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Silicone Rubber Durometer 40A-TC5040

TC-5040 A/B is a room temperature, addition/platinum curing silicone rubber designed for mold making, encapsulation applications, pressure pads, gaskets, and various other types of parts. When this rubber is used to make certain types of molds, it is translucent enough to see through when casting into the mold cavity.

Inhibition

Certain materials will cause inhibition or neutralization of the curing agent. These materials are sulphur and organometallic salt containing compounds such as organic rubbers and condensation cured RTV silicone rubbers. Inhibition may easily be determined by brushing a small quantity of TC-5040 A/B over a localized area of the surface to be reproduced. If the TC-5040 A/B is gummy or uncured after the curing time, then you know the mold surface is acting as an inhibitor. Molds made from wood, plaster, metal or plastic should not cause inhibition if they are clean. To insure against possible problems, it is advisable to seal the surface with RF-5215 or other appropriate sealer.

Storage

Store ambient temperatures, 65-80°F (18-27°C). Unopened containers will have a shelf life of 12 months from date of shipment when properly stored at recommended temperatures. Purge opened containers with dry nitrogen before re-sealing.

Safety Precautions

Use in a well-ventilated area. Avoid contact with skin using protective gloves and protective clothing. Repeated or prolonged contact on the skin may cause an allergic reaction.

Eye protection is extremely important. Always use approved safety glasses or goggles when handling this product.

If Contact Occurs

Skin: Immediately wash with soap and water. Remove contaminated clothing and launder before reuse. It is not recommended to remove resin from skin with solvents. Solvent only increase contact and dry skin. Seek qualified medical attention if allergic reactions occur.

Eyes: Immediately flush with water for at least 15 minutes. Call a physician.

Ingestion: If swallowed, call a physician immediately. Remove stomach contents by gastric suction or induce vomiting only as directed by medical personnel. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.