Typical Properties of 40 Durometer Medical Grade Silicone
40 durometer medical grade silicone gasket material, which is formulated for use in health care applications. The silicone base polymer in this premium grade silicone has been tested to meet the standards of UPS Class 6. In addition to being a UV and ozone resistant material, 40 durometer medical grade silicone can pass the flammability rating of UL94 HB. 40 durometer medical grade silicone is a low volatile, peroxide free, platinum cured material that will not discolor over time. 40 durometer medical grade silicone performs in extreme low and high temperature, with a service temperature range of -80°F to +450°F. A non-toxic and chemically inert material, 40 durometer medical grade silicone is manufactured with FDA approved ingredients listed in CFR 117.2600, an FDA regulation which involves rubber articles intended for repeated use in contact with food.
M&P Sealing’s medical grade silicone gasket material is available in a wide range of durometers, ranging from as soft as 40 Durometer to as hard as 70 Durometer with standard durometers in between. Additional durometers are available upon request. 40 durometer medical grade silicone can be converted into rolls ranging from as narrow as 1/4″ wide, up to 36″ in width. M&P Sealing can supply 40 durometer medical grade silicone without adhesive or with either our standard acrylic adhesive or our high-temperature acrylic adhesive. 40 durometer medical grade silicone can be manufactured to a wide range of standard and custom thicknesses. M&P Sealing has the capacity to fabricate 40 durometer medical grade silicone by die-cutting or waterjet cutting to meet your design and production requirements.
Specifications
USP CLASS 6
21 CFR 177.2600
ASTM D2000
Physical Property
Test Method
Unit of Measure
Typical Properties
DUROMETER
ASTM D 2240
SHORE A
40
TENSILE STRENGTH
ASTM D 412
psi
1000
SPECIFIC GRAVITY
ASTM D 297
G/CC
1.14
TEAR
ASTM D 624
ppi
(Die B)
140
ELONGATION
ASTM D 412
%
700
LOW-TEMPERATURE
N/A
°F
°C
-80°F
-62°C
HIGH-TEMPERATURE
N/A
°F
°C
450°F
232°C
We provide materials to customers who engineer fabricated products for health care applications. Health care applications are defined as after sales uses such as pharmaceutical production and/or delivery systems, medical devices, and dental and optical applications. We do not promote the use of our materials in which the material is implanted into the body. The above values are typical properties and are provided for information only. They should not be utilized to set specification requirements. This information is furnished as a guide for selecting materials. M&P Sealing Inc. disclaims liability for results or use of this information. It is the solely the customer’s responsibility to obtain and test samples when determining the suitability of material for a particular application.
