Typical Properties of Style 50 Durometer Commercial Grade Silicone

Description: Style 50 durometer commercial grade silicone, which is designed for use in gaskets applications that do not require demanding physical properties, but where higher temperature resistance is required. 50 durometer commercial grade silicone has a service temperature of -80°F to +450°F, with the ability to handle +500°F on an intermittent basis. Style 50 durometer commercial grade silicone offers excellent UV and ozone resistance. 50 durometer commercial grade silicone is a non-toxic and chemically inert silicone material.

M&P Sealing’s commercial grade silicone gasket material is available in a wide range of durometers, ranging from as soft as 30 Durometer to as hard as 80 Durometer with standard durometers in between. Style 50 durometer commercial grade silicone can be supplied in either red or black in color. Select thicknesses are available in grey. Style 50 durometer commercial grade silicone can be produced in rolls ranging from as narrow as 1/4″ wide, up to 48″ in width. M&P Sealing can supply 50 durometer commercial grade silicone without adhesive or with either our standard acrylic adhesive or our high-temperature acrylic adhesive. 50 durometer commercial grade silicone can be manufactured in thicknesses ranging from as thin as .016″ to as thick as 1″. M&P Sealing has the ability to die-cut or waterjet cut 50 durometer commercial grade silicone to meet your exact requirements.

Physical Property Test Method Unit of Measure Typical Properties
DUROMETER ASTM D 2240 SHORE A 50 +/- 5
TENSILE STRENGTH ASTM D 412 psi 600
SPECIFIC GRAVITY ASTM D 297 G/CC 1.45
TEAR ASTM D 624 ppi
(Die B)
80
ELONGATION ASTM D 412 % 300
LOW-TEMPERATURE N/A °F
°C
-80°F
-62°C
HIGH-TEMPERATURE N/A °F
°C
450°F
232°C
HIGH INTERMITTENT TEMPERATURE N/A °F
°C
500°F
260°C
This information is furnished as a guide for selecting materials. M&P Sealing Inc. disclaims liability for results or use of this information. It is the customer’s responsibility to obtain and test samples when determining the suitability of material for a particular application.

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