| | | Silicone Rubber is ohys ological y inert, thjs making it the oreferred choice of the med.cai. pharmaceutical anc food p'ocessing industries. Silicone have comparatively ov. mechanical properties, lens ie strength, elongation and tear strength, however they keep consta-t even at hgn temperatures Out shoud -ot be jst'C «i|h ■ igh aress'jre s'cam its 'esslance ic oi's anc hyd'ocarcon :>rccuct; is 'ai'y miled a?i; similar ij rai o' Chioroprene rubbers Reasonable resistance to a whole -ange of general chem.cal products, but acids alkalis, esters ano ketcr.e shoulc be avoided Silicone has excellent res.stance to heal [cry air), at +200[C intermittent. It remains flexible at low temperatures of -7D;C and is also resistant to ultra-violent light, ozone and weathering. Exhibits low inflammabilily and lowsmofce toxicity. It hasgood electrical insulation properties, | | |