PROPERTY |
TEST METHOD |
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VALUE |
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PHYSICAL |
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Density, kg /m3 (lb. / ft3) Tolerance, % |
ASTM D 3574-95, Test A |
240 (15) |
320 (20) |
480 (30) |
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± 10 |
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Thickness, mm (inches) |
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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 |
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± 20 |
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Standard Color (Code) |
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Black (04) |
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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) |
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Hardness, Durometer, Shore “O” |
ASTM D 2240-97 |
18 |
24 |
55 |
Compression Set, % max. after 24 |
ASTM D 3574-95 |
5 |
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hour recovery |
Test D @23oC(73oF) ASTM D 3574-95 |
10 |
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Test D @70oC (158oF) |
5 |
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ASTM D 3574-95 Test J/Test D |
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autoclaved 5 hrs @121oC (250oF) |
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Dimensional Stability, % max. change |
22 hrs @80oC (176oF) in a forced-air oven |
± 2 |
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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) |
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1.8 (10) |
2.3 (13) |
3.2 (18) |
ELECTRICAL AND THERMAL |
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Dielectric Constant, K’ (“DK”) |
ASTM D 150 measurements at 22oC (72oF) relative humidity 50% for 24 hrs. |
1.71 |
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Dielectric Strength, kVm (volts/mil) |
ASTM D 149-97a |
1969 (50) |
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Dissipation Factor, tan D (“DF”) |
ASTM D 150-98 |
0.05 |
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Volume Resistivity, ohm-cm |
ASTM D 257-99 |
1 x 1012 |
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Surface Resistivity, ohm/sq. |
ASTM D 257-99 |
2 x 1012 |
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Thermal Conductivity, W/m-C (BTU-in./hr/ft2-F) |
ASTM C 518-98 |
– |
– |
– |
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion |
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2.3-3.1 x 10-4 in/in/oC (1.3-1.7×10-4in/in/oF) |
TEMPERATURE RESISTANCE |
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Recommended Constant Use, max. |
SAE J-2236 |
90oC (194oF) |
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Recommended Intermittent Use, max. |
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121oC (250oF) |
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Embrittlement |
ASTM D 746-98 |
– |
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Cold Flexibility |
MIL-P-12420D 1991 @-40oC (-40oF) |
Pass |
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FLAMMABILITY AND OUTGASSING |
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Flammability, mm (inches) |
UL 94HBF (File E20305) (Pass ≥) |
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4.8 (0.188) |
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MVSS 302 (Pass ≥) |
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– |
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CSA Comp HBF(File 188149) (Pass ≥) |
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– |
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Fogging |
SAE J-1756 3 hrs @100oC (212oF) |
– |
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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) % |
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0.05 |
0.04 |
0.06 |
Outgassing, Water Vapor Regain (WVR) % |
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0.4 |
0.46 |
0.65 |
ENVIRONMENTAL |
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Gasketing and Sealing |
UL JMST2 (Consisting of UL50 and UL508) CAN/CSA – C22.2 No. 94-M91 |
File MH15464 File 188149 |
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Moisture Absorption, High Humidity Exposure, % weight gain, typical |
AMS 3568-95 |
3 |
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Water Absorption, Immersion Testing, % weight gain, typical |
ASTM D 570-95 |
15 |
13 |
6 |
UV Resistance |
ASTM G 53-96 |
– |
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Ozone Resistance |
GM 4486P-95 |
– |
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Corrosion Resistance |
AMS 3568-91 |
– |
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Mildew/Bacteria Resistance |
ASTM G 21 |
Good |
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Staining |
ASTM D 925 |
No Stain |
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Skin Contact Irritation |
Primary Skin Irritation Test (FHSA) |
Pass |