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Where are the product number, batch number and manufacture date marked on the cartridge?

They are inkjet printed around the nozzle end of the cartridge

Can I add additional uncured silicone rubber to a silicone mould that is already cured?

<p>As long as the surface of the cured rubber is kept dust and grease free, more silicone rubber of the same type can be poured on top and will bond with the surface. There will be no detectable join. (unless a different coloured catalyst is used, of course) If the above is strictly adhered to then there are no time constraints.</p>

How do you increase the cure speed of a silicone?

<p><strong>1-Part&nbsp;Condensation Cure:</strong></p> <p>Increasing the humidity</p> <p><strong>2 Part: Silcosets:</strong></p> <p>Increase the amount of catalyst to a Maximum of 1% - Apply heat, again not more than 40C</p> <p><strong>Condensation Cure Moulding Rubbers (900 Series):</strong></p> <p>Use Cat Red 5 &ndash; see technical data sheet for more information</p> <p><strong>Addition Cure 2-Part:</strong></p> <p>Increase temperature using a&nbsp;curing oven &ndash; see individual data sheets. It should be noted however, that the slower the curing of silicone rubber, the better the quality and durability. You will note that any testing undertaken is done after 7 days, when the rubber has fully cured and all volatile products have evolved at which point the rubber has reached its optimum properties.</p>

How can I repair a silicone mould?

<p>Use a 1-part RTV <a href="https://cht-silicones.com/products/adhesives/silcoset-rtv-silicone-adhesive" target="_blank">silicone adhesive</a>&nbsp;- ensuring the edges of the tear are clean and grease free - apply as per the Technical Data Sheet. Use of a translucent adhesive will give best visual results.</p>

Which type of silicone adhesive will adhere to my substrates, will I need a silicone primer?

<p>Choosing the correct silicone adhesive for your substrate is very important. The ACC silicones guide for silicone adhesives and&nbsp;primers will help you select the correct type of silicone adhesive and advise if a silicone primer is needed.</p> <p>Click here for more information on <a href="https://cht-silicones.com/products/primers" target="_blank">Silicone Primer</a> or here&nbsp;to download the <a href="https://cht-silicones.com/download/449" target="_blank">Silicone Adhesive Adhesion Guide&nbsp;</a></p>

Can silicone adhesive withstand high temperature of more than 300 C ?

<p>Silicone adhesive sealants are well known for high temperature resistance. CHT&nbsp;Silicones range of 1-part, RTV high temperature adhesive sealants retain their flexibility and other physical properties when exposed to temperatures up to and above 300&deg;C.</p> <p>click here to see <a href="https://cht-silicones.com/products/adhesives/high-temperature-silicone-adhesives" target="_blank">high temperature silicone adhesives</a></p>

Do you have a WRAS approved silicone grease for potable water?

<p>Yes SGM494 silicone grease is WRAS approved for hot and cold potable water.</p> <p>Click here for more information on <a href="https://cht-silicones.com/products/greases/water-potable-silicone-grease" target="_blank">Water Potable Silicone Grease&nbsp;</a></p> <p>Click here for the <a href="https://cht-silicones.com/download/488" target="_blank">WRAS certificate</a>&nbsp;</p>

Where can I find out about product disposal ?

See section 13 of the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) of the country specific document

What does RTV silicone mean?

<p>RTV is a Room Temperature Vulcanising rubber which means, it cures from a liquid into a flexible rubber at room temperature. This type of silicone chemistry is the most widely used in the formulating of silicone adhesive sealants utilising the moisture in the atmosphere to react with chemical cross linkers, thereby enabling the formation of a silicone elastomer.&nbsp;</p> <p>The most common systems are: Acetoxy Oxime Alkoxy or Methoxy Acetone</p> <p>For more information on our products see our <a href="/products/adhesives">Silicone Adhesive</a> page</p> <p>Acetone cure silicones adhesives have many technical advantages they are now being specified for a wide variety of applications especially within electronics. RTV&rsquo;s are extremely flexible and user friendly. It is possible to adjust the curing regime through changes to the chemistry. ACC have formulated both Acetone and Alkoxy cured accelerated cure adhesives and a thermally conductive version for use in electronics</p>

What is RTV Silicone?

<p>RTV silicone is a liquid silicone compound that cures at room temperature to form a flexible rubber. This can be either an Adhesive Sealant, Moulding Rubber or Electronic Encapsulant Potting Compound.</p> <p>The term RTV is means Room Temperature Vulcanising.</p> <p>The most common RTV silicones use a tin catalyst together with moisture from the atmosphere to cure the rubber, these are and are known as Condensation Cure. Click here for&nbsp;&nbsp;more information on <a href="/products/moulding_rubbers/condensation-cure-silicones" target="_blank">RTV&nbsp;Moulding Rubbers</a> or <a href="https://cht-silicones.com/products/adhesives" target="_parent">RTV Adhesives</a></p> <p>There are RTV compounds that use platinum catalysts are known as Addition Cure&nbsp;and these cure without the need of moisture. The cure speed of Addition cure RTV&rsquo;s can also be accelerated using elevated temperatures. Click here for more information on <a href="https://cht-silicones.com/products/encapsulants" target="_blank">Addition Cure Encapsulants</a>, <a href="https://cht-silicones.com/products/adhesives/heat-cured-silicone-adhesive" target="_blank">Addition Cure Adhesives</a>, <a href="https://cht-silicones.com/products/moulding_rubbers/addition-cure-silicone-moulding-rubbers" target="_blank">Addition Cure Moulding Rubbers</a>.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>

What is silicone rubber used for?

<p>Silicone rubber comes in a variety of forms, adhesives, sealants, moulding rubbers for reproduction, encapsulants and potting compounds for electronics and coatings.</p> <p>Silicone polymers are usually flowable liquids which are cured to form a flexible silicone elastomer or rubber. Additives provide additional characteristics such as adhesion, colour, thermal conductivity to mention a few. Silicone rubber is especially resistant to high temperatures and attack from moisture or chemicals.</p> <p>As silicone sealants they are widely used in the construction industry with excellent adhesion to glass and ceramics and plastics.</p> <p>In electronics they are used as <a href="https://cht-silicones.com/products/adhesives/neutral-cure-rtvs-adhesives" target="_blank">adhesives</a>, <a href="https://cht-silicones.com/products/encapsulants" target="_blank">encapsulants</a> and <a href="https://cht-silicones.com/products/coatings" target="_blank">coatings</a> providing high temperature resistance and being increasingly used for <a href="https://cht-silicones.com/applications/thermal-transfer" target="_blank">thermal transfer</a> in high power or heat generating applications.</p> <p><a href="https://cht-silicones.com/products/moulding_rubbers/food-grade-silicone-moulding-rubbers" target="_blank">Food grade silicones </a>for making utensils and increasing silicones mould for food products. Food Grade silicones are widely used to make bespoke silicone moulds for the confectionery and cake decorating industries for moulding icing sugar and chocolate.</p> <p>Cleick here for more <a href="https://cht-silicones.com/applications" target="_blank">silicone&nbsp;applications</a></p> <p>&nbsp;</p>

Is silicone safe to use for electronics?

<p>Silicone polymers are excellent electrical insulators, for this reason they are often the first choice as electronic encapsulants and potting compounds. Click here for more information regarding <a href="https://cht-silicones.com/products/encapsulants">Silicone Encapsulants</a>. In addition to providing insulation they provide a barrier to moisture and protect against telectrical arching and tracking withing components.</p> <p>Choosing the right type of siliocne adhesive&nbsp;for use within electronics is&nbsp;important as some siliocne adhesives produce&nbsp;byproducts that can cause corrosion of sensitive metals such as copper. CHT Silicones manufacture a range of neatral cure silicone adhesives especialy formulated for safe use with sensitive electronic components. Click here for more information regarding <a href="https://cht-silicones.com/products/adhesives/neutral-cure-rtvs-adhesives">Neutral Cure RTV adhesives</a></p>

What is a silicone crosspolymer?

<p>Silicone crosspolymers are crosslinked silicone elastomer particles in carrier fluid that are key raw materials for creams, glosses, pencils, foundations, primers, and sun care. They provide a breathable film that increases moisture retention while absorbing excess oil and sebum leaving a matte finish and bluring fine lines and large pores. Crosspolymers are also an important ingredient for transforming oily formulations to a silky finish.</p> <p>For more information visist our<a href="/products/crosspolymer_gels"> Silicone Crosspolymer</a> or <a href="/applications/personal-care">Personal Care</a> pages</p>

Is crosspolymer bad for skin?

<p>Dimethicone which is the main ingredient in a silicone crosspolymer is an approved skin protectant by the FDA. Silicone is an inert substance that has been safely used in cosmetics for over 70 years. Silicones are one of the very few actives used in wound, scar and even burn creams to form a protective barrier to prevent trans-epidermal water loss.</p> <p>Silicones remove the unaesthetic properties of other materials (both natural and synthetic), add blurring and soft-focus properties, and enhance the delivery of actives to the skin. Silicones are clean and ethical, sustainable, gentle, degradable, and very effective at low concentrations.</p>

Do crosspolymers clog pores?

<p>Silicones are permeable materials which means they let the skin breath. Silicone elastomers, due to their 3D network, are used in anti-acne products because they help absorb sebum and excess oils off the T-Zone and facial areas.</p> <p>For more information view our <a href="/applications/personal-care/skin-care">Skin Care</a> page</p>

Are silicones sustainable?

<p>Silicones are derived from quartz (sand), the second most abundant mineral on earth. (59.5% by weight, more than most naturally derived chemicals)</p>

Silicone is bad for the environment?

<p>Although silicone is not biodegradable it quickly breaks down into it original components in the environment.</p>

Is silicone crosspolymer a Micro plastic?

<p>The Silicone crosspolymers are not classified as micro plastic. Micro plastic is defined as solid particle of a size between 1 &ndash; 5mm. The Silicone Crosspolymers are non-solid polymers with a much smaller particle size and will degrade into single polymer chainS. Other classic organic polymers e.g. Acrylates will remain&nbsp;as solid particles and do not&nbsp;break down into single polymer chains,&nbsp;this is why they cause the micro plastic issue in the environment.</p>

Is silicone grease thermally conductive?

<h3>Silicone grease can be formulated to be thermally conductive.</h3> <p>Standard silicone greases are used to lubricate or electrically insulate. With the addition of specialist fillers, they can be used to transfer heat by illuminating air gaps that act as an insulator. As they are non-setting compounds, they suitable for use where components might be replaced or upgraded.</p> <p>Typical applications include: - computer microchips, processors, thermistors.</p> <p>For additional information and to see our products view our <a href="/products/greases/thermally-conductive-silicone-grease">Thermally Conductive Grease Page</a></p>

Is silicone safe for electronics?

<p>Is silicone safe for electronics?</p> <p>CHT manufacture silicones that are safe to use on electronics.</p> <p>You should avoid silicone adhesive sealants which use Acetoxy crosslinkers. Neatral cure silicones are safe to use with electronics as any by-products of the cure system are non-corrosive.</p> <p>Silicone encapsulants and coatings are safe and offer protection for the delicate electronic components from harsh environments. <a href="/applications/electronics">For a further information on our silicones for electronics please click here.</a></p>