Silicone Foam

Modern chemistry has, discovered the value that is inherent in sand and how best to use it!

The silicone contained in sand is the basis of a powerful group of chemical polymers. Today they contribute extensively to making our life more pleasant. Silicone can be found in almost every area of our every-day life and, in particular in the area of High Technology such as: Silicone Heart-Valves and Silicone Veins help to save the lives of many. Highly developed speciality Silicones, which are unaffected by extreme temperature variations, ensure a secure and safe environment for the highly sensitive electronic equipment in Rockets and Space Shuttles.

HTV Silicone Elastomer is a rubber material, vulcanised (i.e. cured) at high temperatures. It is made from a special grade of sand with a high silica content. By using blowing agents, a foam can be produced giving rise to MF Silicone Foam.

If you need an unbeatable high-tech foam, you can count on MF Silicone Foam to do the job. This leading-edge advanced foam is ideal for safety applications.

MF Silicone Foam has a mixed cell structure and is FDA-compliant for food contact applications. Plus it features low flammability, smoke density and toxicity values. fabricated into any shape to meet any design specification.

Material Characteristics

• Temperature Resistance
  Continuous -60°C to +200°C. Special compounds/formulations from -90°C.up to +300°C. for limited periods of time.
• Ageing
  Excellent resistance to ozone, ultraviolet light, corona and arcing, flex/stress relaxation.
• Chemical Resistance
  Good resistance to moderate chemicals, fluids and oils, particulary at elevated temperatures.
• Electrical Properties
  Excellent insulation, volume and surface resistance. Good dielectric properties, unsurpassed at elevated temperatures.
• Fluid / Steam Resistance
  Withstands very hot and cold water and low pressure steam. Low water absorption even over long periods.
• Other properties
  Does not support fungicidal growth, mould or bacteria. Available in electrical and thermally conductive grades and in a full range of colours.

To improve the properties of the silicone foam, it can be laminated or cast onto other High Tech. materials such as Aluminium Foils, Kevlar™, to seat cover fabrics and carpeting as a backing for added flame resistance in passenger compartment furnishings.

Applications

• Aviation
• Automotive
• Mass transit industries, offers high degree of design flexibility.
• Institutional and residential furnishings
• Marine and lighting applications
• Flame retardant backings for floor, wall and furniture coverings
• Fire-wall and thermal barriers or insulation
• Padding and gasketing for commercial and private marine vehicles
• Gasketing and sealing in high-intensity light fixtures
• Electronic components in medical, computer and business equipment