{"product_id":"wacker-elastosil-vario-40-catalyst-vario-normaal","title":"Wacker ELASTOSIL® Vario 40 Normal – Transparent Platinum Silicone for Moulds \u0026 Prototyping","description":"\u003ch2\u003ePremium Transparent Platinum Silicone for Professional Mould and Prototyping Applications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWacker ELASTOSIL® VARIO 40 Normal\u003c\/strong\u003e is a 2-component, addition-curing (platinum-cure) pourable silicone with Shore A 40 hardness and fully transparent colour, specially developed for moulds where visibility of the cast object is essential. The \u003cem\u003eNormal\u003c\/em\u003e variant offers a pot life of 150 minutes and a demoulding time of 6 hours at 23°C – ideal for careful processing of complex moulds without time pressure. This professional silicone combines excellent flowability (10,000 mPa·s), high tensile strength (8 N\/mm²), food safety, and broad chemical resistance with unique adaptability via the VARIO system. Mixing ratio 10:1 (A:B).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFully transparent:\u003c\/strong\u003e The cast object remains visible in the mould for precise and correctly positioned cutting – ideal for prototyping and complex geometries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e150 minutes pot life (Normal):\u003c\/strong\u003e Ample processing time for careful pouring, degassing, and positioning of complex moulds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdjustable hardness via VARIO system:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mix VARIO 15 and VARIO 40 A-components for any desired Shore A hardness between 15 and 40\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdjustable curing speed:\u003c\/strong\u003e Combine Normal and Fast B-component for any desired curing time – total B always 10% of A-weight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFood-contact compliant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Platinum-cure technology without by-products, compliant with BfR XV and FDA 21 CFR 177.2600, suitable for culinary moulds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh mechanical strength:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8 N\/mm² tensile strength and 15 N\/mm tear strength for durable, long-lasting moulds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTypical Applications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrototyping and rapid tooling: transparent moulds for precise cutting of complex models\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCulinary moulds for chocolate, confectionery, and food-safe applications (FDA compliant)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStamps and pad printing industry: high detail reproduction and chemical resistance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePodiatry and medical simulation: moulds and anatomical models\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMoulds for polyurethane, polyester, epoxy, and acrylic resin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRobotics, animatronics and set building: flexible silicone objects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProcessing Instructions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMix A and B components in a 10:1 ratio by weight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMix slowly in a figure-8 motion to minimise air entrapment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptional: de-air under vacuum immediately after mixing to remove air bubbles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePour within the 150-minute pot life\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAllow 6 hours to cure at 23°C (or accelerated in an oven)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecommended: post-cure at 100°C for 2-3 hours for complete outgassing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCustomisation Options:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"silicone-mengcalculator\" style=\"max-width: 100%; margin: 30px 0; padding: 20px; background: #f8f9fa; border: 3px solid #0a4a8a; border-radius: 12px; box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(10,74,138,0.12); font-family: inherit;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; margin-bottom: 16px; flex-wrap: wrap;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #0a4a8a; color: white; padding: 8px 16px; border-radius: 9999px; font-weight: bold; font-size: 1.05rem; white-space: nowrap;\"\u003e🧪 ELASTOSIL VARIO MIX\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 1.55rem; color: #0a4a8a; flex: 1;\"\u003eMixing Calculator for Your Perfect Silicone\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #333; line-height: 1.4; margin-bottom: 20px; max-width: 680px; font-size: 0.98rem;\"\u003eCalculate exactly how much \u003cstrong\u003eElastosil Vario 15\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eVario 40\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eCatalyst Vario F (fast)\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eNormal\u003c\/strong\u003e you need.\u003cbr\u003e\u003csmall style=\"color: #e74c3c;\"\u003eAll values at 20 °C. Temperature has a big influence!\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- Hoofd-layout: 2 kolommen --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; gap: 20px; align-items: flex-start;\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- Kolom 1: 3 inputcellen onder elkaar --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 12px;\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- CEL 1: Hardheid --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: white; padding: 18px; border-radius: 10px; box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 0 0 12px 0; color: #0a4a8a; font-size: 1.25rem;\"\u003e1. Desired hardness (Shore A)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cinput type=\"number\" id=\"shoreInput\" value=\"40\" min=\"15\" max=\"40\" step=\"0.1\" style=\"width: 110px; font-size: 2rem; font-weight: bold; text-align: center; padding: 10px; border: 3px solid #0a4a8a; border-radius: 12px;\"\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1.35rem; font-weight: bold; color: #0a4a8a;\"\u003eShore A\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003csmall style=\"display: block; text-align: center; margin-top: 8px; color: #666; font-size: 0.9rem;\"\u003e15 = very soft • 40 = firm\u003c\/small\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- CEL 2: Verwerkingstijd (potlife) --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: white; padding: 18px; border-radius: 10px; box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 0 0 12px 0; color: #0a4a8a; font-size: 1.25rem;\"\u003e2. Desired pot life\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cinput type=\"number\" id=\"potlifeInput\" value=\"150\" min=\"3\" max=\"150\" step=\"1\" style=\"width: 110px; font-size: 2rem; font-weight: bold; text-align: center; padding: 10px; border: 3px solid #0a4a8a; border-radius: 12px;\"\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1.35rem; font-weight: bold; color: #0a4a8a;\"\u003eminutes\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- CEL 3: Alleen totale gewenste mengwaarde (A + B) – uithardtijd-output verwijderd --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: white; padding: 18px; border-radius: 10px; box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 0 0 12px 0; color: #0a4a8a; font-size: 1.25rem;\"\u003e3. Total desired mix amount (A + B in grams)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 12px;\"\u003e\u003cinput type=\"number\" id=\"totalMix\" value=\"1100\" min=\"110\" step=\"50\" style=\"width: 220px; font-size: 2rem; font-weight: bold; text-align: center; padding: 10px; border: 3px solid #0a4a8a; border-radius: 12px;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003csmall style=\"display: block; text-align: center; margin-top: 8px; color: #666; font-size: 0.9rem;\"\u003eB-component = always 10% of A-component\u003c\/small\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- Kolom 2: Jouw perfecte menging (rechts) --\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"finalResult\" style=\"flex: 1; padding: 20px; background: #0a4a8a; color: white; border-radius: 10px; box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.1); min-height: 100%; display: none;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: white; margin: 0 0 14px 0; font-size: 1.5 rem;\"\u003e✅ Your perfect mix\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"finalContent\" style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 14px; font-size: 1.3rem;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- DISCLAIMER --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 24px; padding: 14px 20px; background: #fff3cd; border: 1px solid #ffeaa7; border-radius: 8px; color: #856404; font-size: 1.1rem; line-height: 1.45; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDisclaimer:\u003c\/strong\u003e This calculator is merely a tool and provides an estimate based on the graph from the manual. Actual pot life and curing time may vary due to temperature, mixing technique, humidity, or other factors. Siliconesandmore accepts no liability for divergent results. Always perform a small test mix first and consult the official manual.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 18px; text-align: center; font-size: 0.9rem; color: #555;\"\u003eTip: Buy the kits separately if you want to adjust both hardness and speed.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cscript\u003e\n  \/\/ ====================== DATA UIT GRAFIEK (Wacker TDS + jouw screenshot) ======================\n  \/\/ Waarden gecontroleerd aan de hand van de bijgevoegde grafiek:\n  \/\/ Potlife (blauwe lijn): 155 → 60 → 38 → 18 → 8 min\n  \/\/ Curing time (rode lijn): 6.0 → 3.0 → 1.8 → 1.0 → 0.25 uur\n  \/\/ 100% F = 15 min uitharding (0.25 uur) zoals in de grafiek. (Jouw eerdere opmerking over 3 min is niet terug te vinden in de grafiek; we houden ons aan de officiële Wacker-grafiek.)\n  const bMixData = [\n    { p: 0,   pot: 155, dem: 6.0 },\n    { p: 30,  pot:  60, dem: 3.0 },\n    { p: 50,  pot:  38, dem: 1.8 },\n    { p: 70,  pot:  18, dem: 1.0 },\n    { p: 100, pot:   8, dem: 0.25 }\n  ];\n\n  function getPercentFromTime(target, key) {\n    const data = bMixData;\n    if (target \u003e= data[0][key]) return 0;\n    if (target \u003c= data[data.length-1][key]) return 100;\n    for (let i = 0; i \u003c data.length - 1; i++) {\n      if (target \u003c= data[i][key] \u0026\u0026 target \u003e= data[i+1][key]) {\n        const frac = (data[i][key] - target) \/ (data[i][key] - data[i+1][key]);\n        return data[i].p + frac * (data[i+1].p - data[i].p);\n      }\n    }\n    return 50;\n  }\n\n  function getTimeFromPercent(percent, key) {\n    const data = bMixData;\n    const p = Math.max(0, Math.min(100, percent));\n    for (let i = 0; i \u003c data.length - 1; i++) {\n      if (p \u003e= data[i].p \u0026\u0026 p \u003c= data[i+1].p) {\n        const frac = (p - data[i].p) \/ (data[i+1].p - data[i].p);\n        return data[i][key] + frac * (data[i+1][key] - data[i][key]);\n      }\n    }\n    return p \u003c= 0 ? data[0][key] : data[data.length-1][key];\n  }\n\n  function updateCalculator() {\n    const totalMix = parseFloat(document.getElementById('totalMix').value) || 1100;\n    const totalA = Math.round(totalMix \/ 1.1);\n    const totalB = Math.round(totalMix - totalA);\n\n    const shore = parseFloat(document.getElementById('shoreInput').value) || 15;\n\n    const frac40 = (shore - 15) \/ 25;\n    const a15 = Math.round((1 - frac40) * totalA);\n    const a40 = Math.round(frac40 * totalA);\n\n    const potTarget = parseFloat(document.getElementById('potlifeInput').value) || 15;\n    const percentFast = getPercentFromTime(potTarget, 'pot');\n    const calculatedDem = getTimeFromPercent(percentFast, 'dem');\n\n    const bFast = Math.round((percentFast \/ 100) * totalB);\n    const bNormal = totalB - bFast;\n\n    const finalHTML = `\n      \u003cdiv style=\"background: rgba(255,255,255,0.15); padding: 14px; border-radius: 8px;\"\u003e\n        \u003cstrong\u003eA-component (total ${totalA} g)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n        Vario 15: \u003cstrong\u003e${a15} g\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n        Vario 40: \u003cstrong\u003e${a40} g\u003c\/strong\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"background: rgba(255,255,255,0.15); padding: 14px; border-radius: 8px;\"\u003e\n        \u003cstrong\u003eB-component (total ${totalB} g)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n        Catalyst Vario F: \u003cstrong\u003e${bFast} g\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n        Catalyst Normal: \u003cstrong\u003e${bNormal} g\u003c\/strong\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"background: rgba(255,255,255,0.15); padding: 14px; border-radius: 8px;\"\u003e\n        \u003cstrong\u003eWorking times\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n        Pot life: \u003cstrong\u003e${potTarget.toFixed(0)} min\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n        Demould time: \u003cstrong\u003e${calculatedDem.toFixed(2)} hours\u003c\/strong\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    `;\n    document.getElementById('finalContent').innerHTML = finalHTML;\n    document.getElementById('finalResult').style.display = 'block';\n  }\n\n  function copyMix() {\n    const final = document.getElementById('finalContent').innerText;\n    navigator.clipboard.writeText(final).then(() =\u003e {\n      const btn = document.querySelector('#finalResult button');\n      if (btn) {\n        const orig = btn.innerHTML;\n        btn.innerHTML = '✅ Copied!';\n        setTimeout(() =\u003e { btn.innerHTML = orig; }, 2000);\n      }\n    });\n  }\n\n  function initCalculator() {\n    const elements = ['shoreInput', 'potlifeInput', 'totalMix'];\n    elements.forEach(id =\u003e {\n      const el = document.getElementById(id);\n      if (el) {\n        el.addEventListener('input', updateCalculator);\n        el.addEventListener('change', updateCalculator);\n      }\n    });\n    updateCalculator();\n  }\n\n  if (document.readyState === 'loading') {\n    document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', initCalculator);\n  } else {\n    initCalculator();\n  }\n\u003c\/script\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWacker Chemie\u003c\/strong\u003e is a global leader in silicone technologies for professional mould making, prototyping, and food-safe applications with over 100 years of expertise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eImportant Warning: Inhibition in Addition-Curing Silicones\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/strong\u003e This is an addition-curing (platinum-cure) silicone. These silicones can be inhibited by sulphur, nitrogen, amino compounds, and metal salts. If you are unsure whether the products you are using (including gloves, spatulas, and cups) contain these ingredients, please perform a small test first. These substances can be found in many latex gloves, some plasticines, paints and glues, condensation-curing silicones, 1-component silicone sealants, natural rubbers, and 3D printing material (especially stereolithography). If you wish to use these, you will need to apply a protective layer of polyvinyl alcohol (PVA).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #fff3cd; border: 2px solid #ffc107; color: #856404; padding: 25px; border-radius: 10px; margin: 30px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #856404; margin-top: 0;\"\u003e⚠️ What the compliance statements do and do not say\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWacker states compliance for this product for \u003cstrong\u003efood contact\u003c\/strong\u003e: EC 1935\/2004, BfR XV Silicones (volatiles max 0.5 %, extractables max 0.5 %) and FDA 21 CFR 175.300 and 177.2600. Wacker further declares that phthalates, bisphenols, PVC, PFAS, SCCP, heavy metals, latex and fragrances, among others, are not intentionally introduced, that the product is not of animal or human origin, is not derived from GMOs and does not undergo irradiation, and that the substances listed in the toy standards EN 71-3 and EN 71-9 and in CPSIA are not intentionally introduced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is not a statement about skin contact or biocompatibility.\u003c\/strong\u003e We do not use the term skin-friendly as a certification, because no such certification exists at raw material level. Wacker itself notes that regulatory sanctioning of the ingredients does not imply the finished product is considered safe, and that responsibility for the finished article and for migration, extraction and volatile testing rests with its manufacturer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote for body-contact applications:\u003c\/strong\u003e the WACKER SILICONES HEALTH CARE POLICY generally does not permit use in contact with the genital mucosa, generally excludes applications of more than 30 days, and assesses contraceptive and reproductive devices case by case. If you are working on such a product, contact us before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProfessional Support\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur technical specialists advise on hardness mixing, curing speed, vacuum techniques, and optimal results for your specific mould, prototype, or stamp application. 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