, either expressed
or implied. User shall rely on his own information and tests to determine
suitability of the product for the intended use, and the user assumes all
risk and liability resulting from the use of this product. Manufacturer’s
sole responsibility shall be to replace that portion of product of the manufacturer
proves to be defective. Manufacturer shall not be liable to the buyer or any
third party for injury, loss or damage directly or indirectly resulting from
the use of, or inability to use, the product.
Recommendations or statements other than those contained in a written agreement
signed by an officer of the manufacturer shall not be binding by the manufacturer.
This product has not been tested for, and is therefore not recommended for,
uses for which prolonged contact with mucous membranes, abraded skin, or blood
is intended; or for uses which implantation within the human body is intended.
** Customized versions available upon request **