LITERATURE Materials.Silicone rubber Noun 1. silicone rubber - made from silicone elastomers; retains flexibility resilience and tensile strength over a wide temperature range synthetic rubber, rubber - any of various synthetic elastic materials whose properties resemble natural rubber Information on HV 1760/80 silicone rubber is presented in a two-page technical bulletin. HV 1760/80 silicone rubber is an 80-durometer, hydrophobic hydrophobic /hy·dro·pho·bic/ (-fo´bik) 1. pertaining to hydrophobia (rabies). 2. not readily absorbing water, or being adversely affected by water. 3. material specifically designed to provide excellent electrical insulation Electrical insulation A nonconducting material that provides electric isolation of two parts at different voltages. To accomplish this, an insulator must meet two primary requirements: it must have an electrical resistivity and a dielectric strength and tracking resistance, along with improved mold release, according to the literature. It is said to feature an addition cure system for improved productivity. This product is a fully compounded, catalyzed, high-consistency rubber compound. Typical applications are presented in the bulletin, along with information on limitations, use, shipping, storage, typical properties and packaging. (Dow Corning, Midland, MI 48686-0994) Circle 128 on card Acrylic rubber Acron AR acrylic rubber is featured in the company's newsletter. The Acron AR product line includes both post cure (epoxide epoxide /epox·ide/ (e-pok´sid) an organic compound containing a reactive group resulting from the union of an oxygen atom with two other atoms, usually carbon, that are themselves joined together. ) and fast cure (halogen) grades in a range of Mooney viscosities. Specialty types offering enhanced low temperature performance, high temperature compression set and processing ease are also said to be available. Acrylic elastomers are said to be high valued for their excellent resistance to heat and oil, according to the literature. The products have no unsaturation in the polymer backbone. (Cancarb, 111 5th Ave., S.W., Suite 3100, Calgary, Alberta, Canada T2P T2P Type-Two Phaser (Star Trek) T2P Transition to Production (computer systems development) 3Y6) Circle 129 on card Fluoroelastomer sealant A product bulletin describes the properties, uses and technical specifications for the company's one-part fluoroelastomer sealant/caulk. Formulated from DuPont Dow Elastomer's Viton, a fluorine-containing synthetic rubber, Pelseal 2077 is said to combine ease of use with exceptional heat and chemical resistance properties, which is said to make it ideal for use in harsh environments. Unlike two-part sealants and caulks, which require a separate curative agent for activation, Pelseal 2077 is supplied in resealable 11- and 20-ounce caulking caulk·ing n. A usually impermeable substance used for caulking. Also called caulking compound. Noun 1. caulking - a waterproof filler and sealant that is used in building and repair to make watertight caulk cartridges. The two-page data sheet explains that Pelseal 2077 withstands temperature extremes of-40 to +400 [degrees] F, resists attack by over 300 chemicals and corrosive liquids, and resists ozone, UV radiation, salt spray and fungal growth. (Pelseal Technologies, LLC (Logical Link Control) See "LANs" under data link protocol. LLC - Logical Link Control , 401 Lafayette St., Newtown, PA 18940-0309) Circle 130 on card White reinforcing fillers Rubbersil white reinforcing fillers are featured in a four-page brochure. These precipitated silicas are said to be essential in the manufacture of translucent, white or colored rubber compounds for shoe soles. Additionally, they are said to be widely used in tires, hoses, conveyor belts, thermoplastic elastomer compounds and other rubber technical articles according to the literature. (Akrochem, 255 Fountain St., Akron, OH 44304) Circle 131 on card Polyurethane additives This four-color wall chart highlights the company's complete line of additives for the Asian polyurethane market, including amine amine (əmēn`, ăm`ēn): see under amino group. amine Any of a class of nitrogen-containing organic compounds derived, either in principle or in practice, from ammonia (NH3). and metal catalysts, and silicone and non-silicone surfactants, marketed under the Dabco, Polycat and LK trademarks. The chart includes product descriptions and typical physical properties for each additive, as well as suggested applications, such as flexible slabstock, flexible molded and rigid foams. (Air Products and Chemicals, 7201 Hamilton Blvd., Allentown, PA 18017) Circle 132 on card Nitrile nitrile: see rubber. elastomers An 18-page, four-color brochure is available highlighting Zetpol hydrogenated nitrile rubber (HNBR HNBR Hydrogenated Acrylonitrile-Butadiene Rubber ). Zetpol is said to be ideally suited for demanding automotive and industrial applications where excellent heat and chemical resistance and high physical strength are required, according to the literature. The brochure details the Zetpol product line, as well as its performance for various applications. (Zeon Chemicals, 4111 Bells Lane, Louisville, KY 40211) Circle 133 on card Thermoplastic A polymer material that turns to liquid when heated and becomes solid when cooled. There are more than 40 types of thermoplastics, including acrylic, polypropylene, polycarbonate and polyethylene. PU A data sheet offers technical and application information on the company's flame retardant thermoplastic polyurethane film polyurethane film Wound care A transparent polymer-based wound dressing with variable vapor permeability and sheet products. The literature covers ST-1796 and ST-1776 materials, both of which meet UL-94-VTM-O standards for flame resistance and are said to be ideal for applications requiring flame resistant thin films. Film and sheet can be manufactured in thicknesses from .001" to .125" in widths up to 80". The urethane urethane (yoor´ithān´), n ethyl carbamate used as an anesthetic agent for laboratory animals, formerly used as a hypnotic in humans. is available in durometers from 75 to 95 Shore A, and in a range of standard and custom colors, opacities and surface textures, according to the literature. (Stevens Urethane, 9 Sullivan Rd., Holyoke, MA 01040-2800) Circle 134 on card Hose reinforcement The company's 20-page, four-color brochure describes Twaron adhesion-activated products. Because of its outstanding mechanical properties, Twaron 1014 is said to be a likely candidate to be used for the reinforcement of industrial and automotive hoses, according to the literature. Twaron 1014 will become part of a larger family of adhesion-activated yarns. (Twaron Products V.o.F., Postbus 9600, 6800 TC Arnhem, The Netherlands) Circle 135 on card Thermoplastic elastomer Arnitel polyester-based thermoplastic elastomer grades are featured in a 24-page, four-color brochure. Arnitel polyester-based elastomers are said to combine the performance characteristics of elastomers with the processing features of thermoplastics, providing benefits in processing and productivity, according to the literature. Arnitel co-polyesters consist of hard and soft segments. The hard segments are semi-crystalline polybutylene-terephthalate. The soft segments are amorphous polyesters or polyethers. The ratio of soft to hard block and the composition of the soft segment can be varied, thus creating a wide range of properties, according to the literature. (DSM 1. DSM - Data Structure Manager. An object-oriented language by J.E. Rumbaugh and M.E. Loomis of GE, similar to C++. It is used in implementation of CAD/CAE software. DSM is written in DSM and C and produces C as output. Engineering Plastics, 2267 W. Mill Rd., P.O. Box 3333, Evansville, IN 47732-3333) Circle 136 on card Specialty polymers Key information on specialty polymers and polyolefins is offered in two product selection guides. "Additives for specialty polymers and products" and "Additives for polyolefins" provide detailed information on products/product forms available to meet highly specific market needs, chemical structures and clearances for food contact use, all in four-color, laminated charts. "Additives for specialty polymers and products" lists more than 60 antioxidants Antioxidants Substances that reduce the damage of the highly reactive free radicals that are the byproducts of the cells. Mentioned in: Aging, Nutritional Supplements antioxidants, n. , processing stabilizers, light stabilizers, brightening agents and blends, along with recommended applications. "Additives for polyolefins" offers information to meet market needs in polypropylene fiber, filled systems, film, molding, pipe, tape, wire and cable. (Ciba Specialty Chemicals “Ciba” redirects here. For the pre-1971 company, see Novartis. Ciba Specialty Chemicals is a chemical company based in and near Basel, Switzerland. It was formed as the non-pharmaceuticals elements of Novartis were spun out in 1997, following the merger in the , Additives Division, 540 White Plains Rd., P.O. Box 2005, Tarrytown, NY 10591-9005) Circle 137 on card Acrylic coagents This producer of acrylic coagents for the peroxide curing of elastomer elastomer (ĭlăs`təmər), substance having to some extent the elastic properties of natural rubber. The term is sometimes used technically to distinguish synthetic rubbers and rubberlike plastics from natural rubber. products offers the fourth volume of its Cure Concepts newsletter. Cure Concepts, Volume IV, highlights performance information on peroxide-acrylic coagent cure systems and their benefits over the traditional sulfur-accelerator cure. It also contains test data on fiber/fabric to rubber adhesion, improved hot tear strength and reactive dispersions for rubber applications. The company offers over 150 different monomer monomer (mŏn`əmər): see polymer. monomer Molecule of any of a class of mostly organic compounds that can react with other molecules of the same or other compounds to form very large molecules (polymers). products, an extensive line of epoxy, urethane and specialty oligomers, photoinitiators and other specialty chemicals. (Sartomer, Oaklands Corporate Center, 502 Thomas Jones Way, Exton, PA 19341) Circle 138 on card |
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