{"product_id":"zhermack-za-sfx-10-wt-10","title":"Zhermack ZA SFX 10 WT 10 – Biocompatible Addition Cure Silicone Shore A10 for SFX \u0026 Skin Contact","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBiocompatible platinum silicone for skin contact and special effects\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eZhermack ZA SFX 10 WT 10\u003c\/strong\u003e is a two component addition cure silicone rubber with Shore A 10 hardness, developed for special effects. Together with ZA SFX 0020 it is the only product in our range that Zhermack has had assessed under ISO 10993-1 for contact with intact skin as well as contact with mucosal membrane. It mixes 1:1 by weight, the working time is 12 minutes and the material is set after 40 minutes at 23 °C.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAssessed under ISO 10993-1:\u003c\/strong\u003e tested for cytotoxicity (10993-5), sensitisation (10993-10) and skin irritation (10993-23), with no relevant biological effects. Study completed in August 2023.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNo organic plasticisers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Zhermack states the product does not contain any.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShore A 10, firmer than the 00 range:\u003c\/strong\u003e it holds its shape better than SFX 0020 and SFX 0030, which suits thicker appliances and parts that carry load.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHigh elongation:\u003c\/strong\u003e 650 % elongation at break and 14 N\/mm tear strength, so thin edges do not tear easily.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTranslucent:\u003c\/strong\u003e a neutral base for pigmenting, flocking and skin tones.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoftened with Deadner:\u003c\/strong\u003e for a gel like consistency without switching product.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWide temperature range:\u003c\/strong\u003e the cured material is stable from -40 °C to +200 °C.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\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 biocompatibility assessment does and does not say\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eZhermack had this product assessed as a surface medical device in two contact categories:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ contact with \u003cstrong\u003eintact skin\u003c\/strong\u003e, prolonged contact of more than 30 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ contact with \u003cstrong\u003emucosal membrane\u003c\/strong\u003e, contact duration up to 24 hours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOutside that scope the report says nothing. The assessment applies to the material as Zhermack supplies it. Pigment, softener, Deadner, release agent, mix ratio and degree of cure all influence the result of your finished part. If you are making a medical device or a product with prolonged body contact, have the cured end product tested by an accredited laboratory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTypical applications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ Special effects make-up, appliances and film prosthetics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ Prostheses and orthoses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ Masks, cosplay and props with skin contact\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ Bodycasting and skin replication\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ Medical simulation models and training phantoms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ Animatronics, robotics and dolls\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eProcessing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShake or stir base and catalyst separately before use to redisperse any sediment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeigh base and catalyst 1:1. A deviation of up to 5 % does not noticeably change the result.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMix vigorously in a clean container and scrape the bottom and sides, until the mixture is homogeneous.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd Deadner if you want a softer, gel like consistency.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePreferably de-air under vacuum and pour from about 30 cm height into the mould, so air bubbles stretch and break.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAllow 40 minutes to set at 23 °C, then demould without tools. Use compressed air to help release if needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbove 23 °C working time and setting time drop sharply, at 40 °C roughly by half. Below 23 °C both increase considerably.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePoints to watch\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ The platinum catalyst is in the CATALYST component. Only use base and catalyst together when they carry the same batch number.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ Work on clean, grease free and dry surfaces and do not swap the caps of base and catalyst.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ Vaseline oil can inhibit cure, so test on a small scale first.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ Sulphur bearing clay, latex, PVC, uncured polyurethane and epoxy, cyanoacrylate and many SLA 3D prints can also poison platinum silicones.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ Shelf life 12 months when stored between 5 °C and 27 °C.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eProfessional support\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are unsure whether this product suits your contact duration and application, or you need the Zhermack biocompatibility dossier, get in touch. Tell us what kind of contact is involved and for how long, and we will find out which documentation exists and which does not.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Zhermack","offers":[{"title":"2 kg Set (1+1 kg, DT20550)","offer_id":54802170184021,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 kg Set (5+5 kg, DT20551)","offer_id":54802170216789,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"50 kg Set (25+25 kg, DT20552)","offer_id":54802170249557,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"400 kg Set (200+200 kg, DT20553)","offer_id":54802170282325,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/4096\/0341\/files\/Logo_Zhermack.png?v=1762179478","url":"https:\/\/siliconesandmore.com\/en\/products\/zhermack-za-sfx-10-wt-10-biocompatible-silicone","provider":"siliconesandmore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}