Technical Data Sheet

SILTRUST™ RTV60 SILICONE RUBBER COMPOUND

Description
SILTRUST RTV31, RTV60 and RTV88 silicone rubber compounds are high
temperature two-part silicone elastomers. They are supplied ready-to-use with a base
compound and DBT (dibutyl tin dilaurate) as the standard curing agent. DBT is suitable
for most applications, however other catalysts are available to facilitate deep section
cure, faster cure and automated mixing.

SILTRUST RTV31, RTV60 and RTV88 silicone rubber compounds differ primarily in
viscosity in the uncured state.

Key Features and Benefits

Variable work times and cure rates by adjusting the amount and type of curing agent
Room temperature cure
Composition free of solvents and solvent odor
Excellent adhesion capabilities with primer
Excellent release properties
Retention of elastomeric properties at temperatures from -54°C(-65°F) up to 260°C
(500°F) continuously, and up to 316°C (600°F) for short periods of time

Typical Physical Properties

UNCURED PROPERTIES OF RTV BASE
RTV31 RTV60 RTV88
COMPOUNDS
Color Red Red Red

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Spreadable
Consistency Pourable Pourable
Paste
Viscosity, cps 25,000 47,000 880,000
Specific Gravity 1.42 1.48 1.47
UNCURED PROPERTIES OF RTV BASE WITH
RTV31 RTV60 RTV88
0.5% DBT CURING AGENT ADDED
Work Time @ 25C (77F), hrs 2 2 0.75
Cure Time @ 25C (77F), hrs 24 24 24
CURED PROPERTIES (0.5 wt. % DBT Curing
Agent
RTV31 RTV60 RTV88
added, cured 7 days at 25°C (77°F) and 50%
R.H.)
Mechanical
Hardness, Shore A Durometer 54 57 58
Tensile Strength, kg/cm2 (psi) 61 (870) 70 (990) 59 (830)
Elongation, % 170 120 120
Tear Strength, kg/cm (lb/in) 5 (29) 7 (40) 8 (42)
Shrinkage, % 0.6 0.6 0.6
Electrical
Dielectric Strength, kv/mm (v/mil) (1.9 mm thick) 17 (430) 17.7 (450) 17.4 (440)
Dielectric Constant @ 1000 Hz 4.4 4 4.3
Dissipation Factor @ 1000 Hz 0.03 0.02 0.03
Volume Resistivity, ohm-cm 1.6 x 1014 4.4 x 1014 2.8 x 1014
Thermal
Useful Temperature Range,°C (°F) -54 to 260 -54 to 260 -54 to 260
(-65 to (-65 to (-65 to
500) 500) 500)
Thermal Conductivity (W/m·K) 0.31 0.31 0.31
Coefficient of Expansion, cm/cm, °C 20 x 10-5 20 x 10-5 20 x 10-5
(in/in, ° F) (11 x 10-5) (11 x 10-5) (11 x 10-5)
Specific Heat, cal/(gm°C) / (BTU/(lb°F)) 0.35 / 0.35 0.35 / 0.35 0.35 / 0.35

Potential Applications
Typical high temperature applications for these products include, but are not limited to:

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Potting and encapsulating electric motors and transformers

Fabrication of rubber parts
Casting molds for low-melting point metals
Release applications such as rubber rollers
Thermal insulation

Patent Status
Nothing contained herein shall be construed to imply the nonexistence of any relevant
patents or to constitute the permission, inducement or recommendation to practice any
invention covered by any patent, without authority from the owner of the patent.

Product Safety, Handling and Storage

Customers should review the latest Safety Data Sheet (SDS) and label for product
safety information, safe handling instructions, personal protective equipment if
necessary, emergency service contact information, and any special storage conditions
required for safety. Momentive Performance Materials (MPM) maintains an around-
the-clock emergency service for its products. SDS are available at
www.momentive.com or, upon request, from any MPM representative. For product
storage and handling procedures to maintain the product quality within our stated
specifications, please review Certificates of Analysis, which are available in the Order
Center. Use of other materials in conjunction with MPM products (for example, primers)
may require additional precautions. Please review and follow the safety information
provided by the manufacturer of such other materials.

Processing Recommendations
Mixing
Select a mixing container 4 to 5 times larger than the volume of RTV silicone rubber
compound to be used. Weigh out the RTV silicone rubber base compound and add the
appropriate amount of curing agent. 0.5% DBT by weight will provide a work time or pot
life of about one hour and a cure time of 24 hours. 0.5% DBT is the most commonly

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used concentration of curing agent for RTV31, RTV60 and RTV88 silicone rubber
compounds. The pot life may be lengthened by using less DBT (as little as 0.1% DBT).

MEASURING GUIDE FOR CURING AGENT ADDITION

RTV Weight Dibutyl Tin Dilaurate Concentration

0.1% 0.5%
100 grams 5 drops 25 drops
454 grams (1 lb.) 23 drops 115 drops (2.27 grams)

With clean tools, thoroughly mix the RTV base compound and the curing agent,
scraping the sides and bottom of the container carefully to produce a homogeneous
mixture. When using power mixers, avoid excessive speeds which could entrap large
amounts of air or cause overheating of the mixture, resulting in shorter pot life.

Deaeration

Air entrapped during mixing should be removed to eliminate voids in the cured product.
Expose the mixed material to a vacuum of 25mm (29 in.) of mercury. The material will
expand, crest, and recede to about the original level as the bubbles break. Degassing
is usually complete about two minutes after frothing ceases. When using the RTV
silicone rubber compound for potting, a deaeration step may be necessary after
pouring to avoid capturing air in complex assemblies.

Curing

Using DBT curing agent at a level of 0.5%, these RTV silicone rubber compounds will
cure in 24 hours at 25° C (77° F) and 50% relative humidity to form durable, resilient
rubbers. Under these conditions a pot life of about one hour will typically be available
for pouring and working with the catalyzed material. Pot life may be increased by
refrigerating the mixed material at 0° C (32° F) after catalyzing.

A choice of curing agents is available for use with RTV31, RTV60 and RTV88 silicone
rubber compounds.

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Cure Curing
CuringAgent Features
Speed Agent Concentration
DBT moderate 0.1-0.5% standard
STO fast 0.1-0.5% small volume applications
good deep section cure suitable
RTV9811 moderate 5-10%
for automatic mixing
RTV9950 moderate 5-10% suitable for automatic mixing
RTV9910 slow 10% suitable for automatic mixing

Deep Section Cure

If these RTV silicone rubber compounds are to be used in deep sections at

temperatures over 150°C (302°F), the cured product should be properly conditioned
prior to service. Following room temperature cure of 1-3 days, a typical program would
be eight hours at 50°C intervals from 100°C (212°F) to the service temperature. Longer
times at each temperature will be required for larger parts or very deep sections.

Bonding

If adhesion is an important application requirement, SILTRUST RTV31, RTV60 and

RTV88 silicone rubber compounds require a primer to bond to non-silicone surfaces.
Thoroughly clean the substrate with a non-oily solvent such as naphtha or methyl ethyl
ketone (MEK) and let dry. Then apply a uniform thin film of a suitable silicone primer
such as SS4004 silicone primer and allow the primer to air dry for one hour or more.
Finally, apply freshly catalyzed RTV silicone rubber compound to the primed surface
and cure as recommended.

Limitations
Customers must evaluate Momentive Performance Materials products and make their
own determination as to fitness of use in their particular applications.

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