Material
LSR Liquid Silicone
Liquid silicone (liquid silicone rubber)
Versatile material with a wide temperature range and outstanding biocompatibility.
Abbreviation
LSR
Temperature
-50 to +250 °C
Strength
biocompatible
Application
Medical technology
Overview
LSR in use
LSR liquid silicone is a versatile material that has become indispensable today, above all in medical technology for prostheses and implants. It consists of a pure, flexible, two-component material that cures with the addition of specific catalysts.
Its good chemical and thermal resistance and outstanding flow properties make LSR indispensable for very high-temperature applications and for the manufacture of moulded articles.
Properties
Properties of LSR
- Very good flexibility
- Very easy to sterilise, making it ideal for medical technology
- Very good biocompatibility (USP Class)
- Very good chemical and thermal resistance
- Very good mechanical properties
- High elasticity and tensile strength
- Ideal for dynamic applications
- Ideal for many applications in the automotive industry
- Electrically insulating
- Physiologically completely harmless
- Temperature resistant from -50 °C to +250 °C
Chemical resistance
Resistance of LSR
| Medium | Rating | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and gear oil | 1 | Very good resistance |
| Acids and alkalis | 1 | Very good resistance |
| Fuels | 2 | Good resistance |
| Organic solvents | 3 | Limited resistance |
Detailed chemical resistance data and technical data sheets for the individual grades are available on request.
Materials
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Cooperation
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