PlatSil® HTS-40 – High-Strength Silicone Casting Rubber for Mold Making & Production
PlatSil® HTS-40 – High-Strength Silicone Casting Rubber for Mold Making & Production
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PlatSil® HTS-40 is a two-component, platinum-catalyzed silicone rubber (RTV) from Polytek Development Corp., developed for demanding production environments where higher hardness is required. With Shore A40, excellent tear strength, and good chemical resistance, this rubber delivers reliable performance in repetitive demolding and intensive use.
Key Benefits
- Shore A40 Hardness: Sturdier molds for applications requiring more structural rigidity.
- High Tear Strength (131 pli Die B): Resistant to intensive use in high-volume production environments.
- Excellent Release: No release agents needed in most applications.
- Good Chemical Resistance: Suitable for casting polyesters, polyurethanes, epoxies, and more.
- No Shrinkage Upon Curing: Excellent dimensional accuracy for precision parts.
- Adjustable Processing Time: Compatible with accelerators (Part X) and retarders (Part R).
Typical Applications
- Mold making for polyurethane, epoxy, and polyester casting materials
- Industrial prototyping: accurate reproduction of stiffer parts
- Architectural restoration: reproduction of ornamental details in concrete or plaster
- Art casting and sculpture: sturdy molds for multiple uses
- Manufacturing of technical parts with precise tolerances
Technical Specifications
Mix ratio 1A:10B (by weight). Shore A40 hardness, mixed viscosity 17,000 cP, pour time 30 minutes, demold after 24 hours at 77°F. Cured color: milky white. Specific gravity 1.11, elongation 831%. Can be thickened with PlatThix or Fumed Silica for brush-on applications.
Manufactured by Polytek Development Corp. (Easton, PA, USA) – specialist in professional casting and molding materials for industry, art, and manufacturing.
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Product Properties
- Hardness40Shore AHardness of the silicone material
- Shrinkage0.0%Linear shrinkage after curing
- ColorMilk whiteColor of the finished product
- TransparencyOpaqueDegree of transparency
- Viscosity17000mPa·sViscosity of the uncured silicone
- Density1.11g/cm³Density of the cured material
- Mix ratio1:10Mixing ratio A : B
- Tensile strength4.73MPaMaximum tensile force before breaking
- Tear strength23.0kN/mResistance against tearing
- Elongation at break831%Maximum stretch before breaking
- Pot life30minutesWorking time after mixing
- Cure time1440minutesTime until full cure
Component Properties
- Color AClear/transparentColor of component A
- Color BMilky white/translucentColor of component B
- Viscosity A1200mPa·sViscosity of component A
- Viscosity B28000mPa·sViscosity of component B
- Density A0.96g/cm³Density of component A
- Density B1.12g/cm³Density of component B
Electrical Properties
- Electrically insulatingYesPrevents electric current flow
Certification & Safety
- Chemical resistanceGoodResistance to chemicals
- Moisture resistantYesResistant to moisture and water absorption
Application
- Use caseDie & mould makingIntended use
- Silicone type["Addition curing","RTV-2"]Type of silicone or polymer
- Cure speedNormalHow quickly the material can be demoulded
Safety Information
Component A is classified as irritating to skin and eyes: it causes skin irritation (H315) and serious eye irritation (H319). Signal word: Warning. According to Polytek's European safety data sheet, component B is not classified as hazardous. Wear protective gloves, for example nitrile, and eye protection, and wash your hands thoroughly after work. In case of skin contact, wash with plenty of soap and water. In case of eye contact, rinse cautiously with water for several minutes and remove contact lenses if possible. If irritation persists, consult a doctor. 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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Required protection (ISO 7010)
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| Signal Word | H‑code | Hazard Statement | P‑codes | P‑statements |
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| Warning | Causes serious eye irritation | - | - | |
| Warning | Causes skin irritation | - | - |
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Frequently asked questions
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