PROPERTY | TEST METHOD |
| VALUE |
|
PHYSICAL | ||||
Density, kg /m3 (lb. / ft3) Tolerance, % | ASTM D 3574-95, Test A | 240 (15) | 320 (20) | 480 (30) |
| ± 10 |
| ||
Thickness, mm (inches) |
| 4.78 – 12.70 (0.188-0.500) | 1.57 – 3.18 (0.062- 0.125) | 0.79 – 1.14 (0.031-0.045) |
Tolerance, % | ± 10 |
| ± 20 | |
Standard Color (Code) |
| Black (04) | ||
Compression Force Deflection, kPa (psi) Typical, kPa (psi) | 0.51 cm/min (0.2” / min.) Strain Rate | 41 – 83 | 76 – 138 | 138 – 317 |
Force Measured @25% Deflection | (6 – 12) 64 (9.3) | (11 – 20) 103 (15) | (20 – 46) 193 (28) | |
Hardness, Durometer, Shore “O” | ASTM D 2240-97 | 18 | 24 | 55 |
Compression Set, % max. after 24 | ASTM D 3574-95 | 5 | ||
hour recovery | Test D @23oC(73oF) ASTM D 3574-95 |
10 | ||
| Test D @70oC (158oF) | 5 | ||
| ASTM D 3574-95 Test J/Test D |
| ||
| autoclaved 5 hrs @121oC (250oF) |
| ||
Dimensional Stability, % max. change | 22 hrs @80oC (176oF) in a forced-air oven | ± 2 | ||
Tensile Strength, min. kPa (psi) | ASTM D 3574-75 Test E | 276 (40) | 517 (75) | 827 (120) |
Tensile Elongation, % min. | ASTM D 3574-75 Test E | 100 | 100 | 100 |
Tear Strength, Min. kN/m (pli), | ASTM D 264-91 Die C | 1.1 (6) | 1.4 (8) | 2.6 (15) |
Typical kN/m (pli) |
| 1.8 (10) | 2.3 (13) | 3.2 (18) |
ELECTRICAL AND THERMAL | ||||
Dielectric Constant, K’ (“DK”) | ASTM D 150 measurements at 22oC (72oF) relative humidity 50% for 24 hrs. | 1.71 | ||
Dielectric Strength, kVm (volts/mil) | ASTM D 149-97a | 1969 (50) | ||
Dissipation Factor, tan D (“DF”) | ASTM D 150-98 | 0.05 | ||
Volume Resistivity, ohm-cm | ASTM D 257-99 | 1 x 1012 | ||
Surface Resistivity, ohm/sq. | ASTM D 257-99 | 2 x 1012 | ||
Thermal Conductivity, W/m-C (BTU-in./hr/ft2-F) | ASTM C 518-98 | – | – | – |
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion |
| 2.3-3.1 x 10-4 in/in/oC (1.3-1.7×10-4in/in/oF) |
TEMPERATURE RESISTANCE | ||||
Recommended Constant Use, max. | SAE J-2236 | 90oC (194oF) | ||
Recommended Intermittent Use, max. |
| 121oC (250oF) | ||
Embrittlement | ASTM D 746-98 | – | ||
Cold Flexibility | MIL-P-12420D 1991 @-40oC (-40oF) | Pass | ||
FLAMMABILITY AND OUTGASSING | ||||
Flammability, mm (inches) | UL 94HBF (File E20305) (Pass ≥) |
| 4.8 (0.188) |
|
MVSS 302 (Pass ≥) |
| – |
| |
CSA Comp HBF(File 188149) (Pass ≥) |
| – |
| |
Fogging | SAE J-1756 3 hrs @100oC (212oF) | – | ||
Outgassing, Total Mass Loss (TML) % | ASTM E 595-93 24 hrs @125oC (257oF) @ <7×103 Pa | 0.84 | 0.97 | 1.0 |
Outgassing, Collected Volatile Condensable Materials (CVCM) % |
| 0.05 | 0.04 | 0.06 |
Outgassing, Water Vapor Regain (WVR) % |
| 0.4 | 0.46 | 0.65 |
ENVIRONMENTAL | ||||
Gasketing and Sealing | UL JMST2 (Consisting of UL50 and UL508) CAN/CSA – C22.2 No. 94-M91 | File MH15464 File 188149 | ||
Moisture Absorption, High Humidity Exposure, % weight gain, typical | AMS 3568-95 | 3 | ||
Water Absorption, Immersion Testing, % weight gain, typical | ASTM D 570-95 | 15 | 13 | 6 |
UV Resistance | ASTM G 53-96 | – | ||
Ozone Resistance | GM 4486P-95 | – | ||
Corrosion Resistance | AMS 3568-91 | – | ||
Mildew/Bacteria Resistance | ASTM G 21 | Good | ||
Staining | ASTM D 925 | No Stain | ||
Skin Contact Irritation | Primary Skin Irritation Test (FHSA) | Pass |