| PROPERTIES | TEST METHOD | VALUES FPS UNITS | TEST METHOD | VALUES METRIC UNITS |
| SPECIFIC GRAVITY | DIN 53508 | 1.2±0.05 | ASTM D297 | 1.2±0.05 |
| HARDNESS | DIN 53505 | 60 ± 5 SH A | ASTM D2240 | 60 ± 5 SH A |
| TENSILE STRENGTH ( MIN ) | DIN 53504 | 853 PSI | ASTM D412 | 100 KG/CM2 |
| ELONGATION AT BREAK ( MIN ) | DIN 53504 | 250% | ASTM D412 | 250% |
| COMPRESSION SET (70º C/24 HRS/25% SET) (MAX) | DIN ISO 815-1 | 40% | ASTM D395 METHOD B | 40% |
| POLYMER CONTENT (%) | 100 | 100 | ||
| TEAR RESISTANCE ( ANGULAR ) MIN | DIN 53515 | 112 LBS/INCH | ASTM D624 | 20 KG/CM |
| CHANGE IN PROPERTIES | ||||
| HEAT AGEING ( 72 HRS. AT 100 ºC ) | ASTM D573 | |||
| — HARDNESS (PTS) | + 3 (MAX) | + 3 (MAX) | ||
| — TENSILE STRENGTH (%) | ±5 | ±5 | ||
| — ELONGATION AT BREAK (%) | ±5 | ±5 | ||
| VOLUME SWELL : AT 70º C FOR 72 HRS/IN | ASTM D 471 | |||
| IRM OIL NO.1 | + 5% | + 5% | ||
| IRM OIL NO.2 | + 7% | + 7% | ||
| IRM OIL NO.3 | + 25% | + 25% | ||
| CHEMICAL RESISTANCE | ||||
| — OZONE | EXCELLENT | ASTM D 1149 | EXCELLENT | |
| — DILUTE ACIDS AND BASES | EXCELLENT | EXCELLENT | ||
| — CONCENTRATED ACIDS AND BASES | EXCELLENT | EXCELLENT | ||
| — OILS | GOOD | GOOD | ||
| — SOLVENTS | FAIR | FAIR | ||
| TEMPERATURE RANGE | -60 º TO + 225º C | -60 º TO + 225º C | ||
| COLOUR | TRANSLUCENT | |||
(Test No. 1-i) Sensory verification of Odour/Smell
Test Specification(s)/Regulation(s): Regulation (EC) No. 1935/2004 & Council of Europe Resolution ResAP (2004) 5 on silicones to be used for food contact applications;
Test method adopted: DIN 10955:2004;
Simulant(s) used: Distilled Water;
Test Condition(s): 100°C or reflux for 4 hours.
| COMPONENT NO. | TEST PARAMETER | RESULT (GRADE) | COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENT/LIMIT MAX | CONCLUSION (PASS/FAIL) |
| A | Rating | 1 | Less than 2.5 | Pass |
| Note:
(Intermediate grades are allowed) 0 = no perceptible difference in odour; 1 = just perceptible difference in odour (still difficult to define); 2 = slight difference in odour; 3 = marked difference in odour; 4 = strong difference in odour. |
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(Test No. 1-ii) Sensory verification of Taste
Test specification(s)/Regulation(s): Regulation (EC) No. 1935/2004 & Council of Europe Resolution ResAP (2004) 5 on silicones to be used for food contact applications;
Test method adopted: DIN 10955:2004;
Simulant(s) used: Distilled water
Test condition(s): 100°C or reflux for 4 hours.
| COMPONENT NO. | TEST PARAMETER | RESULT (GRADE) | COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENT/LIMIT MAX | CONCLUSION (PASS/FAIL) |
| A | Rating | 0 | Less than 2.5 | Pass |
| Note:
(Intermediate grades are allowed) 0 = no perceptible difference in taste; 1 = just perceptible difference in taste (still difficult to define); 2 = slight difference in taste; 3= marked difference in taste; 4 = strong difference in taste. |
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(Test No. 2) Overall Migration
Test specification(s)/Regulation(s): Council of Europe Resolution ResAP (2004) 5 on silicones to be used for food contact applications;
Test method(s) adopted: With reference to EN 1186-3:2002 (for 3% acetic acid) &EN 1186-14:2002 (for 95% ethanol and iso-octane);
Simulant(s) used: Refer below;
Test Condition(s): Refer below (Note: Tests conducted under repeat conditions).
| SR.NO | SIMULANT USED | TEST CONDITION(S) | COMPONENT NO. | RESULT (MG/DM²) | COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENT/LIMIT MAX. (MG/DM²) | CONCLUSION (PASS/FAIL) |
| 1. | 3% acetic acid | 100°C or reflux for 4 hours | A | ND | 10 | Pass |
| 2. | 95% ethanol | 60°C for 6 hours | A | ND | 10 | Pass |
| 3. | Iso-octane | 60°C for 4 hours | A | ND | 10 | Pass |
| Overall Conclusion (Pass/Fail) | Pass |
| Limited of Quantification: 2.0 mg/dm² |
| Note: (1) “mg/dm²” denotes milligram per square decimetre; (2) “°C” denotes degree Celsius; (3) “%” denotes percent; (4) “ND” denotes Not Detected. |
(Test No. 3) Specific migration of formaldehyde (CAS No. 50-00-0)
Test specification(s)/Regulation(s): Council of Europe Resolution RedAP (2004) 5 on silicones to be used for food contact applications;
Test method(s) adopted: With reference to EN 13130-1:2004 followed by analysis as per DD CEN/TS 13130-23:2005;
Simulant(s) used: Refer below;
Test condition(s): Refer below (Note: Tests conducted under repeat use conditions).
| SR.NO | SIMULANT USED | TEST CONDITION(S) | COMPONENT NO. | RESULT (MG/DM²) | COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENT/LIMIT | CONCLUSION (PASS/FAIL) |
| 1. | 3% acetic acid | 100°C or reflux for 4 hours | A | ND | 15 mg/kg | Pass |
| 2. | 95% ethanol | 60°C for 6 hours | A | ND | 15 mg/kg | Pass |
| 3. | Iso-octane | 60°C for 4 hours | A | ND | 15 mg/kg | Pass |
| Overall Conclusion (Pass/Fail) | Pass |
| Limited of Quantification: 10 mg/dm |
| Note: (1) “mg/dm²” denotes milligram per square decimetre; (2) “°C” denotes degree Celsius; (3) “%” denotes percent; (4) “ND” denotes Not Detected. |