ELASTOSIL® FX platinum-curing silicone rubbers are used to create realistic skin effects for film, television, and theater, for example.
Use the range of base rubbers, gels, and additives to achieve stunning results for: FX makeup / lifecasting, masks, body parts/prosthetic effects, wounds, and scars.
Advantages of Wacker Elastosil FX silicones:
- Safe to use on skin (no skin irritation)
- Very soft
- The elasticity allows for visible facial expressions and speech in masks/lifecasts
- Excellent reproduction details
ELASTOSIL® FX 10, FX 20, FX 28, and FX 30 Gel can be used for:
- General prosthetic effects
- Lifecasts
- Body parts
- Wounds
- Masks and makeup
The material with a higher shore hardness ELASTOSIL® FX 28 is mainly used for:
- Body parts
- Decorative prototypes
- Production molds
Available additives
The ELASTOSIL® FX rubbers can be combined with the following additives:
• FX Slow – extends the processing time
• FX Fast – shortens the processing time
• FX Thixo A (formerly FX Thixo) – makes the material thixotropic (non-flowing)
Technical specifications
Mixing ratio by weight: A:B = 1:1
Hardness: Shore A 20 (medium/soft)
Pot life (processing time) at 23°C: 8-12 minutes
Curing time at 23°C: 45 minutes
Color: Translucent
Viscosity at 23°C: 6000 mPa⋅s
Tensile strength: > 6 N/mm²
Elongation at break: 750%
Shelf life
ELASTOSIL® FX20 A/B is best stored between 5 °C and 30 °C in the tightly closed original packaging. The shelf life of each batch is indicated on the product label. Storage beyond the date stated on the label does not necessarily mean that the product is no longer usable. In this case, however, the properties required for the intended use must be checked for quality assurance reasons.
Safety information
Components A and B of the addition-curing class ELASTOSIL® FX20 A/B contain only ingredients that have proven to be non-toxic or aggressive for many years. Special precautions for handling are therefore not required, i.e., only the general regulations for industrial hygiene apply. Detailed safety information is included in the safety data sheet, which can be found at the bottom of the page.
Documentation
NL - Productinformatie Wacker Elastosil FX Silicone.pdf
Elastosil FX, Silicone Rubber for Special Effects (English)
Elastosil FX, Userguide for Special Effects Application (English)
Safety data sheet Elastosil FX 20 A
Safety data sheet Elastosil FX 20 B