Typical Properties of Durometer Specification Grade Silicone
70 durometer specification grade silicone, which is manufactured for use in gasket applications that require demanding physical properties and lower compression set. 70 durometer specification grade silicone has a service temperature of -80° F to +500° F. 70 durometer specification grade silicone offers excellent UV and ozone resistance, and is a non-toxic and chemically inert material and is manufactured using all FDA approved ingredients. 70 durometer general purpose silicone which meets the physical requirements of A-59588 Class 2A Grade 70 and Class 2B Grade 70.
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. 70 durometer specification grade silicone can be supplied in either red or black in color. Select thicknesses can be produced to grey in color. 70 durometer specification grade silicone can be converted into rolls ranging from as narrow as 1/4″ wide, to a maximum width of 36”. M&P Sealing has the ability to supply 70 durometer specification grade silicone without adhesive or choose an adhesive from our standard acrylic adhesive or our high-temperature acrylic adhesive. 70 specification grade silicone can be manufactured in thicknesses ranging from as thin as .016″ to as thick as 1″. Send in a drawing, and let M&P Sealing die-cut or waterjet cut 70 durometer general purpose silicone to meet your exact requirements.
Specifications
ZZ-R-765 CLASS 2A GRADE 70 & CLASS 2B GRADE 70
A-A-59588 CLASS 2A GRADE 70 & CLASS 2B GRADE 70
AMS3304
ASTM D2000
Physical Property | Test Method | Unit of Measure | Typical Properties |
---|---|---|---|
DUROMETER | ASTM D 2240 | SHORE A | 70 +/- 5 |
TENSILE STRENGTH | ASTM D 412 | psi | 850 |
SPECIFIC GRAVITY | ASTM D 297 | G/CC | 1.50 |
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 |