Wacker Elastosil FX Thixo – Thickener for Paste-like FX Silicones for Masks & Special Effects
Wacker Elastosil FX Thixo – Thickener for Paste-like FX Silicones for Masks & Special Effects
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Thickener to make Elastosil FX silicones paste-like
Wacker Elastosil FX Thixo is a thickener made specifically for Wacker Elastosil FX silicones. It lets you thicken the silicone, right up to a paste-like mass. You control the flow with the dosage: without Thixo the silicone flows best, with 0.2 % the flow is medium and with 0.5 % the silicone no longer flows.
Key benefits
- Flow to suit: from free-flowing to paste-like.
- Low dosage: 0.2 to 0.5 % is enough.
- Designed for Elastosil FX: intended for Wacker's FX silicones.
Typical applications
- ✓ Thickening Elastosil FX silicones for masks and special effects
- ✓ Props and set building where the silicone must not run
Processing
- Weigh out Elastosil FX component A and B and mix them according to the processing instructions of the silicone.
- Add FX Thixo at the required dosage: 0.2 % for a medium flow, 0.5 % for no flow.
- Stir thoroughly again until the mass is even.
Points to note
- ✓ Try a new dosage on a small quantity first.
- ✓ Elastosil FX is an addition-cure (platinum) silicone. Curing can be inhibited by substances such as sulphur, tin compounds and latex. Use nitrile gloves and, if in doubt, do a small test first.
- ✓ Store the product between 5 °C and 30 °C in the tightly closed original packaging. Close the packaging immediately after use and use up any remaining material as soon as possible.
- ✓ The best-before date of each batch is on the label. After that date the product is not automatically unusable, but check its properties before you use it.
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Application
- Silicone type["Addition curing","Auxiliary material"]Type of silicone or polymer
Safety Information
No hazard classification is stated for this product on this page. Work safely, as with all chemical products: wear protective nitrile gloves (not latex) and safety glasses, ensure good ventilation and do not eat, drink or smoke while working. Wash your hands after use. Always consult the supplied safety data sheet (SDS) for full information on hazards, handling, storage and first aid.| Safety Pictograms | Safety Data Sheets (SDS) |
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