Silicone rubber is physiologically inert, thus making it the preferred choice of medical, phramaceutical
and food processing industries. Silicone have comparatively low mechanical properties, tensile strength
elongation and tear strength, however they keep constant even at high temperature but should not be
used with high-pressure steam. Its resistance to oiland hydrocarbon products is fairly limited and
similar to that of Choloprene rubbers. Reasonable resistance to a whole range of general chemical
products, but acids, alkalis, esters and kerosene should be avoided. Silicone has excellent resistance
to heat (dry air), at +200° C intermittent. It remains flexible at low temperatures of -70° C and it is
also resistant to ultra-violet light, Ozone and weathering. Exhibits low inflammability and low smoke
toxicity. It has good electrical insulation properties.
Application
Low flammability and low smoke toxicity levels, Good electrical insulation properties, Physiologically mert and non-toxic composition