The term silicone covers a large group of materials in which vinyl-methyl-silicone (VMQ) is often the central ingredient. Silicone elastomers as a group have relatively low tensile strength, poor tear and wear resistance. However, they have many useful properties as well. Silicone has a good heat resistance, good cold flexibility, and good ozone and weather resistance as well as good insulating and physiologically neutral properties.
Operating temperature:
Heat resistance-Up to approximately 400°F (204°C)
Cold flexibility-Down to approximately –75°F (–59°C)
Chemical Resistance:
Engine and transmission oil (e.g.: ASTM oil No.1)
Animal and vegetable oil and grease
Brake fluid (non-petroleum base)
Fire-resistant hydraulic fluid, HFD-R and HFD-S
High molecular weight chlorinated aromatic hydrocarbons (including flame-resistant insulators, and coolant for transformers)