High Strength Silicone RTV Mold Making Compound - Gallon - Purple

Description

RTV Silicone molding compound (8.9 lbs)
Mix Ratio 1:10
By Weight
Silicone
mold making materials are used extensively to create molds that will produce
exact
replicas of life castings and other objects used in  special effects, taxidermy, and craft making. Unlike some silicone's IES25 is not inhibited (
restrained or prevented from setting up
) by latex or sulfur based products like oil based clay.
Our silicone mold making compounds consist of two components. A liquid base and a catalyst or curing compound.
When evaluating these materials for your projects, think in 'weight', not 'volume' measurements.
All products are sold by weight.
Silicone
T
hic
kening
Additive
(4oz)
Thickens
9.8lbs
of Silicone
1/3%
ratio by weight
Silicone
Thickening
Additive is
can b
e use
d
with
our
silicone
(
platinum or RTV
cure)
to
thicken the silicone so that it can be
b
rushed
on
. It works instantly and makes it easy to
get the most out of your silico
ne
without waste. Just mix
your sil
icone (base and catalyst) then add a few drops of our
Silicone Thickening
Additive and start mixing. You will
immediately
start to notice the
silicone thicken. If the silicone still
isn't
thick
enough
, add a few more drops until you reach
the desire
d consistency
.
Once its as thick as you want it, just
use a brush or
tongue
depressor
an
d apply it to the item you wish
to replicate.
Silicone
Thickening A
dditive
will not weaken or
strengthen
your
silicone
mold
and does not effect the cure time
. We recommend the
thickening
agent be
kept in
ro
om temperature
.
Some of the materials you can cast into a silicone mold are:
Urethane Plastic
Urethane Rubber (
sold in store
)
Epoxy
Polyester
Fiberglass Resign
Plaster
Soap
Wax
Low melt metals (
up to 400 degrees Max
)
HydroCal White
UltraCal 30
Materials Recommended:
Digital Gram or Digital Postage Scale
Mixing Containers
Stir Sticks Such as Tongue Depressors
Latex or Nitrile Gloves (Silicone is Sticky)
MIXING
Because pigments can settle during storage, Catalyst should be thoroughly stirred before mixing.
Use separate
tools for mixing the base and catalyst to avoid cross contamination.
Accurate weighing is essential to obtain maximum physical properties from the cured silicone.
Add the catalyst to the base and mix until the color is uniform.
Low-shear mixing of the mixture is recommended.
Use clean tools and scrape the bottom and sides of the
container to assure a homogeneous mixture.
CURING
IES25 Silicone will cure sufficiently in 3 hours at room temperature (72°F) to be handled.
IES25
will
reach 90% of ultimate cure in 12 hours at room temperature. For full cure an additional 1 day at room temperature
is required.
STORAGE and HANDLING
IES25 Silicone will remain useful for six months when stored in the original unopened containers at temperatures below 80°F (27°C).
IES25 Silicone is sensitive to moisture. Keep containers covered.
Accessories:
Silicone Thinning Fluid
TYPICAL PROPERTIES
Mix Ratio: 10/1 by weight
Base
Color: white
Specific Gravity: 1.12
Viscosity (cPs) : 65,000
Weight: 2.2lbs
Catalyst
Color: Purple
Specific Gravity: 0.98
Viscosity (cPs): 100
Mixed Viscosity 28000
Pot Life (pour time) 60-90 min.
After cure (6 hours @ 25°C)
Tensile, psi: 450
Elongation, % 375
Durometer, Shore A 25
Tear (die B) 60
Linear shrinkage;%: 0.3-0.4
Specific Gravity: 1.17
Return Policy: Customers are responsible for return shipping / customs fees.
Cash refunds will only be given if products are unopened and in original packaging.