ELASTOSIL® FX platinum-cured silicone rubbers are used to create realistic skin effects for film, television and theatre, for example.
Use the range of base rubbers, gels and additives to achieve stunning results for, for example: 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/life forms
- Excellent reproduction details
ELASTOSIL® FX 10, FX 20, FX 28 and FX 30 Gel can be used for:
- General prosthetic effects
- Life forms
- Body parts
- Wounds
- Masks and makeup
The material with a higher shore hardness, ELASTOSIL® FX 28, is primarily suitable for:
- Body parts
- Decoration prototypes
- Production molds
Available additives
The ELASTOSIL® FX rubbers can be combined with the following additives:
• FX Slow – extends working time
• FX Fast – shortens working time
• FX Thixo A (formerly FX Thixo) – makes the material thixotropic (non-flowable)
Technical specifications
Mixing ratio by weight: A:B = 1:1
Hardness: Shore A 28 (medium/soft)
Pot life (working time) at 23°C: 8-12 minutes
Curing time at 23°C: 45 minutes
Colour: Translucent
Viscosity at 23°C: 6000 mPa⋅s
Tensile strength: > 5.5 N/mm²
Elongation at break: 600%
Shelf life
ELASTOSIL® FX20 A/B should be stored between 5°C and 30°C in the tightly closed original packaging. The shelf life of each batch is stated 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 non-toxic or aggressive for many years. Special precautions during 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_28_A_B-TDS-EN.pdf
Elastosil FX, Silicone Rubber for Special Effects (English)
Elastosil FX, Userguide for Special Effects Application (English)
NL - SDS Wacker Elastosil FX 28 A.pdf
NL - SDS Wacker Elastosil FX 28 B.pdf