Typical Properties of 60 Durometer Specification Grade Silicone

60 durometer specification grade silicone, which is manufactured for use in gasket applications that require demanding physical properties and lower compression set. 60 durometer specification grade silicone has a service temperature of -80° F to +500° F. 60 durometer specification grade silicone offers excellent UV and ozone resistance. 60 durometer specification grade silicone is a non-toxic and chemically inert material and is manufactured using all FDA approved ingredients. 60 durometer general purpose silicone which meets the physical requirements of A-A-59588 Class 2A Grade 60 and Class 2B Grade 60.

M&P Sealing’s specification grade silicone gasket material is available in a wide range of durometers, ranging from as soft as 30 Durometer to as hard as 80 Durometer with standard durometers in between. 60 durometer specification grade silicone can be supplied in either red or black in color. Select thicknesses are available in grey. 60 durometer specification grade silicone can be produced in rolls ranging from as narrow as 1/4″ wide, up to 48″ in width. M&P Sealing can supply 60 durometer specification grade silicone without adhesive or with either our standard acrylic adhesive or our high-temperature acrylic adhesive. 60 durometer specification grade silicone can be manufactured in thicknesses ranging from as thin as .016″ to as thick as 1″. M&P Sealing has the ability to die-cut or waterjet cut 60 durometer general purpose silicone to meet your exact requirements.

Specifications

ZZ-R-765 CLASS 2A GRADE 60 & CLASS 2B GRADE 60
A-A-59588 CLASS 2A GRADE 60 & CLASS 2B GRADE 60
AMS3303
ASTM D2000

Physical Property Test Method Unit of Measure Typical Properties
DUROMETER ASTM D 2240 SHORE A 60 +/- 5
TENSILE STRENGTH ASTM D 412 psi 900
SPECIFIC GRAVITY ASTM D 297 G/CC 1.45
TEAR ASTM D 624 ppi
(Die B)
120
ELONGATION ASTM D 412 % 400
LOW-TEMPERATURE N/A °F
°C
-80°F
-62°C
HIGH-TEMPERATURE N/A °F
°C
500°F
260°C
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 customer’s responsibility to obtain and test samples when determining the suitability of material for a particular application.

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