Peróxido
Series 16 – Fire resistant and self-extinguishing peroxide silicone (EN 45545-2)
Safety VMQ compound with low smoke emission for railway and transport applications
30 – 85 Shore A
Hardness
-60 °C / +200 °C
Temperature
Extrusion / Moulding
Processes
Series 16 is a peroxide-cured silicone mixture, processable by extrusion and moulding, specifically designed to offer excellent fire resistance and self-extinguishing properties. It complies with the railway standard EN 45545-2 version 2020 (Requirements R22 and R23, levels HL1, HL2, and HL3), making it the ideal choice for sealing gaskets, profiles, and parts in environments where fire safety is critical.
Especificaciones técnicas
Good sealing
Balanced mechanical properties for safety applications
Tear resistance between 17 and 25 KN/m
Thermal stability from -60 °C to +200 °C
Excellent flame behaviour (self-extinguishing)
Density varies by hardness (1.09 to 1.26 g/cm³)
Different colours available
Strict compliance with fire and smoke standards
Technical Table
| Reference | Hardness (Shore A) | Tensile (MPa) | Elongation (%) | Tear (kN/m) | Density (g/cm³) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MQ & EQ1630 | 30 | 5 | 850 | 25 | 1.09 - 1.17 |
| MQ & EQ1635 | 35 | 6 | 550 | 17 | 1.10 - 1.18 |
| MQ & EQ1650 | 50 | 8 | 480 | 18 | 1.14 - 1.23 |
| MQ & EQ1660 | 60 | 9 | 450 | 20 | 1.18 - 1.26 |
| MQ & EQ1670 | 70 | 9 | 380 | 20 | 1.18 - 1.26 |
- EQ = Extrusion
- MQ = Moulding
- Values obtained according to ISO 3302 standards
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
Fire resistant sealing gaskets
Confected gaskets for transport
All types of profiles (cords, squares, rectangles, trapezoids)
Safety moulded parts
Railway applications (windows, doors, insulation)
Certifications
EN 45545-2 version 2020
Requirements R22 and R23 (HL1, HL2, HL3)
RoHS compliant
REACH compliant
- The use of certain dyes may potentially void certain certifications.
- Final validation of the material remains the responsibility of the customer according to their specifications.
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