Wacker Elastosil E43 N Silicone rubber RTV-1 for food industry 310ml

ELASTOSIL® E43 N TRANSPARENT is a one-component, non-slump to self-levelling RTV-1 silicone adhesive for food-related and industrial applications, which cures at room temperature in the presence of humidity to form a permanently elastic silicone rubber.Pack size: 310 ml cartridgeAlso available in: ApplicationsBonding and sealing of household and small appliancesFIPG applications (Formed-In-Place Gaskets)Heating and cooling technologyMechanical engineeringCompliant with BfR XV and FDA 21 CFR §175.300 and §177.2600 for food contactAdhesion to glass, ceramics, metals, plastics, and powder-coated surfacesFeaturesRTV-1 (room temperature vulcanizing silicone rubber)Food-grade (after full curing)UV, weather and heat resistant up to +180 °CTemperature resistant from -50 °C to +180 °CCondensation-curing systemElectrically insulatingNon-slump to self-levellingGood adhesion without primer to many substratesNo inhibition of platinum-cured siliconesHeat curing only for thin layers (<0.5 mm)Technical DataUncuredColorColorlessDensity (23 °C)1.09 g/cm³Skin formation time (23 °C, 50% RH)5–10 minutesCuring rate (23 °C, 50% RH)1.6 mm/dayViscosity, dynamic (25 °C, 0.5 1/s)250,000 mPa·sViscosity, dynamic (25 °C, 25 1/s)150,000 mPa·sCured (14 days, 23 °C / 50 % RH, 2 mm)ColorTransparentDensity (in water, 23 °C)1.12 g/cm³Hardness Shore A30Tensile strength7.8 N/mm²Elongation at break450 %Tear strength12.5 N/mm* The values are typical and not intended for specification purposes.Processing InstructionsApply directly from cartridge – ready to useApplication with manual, pneumatic or electric guns (e.g., )Use of suitable nozzles recommended (e.g., )Cures at room temperature in the presence of humidityOptimal curing at 50 % RH and 23 °CHeat curing only for thin layers (<0.5 mm)RemovalUncured: remove with white spirit or test benzineCured: remove mechanically or with silicone removerStorage & Shelf LifeStore in a cool and dry placeMinimum shelf life: see batch labelELASTOSIL E-43-N, E43N, E43 N Transparent, WACKER food-grade silicone adhesive, RTV-1, 1K silicone Information on product safety (Manufacturer, Contact)Wacker Chemie AG, Gisela-Stein-Strasse 1, 81671 München, GERMANY, +49 89 6279-0, , www.wacker.com