Series 10 – High tear strength platinum-cured silicone for medical and food applications
High purity platinum-cured compound with superior tear resistance
Series 10 is a platinum-cured silicone mixture, designed to offer exceptionally high tear resistance. It is processable by extrusion and moulding. Being platinum-cured, it offers superior purity (no peroxide by-products), making it ideal for medical (USP Class VI, ISO 10993) and food applications, while ensuring high-performance mechanical properties.
Technical Table
| Reference | Hardness (Shore A) | Tensile (MPa) | Elongation (%) | Tear (kN/m) | Density (g/cm³) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MQ & EQ1040 | 40 | 8 | 760 | 33 | 1.12 |
| MQ & EQ1045 | 45 | 8 | 730 | 38 | 1.13 |
| MQ1050 | 50 | 7 | 530 | 45 | 1.14 |
| MQ1055 | 55 | 9 | 580 | 55 | 1.15 |
| MQ & EQ1060 | 60 | 8 | 530 | 50 | 1.19 |
| MQ & EQ1070 | 70 | 9 | 450 | 40 | 1.2 |
| MQ1080 | 80 | 8 | 320 | 40 | 1.24 |
- EQ = Extrusion
- MQ = Moulding
- Guaranteed minimum values according to standardized test conditions
Test Standards
- Dureza Shore A: NF ISO 7619-1
- Resistencia a tracción y alargamiento: NF ISO 37
- Resistencia al desgarro tipo C: NF ISO 34-1
- Densidad: NF ISO 2781
Tolerances
- Standard: ISO 3302
- Extrusion: E1
- Molding: M2
- Cut lengths: L2
Applications
Inflatable seals
Tubing
Profiles
Moulded parts
Medical and pharmaceutical applications
Certifications
- The use of certain dyes may potentially void certifications.
- ISO 10993 and other certifications depend on the selected formula.
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