Extreme temperature range stability and low-temperature flexibility are characteristics of silicone compounds.

 

Silicones provide outstanding resistance to compression, sunlight, ozone, oxygen, and moisture.

 

In general, silicone materials are extremely clean and are used in many food and medical applications as they do not impart odor or taste.

 

General Properties

Excellent high and low temperature properties. Weather and ozone. Taste retention. Poor in abrasion and tear

Resistant to

 Moderate or oxidizing chemicals, ozone, and concentrated sodium hydroxide

Attacked by

Many solvents, oils, concentrated acids, and dilute sodium hydroxide

 
General Polymer Characteristics
 Abrasion Resistance   Poor  Gas Permeability  Poor
 Compression Set  Good  Low Temperature Flexibility  Excellent
 Elongation  Fair  Tear Resistance   Poor
 Flame Resistance  Good    

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