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MED-4020

Platinum Care

High Consistency Silicone Elastomer

DESCRIPTION

Two-part, high tear strength silicone elastomer
Cures with heat via addition-cure chemistry
Has a non-tacky surface and no volatile by-products or peroxide residues
Strained through a 400-mesh screen (minimum)
1:1 Mix Ratio (Part A: Part B)

NuSil™ MED-4020 shall not be considered for use in human implantation for a period of greater than 29 days.

APPLICATION

For a wide variety of fabrication techniques for the healthcare industry including: molding, calendering and extruding

PROPERTIES
Typical Properties	Average Result
Uncured:
Appearance	Translucent
Plasticity, Part A	65 mils (1.6 mm)
Plasticity, Part B	65 mils (1.6 mm)
Work Time	10.0 hours
Cured: 10 minutes at 116°C (241°F). Stabilize for 24 hours minimum at ambient temperature and humidity.
Specific Gravity	1.1
Durometer, Type A	25
Tensile Strength	1,400 psi (9.7 MPa)
Elongation	1,245%
Tear Strength	190 ppi (33.5 kN/m)
Stress at 200% Strain	75 psi (0.52 MPa)
Tissue Culture (Cytotoxicity Testing)	Pass
Elemental Analysis of Trace Metals	Pass

These properties tested on a lot-to-lot basis. Please contact NuSil Technology for assistance and recommendations in establishing particular specifications.

Packaging

2 Pound Kit (900 g)
10 Pound Kit (4.54 kg)
50 Pound Kit (22.68 kg)
1,000 Pound Gaylor Kit (453.6 kg)

Warranty

12 Months