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LIM™ 6040

Generic Family: Silicone Rubber, LSR • Supplied by: Momentive Performance Materials Inc.
LIM 6040 liquid silicone rubber is a 2-component product formulated for use in liquid injection molding to high performance elastomeric parts. It is clear, but easily pigmentable with Momentive Performance Materials masterbatch colors.

Key Features and Benefits
  • High clarity for excellent visibility
  • Excellent tear strength
  • Convenient 1:1 mix ratio for use with automatic equipment
  • Rapid cure time: 10 to 40 seconds depending upon part size, configuration, and molding temperature
  • Wide range of molding temperatures: 1500C (3020F) to 2050C (4000F)
  • Excellent release from metal molds

Potential Applications
The combination of excellent clarity, tear strength and very high tensile strength makes this product suitable for a wide variety of applications.
  • Baby bottle nipples
  • Connector inserts
  • Seals
  • Flexible mounts
  • Valves
  • Sports goggles
  • Masks
  • Health care equipment
  • Camera parts
  • Coating metal rolls
General Properties

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Material Status
Commercial: Active
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Availability
Africa & Middle East, Asia Pacific, Europe, Latin America, North America
Uses
Camera Applications
Processing Method
Liquid Injection Molding (LIM)
Other Properties
Features, Agency Ratings, UL File Number, Appearance, Forms, Bayshore Resilience, Flame Rating, Thermoset Components, Color, Density, Shore Hardness, Tensile Modulus, Tensile Strength, Tensile Elongation at Break, Compression Set, Tear Strength, Electric Strength, Relative Permittivity, Volume Resistivity, Dissipation Factor
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Processing

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